The Love That Is Taken

Heart Attack

“I want to go see that lawyer named Lucia, Pa,” Theresia said suddenly. His father was shocked to hear it. “What did you do to see him, son? If there is a problem, let your lawyer alone deal with that person,” Simon's advice is patient. He stroked his own chest. Want to do something else, especially my son? thought tired.

“Lawyers that Papa chose for There are not good work Less responsive and deft. Even the Lucia looks smarter.”

“This is just a regular divorce case, son. There are also no property gono-gini and child custody struggles. Just a regular lawyer is enough. If you can cooperate just a little, your case will be finished quickly. Understand, There. Papa is old. Why don't you let your father live his old age in peace, son?” simon is starting to lose his patience.

Theresa was stunned to hear the words her father had just spoken. He looked at the old man who was starting to look frail did not understand. “Pa,” said softly. “Did There have made Papa difficult all this time? There's childish huh, Pa? Immature, not independent. Is that why you sold all the companies? Because There can't be trusted to run it?” son of Simon's only daughter was plump. Stared at his father's pair of sad eyes fixed so Simon inevitably forced to nod.

The princess rested on her parents' lap. He was crying sobbing. The irritation in his father's heart slowly dissipated and changed with compassion. It's my fault too, the man regretted inwardly. I used to be too busy with work, so I neglected my son who needed attention and affection. Especially since her mother died….

“I'm Sorry There, Pa. There himself did not understand how to. There's no divorce from Jon. Even though There knew he didn't want There anymore. But There doesn't know how to live without him. Ten years we were together, Pa. Ten years!” the woman's cry was bitter.

“Then what's your goal to see the lawyer? He would of course defend his client, right? Be an adult there. Accept reality. Jonathan has given up on your marriage. Already give up!”

“He may give up, but I can't! Theresia Hidayat will never give up, Papa. Never will!”

Then with a stout attitude the woman stood up. Opened her closet. He picked up a white short-sleeved blouse and black trousers. Then he took her into the bathroom.

The boy was really stubborn, Simon complained inwardly. He must be getting ready to go to Jonathan's lawyer's office. There, There…. When are you gonna be an adult, son?

Shortly after, her daughter came out of the bathroom. He was already wearing the white blouse and black pants he had been carrying. His appearance looks dapper.

“You know where the lawyer's office is located, There?” ask his father.

The princess nodded steadily. “There know the full name of Lucia, Pa. There's been a search for his office address on the internet. Not far from here, though. It takes at least half an hour to get there. Instead of the driver ngganggur in front of ngapain, mending There take it there.”

“Wait for Papa to change first, yes. Papa wants to come.”

“Lho,” chirps Theresia amazement. “Do what Papa come with? No need. Let There meet him alone, Pa.”

“Then, what is your purpose there? Let's say frankly.”

“There wants to ask him to resign as a lawyer Mas Jon. If he is not willing, There will give him some money as compensation.”

Simon was shocked to hear the statement of his only daughter. O Lord, is this the attitude of the descendants of the Hidayat family who have been known for their good reputation? thought bitter. Stalling the divorce process by justifying all means. Bribing an opposing lawyer to resign so that the case does not end!

“You...you are really embarrassing, Theresia Hidayat! Embarrassment!” yell that man. Enragement peaked. He slapped his son's face many times. Unmindful of Teresa crying for mercy.

Mila who heard the noise went straight into her stepson's room to see what was going on. To her surprise she saw Theresa kneeling at her father's feet crying for mercy. While Simon grabbed his son's hair screaming, “What kind of woman are you, son?  It's a blessing to a man who's not willing to be with you. Where's your pride, huh?! Don't embarrass me as your father. You are a highly educated woman, but your behavior is like one without ethics, manners, and honor! Your mother in the afterlife would be so disappointed to see you like this, There! Very disappointed..”.

Mila tried to calm her husband who was like a fidelity, “Already, Mas. Poor There you treat it like that. He's an adult, not a child anymore.”

“It is precisely because he is an adult, but why does he behave like a toddler?! It is possible to cry out in anger if it does not succeed in obtaining its wish. This kid needs to be beaten to his senses, Mila. Let's realize! Aaarrggghhh.

Suddenly a great pain attacked Simon's left chest. So sick she let go of Theresia's hair and almost fell down if not held back by Mila. The old man lost his consciousness with the noise of his wife and son panicking….

***

“This is all my fault, my fault!” isak Theresia's. His father had a heart attack. He is now being treated by a top heart specialist at the hospital. Since then Theresia and Mila sat waiting in front of the emergency room.

Simon's wife was very sad. Her premonition said that her husband's condition this time was very heavy. He recalled that time at home the man had felt his left chest hurt and was frantically looking for medicine. It is fortunate that I immediately came and found the cure, the old woman said inwardly. His condition improved after that. But stupidly I let her meet Theresa alone. If only I had insisted on accompanying him at that time…. The quarrel between them at least I can prevent and Mas Simon will not have a heart attack. Tears came back soaking her cheeks that began to wrinkle.

“Tante, should Papa not take him to the hospital where he operated on first in Malaysia?” ask the child suddenly.

Mila answered softly, “We just wait for the results of the doctor's examination, There. Fear of the condition of your father has not allowed to be taken abroad.”

Theresia. His mind and heart were completely muddled. I'd love him to meet Jonathan now. Hiding in his warm embrace and sobbing in his field chest.

Suddenly the emergency room door opened. The two women stood up and approached the doctor in charge of Simon's care. The man in his forties said the patient had regained consciousness. “But sorry, ladies and gentlemen. His condition is very bad. We've been trying our best. But we have to accept the truth. The condition of Mr. Simon is just waiting for time..”.