The Crown that Be snatched

The lies of Safia

"Sorry Vik. I don't feel good if I don't come down and drive them into the hospital. Because his father is Shakira's father is now being critical. It's not good if I just leave them alone" said Rama.

"As far as you are. I'm tired."

Vika, who was tired, finally left Rama. It seems that this time Vika is no longer willing to fight with her husband.

Vika prefers to go inside her room and climb up on her bed to lie down to sleep. He also started to get sleepy because he had not slept since.

****

This morning, Ms. Astri and her two children are still in the hospital. The doctor is still in the ER room.

After checking Mr. Junedi's condition in the ER room, the doctor came out of the room. He walked over to Safia, Shakira, and Miss Astri.

"Doctor, how's Doc doing with my dad?" ask Shakira.

"Pak Junedi's condition has begun to improve. He has passed his critical period. And maybe after this, we can do surgery. That's also, if you have obtained approval from the family of Mr. Junedi," said the doctor.

Astri and Shakira stared at each other.

"Shakira, how is this. Did you call Rama?" whispered Miss Astri.

Shakira nodded.

"Already Mom. And later in the afternoon he wants to come here," said Shakira Lirih.

Shakira then looked at the doctor.

"Doctor's doing the surgery now Doc. What matters is that my father is healed first."

"Well then. I'll prepare everything from now on."

The doctor then leaves Astri, Shakira, and Safia. After the doctor left, Safia approached her brother.

"Mbak, why would Mbak agree to the operation. Does Mama have any money?" ask Safia.

"I don't have Safia's money. But I want you healed."

"But the operation did not cost a little. Especially this is lung surgery."

"Mas Rama will help us. He's gonna finance your hospital fees and your surgery."

"What! Ma'am Shakira why ask the man for help."

"Safia, I never asked her for help. He offered me that help himself. He's gonna lend me money to pay for my father's surgery."

"Where do you want to pay the debt from, Mom?"

"Safia, I'm working at Mas Rama's place now, and I can cut my salary from my money."

Safia silence. Safia could not say anything more. All decisions are in Shakira's hands. Because all this time Shakira was the one who took care of her two parents. Not Safia.

"I am, it's up to you and Mom."

****

After the office, Rama immediately rushed to the hospital. Arriving at the parking lot, Rama got out of his car and entered the hospital. He was heading where Safia and Shakira were.

"Shakira, Safia, how's your condition? is she okay?"

"Yes Mas. He's done surgery."

Rama smiled.

"Thank God then. You don't have to worry about the cost. I'll pay for all the administration of this hospital."

Rama's gaze turned to Anna who was currently still playing with little Rio.

"Anna ate Safia?" ask Rama.

"It was noon today."

"Where are you taking Anna?"

"I'm taking him to dinner."

"Don't Mas. I won't let you take Anna."

"But why Safia? I just want to take him to dinner tonight. And Anna I didn't take it alone. I'll take Rio too."

"Safia, stop. Let your son go with Rama. Rama is a good man. You have known Rama for a long time. There's no way Rama would be evilin Anna and Rio" Astri said.

"Supon. Just ask if her son wants to."

Rama approached Anna and sat mingling with Anna and Rio.

"Anna" said Rama

"Om Rama."

"What toys are you guys?" ask Rama.

"We are no longer toys. We're eating candy."

"Oh..."

Shakira looked at Safia.

"Safia, I want to talk to you" said Shakira.

"What are you talking about, Mother?" asked Safia who looked confused.

"We're out yuk! we're talking up front."

Safia nodded. Safia had no idea what her sister wanted to talk about. Safia follow where Shakira goes.

Arriving in front of the hospital, Shakira stopped her steps. Likewise with Safia who stopped her steps.

After that Shakira looked at Safia.

"Safia, who's Anna's real father?" shakira asked without much further ado.

"Anna's birth father is dead. I've told everything the same Mom and Mom" replied Shakira.

"You can lie to everyone. But you can never lie to me Safia."

"What does Miss Shakira mean?"

"I knew that Anna was Mas Rama's flesh and blood."

Safia was shocked when she heard Shakira's words.

"I am the ex-wife of Mas Rama. I know exactly what Mas Rama is like. You will never be able to deny it again Safia. Your son's face is similar to Mas Rama's. And I'm sure that Anna is Mas Rama's son."

Safia suddenly cried.

"Why? why don't you be honest about a big deal like this. You've been lying to Anna. You said Anna's father was dead. Anna's father was near Anna. Poor Anna Safia. Anna also has a right to know who her real father is. When will you lie to all the Safians. You know that lying is a sin."

"Hiks.. Maud. Anna is the son of Mas Rama. I deliberately kept all of this a secret from people. Because I know, Mas Rama will never want to be responsible for all these problems. I'm leaving your lives too for your happiness. I don't want to destroy Madam Shakira's and Mas Rama's households."

"You're a fool Safia. Now Rama is near you. Why didn't you tell Rama that Anna was Rama's real son."

"Sir, Mas Rama already had a wife and children. I don't want to ruin their home life either."

"Safia, Rama has a right to know who Anna is. And Anna also deserves to know who her real father is."

Safia grabbed Shakira's hand and held it tightly.

"I beg Mba. Don't tell Rama about this. Because I don't want Mas Rama to take Anna out of my life. Rama is very dear to Anna. If he finds out that Anna is his biological child, then Mas Rama might take Anna away from me."

"So that's what you've been afraid of all this time. You fear Rama will take Anna from you. Where might Rama take Anna from you. Rama has his own life. But at least if Rama finds out that Anna is his biological child, he will definitely guarantee all of your and Anna's lives. Rama is now a rich man. You are stupid Safia..."