Little Miss

Part 40 Being With Him

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Three Months Later

The operation carried out by Ave went smoothly even though Ave's condition is still not fully recovered. Everyone is happy with the success of this operation. Salim looks happy the person he loves is still with him. He did not want to care about what would happen in the future as long as he could see Ave back.

"Son's Son ...." Call Brata to Salim.

"Yes Dad" he answered.

"Dad knows Son Salim loved Ave very much. I also know that Ave can't get away from you."

"Dad didn't want to hinder Nak Salim's happiness all this time. If Nak Salim does not want Ave to be a wife then we Jayanatra family will accept it with a chest of air," explained Brata who made Salim sad.

"I mean dad?" ask Salim.

"Salim knows, right? If Ave's been sick all this time and-." Brata won't explain.

"Ave won't be able to have children, will he?" Salim to the point.

Everyone was surprised to hear Salim's words.

"Dad, do not separate Salim from Ave. Salim accepts all the flaws of Ave. Salim did not want children. Salim would not be able to live without Ave. Ave was Salim's heart's choice from childhood. So Salim begs all of you not to separate us." Pinta Salim with deep emotion held back the cries.

"Opo kowe sure, Le? Cah Ayu ora isa conceives your son, Le," said Eyang Yaya gave understanding. [Are you sure, Le? Cah ayu can't carry your child, Le. ]

"Eyang ora tega karo kowe," continued Eyang Yaya stroked Salim's shoulder. [That is not the same as you ]

"Ave won't be able to give you a child, Lim. If until he does so then the life of the bet," said Ambar beside Brata.

"Salim doesn't care about any of that. Salim doesn't need children. Salim just wants Ave to be happy" said Salim.

"Son, calm yourself down" Jaka told his son.

"Whatever happens Salim will marry her. Ave was never replaced by anyone." Salim passed by leaving the hospital room with his sob.

Everyone was silent to hear it. No longer could it prevent Salim's current desires.

"What is it that they say, Lim?" Salim's hand was blocked by Ayu.

"Lim, they're not lying? Surprised Rani heard everything.

"Ride!" Shouted Ayu who echoed.

"sorry. Salim can't explain now." Escape was Salim's way of not talking.

Both of Ave's friends felt the earth being trampled shook. Rani who is usually chatty just sat quietly on the bench of the hospital.

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Salim's Pov

"How can they tell me to let you go, my little lady?" I said softly beside Ave who was lying down.

"No matter what your circumstances. Salim will be with you forever."

"Even if Ave can't have children. No problem for Salim. Salim will never marry or love another woman other than Miss."

"Wake up my little lady. Salim misses her cheer so much. Laughs miss and missus."

I held his little fingers. The infusion hose attached to the hand makes it even more helpless. I'll never lose him. Enough mother left. No more death for the one I love.

Every time I talk. I knew he was listening to me because I saw tears streaming down his face.

"Don't cry, Ve. You'll be ugly if you cry" I sneered, though he wouldn't laugh or push his lips.

"Wake up. Ayu and Rani always visit you."

"You know what, Vel? Rani is not like before. He doesn't snack and take my food anymore." I tell you about every single thing that happens every day.

"Oh, yeah Vel. Uncle Husni is reported to the police by his business partner for fraud."

Today is the tenth day I tell you all the daily happenings. He has not opened his eyes for us. I wish there was a miracle to wake him up.

*****

For two months Ave was asleep. All the families are worried about Ave's situation. According to his heart doctor, there was no problem. The possibility of post-surgery that causes Ave is still in an unconscious state. Every day many visit him and take turns to look after him.

One afternoon Salim accidentally saw Ave's fingers start to move. He swiftly called the sisters to immediately check on Ave's condition. Slowly but surely Ave has started to open his eyes even though I still look at all his family who have gathered.

"It's a miracle, Brata" said the doctor, examining Ave.

"Matur suwun Gusti. Gusti Allah wes cured Cah Ayu." Eyang Yaya did not stop giving thanks for Ave's recovery.

"Mom's glad you finally came to your senses, son. Cah Ayu's been freaking out for the past few months." Ambar spoke loudly though still clearly visible streaks of sadness on his face.

Ave simply nodded without being able to speak. All his breathing was oxygenated to breathe.

"Where is the saloon, ma'am?" Ask Ave in a quiet voice.

"You thirsty, son? Do I need to get you some water?" Read Ambar with a few questions.

"Wes toh nduk. Biarno Cah Ayu breaks sek," said Eyang Uti who saw Ambar's anxious behavior.

I miss this mood. Missed everything. Wants him to get up from his bed and say that Ave misses his family very much.

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Ave's Pov

Turns out I've been asleep for months in this hospital bed. My back looks all sore. The doctor said it was the effect of long sleep. I gained a new heart thanks to a generous woman. I can still live and enjoy all the gifts of God.

"Hi little lady. How you doing?" Say hello to Salim when entering the hospital room.

"Ave is fine, Salim," I said, looking into her beautiful eyes.

"Salim misses you, Ve." Slowly as he said it, but I could hear.

I slightly shifted from my seat and our eyes were facing each other. I kissed her cheek and smiled. Salim shy.

"Ave also missed my Salim."

"G ... Ave. Later it will be caught by Eyang Yaya if Ave dares to kiss Salim," he said with a shy blush.

I chuckle at hearing it. "Leave it."

The atmosphere returned to silence as Salim clasped my fingers.

"I'm sorry Salim, yes Ve," he said.

"For what, Lim?"

"Because Salim didn't know that Ave's time at the inn was sick." His pain with sadness.

"It's okay, Lim. It is precisely Ave who apologizes because Ave cannot give you the happiness you want to have" I said in a trembling voice.

"What does Ave mean?" Salim stroked my hair.

"Ave knew if Ave couldn't possibly have and give birth to the child Salim wanted."

Salim was not surprised. She even smiled sweetly.

"Salim doesn't want Ave's son. For Salim, Ave is more than enough."

"But what if Ave wants a child? Ave wants to give birth to a child for Salim despite his life at stake."

"If Ave talks like that again. Salim will pretend not to hear." Salim's face changed.

"Ave wanted to feel like a mother, Lim?" Urged him.

"We can adopt a child" Salim pinta.

"That's different, Lim. I want to feel how to give birth." I said keukeuh.

"Once not ya stay no, Ve. Listen to what Salim says." He's a little angry.

"But Salim--."

"No word but." Salim was getting upset over my words and he finally left.

"The salim does not need a child. All Salim needs is Ave" he said before Salim exited my room.

I stared at his back from a distance. I can't bear it if one day I'm gone. Who will take care of him other than our children.

"I'm sorry Ave, Lim."

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Salim's Pov

"How could he say that word?" I ruffled my hair while in the garden alone.

"I've said it many times. I don't need a kid. I just want you to stay alive forever, Ve." I complained to myself.

"For a woman. Being a mother is a dream, Lim. She wants to feel how to conceive and give birth" said Ms. Raras behind me.

"Raras sir?"

"Bak listened to your conversation with Ave earlier."

"Bak knows if Salim doesn't want Ave to have children. It is different with Ave. She's a woman. He also wants the presence of a child even though his condition is not possible." Raras's explanation slapped me.

"Then what should Salim do, Ma'am?" tanyaku.

"Pray. We all never know his plan. Surrender to Allah" said Raras, patting me on the shoulder.

One side I don't want to lose Ave. On the other hand, I also want Ave to be a mother to my children. Maybe there's a point in what Raras said. We never know all of his plans.

While there is still time. I will continue to live this life with him until the deadline that God has set for us. I don't know when that time was. I don't know either. For me now is to see him keep smiling, laughing and see his cheerfulness come back.

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Just one more chapter. I want to finish this. Give the impression or message just a little. #ngarep yes. Wkwkwkwkwkk