Neighbor Becomes Husband

Eps. 73. Backup Plan

Such days pass quickly, should conditions allow Levi to remain beside his lover, continue to accompany even pampering, guarding until healed.

But there was a great obligation in his hands that could not be diverted, could not be delayed either. He has taken steps and should not be half-hearted to carry out cleaning and restructuring strategies so that the company's performance becomes healthier, can grow better and more competitive, he said, profit can be enjoyed not only a handful of people as it has been for many years but by all employees who have also given the same dedication to the company.

So he had to take the realistic option of leaving Kharis. Indeed, the condition of Kharis is increasingly stable and does not worry anymore.

Ticket confirmed, last flight today. He still had time, trying to wait until Kharis woke up so he could say goodbye.

"Ma. if Kharis is healed, Levi asks permission to pick up Kharis... "

"Mmh. let's talk outside..."

Mama Melissa stood up and went outside and first sent Kharis to a guard nurse before finding a place to talk to Levi. He must convey Kharis' condition. Mama Melissa deliberately took a seat some distance from Kharis's room, anticipating not to be heard by Kharis.

"Levi.. auntie uh mama. Here yeah... Levi must know that aunty is actually not comfortable calling herself aunty as a mother for Levi, so rather than continue to be wrong, change ya. Now aunty first, ok? But it's up to Levi if you feel comfortable calling mama, it's okay, as comfortable as a Levite, aunty won't forbid."

"Tante couldn't allow Kharis to go to J. Aunt Didi has decided Kharis will stay here, continued S2 also here. And according to aunt Kharis won't mind about it. All this time important things about him he's still considering our parents' opinions."

"Why aunt does not allow. because of the pain of Kharis is not solely because of ulcer alone. The pain is also because there is heavy pressure, he is stressed and will be at risk if left unchecked. Maybe work pressure, pressure from himself... There may also be other problems that we don't know, not all the things he tells us, a lot that he keeps to himself, solve by himself."

"With such conditions, aunty is unlikely to allow him to leave. Moreover, the ulcer must be treated completely, so as not to recur repeatedly. So. auntie hope Levi understands yes.. aunt does not forbid or want to separate you. only now Kharis better be here first."

Levi remained silent for a long time, disappointed but unable to resist or insist...

"Good ma... Levi is up to mama. Levi also wants the best for Kharis."

"Thank you you understand our decision."

An absolute decision from Kharis' parents that only a Levite could accept. What right to rule the life of Kharis, the new status of a lover. It may be that Kharis wants to go to the city of J with him, but he must have gone with a clear purpose, for work or for college, Levi is just a conciliatory excuse.

He knows he still has to fight to be number one in his girl's heart, hopefully soon. And he had no problem still having to wait, he didn't mind doing it. Because Kharis was his last choice. There is no backup plan if about the future wife, the plan is only one: marry the girl named Kharis, period.

As for the wishes of her parents who wanted her to get married as soon as possible, that was another matter. I hope they understand too. What matters now is Kharis' health. Levi was once touched by the fact that one of the things that made Kharis sick was due to stress and could have been due to papi and mami's requests at the time, while he was well aware of Kharis' wishes.

Return to Kharis's room with a heavy heart, for time does not wait for him, leaving now or the ticket is forfeited...

Kharis was still asleep. Levi hugged the sleeping body, whispered the word love. Swiping dear the two cheeks that are getting thinner it is still heavy to leave. Kiss your head again before you leave...

"Levi goes ma ma..."

Levi said goodbye with a deep voice. Mama Melissa just nodded still moved to feel how Levi's heart was reluctant to leave Kharis. Two bags of his he lifted and ready to come out, looking again at Kharis who had opened his eyes and was snapping to ensure his eyesight...

Sad mixed happy...Levi approached quickly...

"Sweetheart, I have to go home..."

Kharis got up from his sleeping position with the help of Levi.

"Yes..."

"No need to force yourself here, if you can't not papa, just call it can be..."

"They can't. hehehe. You always make me miss."

Levi hugged his girl who was thin now. Smell and caress again the girl's face.

"Sister, it's too late."

"Well, I'll call ya..."

"Yes, be careful."

"I love you..."

"I love you too..."

*****

Two weeks after the hospital... Kharis has returned home. Physical condition is still a recovery phase. He lost 7 pounds. There is no activity other than eating sleep and light exercise that is walking around the house.

This morning Melissa's mom just finished checking on Kharis. All the vital signs are normal, that's a good sign of course. Only the appetite has not been recovered, the portion of the meal is still a little, so it is still helped by food supplements, vitamins and of course drugs.

Kharis was standing in front of the window of his room...

"Ma... Who lives in that house?"

"The emptiness.no one stayed. When Mr. Peter moved there was a GM family who replaced Mr. Peter, but only a few months..."

"that's the house?"

"Don't know if you have Mr. Peter... Why?"

"Nothing, want to know. It's been renovated like..."

"Oh yeah, maybe there's a new owner..." Don't forget to take your medicine after meals.". darling."

"Yes ma..."

Kharis still noticed the busyness of some people in the house next door, crossed the image of Levi playing basketball in front of the garage. he smiled considering his behavior in the first moments of falling in love, he was smiling, when the morning like this always look forward to the sound of the ball touching the ring and the friction of sports shoes on the floor. When else, so miss that moment and so miss the person of course. Ahh... when did he come? Last week he came for a day. Call sometimes every two days, he said very busy, love that returned....

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