Ride in Bed
Cancers
Slowly Nenden's eyes opened. She could faintly see the white atmosphere around her. His nose was also instantly possessed by the smell of disinfectant. Several times the woman blinked her eyes, so that her vision became clearer. Seeing the mother open her eyes, the Goddess who had been waiting for her immediately rebuked her.
“Mother.”
“Mother where is this?”
“At hospital, bu.”
Nenden closed his eyes for a moment, trying to recall what had happened. He was at home. But the woman felt a pain so intense in her stomach that she fell unconscious.
After returning from the cafe, Dewi found her mother unconscious in her room. He quickly contacted Aditya and Roxas. Haji Soleh, who heard the news of Nenden's stupor, asked Salim to immediately deliver the woman to the hospital. Now Nenden is at Mitra Sehat hospital, where he underwent surgery. After an hour in the IGD room, Nenden was taken to the classroom 2.
A doctor along with a nurse entered the treatment room. The doctor named Handoko immediately approached Nenden's bed. He checked the condition of his patients who suddenly had to be taken to the hospital.
“Mom should undergo general check up. We have to see what's wrong with mother.”'s circumstances
“Iya, doc,” replied Nenden resignedly.
Finished examining Nenden, Handoko's doctor asks Dewi to follow him. He was about to speak outside the room. The goddess followed the doctor out. His chest was pounding waiting for what the doctor would say.
“Did your mother tell you how she was?”
“Be.. yet, doc. What's wrong with my mom?”
“From the results of the last examination, detected cancer cells in his body.”
“Astaghfirullahaladziim.” The goddess covered her mouth with both hands.
“Your mother should do a general check-up, let us know already how far the development of cancer cells.”
“Sya, doc. Please do your best for my mother. Please save my mother.”
“In Shaa Allah. Please don't make your mother a lot of mind burden. Knowing he had cancer alone made him sad.”
“Yes, doc.”
Doctor Handoko patted Dewi's shoulder slowly, then left the girl. Salim who had finished taking care of the administration approached the Goddess when he saw the girl just sitting while crying in the waiting chair in front of her mother's room.
“Goddess.” call Salim while sitting beside Dewi.
“Mother, kang.”
“Mother why?”
“Mother.. said doctor got cancer,” Goddess started crying.
“Innalillahi.. patience yes, Wi.. may there be a best way for your mother.”.
“Thank you, kang.”
“Hospital order has been taken care of. You don't have to worry about the cost. Yesterday I registered your mother BPJS, as well as you. There may be a remedy that must be redeemed if not covered.”
“Thank you, kang.”
“Roxas equals Adit where?”
“Again home first, take the equipment for me same mother.”
“Akang enter first, yes. All want to pay.”
The goddess nodded her head. Salim immediately went into the treatment room to see the state of Nenden as well as say goodbye. He talked to the woman for a while. With a slow step, Dewi approached the bed where Nenden lay and sat down on the chair beside the bed.
“Bu.. Dewi. akang pamit, yes. In Shaa Allah later siangan abi same umi to here.”
“Thank you, kang.”
Salim nodded his head then walked out of the treatment room. The goddess sided with the blanket that wrapped Nenden's body. One eye Nenden looked at the face of the Goddess who looked haggard. He felt guilty for making his son anxious and sad.
“Pardon mom yes, son.”
“Sorry for what, mom?”
“Mother has made you bother again.”
“Mother why did you say that? Goddess is nothing, ma'am. Why didn't you tell me about another mother's illness?”
I heard Nenden's breath. It turns out that doctor Handoko has told Dewi everything. The woman simply rubbed the Goddess' arm gently. No words came out of his mouth. The goddess also did not want to extend any more. Better his mother rest.
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As recommended by Handoko doctor, Nenden immediately undergo a thorough examination or general check-up. Dewi pushed Nenden's wheelchair into the lab. First of all, the woman will undergo a blood test, followed by cholesterol, blood sugar, liver function, kidney function, ECG and radiology.
Aditya who has returned continues to accompany Dewi accompanied the mother through a series of examinations. He took permission not to enter work because he could not bear to leave the Goddess alone. Roxas still has to go to the hotel. She begins to undergo quarantine for the hotel's birthday preparations along with Amanda who accompanies her to BA.
“What did the doctor say, De?” ask Aditya. Both are waiting in front of the radiology room.
“Doctor says mom has cancer.”
“Astaghfirullah. patience yes, De. In Shayah Allah, mother will be fine.”
After the radiology examination, Nenden was allowed to return to the room. A series of tests were conducted by the woman. Arriving in the room, Dewi immediately feed her mother food. Since last night, Nenden is not allowed to consume anything.
Dewi gave Nenden the medicine that had been provided by the sisters. The woman lay back on her bed. His body was quite tired as well undergoing a series of examinations. The Goddess was always faithful beside him, as was Aditya.
“Adit... You don't work?”
“Ngga, bu.”
“Thank you for accompanying Dewi.”
“Iya, mom. I'd better take a break ya.”
Aditya tidied up the blanket covering Nenden's body. The woman just nodded her head weakly. Slowly his eyes began to close, resting his body that easily felt tired.
After Nenden fell asleep, Aditya took Dewi to the cafeteria. Since morning the girl had not eaten anything. At first Dewi refuses, but Aditya continues to persuade her. Finally the Goddess wanted to obey what her lover said. The two immediately walked towards the cafeteria on the ground floor.
“Eat, De.”
Aditya thrusts a plate nearby at the Goddess. The girl still hasn't touched her food. His appetite is lost because he is still worried about Nenden's condition. He still had to wait for the results of the examination that the doctor had done for his mother. Aditya scoops the rice and side dishes with a spoon and directs them to the mouth of the Goddess.
“Let's eat first. If you are sick, how do you want to take care of mom.”
For a moment the Goddess was just silent, but then she opened her mouth, receiving a bribe from Aditya. The girl chewed the food very slowly. Aditya grabbed the hand of the Goddess then grasped it tightly.
“I'm scared, Dit. I'm afraid something happened to mom.”
“We are positive thinking yes, De. Do not forget to pray, the important thing is that we have tried. The end result we leave it to God.”
Aditya returns to spooning food and feeding the Goddess. Patiently he continued to persuade his lover to eat. The heart of the Goddess was completely touched by Aditya's gentle treatment.
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Dewi's eyes widened to hear the explanation of Doctor Handoko. The results of Nenden's examination have come out and now the doctor is explaining Nenden's physical condition to him. The tears could no longer be held back by the girl. Aditya who accompanied Dewi to see doctor Handoko could only hold her hand.
“Ke.. why the cancer cells were not detected before doc?” ask the Goddess on the sidelines of her cries.
“Because there wasn't originally. There may be a trigger for this cell to develop more quickly. Or it could be that this cell is hiding in an unconscious spot. There are many cases where patients never know they have cancer. There are no signs and it turns out that cancer cells have spread quickly.”
“Then, what are the treatment options for my mother?”
“Kanker mom Nenden very ferocious. Initially this cancer cells attack the stomach, but we found the cells have spread to the lungs.”
“Astaghfirullah.” the cry of the Goddess is getting firmer.
“For a while we will do chemotherapy to kill the cells and prevent the spread to other organs. If successful, the operation will be carried out. Every day we will continue to monitor its development.”
After Handoko's explanation ended, Aditya invited Dewi out of the doctor's room. Both of them sat in one of the chairs in the waiting room. The goddess was increasingly sobbing considering the condition of her mother.
“Sabar.. De..”
That one word is all Aditya can say to his beloved girl. He was also confused about how to comfort the Goddess. If he was in the girl's position, he would do the same. Dewi wiped her tears, then asked Aditya to accompany her back into the treatment room. My mother must have been waiting for him.
“What does the doctor say, neng?” ask Nenden as soon as the Goddess comes.
Looking at the eyes of the child, Nenden can already guess that the situation is not good. The woman could not hold back her tears. It was not his illness that made him sad. But if he can not survive, then how the fate of the Goddess later. Her daughter will live alone. He also could not ask his brother for help in Jakarta, because their lives were mediocre. Same with the family of her late husband.
“Im sorry mom, neng. Sorry if mom always makes you hard and sad.”
“Mother why did you say that? Mother must be healed, Goddess still needs mother. I can't give up.”
The goddess embraced Nenden and spilled all her sadness. Aditya was only able to stand still looking at the two women in front of him who were crying. She shrank the water in the corner of her eyes, and she felt the same sadness.
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Roxas tries to steal time to visit Nenden at the hospital. His schedule for training for the anniversary event will be held a week away, making it difficult to get out of the hotel. He was allowed to leave after asking Mahes for permission.
Unlike Adrian, the man had to go to Jambi. Suddenly his office got a job. Rudi who got a job offer, could not refuse because the nominal is quite large. On Sunday morning after seeing Aditya's performance at the cafe, the man immediately went to Jambi without knowing the state of Nenden.
“Neng.. You didn't go to college?”
“Ngga, bu.”
“Why? Not that this semester has started.”
“Ngga has a guard mom.”
“Mother's nothing, neng. You go away. Don't let your grades get bad this semester. Come neng.”
Nenden continued to persuade his son, but the Goddess flinched. He didn't want to leave his mother alone. At the same time, Aditya came after the hotel. The young man had just finished his night shift.
“You are in college, De. Let my mother take care.”
“But, Dit.”
“Lecture, De. Don't make your mother sad. Let me take you. Take you, I'm here again.”
The goddess looked at Nenden for a moment, the woman just nodded her head. Finally, Dewi relented and decided to go to college. After leaving her mother on the next bed, Dewi and Aditya left the hospital. Before going to college, Dewi returned home to change clothes.
“De.. don't forget to tell you bang Ad. I haven't had time to tell my brother about mom,” Aditya said after they arrived at the campus.
“Iya.”
“Right lecture. Don't worry mom. There I guard,” Aditya rubbed the top of the head of the Goddess.
The young man turned his motorbike then left the campus courtyard. After Aditya died, Dewi immediately entered his faculty building. The first class starts in five minutes. He had to hurry to class.
During the class, the girl was unable to concentrate. His mind was fixed on Nenden. At ten, her mother will return for chemotherapy. The goddess glanced at the clock on her wrist, the time showing nine o'clock over fifty-six minutes. In four minutes Nenden will undergo chemotherapy. Maybe Aditya was taking his mother there.
Ten o'clock and forty minutes finally the lecture ended. The goddess immediately finished her books. Sheila who was confused to see the Goddess so hastily, of course, became curious.
“Wi. Where to?”
“Ke hospital.”
“Who is sick? Mother?”
“Iya, Shei. Ud a week mother treated.”
“Yes Allah, Wi. Why don't you tell me?”
“Sorry.”
“Let's go to the hospital,” take Sheila.
The goddess lifted her backpack then draped it to her shoulder. Together with Sheila, he dropped out of the classroom. Near the lecturer's room, he runs into Adrian. The girl remembered Aditya's message to her.
“Pak.. can talk for a minute?”
“College or personal problems?”
“Personal.”
“Ok.”
“Shei.. can you wait for me to jerk off?”
“Iya. I wait in front of the building ya.”
Dewi nodded her head, then followed Adrian's steps towards the back yard of the faculty building. Adrian took a seat on the cement bench that was there. With her head lowered, Dewi approached and sat down next to Adrian.
“What's up?”
The Goddess's eyes were still staring downwards. He was certain that his cry would soon break once he talked about Nenden. Adrian was still patiently waiting until the girl opened her mouth. The goddess took a deep breath, then raised her head. Staring at Adrian's shady face made him want to cry.
“What's up?” ask Adrian again.
“Mother...” the voice of the Goddess sounds soft.
“What's with mom?”
“Mother. Doctor said. mom... got to be.ker.”
The tears that had been detained had finally pressed out, soaking the two cheeks of the Goddess. The girl lowered her head, then sobbed. Adrian was surprised to hear the news about Nenden. That guy can't say anything. He was only able to look at the Goddess who was still crying.
“I'm afraid mom is leaving,” said Dewi on the sidelines of her crying.
“Do not say like that.”
The Goddess's cry is getting louder. He seemed to be releasing the weight of his heart at this moment. Talking to Adrian, made him want to let go of all the burdens that plagued his heart.
“Crying as much as you.”
Adrian's hand moved rubbing the top of the Goddess's head. Letting the girl let out all her sadness. Want it feels to pull the Goddess into his arms, but held all that. He just sat down to accompany the girl crying.
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“Nak Rian.”
Call Nenden in a weak voice, when the woman opens her eyes. Adrian was sitting near the bed. His eyes looked around, but did not find the Goddess there.
“Mother want to drink?”
Nenden just nodded his head. Adrian immediately took a drink from the top of the nightstand then helped the woman to drink. Nenden laid his body back. Adrian slightly raised the bed so that the position of the mother of the Goddess was slightly upright.
“Word where?”
“Goddess is eating with Adit.”
“How are you doing Rian?”
“Alhamdulillah, fine. How's mommy? Already done?”
“Yah. If it's chemo, stomach nausea, the innards weak want to sleep continue.”
“Hopefully mother's condition soon improves.”
“Aamiin.”
A moment of silence. Seen several times Nenden took a deep breath. The woman felt a slight tightness in her chest. He asks Adrian to raise the head of the bed for him.
“Quite, bu?”
“Iya.”
Nenden put his head back on the pillow. The current position allows him to breathe better. His eyes looked at the bed opposite him. After chemotherapy, the patient there breathed his last. They were still talking at breakfast.
“Nak Rian.. Can you ask for help?”
“What's mom? Just say.”
“If something happens to mother, please accompany Goddess. She must be sad if mom leaves,” Nenden's tears flow when she says it.
“Mother don't talk like that.”
“Dewi.. had lost her spirit when her father left. I don't want that to happen again. Mother please encourage him to continue his studies, according to the wishes of the late father. I believe, son Rian is able to guide the Goddess. Please mom..”
“Good, mom. But you also have to try to heal. The Goddess will be very happy if there is a mother who always accompanies her.”
“Not that mom doesn't want to heal. But I feel, mom's time won't be long. The goddess is alone. It is also impossible for the mother to leave it to her mother's brother or father. They have their own lives. Must be awkward too for Dewi.”
“Makanya mother should be strong, for the sake of Dewi.”
“But Rian wants to grant mom's wish?”
“In Shaa Allah, ma'am. I will continue to guide Dewi.”
“Thank you.”
The conversation halted when Dewi and Aditya entered the room. Adrian got up from his seat, then let the Goddess sit there. The man stood at the end of the bed. What Nenden had said just now, was a little distracting to his mind.
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Moga soon healed ya ma'am Nenden...
