Flowers for Zara

Chpts. 18 - Ms. Ning

"Can't". Rafi's voice sounded while opening the door of the room. Ara turned to look at the already existing Raffy standing in front of her.

"Why can't you, sir?". Ara asked a little doubtfully.

"Can't be Ara, because it's my responsibility". Raffy said as he sat beside Ms. Ning's bed.

"I only intend to help sir, because said doctor Fadli until now has not been able to match marrow. So I offered myself, maybe my marrow was in line with Ms. Ning. I don't mind at all, sir". Ara said with a smile trying to convince Rafi.

"I just feel bad".

"Father has helped me a lot, this time it's my turn to help".

"Thank you very much Ara, Miss Ning is very valuable to me. He's all I have". He said while kissing Ms. Ning's hand. Ara just smiled looking at her boss.

It seems like their relationship is more than just workers and bosses. Inner Ara.

Then Ara went to check on her. He also underwent an HLA (human leukocyte antigen) test to identify cell matches between donors and recipient patients. And after the result came out it turned out that hers matched that of Ms. Ning. Without thinking long Ara also asked to immediately in the process of taking blood stem cells.

The doctor explained in detail about the Transplant procedure and all the risks post-transplant, and Ara has agreed to everything. The process goes on long enough and smoothly, after completion Ara is welcome to rest while in the hospital because she will feel the side effects of donating her spinal cord.

It hurts too, but that's okay. I am happy because at least I can do good and be useful to those around me. Inner Ara.

Just as Ara was about to close her eyes, there was the sound of the door opening. It turned out that Rafi, she approached Ara with a smile.

"Thank you so much for your help, I don't know what to say". Rafi.

"Together sir, I didn't expect anything sir. Ms. Ning's healing is what matters today". Said Ara who still looked limp.

"After this transplant, you will feel the side effects. And I hope for a while you will stay longer in my house until you are fully recovered. And don't refuse!". Raffy said as he wiggled his index finger towards Ara.

"Good sir, but sir. What can for tomorrow I permit one more day not to enter work. Because maybe my head is still a little dizzy". Ara said, it appears that Rafi just smiled a little without answering her question. Then Raffy sat on the chair that was to the right of Ara.

"I hope the transplant will go well. And Ms. Ning can heal and be healthy again". Rafi.

"Yes, sir, I hope so too".

"He's the most important thing I have right now. He's not just an IRT in my house. Because he saved my life".

"meaning sir?". Ara reflex asked.

"Since I was 13 years old, Ms. Ning has been working at our house. Then in the incident that claimed the lives of my parents, Ms. Ning was the one who managed to save my life. Maybe this is the reason why now Miss Ning can get sick like this". Rafi said while bowing for a moment. "Sorry Ara, you are listening to my vague story. Please continue your rest". He said again, then left Ara who had not had time to speak.

Maybe Mr. Raffy was very sad to see the state of Ms. Ning, to the point that he was not aware of venting like that. And then suddenly he woke up and left. Maybe he's embarrassed. I have to straighten this out, it won't feel good later if Mr. Rafi avoids me because of this. Inner Ara.

Meanwhile, Rafi just came out of Ara's room.

"Why did you get so excited, so stupid!". He murmured while cursing himself.

"Murray. . Thank goodness I was conscious". Rafi said as she hugged and kissed Ms. Ning. The still limp Bu Ning could only smile and clasped Rafi's hand.

"Mom, you have to be willing to undergo treatment. It's for mom's sake, and Raffy. Raffy can't lose "mother" anymore". Rafi said pleading. Bu Ning who tried to speak but was blocked by the oxygen attached. Rafi helps him open it for a while.

"Mom won't bother you anymore, son". His words were soft with a soft voice.

"No one is bothered if a child wants his mother healthy again, Raffy beg the same mother. And now Fadli's doctor has got a marrow donor that's suitable for the mother. So you can have a transplant right away".

"Who? How come?".

"Mom met Ara, right? He was the donor, willingly offering himself to donate his marrow. And thank God it fits mom". Bu Ning just cried hearing Raffy's words.

"If Ara's condition has improved, Rafi will meet again with Ara ya bu. Mom is now resting. Rafi's got a little business". Said Rafi while kissing Bu Ning's forehead, Miss Ning just nodded. Then Raffy went away from the room of Miss Ning, and approached the Saswi mang who was waiting in front of the room.

"Mang Saswi can go home for rest and lunch. Let me take care of mom". Rafi said while holding onto the shoulder of Saswi's mang.

"But den, I don't have to wait here". Mang Saswi.

"No papa mang, we take turns looking after the mother. Because tomorrow I will have business, so today let me take care of mom. Go home and rest and eat". Rafi said while giving Saswi mang some money.

"Well, would you like to buy food too?".

"No need, just for Saswi mang".

"Alright den, then I say goodbye first". Mang Saswi said then moved from his seat. Not far away Saswi mang walking, Rafi called him.

"Mang Saswi, wait".

"What's den?".

"Later if you're done and come back here. I'm asking you to buy me a white Tulip flower ya mang". Rafi said while giving extra money to Saswi mang.

"Well den, is there any additional den?".

"Not that's it".

"Well den, excuse me". Said Saswi's mang and passed away.

At nightfall, Saswi returned to the hospital and gave Rafi an order. Raffy also asked Saswi mang to accompany Ms. Ning in her room. Then he went to Ara's room.

There was a vase of flowers, and Rafy placed the Tulip she carried in the vase, while she looked at Ara's sleeping face. But how shocked Rafi was when suddenly Ara opened her eyes. And their eyes met each other, staring at each other long enough.

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