K&K (Taste Features)
42. Sacrifice
The manager walked next to Kirana to the parked car. Bu Sita and Citra were in front of them carrying Kirana's bag of clothes and personal equipment.
Haikal was stuck in traffic at a crossroads just seventy meters from the hotel Kirana was staying at. He pulled over the car decided to stop there and ran to the hotel.
Haikal stopped across the street where the hotel was. Breathing gasps. He sees Kirana hugging the manager before getting into the car.
The streets are so crowded that motor vehicles pass. "Austenance!!" haikal shouted from across the street. Unfortunately Kirana had gotten into the car and the manager did not hear her either.
Impatiently, Haikal immediately broke through the vehicle and shouted Kirana. Instantly the manager turned to hear the voice that was a second drive followed by the sound of a collision.
The manager screamed hysterically because he knew who the person who got hit was,
"Goddessa!!"
Both Kirana, Sita and Citra immediately turned their heads.
“Ki... Haikal. Look...” bu manager sobbing. He immediately ran towards the crowd of people who were trying to save Haikal.
Deg. Heart melos.
Kirana's knees were shaking.
Kirana got out of the car slowly. He walked with shaky steps while hoping for anxiety. He hoped the victim of the accident was not the Haikal he knew.
No. gabe. Can't do. The familiar Haikal should not be hurt. He had hurt Haikal, so the man should not be physically hurt.
Kirana squeezes the wind. Trying to strengthen themselves. Behind him, Citra and Bu Sita caught up with him.
Haikal was full of blood.
Kirana screamed but what came out was a groan of strange sounds. He hugged Haikal and ignored his bloodied body and hands.
He has lost so much, he no longer wants to lose for the umpteenth time.
***
Sarah came hastily with tears and anger burning from her eyes. PLAQUE.
He slapped Kirana hard.
"Sara!” adit rebukes with high tone. Anna and Neny screamed loudly in shock.
“Miss Cordelia..,” strangle Image. He did not expect to meet his senior and idol here. However, he was even more surprised because the top model had sassyly slapped her brother.
“Are you satisfied? You happy to see Haikal dying? After you killed her fiance and now you want to kill her?” Sarah shouted in anger.
Kirana held her cheek. The water flows slowly. Not because of the pain of the hard slap, especially he justifies the words of Sarah. Miss Sita holds Kirana's shoulder. He was so angry to see the young lady in front of him speaking rudely and insolently.
“Already Sarah. You don't overdo it.” Adit holds his shoulder and Sarah fends off the rough.
“Exploitation? Who's the outrageous one here? Didn't this unknowing person have usurped his fiancee's position and now make Haikal there?” Sarah pointed to the operating room.
“Stop Sarah!” mom Anna stood up. Sarah felt unacceptable.
“Quite aunt said! Don't make a fuss here while Haikal is in crisis. It will not solve the problem and do not accuse or judge people carelessly if you do not know anything.”
“What aunt?” Sarah doesn't understand her tantric attitude.
“Tante insists on being polite and kind to Kirana. He is older than you. Besides, what you're accusing of is not true. There are no homicides here including Kezia.”'s death Ms. Anna spoke so firmly that she silenced Sarah's mouth that she could not refute.
Sarah grunted in annoyance. He turned and left his family.
***
Haikal had been in a coma for more than three days after the operation. He had been moved to an ordinary room with complete equipment attached to his body.
Kirana never left the hospital. Citra and bu Sita decided to settle temporarily in Jakarta until all Kirana's business was finished. Anna's mother forces them to return to Haikal's apartment.
Anna and Neny take turns guarding Haikal, though Kirana is guarding him.
Kirana did not stop praying and hoped that Haikal would wake up soon. Every morning he wiped Haikal's hands and face with warm water to look fresh. Then, comb the hair of the man she loves. He also often incised Haikal's feet. Replace the flowers in the vase and then put them near the bed. She is like a wife who is loyal and love to her husband.
For the umpteenth time his hatred for being mute is not able to tell stories and invite communication interactions with Haikal. Although Haikal could not see, speak or move, doctors said that the patient was in a coma, the senses of the listener were still functioning properly.
If he could talk, every day would encourage Haikal to wake up and recover. Telling his heart how much his whole soul was only for Haikal, if the man did not wake up then his soul felt empty and fragile like a branch. Such strong love penetrates the marrow and touches the heart.
At midnight Kirana had fallen asleep beside Haikal. His hand held Haikal's. Suddenly Haikal's index finger moved followed by another finger and also a twitch of the eye. Neny was going inside when he noticed the signs of Haikal waking up. Soon he wakes up Kirana and calls the doctor.
Minutes later, the doctor examined Haikal. With an astonished smile the doctor said, “The situation is getting better. It was amazing, he came to his senses faster than I imagined. Maybe this is the power of love. You can go see him, but don't talk to him too much. He needs rest.”
Miss Anna and Neny immediately rushed into Haikal, followed by Kirana who entered hesitantly inside.
Haikal saw it coming with his eyes.
He smiled weakly and extended a hand. Miss Anna and Neny stepped aside to make room for Kirana who walked over.
Kirana replied to Haikal's hand, which happened was Haikal pulled into his arms in a few seconds.
Although surprised, Kirana suddenly sobbed. He put his face on the man's shoulder.
Anna and Neny looked at each other happily. Haikal stroked Kirana's jet-black hair and smelled her scent. Kirana doesn't want to lose her loved ones anymore, neither does Haikal. They hugged for a long time, so Haikal felt pain in the back. Haikal held Kirana's face.
“You're thin and pale. Have you eaten?” ask Haikal lirih. Kirana rubbed the ends of her eyes.
“True doctor said. This is the power of love,” said Neny. They laughed when they heard it.
“As you know Haikal, Kirana is never far from the hospital and always takes care of you all the time. His efforts were not in vain, and now thank goodness you have come to your senses from the coma,” continued Neny.
***
Sarah and Adit walk to VVIP 210, where Haikal is being treated. Cheerfully and vigorously, Sarah brought fruit and cake for her soulmate. She also dressed pretty.
Kirana was feeding Haikal with porridge when Sarah was about to open the door. Kirana's face was as exclaimed as Sarah's. He treated Haikal with sincerity and compassion. Haikal rejected the last two feeds. He feels full. But Kirana continued to coerce and persuade.
Haikal stopped Kirana's hand holding the spoon. He looked at Kirana's face. Without hesitation, Haikal slightly lowered his head until his lips came into contact with Kirana's lips.
Sarah peeked behind the door with her hands clenched. His chest was full of anger and jealousy. Adit immediately pulled away from the room. Sarah doesn't accept, she thrashed. He wanted to break in and end the affection of the two of them, but Adit continued to hold his wrist tightly.
Adit has arrived at the hospital park. He also let go of Sarah's hand. Sarah wants to go back into the building, but Adit immediately holds her. Sarah patted Adit's chest irritated and angry. Not long after the clear circle slid rapidly on both cheeks of the International model.
He sobbed.
His body no longer has the energy to escape Adit or tear apart the VVIP 210 room.
Sarah's tired.
His hands reciprocated Adit's tight hug and he spilled the rest of the day out to his co-workers.
***
Sarah looks away at a childhood photo of herself with Haikal while in the Eiffel Tower. He traces the memories of good times in the city of love.
Sarah smiled wryly.
He felt stupid and so innocent. He realized, until anytime will not be able to get the heart and love of Haikal. Unilateral love for a dozen years now has been on the tip of the horn.
Sarah exhaled a long breath of white flag marks. Yeah, he gave up. And love doesn't have to reciprocate, does it? Love does not have to have each other. The simple relationship between Haikal and Kirana in just a few months has given birth to an extraordinary love.
Sarah packed her things to the airport. Today he will accompany Citra to Bangkok to participate in the next COSEAM competition.
***
Soekarno-Hatta Airport looks crowded. Sarah wears sunglasses to disguise herself. Haikal was dropping Sarah off at the airport and they appeared to be waiting for someone. From a distance, Kirana walks with Citra and her mother towards Sarah. Haikal waved his hands greeting them in the jubilation.
“Befit... I was like seeing Kirana in Citra. I feel like they are very similar. It turned out..” murmured Sarah with a faint smile when she saw the small entourage approaching.
Haikal kissed the back of Sita's hand and then greeted Citra after hugging and warmly tucking Kirana's forehead.
“Ah, it looks like we have to check in,” Sarah said as she looked at the beautifully circular gold plated watch on her wrist.
Hugged her mom and sister. Five years ago, he and his family drove Kirana away to achieve a dream, now it is his turn to explore the world and make achievements.
I hope nothing bad happens on this flight. The image erased the edges of both eyes. So did Kirana and her mother who were both sobbing. They had been together for two weeks, but now they have to separate again.
Haikal hugged Sarah briefly, and Kirana hugged Sarah tightly while kissing her right and left cheeks. The relationship between the three of them had become warmer the past few days.
“Thank you for always being on Haikal's side. Take care of my cousin yes,” Sarah's message is addressed to Kirana.
Haikal rubbed the beautiful model's hair with anxiety. Sarah let out a light scream and dodged her hair that was made a mess by Haikal. They all laughed.
“Sarah..” call Adit from five steps away from Sarah.
Adit carried a large suitcase and backpack. Sarah frowned. Adit stepped forward.
“I'll come with you to Bangkok,” said Adit. Sarah widened her eyes in disbelief.
“Really? Why so sudden?” ask Sarah for wonder. He believes that his assistant in Bangkok will be Thai and not Adit.
“Because.... I love you,” Adit replied. Haikal and Kirana looked at each other in shock but were accompanied by smiles of amazement.
Sarah swallowed. It is groggy and wrong.
“A..pa will you do in Bangkok? No.. Is your employment contract only until the end of the final of Coseam Indonesia?” Sarah switched the conversation by stammering.
Adit smile.
“It looks like I forgot to say that my mama is one of the founders of Coseam International. I'm here on a secret mission to monitor the course of Coseam in Indonesia. I'm also a promoter of Diamond Firm. What's wrong if I'm at a Coseam event in Bangkok?” adit's words made Sarah, Kirana, Citra and Haikal shocked.
“So..during this Sarah has treated a son of the founder of Coseam and the boss of Diamond Firm as a personal assistant?” chirps Haikal.
Sarah nudged her cousin's ribs. Sarah's face was red.
“Sorry..” says Sarah half whispered.
Sarah was very embarrassed and could not look at the face of Adit who turned out to be the CEO of a classy jewelry company. Adit hugs and pinches the model's cheek, which makes Sarah reflexively hit Adit's spoiled arm.
