The Bond of Our Love

CHAPTER 23 - Allergies??

While Rahul just sat listening in silence with a smile. They make the garden behind the hospital as a place to relax and chat. With a carpet that is called as a seat.

"At last Belle's father was admitted to a mental hospital, because it was considered insane. Despite not believing Belle's father's words, Gaston and his men still go through the forest looking for Belle. Until they arrive at the Beast's palace. They saw Belle with the Beast. Then they fight until the Beast is seriously injured by Gaston's shot.

"However, the bad guy's name must get his payback. Gaston and his men were finally killed by the ruins of the building, while partying. Meanwhile, Belle was worried about the dying Beast and was near death. Belle cried and shed her tears. He said he loved the Beast.

"And a miracle happened. The beast immediately opened his eyes and recovered from his dying. Not only that, he also changed back to his original existence as a handsome prince. Same with his servants. The old grandmother's magic was finally gone. Belle and Beast eventually marry, and live happily ever after. Done"

"Yeah!!" Finally Belle and the Beast are living happily! Really exciting, Brother story?" With joy Lyra spread her hands up.

The innocent little one enjoyed it very much, and was satisfied with the storyline brought by Zahra.

"He em's. Now tell me what lessons can be learned from this story"

"Eum...." Lyra seemed to think.

"Lyra know what?"

"Tau dong Kak's. Lesson is..... First, we cannot do evil to others. Like Gaston who hurt the Beast by shooting him to death. He himself was killed in the ruins. Second, we cannot be arrogant. Like a Beast acting arrogant to old granny. Eventually he was cursed to be ugly. Right Brother?" Lyra said with enthusiasm.

"A hundred for my beautiful fairy" Zahra summed up Lyra's tiny face and kissed her round cheeks in a fit of anxiety.

"Any deed, there will be a reward. If we do good, we will be rewarded with good. Vice versa. So too with this world. It is nothing but a place we stop by. So whatever the decorations are in it, it's all just a deposit. Be it wealth, beauty, good looks. So, as long as we are trusted to have it, we cannot be arrogant about it all. Because it is not ours forever.

"And, whenever the owner wants to take it, we must accept it cheerfully and must not complain. Because maybe unconsciously, we have made a mistake that makes him not trust us anymore to have it. Well, it's Rahul's turn now"

Zahra glanced at Rahul with a seductive smile.

"Huh, me?" Rahul gawking. He did not expect that Zahra would judge him by involving him in the fairy tale.

"Yes, so what are the lessons to be learned from this story? Lyra gave two answers. So now it's Rahul's turn. Let's answer. Cook Kak Rahul who is mature, tall and big, lost to a child as small as lyra" Zahra so enjoyed seeing Rahul's expression that looked clumsy because of his teasing.

"Yes, sister, let's answer. Lyra also wanted to hear Brother's conclusion about this story"

"Well, who's afraid? The third lesson to be learned from this story is.... That true love exists. True love that comes from the heart. It can turn hatred into love. He can turn suffering into happiness. Even in a simple way. Like Belle's sincere love for the Beast. Who was able to break the curse he had suffered for so many years. And only a lucky person can feel and find his true love"

Rahul philosophized with a soft and deep voice. Zahra just silently listened with a smile. Rahul's philosophy touched his heart.

"Lyra, you're here apparently. Come on now we go home. You still have to rest. Haven't you played with Zahra's sister?" A woman in her thirties, who was none other than her mother Lyra, appeared and broke their clove.

"Yes Mom, just a minute. Lyra wants to talk to Rahul" Lyra approaches Rahul. "Sister Rahul"

"Yes dear"

"Sister doesn't like it, like the Beast who protected Belle to fight with the wolves?"

"of course. That's the job of men. Protecting the woman he loves from anyone who hurts him"

"Will Brother be like that to Brother Zahra?" The question posed by Lyra managed to make Rahul still fixated.

So does Zahra who seems so curious about the answer she will hear from Rahul's mouth.

"of course. Brother will always protect Brother Zahra, from anyone who will hurt him"

"But it does not mean that Rahul has to fight with wolves. That's dangerous. The beast almost died because of that. Lyra doesn't want to, Rahul to the point of getting hurt because of that?" The timpal Zahra held Lyra's shoulder gently.

"No Brother"

"Yes already. Now Lyra's home. So you can rest at home" said Zahra.

"Yes, sister, Lyra go home first. Bye"

"That's pretty"

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"Great you yes" Rahul said when they were on the road.

"Hem?"

"Yes. That way you can take heart, and mingle with small children. But I still remember well. How hard Lyra won't be infused. Even if Doctors Ema and Wirda had persuaded desperately. But you, you can easily tame that kid"

"Come on. I happen to be hungry too"

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"Please Mas, Ma'am Zahra" With a friendly smile, the warteg trader placed the food orders Zahra and Rahul in front of them.

"Yes ma'am, thank you" said Zahra.

"You eat here often? How do you seem to be so familiar with the owner of the newspaper?"

"Yes. The location of this warteg is quite close, to the hospital. So sometimes, if I come home from work during the day, I often stop here to eat. The menu here is delicious. Especially this curry. Looks like the recipe is new"

Zahra replied while stirring and chewing her food voraciously.

"Yes. The food menu was delicious" Rahul agreed.

"He uh. Aww, ouch. Sssstttt" While busy chattering and devouring his food, Zahra suddenly grimaced, scratching his itchy body.

"You why the hell? How come grimacing is that? It hurt?" Rahul asked when he heard Zahra's ringing.

"I don't know either. Suddenly my body was itching, and my skin became red spots like this" Zahra complained as she continued to scratch almost part of her body, which began to fill with red spots.

"You haven't had a bath yet" Rahul responded with a wry smile.

"Lt!" Zahra pushed Rahul's shoulder in regret. "Just kidding. It's me seriously. I seem to be allergic. Looks like I need to get back to the hospital to check"

"Here are you serious? You allergic?" Ask Rahul to make sure. His face instantly turned tense.

"Yes I don't know. That's why I want to check first" replied Zahra ketus.

"Well, I'll go with you, okay?"

"Yes-yes, Come on"

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"So what did you eat before, Ra?" Smash Doctor Ema after examining Zahra in the examination room.

"Why, Doc?" Ask Zahra back.

"Because according to my diagnosis, these are allergy symptoms.

"Since childhood, there was only one food that I was most afraid of. The almonds. Because every time I touch that food, I'm always in the hospital. But I think today I didn't eat anything weird Doc. I just eat regular food on the DiWarteg. If you don't believe me, the doctor will ask him"

Zahra pointed to Rahul who was sitting on the chair next to her.

"yes Doc. What he said was right. He was with me this day. And I know if he doesn't eat anything weird"

"Yes already then. To be clear, we'll do a blood test. To detect the levels of allergen antibodies in your body. Perhaps unknowingly, you have consumed foods that contain substances, which causes your allergies to recur" Advised Dr. Ema.

"Yes Dok" replied Zahra.

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"So, have you been allergic to almonds since childhood?" Rahul asked as they were walking on Corridor Hospital.

"Yes. I really hate that food. Because every time I taste it, the consequences are always fatal. Sometimes I feel itchy, until my skin bumps like now. And even worse, sometimes I feel stomach pain, dizziness, even fainting. Yes, anyway that one food is a problem in my life. Unexpectedly, now I'm stuck consuming it again"

"Yes, maybe that's nature's way of telling me, about the food you're obligated to abstain from"

"Then, once you know, what are you gonna do?"

"Yes, I'll take care of you from that food. Because I don't want you to be in pain"

"Waaah. So sweetnya" Zahra put her lips together in a frenzy. "But in my opinion, it's too much. Already, let's go home. I want to hurry home, so I can rest and take medicine. In order for these bumps on my body to quickly disappear. I don't have time to serve your fight"

"Well Miss" Rahul smiled furiously.