One Big Dipper Two Love

Chapter 99

The white man crouched down when he reached a patch of land measuring 1.5 x 2.5 meters covered with fresh Japanese grass. Placing a flower on the grave with the name of a woman on it, the man chanted a prayer in his heart.

Finished praying, the man who was none other than Yuda looked at the tomb board that read the name ‘Ranum’ with a trembling heart. Judah's heart trembled every time he visited his late wife's grave, though now the tremors were not as intense as they once were. Perhaps the time that had calmed his heart, or because of the presence of a female figure who had secretly now stolen his heart. Judah does not know for sure.

Next to the heart, because Judah still has not really let go of Ranum-wife who is very loved. For Yuda, Ranum is the perfect female figure and there is not a single woman who can rival the charm of Ranum in his eyes.

If only man could claim destiny, he might be the first to claim his destiny. We love each other, so why should we be separated so soon? Why aren't you the only dilapidated couple you've separated? Cheating husband, cheating wife. So maybe the protest that Yuda will throw.

Yuda is a gynecological oncology subspecialty obstetrician, a medical science that specializes in treating cancers that attack women, such as ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterus, ***** and vulva.

Since childhood, Yuda was an academically intelligent child. He has always been an excellent student at every level of his school. Because of Yuda's ability to learn and stand out in academic performance, both of Yuda's parents encouraged him to enter medical school after graduating from High School. Since childhood, the goal of Judah was to become a soldier. If asked why he wanted to be a soldier, little Yuda would answer, "let's be president."

Yuda finished his High School at the age of 17. At the age of 28, he has earned the title of obgyn specialist or obstetrician.

At the age of 25 years, Yuda married his idol named Ranum—a beautiful woman who also works as a doctor. Ranum was a friend of Yuda when he was in college, but different faculties. Yuda studied at the faculty of general medicine, while Ranum attended the faculty of dentistry.

Yuda loves Ranum very much. And they had a happy marriage. The news of Ranum's pregnancy in the fifth year of marriage made the couple even happier. But unfortunately, their happiness is taken away by destiny. Ranum died a few hours after giving birth to his first daughter, Harum.

The death of his beloved wife left Judah devastated. Ironically, he who is an obgyn specialist can not save the life of the wife who since the beginning of pregnancy experienced severe pre-eclampsia.

Judah was in a pit of regret. He who from the beginning knew that Ranum had a history of hypertension and would have a high-risk pregnancy, should not let his beloved wife become pregnant. So regrettable is Judah.

A few months after his wife's death, Judah's father also died. It was the tears of the mother that returned Judah to his life.

“Mother and Fragrant only have you, Yuda. If you continue to fall like this, how is the fate of mother and Harum? Everything that happens is destiny. We must not regret our destiny. There are many people who need you, Judah. Happiness is not just about material things and love. Useful for many, and you will definitely feel happy.” The words spoken by Bu Yusma were so pervasive to the soul of Judah.

Judah began to rise from his fall. He who is still traumatized faced with the process of childbirth, decided to continue his education subspecialty of gynecological oncology. Yuda is also active in cervical cancer prevention education activities. For two years, he worked in a cancer hospital.

Today is exactly the sixth year of Ranum's departure, which means today is also the birthday of his daughter Harum—. Judah is like this every year. Instead of celebrating the princess's birthday, she prefers to visit the wife's grave. Celebrating Harum's birthday means celebrating Ranum's death. So thought Yuda.

Yuda who is still in a crouching position touched the tomb ceramic bearing the name ‘Ranum’.

“Honey, sorry that I rarely visit here lately. Many patients I have to deal with.”

“Honey, you know that every date and month like today, our son's fragrance will definitely lunge. He will be angry because his papa never wishes him a happy birthday, never celebrates, let alone gives him a gift.”

“Lucky now there is Fragrance. The fragrance I tell you about is that. Fragrant is the antidote to Harum. Ah, funny isn't it? Their names are the same. That's why they are so sticky like children and their mothers.”

Yuda was silent for a moment. The shadow of the fragrant figure who was so patiently facing his tantrum daughter flashed across the wishful thinking. Then the conversation between himself and Bu Yusma which was often discussed the past year was ringing in his ears.

“And there's Harum who takes care of Harum, Mom. Smells are very compatible with fragrances. She doesn't need mom connect.”

“Until when, Yuda? Until when will Harum continue to take care of your son? Like the previous nannies, Harum will one day leave. You never thought that one day Harum met his soul mate and left us and could no longer take care of Harum your son.”

Yuda was amazed to hear the words of Bu Yusma at that time. He never thought about that at all.

“Yuda, I think what you need is a woman who can love your child as sincerely as possible. Who wants to love and care like a mother to her child. I see, Harum loves your son so much. She is also typical of simple women who are gentle and motherly. Ibu Tasa, Harum suitable to be a mother continued Harum.”

“But, Fragrant too young to be Yuda's companion, Bu.”

“Let her age be young, but she is mature and so motherly. But that's up to you. For sure you must be ready if one day Harum asks to stop being a babysitter of your child.”

“Don't talk like that, Mom. Yuda is not ready if Harum leaves and no longer takes care of Harum.”

“Then marry Harum, Yuda! Let her be your son's mother.”

To be honest Yuda has also had an interest in Harum. Although he did not understand whether the interest he felt in Harum was the same as his crush, likes, love, or whatever his name was. And again, Judah was not sure, Harum had a special feeling for him. He felt too old for the beautiful 23-year-old woman.

The sound of mobile phone notifications disperse the daydream of Yuda about Harum. Yuda stood up and took the phone out of his pocket. An incoming message from a contact reads ‘Harum oh Harum’. As soon as Yuda wrote Harum's name on his contact list. Judah had heard the heartbreaking life story of Harum from his mother, so he wrote it on his contact list.

[Assalamualaikum, Mas Yuda sorry to bother]

[Sorry, Mom. I want to remind, Mas has promised to take Harum to the burger restaurant]

[It's fragrant already nanyain papin continues 🙏🙏]

The message from Harum was immediately replied by Yuda.

[Okay, ready]

[I'll be invited in a few hours]

After replying to the message, Yuda again crouched under his late wife's pusara.

“Honey, that was a message from Harum. He is so caring and affectionate with our son.” Judah paused his words for a moment. “Honey, what if I marry Harum?”