Kei And Layla

Chapter 49: A taste

Bright morning, the breeze is cool, the air is cool with the breeze. Layla sat pensively in the balcony chair of her room. For more than a month, Layla never taught in school again. Friends often visit him because Layla's condition is often sick. There was no happiness other than the dawn, that was what Layla felt now.

Layla smiles contentedly, all souls shrinking, enjoying every detail of life's journey filled with uncertainty. In the tenderness of the dawn that engulfed him seemed to enter the deepest realm of his own.

Before night takes day, before the light runs out in the darkness. Layla was content with what she now had, her own existence. Accepting all the wholeness he has without having to conflict with all the evil thoughts that at all times provide an endless anxiety.

At times like this, Layla enjoys her own life. Silence, emptiness and solitude are the most intimate lovers among all existences.

Layla inhaled a deep breath of air, then she picked up a morning newspaper. He opened each sheet, until his eyes were fixed on a very familiar photo. Layla read it slowly, it turns out that Yuda escaped from prison a week ago, during a fire in Rutan.

Layla sighed deeply, then she folded the newspaper back and placed it on the table. He recalled his childhood, when there was still a father and mother. A wonderful childhood, innocent feelings and memories of laughing cheerfully with his Father and Mother. A wonderful childhood is more beautiful than the future.

"Layla, we're in the hospital now."

Layla turned her head to the side, looking at Raiden.

"All right."

Raiden lifts Layla's body, moves her into a wheelchair and pushes her out of the house. After saying goodbye to Mbok Darmi and Mang Usman who are old. Then Raiden and Layla went to the Hospital to check on Layla who always felt a headache.

Fifteen minutes passed, and Raiden finally arrived at the hospital. Layla is receiving intensive care. It turns out that Layla has been hiding her illness. Layla had brain cancer and Layla had to get more serious treatment by a cancer specialist.

Dr. Adrian advises Raiden to be treated by Dr. Kenzi.

"For Doc" said Raiden, reaching out to Dr. Kenzi.

Doctor Kenzi smilingly looked at Raiden and Doctor Adrian, replying to Raiden's hand post.

"Come, get in my room." Doctor Kenzi has Raiden.

Raiden nodded his head, "Okay, Doc."

"Sorry Doc, I can't go, there's a patient I have to deal with." Adrian bowed his head for a moment.

"Oh, it's okay." Dr. Kenzi smiled.

"Let's Doc, let's get Rai." Adrian lowered his head for a moment, then turned his legs.

"Come." Doctor Kenzi stepped foot in front of Raiden. Raiden then catches up with Kenzi and sits opposite Doctor Kenzi.

For a moment Doctor Kenzi lowered his head staring at some of Layla's examination Lab test sheets.

"Doctor Adrian's been giving lab test files for a long time, but" Doctor Kenzi looked at Raiden-" Why's he bringing them here?"

"Layla hid her illness from me Doc, I just found out earlier from Doctor Adrian." Raiden looked at Doctor Kenzi.

"Are you ready Miss Layla?" Kenzi raised his two eyebrows looking at Raiden.

"I'm not a member of Dok's family, but Layla has been taking care of me" Raiden said. "Layla lives a long time, her parents are gone." Raiden took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry" said Doctor Kenzi lowering his head for a moment.

"So, I'd like to ask you a question" Raiden said. "What stage is Layla's brain cancer?" ask Raiden.

Doctor Kenzi explains that Layla's brain cancer is stage three, and Doctor Kenzi says that Layla must undergo chemotherapy and a series of operations.

Raiden cupped his face, "Yes Rabb, why did you test Layla in such a way," Raiden lowered his hand to look at Doctor Kenzi. "What should I do Doc?" ask Raiden.

"Don't make him sad, keep him calm and happy" Dr. Kenzi said.

Raiden nodded his head, thinking how to make Layla happy.

After everything was done, Raiden left Doctor Kenzi's room to the room where Layla was being treated. Raiden enters Layla's nursery.

"Hey.." Layla said softly as she watched Raiden enter her room.

Raiden sat on the chair, "why are you lying?" asked Raiden looking at Layla.

"What lie?" Layla asked back.

"About your disease." Raiden's eyes are glassy.

Layla smilingly grabbed Raiden's hand that was on the edge of the bed, and rubbed it gently.

"Rai, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow I will die too" Layla said. "What should I be afraid of?"

"But Layla, you mustn't despair." Raiden rubbed Layla's hand.

"I'm not desperate" Layla replied. "Do I look like a desperate man?" ask Layla.

Raiden shook his head, he smiled and kissed Layla's hand.

"I know you're a tough woman, I admire you Layla."Raiden's eyes stared in admiration at Layla.

"Start the lebay." Layla laughs a little. Followed by Raiden who laughed while scratching his non-itchy head.

***

"Morning Layla" said Doctor Kenzi.

Layla turned her head to the side looking at Doctor Kenzi, "morning is Doc."

"I'll check it out first." Doctor Kenzi took out his medical device and examined Layla's condition.

Shortly after, Dr. Kenzi finished examining Layla, "you have to perform Layla's surgery immediately" Dr. Kenzi said.

Layla shook her head, "I want to go home Doc."

"But"- Doctor Kenzi looked at Layla-" why?"

"At home, I found the peace Doc."

"I'll let you go home, Layla, but you're still under my control. And you need to have surgery soon, to get well soon."

Layla smiled, "good Doctor."

Doctor Kenzi asks Raiden to sterilize Layla's room before returning home, and Dr. Kenzi makes sure she comes to check on Layla every day.

Raiden agrees with Doctor Kenzi, and prepares everything before Layla returns home.

After all, Layla was brought home in the afternoon. With various conditions from Doctor Kenzi to maintain Layla's health.

***

Meanwhile, at Clara's house. Kei is feeling a severe headache. Until Kei fell unconscious. And Clara finally called Doctor Mira home.

"How's my husband doing Doc?" ask Clara worried.

"Mom don't have to worry, Mr. Sam is fine" said Dr. Mira. "Symptoms experienced by Mr. Samuel are common, because Mr. Samuel tries to remember who he was in the past."

Clara nodded her head at Doctor Mira, "is my husband able to recover again Doc?" ask Clara to make sure that Kei doesn't need to remember who he was in the past.

"Maybe, Mr. Samuel can heal again. Just pray" replied Doctor Mira.

Clara nodded her head, she was slightly relieved at Doctor Mira's reply. At least he still has hope. Because he and Doctor Mira do not know when Kei will remember back.

When he finished, Doctor Mira said goodbye. Clara walks into Kei's room. He saw that Kei was conscious and sat on the bed.

"How's the headache, Sam?" clara asked while sitting on the edge of the bed.

"It's better" Kei replied. "I only remember someone, but I don't know who." Kei looked straight ahead with a blank look.

"Who?" clara asked, wanting to know.

"Let's know, she's a woman in pain in the hospital" Kei replied.

Clara lowered her head for a moment, "you better rest, don't be too forced."

Kei nodded his head, then he laid his body on the bed.

"I made you some hot tea." Clara stood up, momentarily staring at Kei. Then he turned his feet towards the kitchen.

Intermittent between her steps Clara thought hard how about Kei remember everything? what if Kei leaves him? Calar's not ready for that. But in his deepest heart, he felt guilty if he had to let Kei not remember what.