Love is Not Finished

CHAPTER 72: The Harsh Decision

Icu Room.

Bram looks stable. The doctor and nurse finished their work. Just stay to monitor the progress of Bram every day.

Now in this room live me, Sister Resa, Mother and Mr. Rector.

"Son Zanu, I'm the same mother will come home in the afternoon. Because I have a meeting with all the lecturers, tomorrow morning. But before we go home, we'll take Zanu home first to explain everything to your parents. All of you ask for permission to stay here with Resa," said Mr. Rector.

"Yes, sir" I answered briefly.

"Yok son Zanu we're leaving now. Resa, please take care of Bram for a while, Mama wants to take Zanu home," said the Rector's mother.

"Oke Ma" replied Resa.

Me, Mr and Mrs Rector went out to the car park. It looks like Bram's bodyguard is still hanging around the hospital.

Atif walked in a hurry to approach the Rector.

"Sorry sir, how is my boss progressing?" ask Atif to the Rector.

"Oiya Atif, I almost forgot to tell you that Bram has finished the operation. Now in the ICU room, still waiting for the next development. You please be on guard. And now you and I want to take Zanu home. Later Zanu son will stay here, please monitor everything. Don't let it happen again, Kasian nak Bram. The same mother left first," replied the Rector.

"Okay sir, we'll keep watch until the boss gets home. Thanks for the info, sir" replied Atif.

The Rector nodded. Then we got into the car and passed from the hospital to my house.

During the trip, there was not much we discussed. Only the Rector's mother asked about the beginning of the meeting between me and Bram. Many funny stories that make the Rector's Father and Mother laugh.

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The car stopped in front of my house.

I went down and pushed the bell. The coincidence that came out was Papa.

"Dear boy, where have you been? Do you want to go home in the afternoon?" ask Papaku. Fortunately, Papa was not angry.

Suddenly Mr and Mrs Rector appeared on the front porch.

"Assalammu'alaikum sir," said Mr. Rector.

"Waa'alaikum salam..," answered my father.

"Sorry sir, my wife and I are taking Zanu late. Because there is an incident that requires Nak Zanu to be present. Oiya, I'm the Rector of the campus nak Zanu,"

Papa was shocked and confused as well, why until there was a Rector to our house.

"Oh.., sorry.. I'm Zanu's Father. Let's sir, Mom come in first. We just chat inside..," said my Papa, greeting and letting in.

We all go in and sit on the living room couch. My mother emerged from the kitchen and was also shocked by my arrival with a guest that my mother did not know.

Papa gave the code to Mama to sit next to him.

"Ma, this is Mr. Rector Zanu. Want to explain why Zanu we came home late," said Papa.

Mama smiled and greeted the Rector's Father and Mother.

Papa and Mama just shut up and listen to every speech Mr. Rector. While I feel anxious and stubbornly waiting for the next decision. I'm afraid Papa is angry and forbids me.

"Bram has not been awakened and during the operation called Zanu's name. So the doctor was inspired to ask Nak Zanu to accompany Bram while in the hospital. Because right now Bram needs the support of the people he wants. I as the representative of Bram's parents while here, please ask you and Mom to allow son Zanu to be near my nephew. Later who accompanied son Zanu while there was Resa, my daughter," continued Mr. Rector.

My papa sighed. While Mama I just looked down. Maybe Papa's remembering my conversation yesterday about Bram. But the current situation must be difficult for Papa to make a decision.

"Sorry Mom and Dad. I got this information very suddenly. My wife and I need time to make the best decision. I hope Father and Mother understand what I mean" my father replied.

Waduh.., if Papa has spoken like that, most likely I am not allowed. How will Bramku? God, please.., I want Bram to recover and move again.

"Yes sir, I understand what you are saying. I also have a daughter that I want to take care of. But right now, my nephew really needs the presence of your son. Only your child can make him excited and recover. I just want us to look at them as people who help each other, not as lovers Sir. This concerns the life of my beloved father," said Mr. Rector Lirih.

"Alright sir, give me and my wife a discussion first. Let's call you later,"

"Okay Sir. My wife and I are saying goodbye, we can not linger because there is business to be resolved. Hopefully the decision you take can provide good news for me, Bram and family," said Mr. Rector.

"Yes sir, thank you for bringing my son home,"

"Either. Come sir, Mother, son Zanu. Assalammu'alaikum," said Mr. Rector.

"Waa'alaikum greetings,"

Mr and Mrs Rector came out of the living room. Papa, Mama and I drove them up to the front porch.

After that, Mr. Rector's car and my mother left my house. The Rector smiled and waved at my Papa.

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Papa, Mama and I sit back on the living room couch.

"Zanu, is that really the guy you mean? What did you tell me yesterday that she wanted to marry you?" ask Papaku.

"I.i.iya Pa," I replied briefly and nervously.

"Have you told him that Papa refused?" ask my father again.

"It hasn't yet been Pa. Zanu planned to say, but it turned out like this. He was attacked and suffered many injuries. He was shot and has been operated. Today he's back at Pa's surgery, with different wounds on his body" I replied explaining the case.

"Now how are you doing, son?" ask my mom to interrupt.

"He's not yet Ma. Kasian, her parents are far away. His uncle was the one who took care of him during his stay here" I replied.

I saw Papa's silent and slightly agitated expression. I see, Papa must be hard to let go of me. Especially with a man who is nobody. People will think badly of their daughter, me.

Papa must also be confused about what to answer to my Rector. And Papa must also have pity for Bram with his circumstances like that.

"Pa, he needs our son right now Pa. It was the only way to heal and save her life. Let us not listen to the words of those who do not understand the situation. Is it more important that people talk or that we save people's lives?" ask my mama nilar.

Papa was silent. I'm getting anxious waiting for Papa's decision.

Bram, if I don't let Papa, hold on. Live for me.

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