Forced to Marry Stepbrother

22. Plin-plan

Surprised to see Mother on the floor after I returned to the hospital.

“Why, Mom? Did the doctor say anything? Is it okay, Mom?”

My mind was instantly filled with non-existent thoughts about Cana. Has Kana been.... However, I quickly brushed off those unclear thoughts.

“Ka-Where to go, Nak!”

My body immediately limped. The heart stops beating.

Ka-na's gone? Whatdoes thatmean? My girl couldn't have come home that fast, right?

We haven't apologized to him yet, nor have we married. I haven't been able to worship him yet.

No. gabe. Mom must have lied.

“Where it is impossible to die. You're alive, aren't you, Mom?”

I sat down in front of Mom while shaking her body.

“Im sorry Mom, Di. I can't take care of Kana. Sorry.”

I didn't answer Mom's words. I got up and walked to Kana's nursery. I want to see my girl.

“Kana...! Kana, Darling..”.

This forehead frowned because it found an awkwardness. I didn't find Kana there. The room is empty.

“Suster, patients treated in this room to where?”

I directly asked the nurse who happened to be in the room where Kana was treated. The hospital couldn't have taken care of Kana's body without waiting for Mom or me to approve, right?

“Patients have been taken away from their families, Sir!”

“Family? My family. Sister don't joke!” my words began to growl.

The woman wearing all-white clothes was shocked to hear my voice suddenly rising. But he tried to stay calm.

“I'm not kidding, sir. The patient's father took him. Patients will be treated elsewhere. Due to the limitations of existing facilities and medical personnel, we willingly ask patients to be taken to more appropriate hospitals. Because, we are worried if the patient continues to be treated here, the possibility of his life will not be helped.”

“Si4lan.”

This hand is clenched. No accept Kana must be brought. Although for the safety of my girl, but still I have to take care of it. I should be the one to accompany him. I should always be next to him. Not him—the old man who even opened his real father Kana.

Out of Kana's room earlier, I went back to meet Mother who was now sitting quietly on a chair in front of Kana's nursery.

Sitting next to the woman.

“Why didn't Mom prevent that guy? Why did you let Kana go? Dien is disappointed with Mom,” I said without caring if Mom is still sad.

“Im sorry Mom, Di. But, this is what's best for Kana, son.”

I chuckle. I don't know who I'm laughing at I don't know.

“What's best, Mom? What if Cana's disease gets worse? And how about Kana get to..”.

I paused my words. No power to continue. Can't imagine my girl gone forever.

“You don't think a no-no. Mr. Fahri is a good man, son. He can take care of Kana. I'm sure.”

I looked towards the woman beside me.

“Why are you so sure that men are good people? Though I don't know him.”

Mom lowered. Wipe our face, cut off our eye contact.

“Actually..” Mom raised her voice, but she immediately interrupted him. Curious me.

“What's the truth, Bu?” my corner won't wait long.

Mom's staring. The old woman smiled.

“Not yet, In you know everything. I can't say it.”

After saying the words that made me even more curious, Mother got up from her seat.

However, it's not that easy. Quickly hold his hand.

Intentionally threatening that Mom would open what I had not known all this time.

“Sorry, In. I can't yet.”

Disillusioned. Really disappointed in the attitude of Mother who prefers to close her mouth.

Slowly, I let go of the woman's hand. There is no point in holding back and pleading with people who have no intention of saying anything.

Get out of the seat. I also walk. Predecease Mother.

“Where to, Di?”

Justright. Mother asked.

“Airport,” I said annoyed.

“Dien wants to catch up with Kana. Dien will bring Kana back with Dien's own hands,” I added without letting my adoptive mother ask again.

“If you go how about Mom, Di? Who will accompany Mom? Then, Iska. What about the kid, kid? Don't you love Iska, Di? Forget about Kana, kid! Be happy with Iska.”

Tacit. I can't answer Mom's question. Is correct. I still have Iska by my side. But I also love Cana. I want to marry that sweet girl.

I pondered for a long time. Thinking through Mom's questions.

I looked towards Mother who was still faithfully standing at the back. Awaiting my answer.

“Dien sure, Mom. Kana is my soul mate. Dien will marry her,” I replied steadily.

I saw Mom breathing her.

“Think carefully, Son. I don't want you to hurt Iska's feelings. Didn't you guys also talk about your wedding date?”

I also took a breath. I still look at Mom's face.

“Dien will talk to Iska. Dien was sure Iska would understand. Dien knows she's a good girl. Dien prayed that Iska would find a better man than Dien.”

Mom shook her head. It made me have to breath again.

“You can't be selfish like that, Di. From the beginning you have dared to ask Iska to be your wife. But, now you're going to ask him to leave you? Do you think he'll be that loud, son?”

I just fell silent. Can't answer Mom's question.

“Fix Iska, Son. Keep your promises and sweet words that you used to say that.”

“But, Mom... Dien loves Kana.”

“Enough, Di! You don't embarrass Mom. As a man you should also hold fast to your words. I don't want to know, you have to stay married to Iska.”

“Bu..”.

I tried to open my voice, but there was no place. Mother had already continued her words. As if I didn't give him a chance to refuse.

“If you dare to leave Iska, then leave Mother, Di. Lift your feet off your house! I don't need a cowardly boy like you.”

After saying her threat, the woman immediately left. I left myself busy with my thoughts.

Can only be silent. What a poor fate. I think my happiness with Kana is in sight. But apparently, my mother did not approve of our relationship.

My guess is, I'd love to see you and Kana get married. Remembering, I strongly believe that my foster mother loved Kana very much and she definitely wanted happiness for my girl as well. However, I seem to have forgotten that Iska was also the daughter of the Mother family, which meant that Iska was also highly prioritized by her. 

What am I supposed to do? Should I obey Mother's words by marrying Iska or keep waiting for Cana who will return sometime? My heart is deeply troubled by great concern.

Whatever your words have a point. I promised Iska a wedding. I can't betray and hurt her. However, Iska once stopped by and filled my heart. Accompanying me from the fallout of my separation from Cana.

Again, I can only sigh. Ruffling my hair in frustration.

“Yes Allah. What good servant does. On the one hand the servant did not want to hurt Iska, but on the other hand the servant loved Cana very much. The servant wants to marry her. Give the servant a point. Give the servant a way out. The servant asks you. Slave pleads.”

Returning to continue the steps because the voice of azan was already reverberating. I must pray immediately. Asking for as many clues as I can about the choices I will make.

No matter what the decision is, no matter what I will take, I really hope that I can take care of those two women. Because they are equally valuable.

‘Bismillah. I've given you everything, O God. Because you understand me best and know what's best for me. God willing, I will sincerely accept Your decree.’

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