Ninth Month
The Real You's
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Rayan rubbed her sweaty forehead one scorching afternoon. Although the wind of the hills blowing gently brings coolness around it, but not enough to reduce the sweat that soaks his body. Rayan paused while resting on the shovel in her right hand. His mother was sitting not far from his garden.
Rayan saw her mother arranging flowers in a bouquet held by a middle-aged man beside her. Usually there is a sense of worry when seeing his mother close to someone. It's just that this is a little different, that man is also a patient here. Rayan had no idea how the two of them could get to know. When he saw his mother doing a lot of activities to make Rayan melt, hopefully with their interaction, they can both heal each other.
Rayan continued her work until Sister Minah approached her.
"Mr Rayan, there's a call from Dr. Randi."
" Really!" rayan said while looking up. Dr. Randi is a doctor who was empowered by Rayan to manage the mental hospital established by Rayan. Dr. Randi also served in the hospital dr. Sadikin is not far from this hospital.
"What's he saying?" rayan asked while watering the plants he had just planted, Rayan almost finished gardening, now he just water his plants with enough water. This time Rayan did not plant flower plants as usual. He is planting fruit seeds. And the first fruit that is special enough to be planted in this hospital garden is avocado.
Avocados are Intan's favorite fruit. Only by planting it can bring happiness in the heart of Rayan. He hopes that one day Rayan can invite Intan to this place. And show him that he really still remembers Intan.
"Dr Randi would like an appointment to discuss the issue of hospital and also with regard to Mrs. Mary," replied Sister Minah.
"Please tell Dr. Randi, tomorrow night Sunday I will go to the hospital of Dr. Sadikin to see him," replied Rayan after pondering for a moment. Rayan doesn't really know her schedule. Usually, Johan takes care of everything for her.
"Okay sir," replied Sister Minah as she resigned.
Rayan checked his watch. There's a meeting in a minute.
"Mang Agus" call Rayan.
The old man who served as a gardener here came in a hurry.
"Please tidy this up, and don't forget to take care of this plant. Make sure not to wilt."
"Good, Sir."
Rayan turned towards his mother who was alone this time waiting for him. His mother's smile greeted Rayan. Seeing his mother's smile, Rayan seemed to be amazed that smile was like the smile of the old mother. It was the same smile as if her mother had healed.
"Mom's first farewell, don't forget to always smile. Don't be sad, Rayan will often visit Mom." said Rayan while kissing her mother's hand.
His mother simply nodded and handed him the bouquet of flowers she had assembled earlier.
"Thank you, the flowers are beautiful" Rayan replied sincerely while kissing her mother's cheek and saying retreat"
"Be careful" answered Mary.
Rayan smiled happily. Very rarely and almost never his mother said the words, usually his mother just silent. This time his mother worried about him. Unable to hold back, Rayan hugged her mother tightly, which her mother replied with a hug that was no less warm while stroking her son's hair with affection.
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Intan looked at the streets around him carefully from inside the taxi, he would stay away from all of this for a while so Intan had to record this beautiful scene in his mind.
"Suster Minah is evaluating patients" replied the receptionist.
Intan only mangosteen while saying will still wait for him. Calculate while walking in the hospital park.
Once visiting this park, then once it will also be addictive. This park is so beautiful and Intan really likes the smell of flowers that bloom. Intan sat on the bench that was once occupied by the mother who had been on the medicine. He pulled out his cell phone and captured the moment around him.
Until Intan saw there was a new avocado plant planted there. Intan approached the plant to photograph it up close. It's amazing of the many flower plants here there are fruit plants, let alone avocado trees, his favorite fruit. There is a sense of joy in his heart that the owner of the garden decided to plant fruit. How happy if the harvest season especially the natural conditions of the hills are good for avocado growth.
Long enough to wait and Intan Sister Minah has not seen him. Finally, Intan decided to return. Nothing maybe sister is busy, Inner Intan. May each other be given a long life so that they can meet again.
On the way to the hospital. Intan uploaded a photo of an avocado tree on her instagram. While writing a sweet caption.
"Hopefully visit here again and see this avocado tree grow big, as big as my love for you _r_"
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Rayan looked out the window from the upper floor of the hospital. His hair was still wet after shampooing, the water still dripping from his hair carried a fresh sensation when blown by the breeze in the scorching afternoon. He spread his gaze towards the distance while slowly putting on his shirt. The solid body looks beautiful in the sun.
Rayan did provide a room for him at the top of the hospital building. One room for him if he is forced to stay or prepare before proceeding to his crowded agenda.
Rayan's gaze momentarily glued to the figure of the young mother in the hospital garden. From above he did not see his face in detail. But obviously the young mother was quite beautiful, her hair was short and fair-skinned. Her stomach puffed up once, like her pregnancy had already entered the final trimester. Floral dress with white base color looks short because of her distended stomach. The dress reminded her of Intan. But Rayan immediately brushed it off. He can end up in a mental hospital if he cannot control the shadow of Intan and separate it between dream and reality.
Rayan was wearing a tie when the young mother started photographing the park with her mobile phone. Seeing that Rayan immediately reacted. Who is this young mother? he has asked for security to be tightened. Rayan immediately grabbed his black coat and rushed down to reprimand him.
Rayan doubted the needs of the young mother. He is not a patient, nor an officer here. She then remembered the story of Sister Minah that there was a teacher who was pregnant, who at that time treated her mother's hand until it was grabbed. Could it be the same teacher just now he chose to cut his hair. Then he can thank you and ask politely to maintain the privacy of the hospital.
It's just that it got to the bottom floor. Johan was waiting for him. The tall Johan stood up as soon as he saw himself coming. Rayan did ask Johan to pick him up but he did not expect even though the distance is far Johan always on time. Seeing Johan his business instincts immediately came out and forgot his intention to approach the pregnant woman he was going to meet.
"What's the condition at the office?" asked Rayan who immediately walked quickly towards the parking lot.
"Everything goes as usual" Johan replied as he walked slightly behind Rayan. Johan did not dare to stand in line, it was not his place.
"Project A how is progress?" ask Rayan again.
"Not much, still constrained by land acquisition," replied Johan who swiftly opened the car door and invited Rayan in.
"Raise 3 times. Land acquisition should have been completed last week. Amar's ultimatum to get it done this week if you don't want to be fired," Rayan replied firmly while getting into the car.
Johan just nodded his disdainfully as he closed the car door politely. In the next Johan got into the wheel of the car and a second later the car had slid down the hill. Before really leaving the parking lot Rayan caught a glimpse of the young mother he was about to reprimand earlier.
Her face is beautiful and glowing. At first glance saw Rayan immediately stunned the young mother was very similar to Intan. Rayan hurriedly closed his eyes. Rayan was afraid that she would go crazy when she saw all the women like seeing Intan. Rayan let out a long sigh, she missed Intan so much. But that is not how God does it! rayan. I want Intan who's really Intan. The woman I love and miss.
Rayan did not know when God was granting his prayer, the prayer of a devoted child to his mother. He did not know that the pregnant mother he saw was really Intan and Rayan herself who refused to believe. Maybe fate should wait for their meeting.
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