My Ottoman Girl

Intention and prayer

It's been 2 weeks that Aygul and I have been separated. Every day we always talk to each other through video calls and WA. And I have started to take care of all the legality of my law so that my marriage to Aygul can be immediately legalized by our country.

I often visited Zein at the official house and at the Hospital where he worked. I want to find up to date information about my wife's treatment process. I asked her to introduce me to a colleague who specializes in orthopedic surgery and physiotherapy.

I'm very excited to pursue all the information about paralysis and how it heals. I have full confidence and full hope in Allah SWT for the recovery of my beloved wife.

Tonight I deliberately invited Zein to meet his different hospital colleagues. A few days ago I sent a message to him. Zein took me in and told me to pick her up at the Hospital so we wouldn't be late at Dr Syam's house in Bekasi. Tau itself will travel there must meet the drama of congestion even through the toll.

At exactly 18:30 wib I was in the car with Zein. I told Mom I was going home late because I was going out with Zein. I saw Izza pouting a little for not going out with Zein to buy her hand-held gear.

But I promise to replace her another day by willing to be their driver while searching for her hand.

The streets are a bit jammed tonight on Friday, many people want to get home or out of town for the weekend tomorrow.

It was not until 1 hour that we reached the home of Dr. Syamsul Arifin, SpOT. One of the senior doctors of British graduates who have just completed his S3 study in America. He is very kind and friendly. We were let in by a little girl who might still be sitting in elementary school.

" Assalamualaikum, Mr. Bram and dr. Zein, please sit down" said Dr. Syam.

We sat inside the spacious living room some family photos and a charter of appreciation seemed to hang on the wall.

"Greetings from Sham, Thank God our good news. " Answer me

" I'm sorry for my busy time at the Hospital, only this time can bring Bram here. " Said Zein

"It's okay, Dr. Zein just happened to me, I also just returned from Korea to attend an international seminar yesterday. Well, what can I help you with? " dr Sham started our conversation.

I started nudging Zein's legs from under the table to code for her.

" The purpose of our arrival is to continue to consult about the state of Mr. Bram's wife. Like we talked a few weeks ago."

dr. Sham nodded his head several times.

" Alright, did you bring your medical records. Is aygul?"

I took out the documents that Aygul brought me when I was coming home from Turkey yesterday.

" This is Dr. Sham's medical record of my wife"

A brown envelope with the words Anadolu medical Center, Turkey's Istanbul is on it.

dr. Syam opened the envelope and took out a few photos of my wife's CT Scan and MRI. And there are some sheets of paper with medical language that I do not understand the meaning.

Dr. Syam looked at the photo while frowning her.

" Last control means at Anadolu Hospital is Mr Bram?" ask her then

" I think my wife is so doc. Prior to Anadolu, her parents took her to Asklempios Clinic in Barmberg, Hambrug, Germany a year ago. Because no development means finally being stopped by my wife."

dr. Sham looked mangosteen hearing my explanation. Then he asked me to tell him the chronology of the incident that left my wife paralyzed. Because I myself did not know the exact incident so I decided to call him so that he could have a conversation with Dr. Sham directly.

A middle-aged woman came out carrying a tray containing 3 cups of smoke-pounding drinks .

" Please sir" said the woman.

" Thank you, sir" replied Dr. Sham to him

Then he invited us to enjoy the warm tea.

I almost forgot to take out the black sump paper containing the tea Turks and the Turkey deligh by-by me yesterday.

" Ohya dr Syam I had a few hands yesterday from Turkey"

Dr. Sham smiled happily.

"Thank you Mr. Bram.Don't bother coming here" he replied receiving a paper bag from me.

I saw Zein think a little and then he developed his smile.

" I know him as a senior and often become a consultant at the Hospital around. I have never interacted directly. I met at a seminar at the Borobudur Hotel in Jakarta. What happened to Dr Intan ?" ask Zein.

"He is the best Neurology specialist or Sarap Specialist in Indonesia. In addition to consulting with Orthopedic Experts you should also work with expert doctors Sarap and Physiotherapy. We are one unit that complements each other. If you want I can connect with him. Incidentally he was a class when he was in college at UI first" he said.

I am very happy to hear the words of Dr. Sham as well as Zein. Hopefully with this meeting we can strive to find the healing of Aygul.

" Ohya dr. Syam I will call my wife first to ask her the chronology of her accident."

Then I called Aygul and a moment later connected. Dr Syam asks some questions in very fluent English.

Aygul answered her smoothly, I know my wife has high intelligence because she is very easy to answer various questions from Dr. Sham. He was smart even from college.

After speaking for at least 20 minutes Dr. Syam ended his question and answer.

" Okay Mrs Aygul thank you for your attention. And see u at Indonesia" said Dr Syam.

After closing the conversation, Dr. Sham looked at both of us.

" For now I can only conclude that the paralysis suffered by Ny.Aygul due to spinal trauma injury. The distance of the incident is approximately 2 years and has followed the physiotherapy with Dr. Luke in Germany. I will consult with Dr Intan and Prof Akmed Liiu in Beijing" he said

" Accarthy prof Akmed Liiu? Is that Professor Liiu Xaosan from Beijing? ask Zein

Dr. Syam chuckles

"He was one of my troops in Cairo but he deepened more to the neurologist. Have you ever consulted with him?" ask dr. Syam

"Not yet dr. Syam. But I get references from colleagues here if there are some patients who experience the same case can be in therapy. "

" Later I will consult Ny Aygul on him" continued Dr. Syam again

" Alhamdulillah it turns out we were met by God with people who are good in their fields and good" Zein replied again.

" All right, Dr. Sham. I will be waiting for good news from the doctor. Whatever I'm going to do doctor for my wife's treatment" I said steadily.

"God willing, we work together, sir. When Ny Aygul will go to Indonesia because I have to meet in person to see the real condition"

" If the papers are finished, the possibility of the beginning of the new month can come here doctor" I said again.

After a long conversation, we finally decided to go home and set the schedule again for the next consultation.

We came home with great hopes for Aygul's recovery. May this Ikhtiar bring results, O Allah. I'm very confident in the healing that YOU'll give to the wife of the Servant. My prayer when stepping out of Dr. Sham's house.

I took Zein out to eat at a betawi restaurant. The time did not feel already showed at 22:00 wib. Our stomachs feel the rumbling to be filled.

" Be calm Zein after this I will fully help you with your wedding preparations" I promised Zein. He laughed when he heard my words.

" Just relax bro. uh my brother-in-law. I always support you at all times" he said patting me gently on the shoulder.

Suddenly my phone rang I saw a number I didn't know.

" Zein help you pick up first, who's calling me at night" I said giving my phone.

Zein picked up my phone.

"Halo Assalamualaikum, " Zein tuned speaker mode on my phone.

" Greetings, who is it?" ask Zein. I just relax at the wheel of my car.

" Is this really Bang Hafiz's number?" a woman's voice sounded a little spoiled. Hmmmm.