Love for Zahra (END)

101. The Unexpected Visit

Zahra's condition is still unstable. Every night he always had a high fever making the family who took care of him worried.

Mrs Ratih who was waiting for Zahra alone in the hospital was overcome with anxiety when her son returned with a high fever.

"Doctor, what's wrong with my son?" ask him after the doctor checks on Zahra.

"We will do a re-blood test, blood test results yesterday is good condition no disease is found. Soon the nurse will take a blood sample for a retest" the doctor said.

"Please heal my son, Doctor."

"Healing belongs only to God, Mom. We as doctors are God's mediator. Ask God you trust" the doctor said before leaving the room.

"Mother," call Zahra weak.

"Yes, Honey?" replied Bu Ratih trying to look tough in front of his son.

"I'm sorry, Bun. Always bother Mother. Always worry about Mother."

"No, Honey. Not at all like that. You are Mother's child. It is appropriate that Mother takes care of you until you marry your future husband."

The girl's cry broke when she couldn't catch what her mother was talking about. Patiently Bu Ratih wiped away her daughter's tears. Swiping his head lovingly.

"Mother. With my situation like this. I must be a burden to my father and mother. I'm sorry, Mother."

"No, honey, don't talk like that" said Mrs Ratih unable to stem her cries. He cried to find his daughter in a state of decreased self-confidence.

"Mother's child will be healed, baby. Don't think weird. Think you need to heal."

The mother and son hugged each other. Crying to each other. Spread the love they have. A mother's sincere love for her child.

"Rest, recover quickly" said Mrs Ratih guiding Zahra to lie on the bed.

"I'm sorry, Mother. What Mother said I did not hear at all."

"Sir papa, honey. No papa." Mrs Ratih said by giving a signal of the head bobbin.

"Excuse me" said a nurse who entered with her medical equipment.

"Yes, Sister, please," replied Madam Ratih by wiping away the remaining tears that were still running down her cheeks.

The nurse smiled. He often encountered such things every time he carried out his duties.

"Borrow his hand for a moment, ma'am. I'd like to take a blood sample for a retest" the nurse said, asking for permission.

He took Zahra's uninfused hand. Perform the procedure to take the required blood sample. After his task was completed he immediately said goodbye to Zahra and her mother.

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"Sir, today there are guests from Singapore. They have just come and are heading to your residence" Mila said.

"Papa's kolega?"

"Yes, they just confirmed that they just found out your papa has passed away" Mila told reporters.

"All right, I'll be home soon."

"I'm sorry, sir. During the break I am allowed to return late to the office. There is an urgent need" Mila said before returning to her place.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Thank you, Sir. Excuse me."

Ega immediately tidied up his desk and picked up the briefcase lying next to his desk. He did not waste a long time leaving his room.

"Mil, maybe I won't go back to the office" he said as he walked past his secretary's desk.

"Do you want to visit, Mrs Zahra?" ask the woman to make sure.

"Yes, after seeing papa's guests. Please take care of the office." He passed by leaving Mila standing in his room.

"Good, sir."

After believing that her boss had left, Mila rushed out of the office. He advised one of the employees who were in the room with him if he had urgent business and had asked permission from his superiors.

"Please, if there is a file that must be signed by Mr. Ega, you accept first if I have not returned," he asked the employee.

"Good, Mom."

"I'm going for a minute."

Mila immediately left the office building. He ordered an online motorcycle taxi that would take him to his destination.

He walked through the vast building. Heading to a nursery that he had remembered from yesterday.

"Excuse me." Mila knocked on the door of the ward.

"Yes, please" replied the person inside the ward.

"Sorry, who's looking?" ask Mrs Ratih.

"Sorry, Mom. I'm a friend of Zahra, I want to visit Zahra," Mila said politely to greet Mrs Ratih's hand.

"Where's Zahra's friend from?" search Bu Ratih.

"From the office, ma'am," Mila replied a little nervously. I hope the answer doesn't raise any other questions.

"Come in. Are you my son's best friend?"

"You could say that, Mom. I got word Zahra was treated so I took the time here" Mila said.

Mrs Ratih guided Mila towards Zahra's bed. Seen there the girl was leaning with quite a cause for concern.

"Zahra's sick, ma'am?"

"Tests yesterday showed he had typhus. Also, his hearing is still problematic. I'm afraid he's burdened with it. I asked you to give him moral support, encourage him yes, son," said Mrs Ratih.

"Yes, Mom. I will" replied Mila.

Yesterday he looked strange. Can't hear it apparently. It would be easier to make him leave Ega, Mila's inner being.

"Where are you, can you please accompany Zahra for a moment. I want to buy her needs and some food, "pinta Bu Ratih.

Mila nodded in response. Mrs Ratih left Mila and Zahra in the room.

"Zahra," call Mila.

"Are you really deaf?" he said laughing cynically.

"You.." said Zahra watching Mila.

Mila picked up her phone that was inside the bag and typed in the words to show Zahra.

I'm Ega's secretary and lover in the office.

"No way" said Zahra, not believing what she had just read.

I'm just here to tell you. If Ega doesn't love you anymore. He can't tell you himself. That's why I told you.

She's ashamed to have a disabled wife like you. I suggest you get out of Ega's life.

Zahra smothered her mouth withholding tears. He did not believe what he read.

"You're lying" said the girl.

Resisting her annoyance, Mila re-typed the words on her phone and showed it to Zahra.

I'm just conveying what Ega wants to say to you. And he told you to tell your parents that you want to call off the engagement. Take care of Ega's good name.

Say it for the right reasons. Do not let you say Ega who wants to part with you because he already has another lover.

If you can't do it, I'll help you. Hows it?

Zahra was no longer able to endure the tightness in her chest. I really want him to not believe the words of that woman.

Get out of this town. And don't ever show up again in Ega's life. Because you will only humiliate him with your flawed condition.

Remember that! don't say anything about me saying this, or you'll suffer.

The sound of the door opening made Mila immediately hug Zahra who was crying. He pretended to comfort Zahra by giving her a hug.

"Why Zahra?" ask Bu Ratih worried.

"I'm sorry, Mom. Zahra was crying because I asked her to keep her spirit to heal, she thought that she would not be healed" Mila replied pretending to be sad.

"Since yesterday he seemed to lose the spirit to heal," said Mrs Ratih also grieved.

"Zahra also said she wanted to end her relationship with her fiance, because she was disabled, Mom. I'm sorry about Zahra, Mom."

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