The Heart that Chose

Chapter 43

Today Syafina was the morning picket, as usual Khalid drove her to his study. Arriving in the room Syafina was surprised it turns out he was on schedule with Arsya. He has avoided this.

They work as usual, doing their job. This time Arsya does not always pay attention to Syafina as usual, she does not want Syafina to feel uncomfortable with her existence. They chatted lightly only as doctors and nurses.

After Arsya's work is finished he is still at home in the room, usually he will go out to meet his fellow doctors. Until 12 noon Arsya is still in the room.

Rita and Syafina opened their supplies because they were hungry.

"Don't you have lunch in the cafeteria, sir? " ask Rita.

"No" answered Arsya briefly.

"Bad bring stock? " ask Rita again. Arsya shakes

"Eat with us, I bring a lot of food" Syafina said.

Arsya was surprised by Syafina's offer to not expect Shafina to offer him lunch.

"Ehhm yes" said Arsya.

Syafina then serves food for Arsya. They had lunch together, Arsya occasionally glanced at Syafina sitting in front of him. Arsya is very happy to be able to enjoy Syafina's cooking again.

"If every day I could eat your cooking, every day could enjoy your smile, if I were your husband Shapina"

"Sir, even bengong in the finish of the food" said Syafina. Arsya was so embarrassed that she was caught watching Syafina.

"Fina is very brave yes the same Mr Arsya, is it because they have known for a long time? " the inner Rita in the heart.

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At twelve o'clock in the afternoon Khalid rushed out of his room, he had promised his mother's house.

Once Khalid saw his mother waiting for him in front of the house.

"Assynogaic"

"Waalaikumsalam, come on in" Fatimah asked.

"What mom cooked, I want to eat mom's cooking today"

"Mother cook your favorite food, come on" Fatimah asked. Khalid followed his mother into the dining room. After the meal, the mother and child talked.

"That mother has decided to stay with you, mother has also told Sherin. She said she'd better stay with you".

"Thank God, I'm so glad you can stay at my house. Can you come with me today? "

"Can, mom pack mom's stuff first"

"Mom's house how? "

"Lad bi Lasmi who clean it every morning, mother can still come home here when, right? "

"Yes ma'am, come on, we're ready"

Khalid's phone rang, the phone from Syafina.

"Assalamualaikum bang, I'm home.your brother is back from mom's house? "

"Not Fin, this is just ready to go home. Sorry yes.you can go home alone yes. mr. Lukman pick you up using the office car".

"Yes bang, I'll wait at the front entrance of the IGD".

Syafina, step out waiting for Mr. Lukman in front of the entrance gate only. Arsya saw Syafina from a distance.

"Looks like her husband didn't pick her up", then Arsya followed Syafina. Not taking the opportunity because Khalid wasn't around, but he was worried that Syafina was traveling alone. Because it had happened twice with Syafina he saw.

Mr. Lukman has arrived, Syafina immediately entered the car.

"Sir, take me to the zahara shop" Shafina pinta told Lukman.

This store is a subscription to Syafina, the goods here are affordable but still fashionable. Syafina does often buy tunics, and long shirts in this store. He never wears sexy clothes that show his curves, only he has not been hijab.

Syafina chose a few pieces of tunics, trousers and gowns as well as some homegrown clothes and maternity clothes. After he felt enough he paid at the cashier.

"Sir Lukman, I'm across the street bentar ya, want to buy a cake there" Syafina pointed to a cake shop, she wanted to buy cake.

Shafina looked left right. Once it felt safe enough he then crossed the road. A motorcycle with a high enough speed arrived and hit Syafina, his body bounced onto the sidewalk. The motorcycle escaped as fast as lightning. Mr. Lukman who saw the incident was suffocated..

"Mistress Syafinaa. "pak Lukman ran to help Syafina, at the same time Arsya who was watching Syafina not far from that place also ran to help Syafina.

Syafina bled from her nose, she was unconscious. Arsya lifted Syafina's body into her car.

"Alright sir" replied Lukman who was still confused.

Arsya runs Syafina to the hospital, she drives her car quickly.

Arriving at IGD Arsya held Syafina and placed it on an IGD bed. Everyone in the IGD was surprised, this was the second time Arsya carried Syafina to the IGD. He looks very panicked.

Elsewhere, Khalid was shocked to hear the news from Mr. Lukman.

"Where is my wife now sir? "

"At IGD Public hospitals, there's someone who helps bring the lady there"

"All right sir I'll be there right now". Khalid hastened the speed of his car, he is very worried about his wife.

"Syafina why Khal? "

"Fina was in a bu accident, hit by a motorbike"

"So how is he, where is he now? "

"Syafina was unconscious ma'am, now still in the IGD".

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Syafina has been transferred to the ICU, Arsya is waiting for her. Arsya shed tears seeing the state of Syafina. His heart ached to see the woman he loved lay weak.

"O Allah why do you not allow me to be the guardian of Shaphina" he said.

It wasn't long before Khalid and his mother came. Khalid saw Arsya waiting for his wife, there was jealousy in his heart.

"Again him" inward Khalid.

Arsya realizes Khalid's arrival, and he's out.

"Syafina is not conscious yet" Arsya said.

"Thank you for helping my wife". Khalid saw Arsya's eyes red as if he had cried.

Arsya nodded then he came out, Khalid went inside. Fatimah was waiting outside

Khalid sat on a chair near his wife's bed, Khalid clutching Shafina's fingers.

"I'm sorry brother, useless brother" Khalid deeply regretted that he could not protect Syafina. He felt like a useless husband. Khalid shed his tears.

A nurse came in, brought some files.

"The father of Syafina's husband? "

"True" replied Khalid as he wiped his tears.

"There are some documents that you have to sign" the nurse handed me some documents.

"Read first sir, this is a medical approval letter, this is also the right and obligation of the patient and the patient's family."

Khalid read it and signed it.

"Sus, how are my wife and children? ". Khalid asked the nurse.

"Bu Syafina suffered a minor injury to her head, her right hand was broken. While the pregnancy is fine sir, the father's baby is strong."

"Alhamdulillah my son is okay, continue when my wife realized sus?"

"According to the doctor the father's wife was in shock, let her calm down she only fainted temporarily. Maybe he'll be conscious in a few hours".

"Thank you for the description sus"

"The same", the nurse returned with her busyness.

Khalid held tightly to his wife's fingers, in the heart of Khalid praying for the safety of Shafina.

"God heal my wife, protect my wife and children, O Allah". Khalid shed tears again. After a long time accompanying his wife Khalid came out of the room.

"Mother wants to see Syafina? "

"Bu Fatimah nodded", then he went inside looking at his daughter-in-law.

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