Marrying the Father of My Foster Son

Andri's arrival at the Residence of Wijaya Kusuma

The CT scan came out a few days ago. There was no problem with Andri's head due to the raw bogem that Yogi laid on him. The man's health was slowly improving, bruises and torn wounds on the corners of the lips gradually healed by itself.

"Alhamdulillah, Brother Andri's health condition has improved just diligently doing physiotherapy to heal fractures in the hands and feet. Although it does not guarantee a full recovery, at least we have tried as much as possible." The doctor said after checking the patient's vital condition.

Ms. Tania tightened her grip on the husband's arm. Tania's heart was glad to hear the worst possibility of befalling her beloved child. Andri is still young, his future is still long, but he must be disabled for life.

Mr. Hardi shook his head, as if to convey to the wife so that they could strongly accept the bitter reality that Haikal had just delivered. If they are weak, then what about Andri is not a bastard who is now converted more destroyed than both.

"Good, Doctor. I represent the family would like to thank you for all this time you have given the best treatment for the recovery of our son. Yes, although Andri is a local police prisoner, but you treat him well. Do not distinguish patients from other patients until we feel lucky to meet you. Again, thank you," said Mr. Hardi sincerely. The man even bowed his back slightly in the presence of Haikal's doctor. Honorable men who are known to work crazy (workaholic) are willing to humble themselves in front of others. It's really incredible.

"There's no need to over-complicate me, sir. This is my job as a doctor. There was an oath that I took before I began to devote myself to society. Does not distinguish race, ethnicity, caste, religion or social status of a person when serving patients. Everyone is equal in God's eyes."

Doctor Haikal patted Andri's shoulder, who was in a wheelchair. "Brother Andri, you are lucky to be given a chance to live again in this world and therefore I hope that you can use this opportunity to continue to improve. Be a good person even if you're behind bars."

"Thank you, Doctor." Andri said slowly. Doctor Haikal's words are like a sharp instrument, which is passed precisely on the heart . Very on target.

Not long after, a man in a police uniform approached while the other stood guard at the door of the room.

"Brother Andri, it's time to go. Come, I'll help you to the car." The tall, sturdy, creepy-faced man pushed the wheelchair down the hospital hallway. Andri's parents followed behind shortly after saying goodbye to Haikal's doctor and the nurse on duty that morning.

As the policeman pushed the wheelchair into the elevator, Andri conveyed what was on his mind at the moment.

"Sir Police, before you take me to the police station, can we stop by for a while to the house of the victim I have been harmed before? I want to apologize first to that woman for almost killing her."

Ms. Tania who was standing behind the prince took one step forward, touched Andri's shoulder and said, "Honey, why are you apologizing to the woman? Not that you have accounted for your actions by admitting your mistakes to the police. So, I don't think you need to see that woman anymore just to apologize to her."

"Because Andri was guilty of him. Andri almost killed the woman, Ma, when Andri was silent. Not that Mama used to say that Andri apologized if he made a mistake and now Andri wants to apologize to the person who Andri had harmed, is it wrong? Ma, soon Andri stay in prison, when else have a chance to apologize directly to the person you have hurt."

Bu Tania stared in disbelief at Andri. His son has really changed. The calamity that came to Andri has changed his son into a different man than before.

"But, Nak-"

"Papa will take you to see the woman. Incidentally, papa's personal assistant had just sent the address of the victim's temporary residence upon his return from the hospital. Meanwhile, he lives in his father-in-law's house in Central Jakarta area," said Pak Hardi, who attacked Bu Tania's remarks, before Andri was exposed to the incitement of evil demons that still lodged in his son.

"Pa, why did you give him permission to see that woman? Why-"

Mr. Hardi glared, he also put a firm face in front of his wife. All this time was too soft until Ms. Tania seemed to disrespect him as the head of the household.

Mom Tania's mouth was locked tightly. The words that were about to be spoken were swallowed back by him.

The fat-haired police did not immediately make a request of Mr. Hardi, he actually glanced at his friend. In silence they communicate, seeking answers to the parents' requests from the suspect.

"Well, I'll grant you the request of your son. However, we can't stay there long because I have to take Brother Andri to the police station to account for his actions" said the tall, lacquered-haired policeman.

Mr. Hardi and Andri smiled with relief, while Ms. Tania could only stare resentfully at her husband.

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"So this is her mother-in-law's house, Pa? Big too, huh? Not to lose from Papa and Mama's house," Andri said after the tall police helped him sit in a wheelchair.

"From the information that was obtained anyway. However, to be sure, papa try asking the woman ahead there."

After making sure that Queensha did live in Ghani's parents' house, Andri accompanied by her parents waited in the living room while Ijah-assistant household and caretaker Aurora met her employer who was relaxing on the porch of the backyard.

"Excuse me, Ms. Rumi, Mr. Rayyan, Den Ghani, and Ms. Queensha. In front there's people who want to meet Queensha's sister." Ijah's words managed to make the conversation between the child, daughter-in-law and in-law stop instantly. Two pairs of husband and wife and one little girl turned simultaneously.

"Meet me? Who?" asked Queensha with eyebrows linked. Not yet known the news about Andri's arrival to his in-laws' residence.

Ijah shook his head. "I'm sorry, I don't know either. As I asked, they would not answer. But I saw two men in police uniforms with them."

Two pairs of wide-eyed. Queensha and Arumi looked at each other and turned to look at their husbands. The cops? Could it be that out there is the man who almost made Queensha leave this mortal world for good. If it's true, he'd want to come here.

Many questions arise in the mind of Queensha to make his head dizzy instantly.

"It's not good to keep guests waiting too long. You better meet them now," Rayyan said pretending not to understand the meaning of the gaze that Arumi gave her. He hid what Ghani did to Andri a few days ago.

"Ghani, accompany your wife. Don't let him meet strangers alone. Suppose they do anything, just get out of this house!" rayyan.

Ghani nodded obediently. Then he brought the wheelchair up next to his wife and took Queensha and put her in a wheelchair.

"Mbak Ijah, prepare a drink for them. Mother's father, I tipped Rora for a while," Ghani said before leaving the terrace of the house. "Rora dear, Papa and Mama stay first. Obey as long as you and Mama stay."

The little round-eyed man replied, "OK, Papa. But don't be long. Rora still wants to play with Mama and baby sister" he asked the father.

"Yes. After mama's business is done, mama accompanies Rora to play again." Queensha said softly with a sweet smile on her face.

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