Forgive Me, Love

73. Unaltered

It had been three days since his quarrel with Novia. He's staying at his office. Actually, he really wants to go home. I don't know why he's been feeling so bad for the past two days. There is worry and worry.

Sleep is not good. He thinks about his wife. But after he realized, he quickly brushed off that thought.

Actually, if you're not with Karell, Boby always thinks of his wife. Not that he doesn't care. He also always felt guilty when meeting with Novia. That is why he spends more time in the office to avoid his wife.

Every time I meet Novia, the feeling of guilt always haunts me. But he also could not resist the presence of Karell. Already long ago, he could never refuse anything Karell said.

Almost every night when he falls asleep, he dreams the same thing. Dreamed there was a boy who always cried calling him 'father'.

Every dream that was present, his feelings of guilt towards his wife grew even more. But again after he met Karell, the feeling just overflowed.

••••

In the hospital.

Candra helps Novia get ready to go home. For two days and two nights Novia stayed in the hospital. And during that time, Candra always accompanied him.

Novia's condition was better than when she was taken to the hospital. While in the hospital, she was able to eat rice well. He also did not always want to vomit if he felt rice in his mouth.

Candra takes good care of him. Fulfill everything he wants. Novia became unwell because it always troublesome Candra with all her wishes.

After yesterday morning he asked to be cooked in spicy sour fresh squid, then asked for mango which is certainly difficult to get.

Yesterday Candra belain climbed a mango tree in her friend's garden. Since he was looking for mangoes as he wanted Novia in the market, he went to his friend's house with a mango tree.

Even he made his own chili.

On the night, Novia woke him up because she was eager to eat Palembang pempek. Candrapun patiently looks for what Novia wants. Even though he believes in the middle of the night, it will be very difficult to find a pempek seller. But with his patience, he gets Novia's wish.

Candra is like a husband ready to be. Remembering that, Candra smiled to herself. He is happy to fulfill all of Novia's wishes. Although Novia is not who she is. And the child in Novia's birth is also not her child.

Seeing Novia who was smiling loosely after Candra fulfilled her wish, it already made Candra very happy. If he could ask, then he would ask, today would never change. So he will always be next to Novia.

When everything was ready, they rushed home.

" Oh yes, Nov just went home. What was the administration?" nova asked as they reached the exit door.

" It's all done. Let's just go home. "

then they walk back.

" Well, if there's an ATM, we'll stop. Nov wants to take the money first to replace the hospital costs earlier. "

Candra stopped Novia's move. " No need to think about hospital payments. All is gone. "

" It's using gold money. Nov has to change. " Novia is back.

Candra just kept quiet without having to answer Novia's words. Because he knows Novia's stubborn nature.

They're riding Candra's car. Novia was driven home by Candra. Before returning home, Novia had contacted Bi Susi, asking whether her husband was at home or not. And it turns out her husband is not home. That's why he let Candra drive him home.

Candra's car continued to run following the address mentioned Novia. Several times through the ATM, Candra still did not stop her car.

" Mad, that was the last ATM before reaching Nov's house. It still doesn't stop either. "

" I told you, the money doesn't have to be changed. Mas don't want to. For mas, the most important thing is your health as well as your baby. "

" Nov is not good. Nov ngerepotin mas. " Novia.

" It's. Don't think about it. Just think about the baby in your womb. "

" Yes mas. "

Soon they arrived in front of the gate.

" Is this really his house? "

Seeing Novia get out of the car, Susi immediately approached. Candra also came down with a paper bag of Novia's dirty clothes.

" Yes, once again, Nov said thanks a lot. Nov these few days ngerepotin mas continues. "

" No pa-pa dik. Some mas also happy in repotin same you. Don't forget, eat a lot, don't think about heavy things. Just think about your baby. "

" Yes, " said Novia.

" Oh yeah, you better get in. Rest. "

" Don't Candra come in first?"

" No need. Thanks though. Not good to see people either. I just want to talk to Susi for a second. I want to send a message from Dr. Dea. To watch your eating. "

" yes. Then Novia goes in first. "

Candra nodded with a smile. After Novia enters, she and Susi talk. Candra told me everything that Novia's obstetrician had said. He also tells about Novia's condition when he found her.

" Aunty must know, what exactly happened between Novia and her husband? "

Because aunt saw Candra was a good person, and also so concerned with Novia, finally bi Susi told me.

" At first, Boby was always kind to Novia. She looks so dear. With patience, he tried to take heart mbak Novia even though repeatedly rejected. But maybe because of the attention and affection of Boby mas same mbak Novia, finally mbak Novia melt as well. Eventually, Novia became pregnant. But after the return of Boby mas from Yogya last time, yes more than a month ago, the attitude of Boby mas changed. "

Aunt stopped the story for a moment. Candra took aunt's story seriously.

" Boby turned cold. Especially after Novia told me about her pregnancy. Mas Boby so rarely go home, even if he came home must have a fight with mbak Novia. Looks like Boby mas has not been able to accept the pregnancy mbak Nov. Aunt pity same mbak Nov. Everything is kept by itself. If this aunt doesn't provoke a story, then Nov will be quiet. "

" It's so bi Novia. He always kept all his problems to himself. He was worried about being a burden to others. "

Auntie mangosteen.

" Bi, may I ask you a favor? "

" Yes, yeah."

" If you know why Novia's husband changed, or maybe you can ask Novia why she daydreamed yesterday and almost got hit by a car, please tell me. Who knows if I can help. So the psychological condition of Novia also the baby can be better. "

" Oh, that's it. Fine, fine. Oh yes, my mas. What's this name? "

" I'm Candra bi. I'll tell aunty who I am, but aunty don't be surprised and don't think no. "

Aunt nodded immediately.

" I am Novia's ex. "

Aunt gawked in surprise.

" Bunty, don't worry. I have no ill intentions towards the Novia household. I still love Novia Bi. But I'll do anything from happy Novia. Even if not with me. "

" Yes mas. Aunt understands. "

Candra took something from inside her wallet.

" Bi, this is my business card. There is my phone number. If there is anything, please let me know. "

Auntie received the business card Candra gave her.

" Okay bi, I beg you to leave. It wouldn't be nice if Novia's husband suddenly came home and saw me here. It will be misunderstanding. "

Aunt nodded. Then Candra got into the car and immediately drove her car away from Boby's house.

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