THE NO-MAN'S LOVE
14. START FRAGILE
I just asked for a little time. It was also to take me and accompany me to the nearest medical place. However, it was only a disappointment that I got because he kept putting his work in the office, which would certainly allow him to meet the woman he loved. All right, from now on I'm done. What happens, let it happen. After all, I've tried, but he doesn't want to compensate with the same thing.
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Since it had been three days that the pain that had struck her head had not subsided, Egidia ventured to tell her husband. Not to get attention, but just to share a story.
Incidentally, on the last working day leading up to the weekend, Genio went home early, even though it was already evening. Finished arranging the dinner menu at the dining table, she returned to the room to wait for her husband who was taking a bath.
The woman was twitching her head to reduce the attacks of pain that seemed to come suddenly. He has to stay strong in front of Genio. Tiara was right, she should not ignore her perpetually weak condition and feel any unusual pain. If the pain drags on, it will make the husband more troublesome.
The sound of the bathroom door being opened, made Egidia prepare and calm down. Genio took a quick look at it, then headed for the dressing table to tidy up the hair that was still half wet.
“Evening is ready, Mas.”
“Ya.” The man's short answer made Egidia have to re-regulate her breath that felt tight.
Even so, he still smiled and stood up. Genio precedes walking out of the room, while his wife follows right behind him. Arriving in the dining room, she deftly served her husband with a carefree heart.
Finally, they can feel the dinner together after previously Genio always go home before midnight, without lullaby communication like most couples.
Because today her husband had told her if he would eat dinner at home, since the afternoon Egidia was struggling in the kitchen to prepare a special menu favorite Genio, known from the mother-in-law.
“Taste you good, as always. Thank you!”
Just a simple compliment that was always the same and repeated like that, Egidia's heart was already flowery. Feeling that there is meaning from her in the eyes of the husband, even though it is just a result of daily cooking.
“It is with pleasure that I will always prepare whatever you like and you want, Mas!”
Although after that, the atmosphere came back awkward and Genio only kept quiet until the two of them returned to the room to rest.
Before they were both ready on the bed, Egidia made up her mind to tell about the headaches she was having for a few days. Coincidentally, she only felt it after being brought by her husband to this city. In fact, before he had never experienced any symptoms and was always healthy.
“Mas, may I have a moment before bed? I want to say something.”
Genio who is still in a sitting position leaning with both legs straight lengthwise, turned a glance and returned to focus on the screen of the phone held.
“What's up? Just say!”
Egidia smiled in relief at getting permission to continue her intentions. She also equated her position with her husband.
Unintentionally, just as he was about to start talking, his side-facing gaze caught the familiar contact name on the Genio phone screen, she was replying to a message with her husband who was still agile moving fingers to write the next message.
Now, the pain is not only felt in the head, but also in his heart which is starting to be fragile because of the reality that has just been known.
Instantly his throat seemed to be choked, his tongue felt faint until he just remained silent without making any sound. His eyes were reddened with tears held so as not to drip, even though it felt like spilling freely.
Without guilt, Genio who did not turn his eyes only broke the silence that was still created because of Egidia who was still trying to control herself. The man was not sensitive at all, so he did not know if the wife was refraining from crying because of his attitude.
“If Mas Gen has time, I want to ask for help to be delivered to the hospital.”
“You sick?”
Genio turned his head and noticed his wife who just nodded slowly. Egidia chose to shift her gaze and lowered her head with both hands squeezing the unfurled blanket.
“I want to check myself because for a few days my head feels very painful and never healed.”
Instead of responding quickly and responding, Genio still continued to write messages to women who are loved. Ignoring the feelings of someone beside her, who should get more attention and love from her.
A few minutes later, the man turned off the power and put his phone on the table. He turned his head and noticed Egidia's face that was still looking down gloomily.
“What pain do you have? Why just say it now?”
Egidia could only shake her head. He lost the desire to share his story. Moreover, Genio's first reaction seemed to blame his new self telling now.
It seems like whatever I say and I do will remain wrong in his eyes. I ventured a new conversation today, considered wrong for him. In fact, I had no chance before because he always came home at night, and in the morning was busy preparing to go back.
“If you have just a regular headache, you can take the medicine in the supply box. Or if it does not match, you can buy it at the pharmacy with inter.” messaging service
“Didn't I have also said before, that I also don't forbid you to go out if there is an urgent need? There is a motorcycle in the garage that I have prepared and you can use to travel around here.”
If she was not a patient and self-informed woman, perhaps Egidia had already replied to all her husband's words and expressed all her feelings. He will not tell stories and ask for help, if he can still handle it himself.
Because he felt not strong and not a reasonableness anymore because the pain more often appears at any time, so he just ventured to say it now.
Not wanting to prolong the discussion that seemed not to be as thoughtful and would not get the expected response from her husband, Egidia relented and quit. He no longer wished for Genio because the man seemed to dislike his attitude.
“I'm sorry, Mas. If Mas Gen doesn't have time to deliver, I can go by myself. I asked your permission to leave the house alone.”
The woman tried to remain calm and not show her disappointment. Even though he had already tasted the pain in his heart, he still showed a smile to cover up his sadness.
“Tomorrow is my weekly picket schedule in the office.”
“I will take you to the hospital, as well as leave for the office. When you are done, you can go home by yourself using taxi.”
Resignedly. Not wanting to argue let alone ask for more, Egidia could only obey the decision of the husband.
At least he still wants to take me, although still prioritizing his work rather than prioritizing the interests of the family, namely his wife who is sick.
