Fear Aida
That Smile
Today's lunch felt better because Aida showed little change even though it was the third day for me to observe Aida. After lunch I spent the rest of my day as usual and was no exception with Aida, she was still acting as usual. I used to handle many patients with different complaints - different but now honestly my attention is more focused on Aida so I often just sit and watch her. Until dinner on that day everything went as usual until we finally decided to sleep, but I felt very dissatisfied and my heart said
"THIS IS NOT TRUE!!. Come on, it's third day and there's no progress? What kind of doctor am I?". Then I looked at a calendar on my desk and realized that tomorrow was a Wednesday where I usually started going around to see my patients who couldn't come straight to my clinic and I realized something
"Have I taken care of him properly? I didn't even give him clothes and towels to clean up" I said in my heart, I quickly got out of the bed and headed to the closet to pick up towels and clothes
"Damn, I'm a bachelor, where can I get a woman's outfit here?" I thought, my eyes were fixed on a long-sleeved black shirt in the closet.
I picked it up and made sure that the shirt was not glaring when exposed to light and then put it together with the towel I had prepared first, I also took one of my perfumes as well as a comb. I think this shirt is much more worthy if worn by Aida, especially the model of the shirt will also cover the scar on Aida's body, honestly my heart is still sliced to see the scar.
"All is ready as it seems, tomorrow just buy him a more decent dress" I said at the time and then I let my night pass by with sleep and hope for a good dream.
Wednesday at four in the morning, my routine starts earlier than usual. I immediately prepared to go to the kitchen to prepare breakfast, but when I just came out of the room I saw Aida just coming out of the bathroom.
"Good Morning.I'm sorry I used your bathroom without your permission..." Said at that time
True to what Aida said, he was used to waking up at four in the morning.Aida should be a girl his age still enjoying her sleep accompanied by a dream that became a sleeping flower for them, it was unfortunate Aida's fate.
"Wait there" I said as I went back into the room and picked up the item I had prepared last night and gave it to her, Aida just stared at me without a word.
"I'm sorry I forgot something important, I want you to clean yourself up and wear these clothes. this shirt I chose intentionally because I couldn't give you better clothes at the moment but I have plans to head to the city and buy you some clothes today. So hurry up" I said excitedly
"You want me to come with you to the city?" a little surprised Aida asked
"Of course, I'm not very good at picking clothes for women so I hope you'll come with me" I replied
"Wouldn't it be a problem for you if I went out with you?" Ask back.
Aida talked to me more today even with the same intonation and eye gaze but this was quite easy for me to invite her to interact in the future. And I no longer had any trouble talking to her, slowly I started reading Aida's habits and guessing how she used to be mistreated by the bad guy.
"There's no problem whatsoever, I just want you to hurry up because I'm also going to take you around the city today" I replied
"Well, I get it..." Aida said as she went back into the bathroom.
I immediately went to the kitchen and prepared the pancakes that I made for him yesterday, as a breakfast menu this time I also added warm milk in a glass and immediately served. I then walked towards the living room and just as Aida had expected to be there carrying her towel and old clothes, I immediately approached her and stroked her head
"Good, let's have breakfast" I said and took the clothes and towels and took them to the clothesline next to my house and put the clothes on the dirty laundry basket. I went back inside the house and immediately headed to the dining room, There Aida came back just staring at her Pancake and saw me
"Pancakes and warm milk like yesterday? Are you mad at me, sir?" tanyakanya.
What makes Aida think I'm angry just for the same meal? I've never treated a patient like Aida and that's enough to confuse me.
"Why am I angry with you?" Ask me back
"I saw you dump the pancakes yesterday and I feel guilty about it and now you're making me the same pancakes. I think you want to make me remember my mistake yesterday. I'm sorry" he said softly
"No, I'm angry not for the pancakes but I'm mad at the guy who made you like this. Forget it, let's enjoy this pancake and this time I want to listen to your opinion" I immediately started eating the pancake and Aida followed me to eat it.
"This.. Delicious, sweet and tender..." He said it the first time he ate it
"really? Do you like it?" Much
"I.. like..." His reply was short and slightly stammered, I saw the look in his eyes which implied there was to worry
There was too much fear I could feel from the attitude Aida showed me, no wonder she remembered her injuries so much. That must be the reward of the mistake Aida made, really they are nothing more than a demon so cruel and cowardly that uses violence to minors.
"If you like it, why don't you smile?" At that moment, I was eager to see him smile for the first time
"I'm sorry, I can't. That doesn't mean I don't like these pancakes, but my old master will torture me when I put out any expression.I'm fine with that right now" Lirih
"Well, I'm not going to force you, but you can express whatever you want in this house" I said spontaneously at the time, and we continued to eat without any more talk. I just want to show Aida slowly if I am not the same as her previous employer, although I know it takes a long time for sure but I will be patient to enjoy every process.
"Let's go" I said, Aida just nodded and followed me.
I always stroked Aida's head to give her comfort and safety, introducing her to a gentle touch that didn't hurt and not because she had made a mistake.
To get to the city I had to pass a slightly downhill road and surrounded by shady trees, the lamppost illuminates the street when night falls and the sound of insects making the morning very peaceful. The cool air that touches the skin feels refreshing in this small village, that's why I'm happy here.
"Can you enjoy this morning Aida? This fresh air you must breathe deeply" I said with a smile looking into her eyes, Aida just fell silent looking at me.
10 Minutes later we reached the city, and I headed straight to a clothing store. As we entered we were immediately greeted with a warm voice "Good morning Doctor Andrews". Charlotta was the owner of that warm and friendly voice, she was the owner of the clothing store we were visiting and she was also one of my good friends in the city.
"For Charlotta" I replied warmly
"What wind brought you here Doctor? do you want to see me?" her question was, Charlotta's eyes were looking at Aida. I don't know what he's thinking seeing me carry a girl with some pretty alarming scars.
"I want to buy some clothes, I hope you can help me choose some clothes for this child" I said as I approached Aida with Charlotta.
"Well, with my abilities this girl will definitely look sweet, wait! I hope you're not bored" with a slightly seductive tone she passed with Aida.
Long enough I waited and then my attention was distracted by the figure of the girl in a short-sleeved dress pink, Hair that usually decomposes now looks tied with matching colored ribbon decoration. "I hope you like the ponytail hairstyle" Charlotta said, her face implying a big question mark and astonishment to Aida because the clothes she chose made her scar more visible.
"Yes, she looks more and more charming, it's not wrong that I brought her here" my compliment made her smile even though she still seemed to have questions.
"Do you like her Aida?" I asked Aida
"Can I really get it?" Ask Aida
"Of course, I did bring you here for that shirt" I said
"I don't understand why this is important to you, but thank you" he said without any expression, I also immediately headed to the cashier with Charlotta with some clothes that Charlotta had chosen for Aida. At the cashier's table, Charlotta seemed to be interrogating me
As expected, bringing Aida would definitely raise a lot of questions and suspicions that would be directed at me. But I had prepared everything well when I decided to take Aida to the City.
"What did you do to him?" Ask in a cynical tone
"Unlike you think, he's one of my patients right now.he was brought here by a friend of mine to get treatment" I replied
"I accidentally opened the curtain when he changed clothes, at first glance I saw a very large scar almost all over his body and it was very painful.I almost fainted to see it" he said, suddenly he clasped my hand tightly on the cashier's table
"What really happened to Dr Andrews? It looked abnormal to me" He asked, I turned my eyes towards Aida
I had not seen the entire wound on Aida, but Charlotta's explanation was quite convincing to me that what I had not seen was much worse than what I had expected. Aida's... The girl was not only a beautiful gift but she was also strong, she was, no matter what strength makes it survive the reality that has been experienced but logically most minors get torture like Aida many who have died.
"I don't know either, but right now I'm just focusing on restoring her mental health.I hope you can help me" I said at the time and immediately turned my gaze to look at Charlotta
"If you're free come to the clinic and I'll tell you what I know" I said again
"ooh sure, is this a dinner invitation?" Charlotta teased me again, I just returned with a smile and left the store
"Thank you, welcome back" Charlotta said before Aida and I left her shop
Just a few steps away from the clothing store, Aida's steps came to a halt. I turned around and looked into Aida's eyes and for this time Aida did not look at me, her head bowed to the clothes she was wearing. "What's wrong? is something uncomfortable?" Much
"Why is this important to you? I don't care about my old clothes, can this make you happy?" the question is full of wonder
"yes, I'm happy to see you wearing those clothes. You look so cute in that outfit" I said a little smile
"Te. accept.... Love... I'm so happy...." Suddenly Aida said it with a shy blush. For the second time I saw a different expression again from Aida's countenance, a sweet smile that was visible from her thin lips. I was so happy then that I took her hand to walk beside me.
