The Love Competition

84 . a troubled heart

Anto walked slowly in the courtyard of the Aisyah doctor's office house .the tiny house located not far from the village puskesmas was silent . there were four houses of the Department of Health officials lined up there .one House for general practitioners, one dentist's house and two houses for administrative officers and nurses .

" Ais Doctor's house is on the far left, there is a signboard on the doorstep" said Om Wira before he went back ringing in his ear .

Anto walked slowly, he took a deep breath in front of the door.There hung a brown signboard with the words Dr. Aisyah Nuraini - General Doctor .

Tok tok tok tok

anto's hand finally knocked on the door after solidifying his heart .

" naturen ..." Anto said his greetings in a rather loud voice . Silence there was no answer from inside the house . after waiting for a while anto repeated his words while knocking on the door .

" Mirror .." The answer was heard in the doctor's soft voice . It didn't take long ', the door of the official house was open .

Doctor Aisyah looked at Anto for a moment, after which allowed herself to sit on the porch seat after asking her the intention of her arrival .

After hearing all the kindness of the doctor from the wife of om Wira during a conversation at the house om Wira after returning from the port of Ratu, he seemed to lose his fatigue , the young man chose to meet with the doctor and hoped to ask for his help .

" I'm sorry.. , There's no one else here, we're talking outside just not good together inside the house because we're not muhrim " doctor Aisyah said gently after putting two cups of warm tea on the table .

Anto just nodded while looking at the doctor who now only wears a long batik negligee and a young cream colored bergo hijab . A simple appearance that does not show his position as a doctor . The doctor sat down gently in front of him .

" What does my sister want to talk about ? " Any doctor asked after sitting comfortably .

Anto let out a long sigh, he stared at doctor Aisyah for a while , the young man tried to gather his courage .

" There's something I want to say, I don't know if it's going to surprise the doctor or if the doctor is going to think I'm crazy" Anto said .

Doctor Aisyah looked at him for a moment then smiled .

" Just say, whatever it is I will listen to it "doctor Aisyah replied calmly .

" actually... It's more about a confession and also a request for help . I don't know if the Doctor will trust me after hearing my story "Anto took a deep breath .

" When I spoke in the treatment room I was confused and didn't know what to say . Actually I don't remember who I am "Anto fell silent while staring at the reaction of doctor Aisyah .

Anto was astonished to see the doctor's calm face in front of him, He did not see the shock on the young doctor's face .

" Why pretend to know me ? " Ask Doctor Aisyah a moment later .

" Because I was thinking maybe you could help me remember my past . When we met there was a flash of events that flashed just like that in my head "answer Anto honestly .

Doctor Aisyah looked at him as she frowned .

" How long has it been ? " The Doctor's question made Anto stare at the figure for a moment .

" Do you mean doctor ? " Anto tries to ascertain the intent of the doctor's question .

" How long have you been like this ? " Ask the doctor . Anton took a deep breath .

" I wouldn't be able to help if what you said was a lie . Can you tell me how the chronology happened . since when did you lose your memory ? " The doctor's question was quite unexpected Anto . At first Anto thought Aisyah's doctor would be angry and would not help her .

" i found myself conscious in a traditional medicine center, someone who claimed my father was by my side . but I couldn't remember anything nor recognize that person , in fact I do not remember anything about myself . according to his story, someone found me injured and coincidentally that person was still my distant brother . Thinking I was involved in a criminal act my family did not dare to take me to the hospital . They let me get treatment from an alternative medicine healer . Almost two weeks I was unconscious, when I realized I could not remember who I was? ? , or any memories of people claiming to be my family . I'm like a blank piece of paper that doesn't have any story on it . My name , my past , and any story about me , I get it from their story "Anto start telling me all the events that happened to him . from the time he was treated for almost 6 months in the Sewah clinic and his difficulty adapting to the environment and people claiming to be his family .

Doctor Aisyah looked at Anto's face without blinking, she tried to find honesty in the face .

" i don't know why everything people say about me feels awkward, I feel like there's something wrong with it " said Anto after telling all the events he experienced .

" When you met me... , you said you remember what an event it was ? " Ask the Doctor a few moments later .

" I remember an event where you cried sobbing in a long chair, at that time I saw you do not use the hijab "Anto answered without hesitation .

Doctor Aisyah let out a long sigh, there was sadness emanating in her eyes .

" Doctor who is the person you think was me last noon ? " Task Anto after the two had been silent for a while .

" I dare not answer it . Because now I have no reason to trust you completely . I can't possibly tell a person's identity to a person I don't know . But I will help you . Tomorrow morning come to the puskesmas . I will do an examination there . If you are completely honest whatever I do believe in me, there is no intention of me other than to help you find your true identity " replied Dr. Aisyah gently .

" For if you are someone I mean I will not let you lose your true identity" he continued with a smile .

" Is there anything else you remember or is present accidentally in your memory "ask doctor Aisyah after both of them are silent while occasionally taking a deep breath .

" Have you ever dreamed ? " Next .

Anto nodded his head a few times .

" I dream like being on the battlefield , being hit by some shots even shooting opponents "answer Anto .

" That's all ? " Doctor Aisyah looked at him .

" I've met a woman , since that meeting a few times I dreamed about the woman , we seemed close "Anto answered honestly .

" Doctor please help me" Anto said desperately .

" Are you currently taking the drug, there are complaints that you feel ? " Ask Doctor Aisyah .

" I often feel pain in my head, for that healer who has been treating me to prescribe an herbal remedy, I regularly take it every night "answer Anto without hesitation .

" Bring me the medicine tomorrow, I'm just my general practitioner will help according to my ability, to know your exact condition at this time we should meet with a more expert doctor , that is if you want to "doctor Aisyah said in a calm tone .

" I will do anything while it can restore my memory "answer Anto without hesitation .

" Okay.., I will help you on the basis of humanity "doctor Aisyah's answer makes Anto relieved .

" Please drink the tea is already cold "doctor Aisyah offered her a drink .

" Thank you Doctor I will not forget the services of the doctor to me" said Anto as she reached for a glass in front of her . Both of them drank tea together .

" It's been night I'm afraid of interrupting the doctor's rest . I'll see the doctor tomorrow at the puskesmas . About cost... Can I take it out ? " Questions to make doctor Aisyah smile .

" Not think about it . I just did what I should have done . Don't forget to come tomorrow" said the doctor sincerely .

" Good doctor ..I say thank you very much for the help "Anto got up from his chair followed by doctor Aisyah .

" Both be careful on the street "doctor Aisyah reminded .

" Assalamualaikum "the prestige of Anto Seraya leaving the residence of the doctor Aisyah .

" Walaikumsalam.." Aisyah's doctor stared at Anto's departure until it was not seen . A little while later he immediately cleaned the glass of tea that they both drank and immediately entered the dinas house .

Unbeknownst to them some administrative and nursing employees pay attention to their meetings from afar .

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Mentari began to appear on the eastern horizon, showing off its golden light providing warmth in the village which was always covered in cold fog in the morning .

The village road is still empty , there are only a few motorbikes that are driven by children leaving school or motorcycles used by parents to take their children to school that break the silence . Even more students are using bicycles to get to school .

This morning Anto started the day with new hope . His conversation with doctor Aisyah gave him little hope of knowing his true identity .

At eight o'clock in the morning he was ready in neat clothes to meet the doctor at the puskesmas . Somehow he felt that the doctor was a good person who would help without judging the bad side that was currently pinned on him . An hour later he had been standing in front of the patient registration window at the puskesmas .

" Morning..., want some medicine ? " Task the officer kindly .

" I've had an appointment to consult with Aisyah's doctor today "answered Anto without further ado .

" Am Anto sick ? " A voice he knew made Anto twist her body .

" Lilis ..., morning already here ? " Anto asked back after seeing the figure of Lilis standing behind her .

" So Morning I got word from Cecep's parents he said he could come out so I will take care of all the costs "lilis replied kindly .

" Oh.ini mas Anto yes? , this morning doctor Aisyah has advised me If you come to be told just wait . He was meeting someone in the office lurah "administrative officer's speech answered a nod by Anto .

" Thank you very much "answer Anto .

" Emh... I first huh Lis, oh yeah is Cecep still in his room ? " Tanya Anto on Lilis who looks dumbstruck .

" Yes..." Reply Lilis nervously .

Without further ado Anto Anto walked away leaving Lilis standing in front of the administration officer .

" Lilis Tea want to pay for Cecep's treatment ? " The administration officer's question was answered only by a nod by Lilis .

" All in total are eight hundred and fifty thousand rupiah" said the officer .

Without much talk Lilis issued a sum of money requested by the officer .

" what pain does Mas Anto have ? " Task Lilis to the officer .

" I don't know but last night Mas Anto came to the office house of doctor Aisyah, they chatted quite a long time "the officer answered Lilis friendly question .

" In fact, all this time Doctor Aisyah never wanted to accept male guests at her service home if it was night , this is the first time "the officer's speech made Lilis' chest rustle .

" This is the change of tea..., doctor Ais has met you, right ? " Ask the administration officer .

" Yes .I also spoke with Aisyah's doctor ", replied Lilis, putting the change in her bag .

" Thank you" Lilis said as she rushed to the Puskesmas lobby, she saw Anto and the Cecep family walking out .

" Nobody's missing Ma'am..? " Task Lilis to Ms. Ratna .

" It's tea.it's all " Ms. Ratna replied with a smile .

" I call Mang Didit first yeah., he's at the front coffee shop . Let us drive to the house " said Lilis while looking at Anto who seemed to be talking to Cecep , without even looking at her .

" Yes ..thank you for tea." replied Ms. Ratna as she looked at Lilis's face .

At that time the doctor Aisyah appeared in front of the door of the puskesmas .

" Cecep is going home ? " Well, the doctor is friendly .

" Yes doc..." Answer Cecep .

" Heart on the road yes . Oh..mas Anto is already here , emh.please go straight to my room only "he said while smiling at Anto .

" Good Ma'am.I will take Cecep first "answer Anto .

" Yes.., mari.." Aisyah's doctor abandoned them .

Lilis walked away to the coffee shop located not far from the puskesmas, after the doctor had passed . Somehow his heart ached to see Anto rebuked with familiarity with doctor Aisyah .

" Kang Didit , let's take Inter Cecep home "excited Lilis without saying stale as soon as you see Didit sitting on the porch of the stall .

" Now..., my coffee is not finished Lis .." Didit replied half protest .

" Now.., I still have a lot of work to do " replied Lilis ketus as she passed .

" Kunaon eta' awewe' "murm Didit Seraya spent his coffee . he quickly followed Lilis' hasty steps towards the car parked in the Puskesmas yard .

They immediately drove Cecep home . Anto let go of them with a wave of his hands and a very friendly smile .

All the way home to Cecep's house, Lilis Just sat quietly beside Didit who was driving a car . An hour later they arrived at Cecep's house . After chatting for a while Lilis immediately headed to the house of parents kang Ujang to visit the children kang Ujang entrusted to her grandmother .

As per the mandate of Mang Karman he brought some souvenirs for children kang Ujang . Last night he got word from Mang Karman that the operation went smoothly, now Ujang is just waiting for recovery , the situation is stable and has been aware even though it is still weak . Half an hour later they arrived at the home of the parents of the kang Ujang .

" Openetrish..." His greeting immediately got an answer from inside the house whose door was open .

" Eh .neng Lilis, please enter "an aged woman out of the kitchen .

" Punten...Kuring mawa kadaharan and keur barudak ni.... , Aki'na aya' ? " (Excuse me grandma I brought food and by for children . Grandpa there nek ? ) Ask Lillis .

" oah Lilis tea no need to bother . Aki's gone looking for grass, how's the Ujang doing ? " Tanya Mak Ijah the mother of Ratna tea .

" It's better.., Just care" replied Lilis while putting her luggage on the guest table .

" Ari' neng Dila is she going home ? Isn't this a factory accident ? " Tanya Mak Ijah .

" Neng Dila is sick again in Bandung, later if he is healed he also went home . Don't worry about treatment and all the family's living expenses will be borne by the factory until the Ujang kang recovers "Lilis tries to calm Mak Ijah's heart .

" Heeh..i believe it, neng Dila is impossible to escape the responsibility "mak Ijah's responsibility is relieved .

" Yes Mak.so don't worry . The son of Kamana Mak ? " Tanya Lilis while looking around her .

" Go all schools . They were busy wanting to meet his father " complained Mak Ijah .

" Seek a message, later on Sunday they come "answer Lilis .

" Yes ..he also told me so "Mak Ijah invited Lilis to drink water that was available at the guest table .

" No need ni. I hunt 'cause Mang Karman there's not a lot of work in the factory . We also plan to go to Bandung tomorrow afternoon i , there are families who died ", replied Lilis as she moved from her seat .

" Oh... I see.ya already heart hearts on the road . And thanks by her "Mak Ijah deliver Lilis to the doorstep of the house .

Lilis said goodbye and said hello . He immediately headed to the factory to finish some work . He and Mang Karman last night had decided to go to Bandung during the three-day interruption of Mr. Gunawan . Previously he had to give some tasks to the foreman Kardi to arrange the delivery of rice , they decided to shut down the factory after it was finished with the delivery until Kardi foreman only focused on orange plantation during mang Karman was in the port of Ratu waiting for the Ujang kang in the hospital .

During the completion of her work Lilis continued to imagine the events in the puskesmas, somehow her heart felt pain remembering that . Doctor Aisyah and Anto look familiar, even he had heard the conversation of several nurses that last night mas Anto visited the doctor to his office house .

could it be that his heart was burning with jealousy?.[he realized Anto was not who he was , there was nothing special between them , but somehow his heart felt pain seeing Anto close to someone who had more everything than him .sadness, helplessness and worthlessness tickled his heart .

Ach...the young man managed to arouse hope and give color on the day that had felt so ordinary . he himself did not understand why the stranger was able to live the hope that had been felt dead in his life after his failure to build a household .

During this time no man tried to approach him , but he was never interested or planned to open a new page . but Anto different , the man is not only handsome and athletic like a movie star, but he is also good . said he was polite, not much talk even seemed a bit cold, ' ' he said , but always do good to anyone .

a versatile man who never refused to help anyone, no wonder despite only two months of living in their village he has been known by almost all factory workers . and the good looks that he has become the conversation of women, both mother mother, girls and some young people who feel rivaled for his good looks .

Deep in her deepest heart, Lilis planted despair and hoped that among so many women who quietly coveted herself , Anto would look upon her . He had thought Anto had a little taste in him , let alone this week they were close , several times they met accidentally during the morning run , and spend time together watching the sunrise on the hill located at the end of the village afterwards .

and today Anto was just plain old, right after he met a woman who was certainly more everything than him .a doctor, still a girl, and of course richer . Ach..the foreign man turned out to have been able to make his heart upset .