HUSBAND'S HEART

part 42 NEW NORMAL

The day after Ilham's return to the main house. Ms. Fatma was the most enthusiastic about welcoming him. He asked Mbok Sari to cook a variety of Ilham's favorite dishes, such as forgetting that his favorite child had to diet strictly for the sake of recovery after a liver transplant.

"Haha... Ummah, we just want breakfast. Why is this like a gini wedding reception buffet table?" Ilham laughed at the bustle his mother served all the dishes at the dinner table.

"Lho, this is in order to welcome the return of the favorite child of the ummah. Yes, it should be celebrated dong, this is all your favorite food, you know," said Ms. Fatma while tidying up the order of the cornbread.

"Well, would you welcome the idea of what would torture the truth?" while embracing his mother's shoulder and plucking the still hot cornbasket.

"Hush, you are!" Ms. Fatma clapped Ilham's hand on her shoulder, "anything this week should all have time for breakfast and dinner together, Arief too, said that if you can have breakfast here."

"Ready, Your Grace. Prince Ilham will carry out all the commands of the Queen" said Ilham as he bowed his body.

"Prince... Prince frog!" exclaims Annisa who just joined in the dining room.

"Wait a minute, this frog prince will be a handsome prince who will dazzle all over this house. Because the princess is already beginning to look her shadow."

"Bwahahhaa... I just saw a shadow like this uda. Frog prince, haha. Aaaaah! Ummah, I'm Inspiration!" Annisa who laughed out loud, cried out in pain when Ilham suddenly clenched her body and grabbed her ear.

"Ilham... embarrassed to see a child," said Ms. Fatma as she glanced towards the entrance of the dining room.

Ilham immediately let go of Annisa and was busy tidying himself up, when he found out that on the doorstep stood with a sweet smile, Yuana who was holding Nabila.

But that sweet smile instantly disappeared changing into a clumsy face once Ilham knew he was looking at her. Yuana just walked towards the kitchen to approach Bu Fatma who was tasting Mbok Sari's cooking.

Ilham realized that Yuana was certainly still awkward towards him, also embarrassed by the two events yesterday. But seeing Yuana's embarrassed expression was pleasing to Ilham, there was a kind of flower blooming in his heart. Want to tease her again, but there is Annisa who could be excited if you know her feelings at this time.

"When, sit here dear," finally Ilham turned his attention to Nabila. Along with Azyan who came along with Zein who was holding Norish.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Mas" Zein said to his brother-in-law.

"Wa 'alaikum salam. Uh, Zein... You came too?"

"Yes, Mas. Missed the kids. While there are two days of holiday, the day after tomorrow and busy again for presentation."

Annisa takes over holding Norish after pulling out the chair for Zein and Azyan.

"Mas Ilham when did you start working? Yesterday the demand for top grain is very much, Mas. Arief until the fog find the rest. Tomorrow there is also a meeting with Ayoni people, discuss new motives he said."

While Annisa continued to tell the company, Ilham just silently listened. It was unthinkable for him when he would return to the company. The condition of his body after the transplant is also not known he can return to the factory or not. He has not yet consulted with a doctor.

"This is a child, do not discuss the work at the dinner table why. Masmu also have to consult with a doctor first, the condition of the factory is very vulnerable to this masmu, while you are handling no problem right?"

"Yes, Umrah. But these two days I can take my leave. Family time, "Anisa replied while leaning against Zein's arm.

"Yes, it's up to you. The idea is not to go to the company before there is a recommendation from a doctor. How about we go to the doctor, Ham."

"Yes, Umrah. Inspiration is also the time for control."

"alright. Come... Let's have breakfast first," Ms. Fatma also invited everyone to breakfast after all the dishes had been served filled the dining table.

How happy is Miss Fatma, seeing children and grandchildren in good health and familiar as today.

"Oh Allah, bless them all."

After breakfast, everyone gets ready for their own activities. Annisa has compiled this two-day activity in full to fill the family time this time. He must build a quality time together with Zein, especially for his children who are still in the golden age.

Yuana, who had previously planned to go to Mr. Samuel's house to ask about the renovation planning of the factory and then met with the bank manager, he canceled. He has contacted customer service who yesterday made an appointment to be canceled. He decided to accompany Nabila at home these two days.

This morning Yuana invited Nabila to play in the park, with the help of Rima, and she would tidy up the shoots of plants that began to grow wild and clean the dry leaves.

Nabila was very excited to be in the middle of that beautiful park. Apparently he was imitating his mother who liked flowers. Especially when he finds butterflies, grasshoppers or dragonflies alight in the flowers. He excitedly ran around following wherever the winged insect flew.

Sometimes Yuana ruffled around her waist when Nabila who was running around hit her, then changed to chase until the boy screamed because he was almost caught. Sometimes Yuana also shouted that Nabila did not run near the edge of the pool that was not filled with water.

All did not escape a second from the sight of Inspiration on the balcony of his room. The balcony of Ilham's room is the only access from inside the main house that can see the garden as a whole.

Warm thud in Ilham's chest watched Yuana and Nabila in the garden. There was a smile she could not control from her lips.

He remembered his first semester of college. He who at that time was idle in doing business with new partners in the country where he studied, got a very large profit. With great joy he returned to his newly purchased home and was settled by Haikal's abah at the Golf Club. With the benefit of his prank business, Ilham could buy a house right next to Haikal's abah house.

In his mind buying the house was a long-term investment for him. If he gets married, he can build a house there, next to his parents' house. Isn't that perfect?

Until then he was contacted by Amar, after a few months there was no news. That Amar was forced to marry Yuana, without any explanation why he was forced to. And that made Ilham very disappointed in Amar.

But then he thought, it is not entirely Amar's fault. Didn't Amar ever ask her to introduce herself to Yuana or Yuana's parents? And he chose to remain a secret admirer until the deadline he set. He who forgets the destiny of God that he cannot take as good as his heart.

He also willingly released Yuana with warning so that Amar could make Yuana happy more than he could do. And he tries to forget about Yuana by accepting Cathrine's presence. Whatever he did to make Cathrine happy, he hoped that Yuana would get the same happiness.

The meek Cathrine, who had far more politeness than her fellow models. Being attentive and good at cooking, Ilham did not think much more about marrying Cathrine after graduating from college. Even Cathrine was said to be willing to change beliefs before the wedding, as long as Ilham made a flower garden like in the world of Cathrine favorite fairy tales. And it was immediately realized by Inspiration, by building a garden on the land he bought earlier.

But unfortunately, for the sake of marrying Cathrine, he had to quarrel with Haikal's brother. What Ilham never knew was that the dispute caused his father to fall ill and die shortly afterwards. Because he himself was unconscious until he was in a coma for about a month right on the day he should say kabul ijab.

Ah, that was the biggest stupidity of all the stupidity he did. Idiot... Idiot... Idiot... That was all he could say to himself at this moment.

Inspiration to establish himself after a long time he bent his arm on the balcony railing. He rubbed his face rough, hoping that he would soon wake up from the cradle of his stupidity all this time.

"Passion to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Believe me, everything that has happened cannot be separated from God's destiny. Don't overload yourself with regrets, focus on looking to the future. Just do what you can today."

He was advised by Gus Bahtiar ahead of his return from the rehabilitation cottage yesterday. Remember how he had to adapt to his current life. He who every day must take immune system suppressing drugs, inevitably must maintain cleanliness and sterility wherever he is. How strict the health protocol he underwent in rehabilitation.

How could he forget that. Why was he reckless to carelessly order a taxi online yesterday. What if there is a virus from other passengers left in the car cabin?

What about this house? Is it guaranteed isolation? So he immediately went into the room, checking each corner. Clean, even the aroma of carbolic mixed with lavender can still smell it. Bed sheets, he believes Mbok Sari just replaced him yesterday once he knew he was home. Ah, secure.

Lying on your back staring at the ceiling. Trying to remember back.

He also went to the mall together yesterday while carrying Nabila. He also went to the tomb and restaurant with Arief.

Yuana? Wasn't it yesterday when she fell, Yuana had just finished styling the synthetic grass? What if there were a lot of germs attached at that time? Should I ask? Ah, he'll be more offended. But wasn't he healthy?

Almost an hour of busy Inspiration thought inside the room with various worries raging in his mind.

"Don't stress! How big and many problems you face, do not get stressed. Calm yourself. Fokuuus, get it done one by one." A message from Doctor Luailik also flashed in his memory.

Okey... What happened yesterday cannot be repeated. Inspiration pulls down the singlet shirt that he wears until it looks the skin of his stomach.

He felt the scar of the elongated stitches forming a curve in the upper right abdomen. It is still clearly visible even though no keloids are raised. No pain, just more sensitive. After he noticed it turned out there was a slight thin redness almost along the line of the incision, but previously there was no.

He should see a doctor immediately for a consultation. Never ignore the slightest symptom.

Put the phone on the nightstand. Not yet had the call button touched, the mobile call from Arief came in.

"Sir, I'll pick you up in an hour. I also called my mother."

"Stay your best, Rief. Thank you, yeah."

"It's my duty, sir."

Exactly one hour later, Arief was already sitting on the terrace chair waiting for Ilham to come down. Ms. Fatma seemed to be giving instructions to Mbok Sari when Pak Hadi came to bring officers who would sterilize the house and its surroundings. While Yuana and Nabila who were invited by Bu Fatma looked new to come in the garage from the back.

The new inspiration descending from the stairs was a little astonished to see Yuana and Nabila crossing the front of the side door that was slightly open. Will they go to the hospital? But for what?

Yuana and Nabila just join together until the front mall housing only. Yuana will take Nabila for a walk while the house is still in the process of sterilization.

And it turns out that everything was planned neatly by Arief, even all he had arranged with Bu Fatma long ago when he heard the plan of the return of Inspiration.

Arriving at the hospital, Ilham and Bu Fatma went straight into Bastian's doctor's room which was waiting for him. While Arief went straight to the appointment.

Doctor Bastian reads CPPT (Integrated Patient Development Record) on behalf of Ilham Adelio. Then ask his assistant to do a medical check up to Ilham first.

While waiting for the results of the medical check-up to come out, Ilham consulted his current state. To ensure a reddish tint almost as long as the former suture, Bastian's doctor performed an ultrasound to look at the arteries, veins, ligaments as well as possible abnormalities that could lead to complications.

Then came the assistant doctor showed the results of the medical check up earlier. Blood pressure 116/90, cholesterol 4.0 (normal 2.4-5.7), SGOT 21, SGPT 12 (should not exceed 42), blood sugar 4.8 (normal 3.9-6.1), all show excellent health standards.

"Alhamdulillah, all normal, the former stitches are also safe, there is nothing to worry about. Try not to lift heavy weights, light exercise first. The connection of vessels around the liver has also been fused perfectly. Like all of us hope. Happy Inspiration, a new normal life can begin. But keep the health protocol, AFK should not be late, minimize infected with any virus. No dietary restrictions, but must be controlled by calories, reduce fat. Looks like it's time for a chatty wife by his side."

The relief sparkle was clearly drawn on Ilham's face, "new normal."