The Malang Widow

Deri News

"Mom... That's some patients who are treated here complain of unpleasant aroma...". My nurse told me that she had just come to the hospital to check on her condition.

"What's that from Patient Lani's room?". I asked who had guessed.

The nurse nodded without a word. It seems like he was getting caught off guard to take care of Lani. The stench mixed with fishy it really disturbs the sense of smell of the guard nurses. This also makes them reluctant to approach to provide care for Lani.

"Look, now move him to the isolation room in the corner so that the aroma is not smelled into other patient areas...". I'm giving advice.

Her net looked at me sharply and nodded her head in agreement.

"Then now help me move him, if you mind taking care of him, let me... You guys just monitor the progress, let me clean up every day....". I tell them not to worry about their burdensome work.

"Good ma'am...". He then rushes to his friends to help move Lani to a sealed isolation room.

After being transferred, I rushed to the room to take care of Lani's body parts that had cancer. My breath was a little I could bear to keep the smell from smelling too much on my nose.

Her face looked awkward as I cleaned up that part of her intimate organ. She felt that I was holding back the disgust while taking care of her.

"Sorry Flower.. I trouble you...". Speak to himself in a weak tone.

"It's been... You don't think about it, the most important thing now is for you to think about your recovery...". I am clearly friendly.

"But... Is it possible that I can recover with this condition?? And I know I stink... It's been proven that only you've been coming near me this whole time... The other nurse is not...".

"It's my job... I deserve to take good care of you... Whether you are healed or not is God's destiny... Praying away... If God wills, nothing is impossible".

"That's your heart, flower... Why are you so kind to someone who has hurt you??".

"God is merciful to every people whatever their faults, so I learned to love you even though you have done me wrong...". My words while leaving her who I have finished giving care.

Just as I was walking outside the room, my gaunt was shaking when someone called. My heart was always beating fast when the sound of my phone rang, because I was so worried that Bagas would terrorize me again.

I looked at the glass screen on my phone carefully. Again a new number appeared on the screen. But this time another number, not a number that was used by Bagas a few days ago. My heart wondered who called me this time. With my heart in doubt and my hands shaking, I finally picked up the phone.

"Hallo...?". Sapaku with a little nervousness.

"Assalamu'alaikum Flowers...?". Say to the man who called me and a little relief to my heart, because his voice is not the voice of Bagas.

"Goddessalam... Who yeah?". My voice has forgotten a little bit about his voice.

"I'm Ferdi... Cook forgot?".

"Oh... Yes sorry... I was trying to guess it but was afraid of being wrong.... Oh yeah how are you? Tumben what's up?". I was curious and inwardly tried to guess whether he would bring news from Deri.

"With an accident in Malaysia.... Falling from the 2nd floor while whistling through the windows of the building and severely injured....". His words immediately surprised me.

"Astaghfirulloh...". My mouth closed with my left hand. "Why is he in Malaysia??".

"He used to ask me to help channel it into TKI... I'm sorry I didn't tell you... Because it was Deri who banned me...".

"Then how's the condition??". I asked so worried.

"That's what I want to talk about... Deri is now completely paralysed, legs and arms broken. Some of his ribs were also crushed, until now he was also unconscious. The KBRI did not want to gig to send him to his homeland because at that time he departed illegally so he could mepet process. The cost of repatriation is quite large, I don't know if Deri has any savings because he can't be talked to... Can you help?". The sentence explained to me that I listened carefully with unstoppable cries of tears.

"Return Deri immediately... All expenses let me bear...". I said in a sobbing tone.

"Well, I'll send you my account number by message...".

"Good... I'm waiting for Deri's arrival... Take good care of him... Hicks...".

"Yes... Aamiin....". Nadaku started to squish.

"I'm saying goodbye first... I'll tell you the next news... Assalamu'alaikum?".

"Goddessalam... Hix... Hicks...".

Instantly my tears broke. My knees began to shake and weaken until I was no longer able to support my body to stand. I fell on the front floor of the isolation room. My breath tightened and my body relaxed.

My anxiety flailed over the figure of Deri who was holding back the pain and was seriously injured.

Save Deri, God.... Save Deri... Save the father of my children... Whisper my prayer in my sobs.

"Mom... There's a call from the Baby Spa clinic... Pregnant gymnastics patients are already waiting for gymnastics schedule today...". Said a nurse who reminded me to fill a pregnant mother class which is one of the services I provide at my clinic.

Immediately I got up from my fallen body. I slowly stood up as both of my hands propped up against the wall. I shed tears so the nurses wouldn't know I was crying.

Before long, I quickly set foot to take my eyes off the nurses who were busy serving patients.

"I'm saying goodbye first.... Assalamu'alaikum...". Said I who kept stepping towards the parking lot.

"Goddessalam...". The nurse answered me earlier.

On the way I tried to calm myself so that my heart would not be messed up because I would meet many patients who I would guide pregnant gymnastics in a moment. Every now and then I let out a long sigh and set the rhythm so that it doesn't look like I'm holding back a slump.

*****

It's been two nights my eyes can't be shut because I keep thinking about the state of Deri. Several times I tried to contact Ferdi but his number was never active. Maybe it was because he was overseas that caused the network to be a little interrupted to be able to connect.

There is no prayer that I miss for my ex-husband who I still love very much in every prayer.

"Umi why?? Koga's eyes like they've been crying all night?". Uwais asked as we were having breakfast.

"Umi's not papa... Umi's eyes hurt a little... Oh yea... Insha Allah will be home soon...". I said spread their minds so they wouldn't ask much about my crying.

"Every umi?? Alhamdulillahot... Asik....". Say the three of them in unison cheerfully.

"Pray abi to be welcome to come here... ". My words with a smile saw their happiness, despite having to hide my grief.

"Where is abi now um?". Ask Umar who is no less exciting.

"Mommy doesn't know either... But maybe it's on its way now... Let's just pray yes hopefully soon until and we can get together again...".

"Yes umi...". Those who rushed over finished their breakfast and got into the car to take them to school.

Their faces were so eagerly awaiting the arrival of their biological father who had long been missed by them, especially Uwais. Happiness emanated from his behavior that since the journey always joked.

A few moments later my gavel sounded. Instantly I drove my car around for a moment to receive the call that I was certain from Ferdi.

Well right, Ferdi's number appeared on the glass screen. I pressed the receiver button.

"Assalamu'alaikum Ferdi's... How's the news on Deri??". Sapaku who can't wait to hear from Deri soon.

"Goddessalam... Thank God I have arrived in Jakarta, Deri's condition is still unconscious. There's still a series of surgeries to be performed for healing...".

"Then do your best, Fer... Find the hospital with the most complete facilities. I'm coming to Jakarta right now...!". Tukasku sparingly.

"Good... I-i wait...". The words ended the teleopon.