TANTRIC

Chapter 6

Masyita was hospitalized five days ago. And for five days Tantra and Dito faithfully visited him and took care of him. And now it's time for Masyita to get out of the hospital. Tantra pushed Masyita in a wheelchair and drove her to the front lobby of the hospital. This time it was Dito who drove Masyita home because Tantra only brought a motorbike to the hospital.

Arriving at Masyita's house, Dito got out of the car and walked towards the left side of the car. He opened the door for the girl. Instead of taking a wheelchair, Dito instead carried Masyita ala bridal to enter the house.

Masyita was shocked by Dito's attitude. Masyita's hand reflexes were coiled around Dito's neck and shoulders because he was afraid of falling. Masyita looked at Dito. Their faces are now very close. 

Masyita who was embarrassed actually drowned her face into Dito's chest. Makes the man's heartbeat even more palpitating.

Dito climbed the stairs and entered Masyita's room. He lowered Masyita's body slowly on the bed so that Masyita could rest.

Dito then goes down to meet Masyita's parents. He asked permission to take Masyita to Singapore. However, the request was rejected by prof. Wondo´s.

"Hospitals here are actually no less good! The Hospital I work for is even the largest and most complete Hospital! why take Masyita so far to Singapore!" Said Prof. Wondo´s.

"If I may ask for time to explain what I mean. "Dito asked Prof for permission. Wondo to explain his point and only replied to a nod by Prof. Wondo´s.

"Look at you, the therapy process here takes up to 6 months. I was worried that Masyita would feel herself weak at that moment. With the conditions and situations here, Masyita will feel her life changed, can not live the routine as usual, and her life will only be lived in the house. Shouldn't we keep Shita in order to keep the spirit of undergoing the therapy until it heals? We're not only taking care of her body's health but her mental health as well."

Dito continued, "The therapy process in Singapore takes at most 4 months until Masyita's legs heal and can walk normally. There is also psychological therapy to continue to encourage patients to recover."

"If you allow it, I would like to take my aunt to Singapore to take care of Masyita. I have an apartment in Singapore that is located close to the MRT station, so it is easier to access everywhere."

Mama Sita sat closer to her husband. She clasped her husband's left hand with her right hand and rubbed his left shoulder with her left hand. She looked at her husband with a hopeful look because she only wanted the best for her daughter.

Profs. Wondo agreed, Dito then rushed to take care of the administration and the needs for the care of Masyita in Singapore.

*

The next day Tantra came to visit Masyita. His arrival was welcomed by prof. Wondo in the living room.

"Assalamualaikum Prof, I want to visit Masyita." Tantra gave her greeting while slightly bowing towards Prof.Wondo.

Profs. Wondo looked at Tantra from top to bottom as if looking for a gap for his speech material.

"Sit down! My daughter's resting in the room." Profs. Wondo pointed to the sofa in front of him for Tantra to sit down.

"My daughter will continue her treatment abroad. You see his condition now. He still can't walk. He even felt pain every night and every time he had to get out of his place."

Tantra just silently listened to the words of Prof. Wondo though he was currently enduring the pain of hearing that.

"For the last time I asked, how serious are you with my daughter?" Ask Prof. Wondo

Tantra was silent. He was still very thoughtful about answering that question.

"It's too long for me to wait for my daughter to marry you after your doctor's degree." Prof continues. Wondo

"I'm going to find a permanent job. I promise to support Masyita one day." Reply Tantra with mantab.

"SIX MONTHS ! I'll give you six months until my daughter recovers from her illness, you can keep that promise!" Profs. Wondo sternly looked at Tantra and leaned over from his seat. He left Tantra alone in the living room.

After that thrilling conversation, Tantra wanted to go home soon to meet her mother. He only met with Shita for a moment. Because his emotions are unstable he does not want to affect the spirit of Shita.

"There is a problem what naaak" said the mother while stroking Tantra's hair as if she understood the hardness of her son's heart.

"Mother...if I'm not a doctor how?" Ask Tantra.

"Mother will always support whatever decision you make, son. But are you willing to let go after your struggle to achieve your dream?" Sahut Mother.

"My dream is not doctor bun. My dream was to marry Masyita. And I was given six months to prove it!"

"Son. No matter how hard we try to hold it, one day we will let it go. And we have to be ready for that!" mother gave a soft suggestion while rubbing the head of her beloved son.

There is an uncomfortable feeling in Tantra's heart when she hears her mother's words. That feeling turned into fear of losing something from him.

*

All the equipment needed Masyita and Mama has been prepared. Today is the time of their departure to Singapore. Papa, Mama, Masyita and Dito were getting ready to get into the car to get to the airport.

"Mas Tantras..." Masyita saw the gate open and there was a matic motor entering the courtyard of the house, making the other three turn towards the gate.

Tantra stopped right next to Dito's car. He then approached Syita who was sitting in a wheelchair. He knelt down to bring his face closer to Shita's face, gently grasped Shita's hand in her lap and looked at her with a glare.

"Dek, sorry yes.I can't send you, can't wait for you there. I'll keep my promise! I will try to make you happy! I'll wait for you to come home! I beg you. You are also patiently waiting for me! Six Months! I promise you, baby!" Tantra then kissed Masyita on the forehead.

Masyita is unable to digest all Tantric words perfectly. He was confused, inwardly still asking, "What does that mean? Six months? What's the matter exactly?"

But he let all those questions go until he got to Singapore.

*

"A medical graduate applying to be a bank employee?"

The same question for the umpteenth time was heard by Tantra during the recruitment process.

Today is 1 month after Masyita's departure to Singapore. And today is Tantra's last test to be accepted as a full-time employee at a major bank. He is currently in front of the three directors for the final stage interview.

"I think I fit the written criteria for the assessment of your employees. Is not the requirement S1 all majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0, not yet 25 years old and look attractive?" Tantra tried to answer their questions.

"Are you willing the knowledge that you have been doing in vain ? Isn't graduating from medicine so hard?"

And there are still a few more questions about his decision to leave his medical.

With his communication skills, Tantra was able to answer all questions with great confidence until a decision was made from them that Tantra was accepted to work.

"After this you will have a contract period for prospective employees for 6 months. Next there will be a 6-month performance assessment for you to be appointed as a permanent employee. And as long as you are under contract for 6 months, you still have to be single or unmarried."

Once the description of one of the directors about the contract that Tantra will live.

He felt hesitant at first because the time given by Prof.Wondo was only 5 months away. But he felt there was still a possibility of a 1-month pause to carry out his marriage.

With mantab Tantra signed a work agreement. He will be actively working next week.