The Complicated Love #2

After Everything Passes

Riana was wearing the clothes of a patient visitor, now she was on the side of Saka's bed. The man lay like a sleeping man. There are hoses on the body and face, the atmosphere becomes quiet and silent except for the sound of the heart rate reader machine that continues to sound and display screen movements in the patient's heart condition.

"After such a long time, I can finally see you again in this close distance, Mas. Thankfully, you finally survived that deadly accident. Forgive me for not knowing at all about your last condition. Oiyah, Kiano's a big boy now. As soon as you realize, I'll tell her that her father is alive and exactly who she is."

"Of course you've met before, I'm sure either one of you or you both feel weird. Like people who have met before, but still feel foreign for sure. Take it easy, I won't let Kiano not know about his once-cooked Papa. In time, I'll tell Kiano all about it. He must be proud of you."

Riana continued to tell stories alone, trying to reach the entire realm she thought. Tell me everything she never had to say to her ex-husband.

"Never waste Sheril, Mas. She's a good girl. He took care of me very, very well. The attention he gave was even greater than when we were still together. He loves you very much. So if after this, you have the next chance to live again, then never hurt her."

"I'm sure, even if you don't wake up right now but you can still feel my presence, your wife's presence, and the things around you. You just go wandering, so go home. Many are waiting for you to come home, many love you."

Actually, Riana tried not to touch Saka. However, doctors had said that patients would be easier to get stimulation through touch. That's why, Riana tried as she could.

Saka's hand was cold, he touched it and then slowly said, "get up, I've come. It's all about us being memories and we both start a new life together with our partners."

In the corner of Riana's eyes hang a tear that she had tried to hold back from falling. After saying that sentence, Riana wiped the tears in the corner of her eyes and then came out of the ICU room like nothing had happened.

"Thank you, Riana."

"Either. I'm sorry I can't help much."

"At least you and I have tried. I'm willing to go with what happens later."

"You are strong. Saka will one day be conscious. You just have to wait and be patient."

"Dad, thank you again."

Riana went home her heart became relieved. Apart from all the burdens that had been squeezing his chest. He also prayed that Saka would be healed and quickly awaken from the coma.

***

Sheril goes into the room where Saka is lying there. It has been almost ten days since Saka was declared in a coma until now there has been no sign that he will be conscious.

"You've met him, haven't you? Are you happy? I don't know, whether after you came to your senses and you remembered everything, you still wanted to be with me or not. I'm sincere, whatever your decision will be I'm willing to accept it all without blaming anyone."

"I realize that my position here is only part of your past and infiltrates into the cracks of your future through the amnesia you experience. I was wrong to take advantage of the situation, I was too happy because I finally got reunited with you after what happened to me. I ... I might be jealous of Riana, but I'm trying to be in Riana's position. I just found out the real story is, you weren't abandoned by Riana. He didn't know that you survived the accident. If anyone is responsible for all this mess then it's your Mama."

"No .. no. I don't accuse your mama. Maybe it was also because he wanted to see you happy, therefore he let you continue with me and I who continue with you without knowing the truth. I've blinded my own feelings. But now, if you ask me to leave your life even though, I'm ready Mas."

Sheril wept in her arms while putting her head on Saka's chest. Wishing Saka could hear or feel what the woman was currently feeling.

Unwittingly by Sheril, one of Saka's fingers begins to move. Slowly but surely. Then as Sheril was about to raise her head, she was shocked by what she saw. Saka opened his eyes and was looking at him.

"So, I'll call the doctor."

So happy, Sheril quickly came out of Saka's treatment room and called the nurse and the doctor who was on guard.

"Suster, please call the doctor. My husband, my husband opened his eyes ..."

The nurse understood, she immediately called the doctor who handled Saka. It didn't take long until the doctor came and examined Saka's condition.

"Thank God .. the patient has passed the coma period. It's a miracle."

Sheril covered her open mouth, not believing the doctor's verdict. He was happy, mixed into one. Sheril quickly hugs Saka's body, but the man still seems to digest what happened to him.

"Where am I?" saka asked as soon as Sheril finished hugging her.

"Thank God, you're sober, baby. I'm so worried if you don't wake up again."

"Che ... Sheril ..." said Saka stammered and shocked.

"Dad, it's Sheril."

"Why are you here? Where are my wife and children?"

Saka's memory seems to go back to the time where he had an accident a few years ago. Not in the present or in the time he was with Sheril.

Sheril's riveted. He did not expect Saka's memory to return along with his consciousness from the coma.

"He is .. I am .. I am here to accompany you. Are you all right?"

"Dad. How long have I been in the hospital? The accident .. I remember now. I want to go home soon, I want to see Kiano and Riana."

Saka rushed to get out of bed, but was immediately restrained by the doctor.

"Father, my father's condition is still weak. Better get some rest first."

"Can't be a doctor, my wife should know that I'm alive. I'm afraid he'll think I'm dead. Please let me go, doctor."

Saka continued to try to escape from the doctor's grip. But quickly a nurse injects drugs into Saka's arm. Until the man went back limp and fell asleep.

"What should I do now? Saka remembers me, but most likely he only remembers me as his ex-girlfriend, not as his wife. Oh, my God, how's this?" sheril said in her heart.

When you love someone, that's where the test of love is. Be patient, for love will always find its mouth.