THE NO-MAN'S LOVE
32. SOMEONE ELSE WHO CARES
I am grateful that there are still people who care about me, even though we have just met and known each other. My loneliness is a little relieved by their presence. I really learned to be open, by sticking to my limits as a married woman. However, I am still in a marital relationship with the man who has now chosen to go and enjoy his happiness with the love of his life.
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“Egi, you are really outrageous! Why not tell me or Mutia Ma'am?”
Tiara came to Egidia's treatment room, after hearing the slightly late news from the elder sister. Mutia only found out this morning, when she met and greeted Doctor Kai. A few days earlier they had not met once because of their respective duties, despite being in the same hospital.
“I'm fine, Tia. Thank you for coming.”
Egidia smiled on the bed. The position of the top is slightly raised so that it is more comfortable to lean and chat with the buster.
An infusion needle had been stuck in the back of his left hand, while several other medical devices were also attached to his body to monitor his condition.
“If today Madam Mutia did not meet with Doctor Kai, we would have missed the news and could not accompany you to undergo surgery.”
The psychologist candidate who was waiting for the execution of his vow of profession was sitting on the edge of the bed with a sad look towards Egidia. In his mind, there was still a stir of anger at Genio because the man had completely disappeared and had never once returned to his home.
“You sure, will hide this from Mas Gen?” Again he still wants to ascertain the decision of women who will soon undergo surgery in the coming hours.
“This is a big operation, Egi! Not to mention the other actions that you have to live after!”
“You need a companion, at least one who can accompany you at any time.”
Tiara was clearly worried about the friend's solitude in the face of his difficult situation. He was afraid that Egidia would be more tormented and depressed, even more frustrated with her circumstances.
However, the woman alone shook her head with a seemingly forced smile. He is sure to be born and inner, because it will make no difference if the husband knows or not about his illness. Even if there is attention, he is sure that all of it will not be sincere and only relationship formalities and pity.
“I don't want to add to the burden of my mind, Tia. I am calm enough with my current situation. I don't want my mind to be branched out if I see Mas Gen's reaction to whatever it is.”
The husband's last words are always embedded in the memory, as if to be an alarm so that he does not expect anything more from the man. It was very clear Genio made a decision that did not require any interruptions from his wife.
“Please, promise me not to say about my situation to Mas Gen!”
“If you want to help me, that's the help I expect from you and Mutia.”
“Even if something bad happens to me later, keep this promise! Either that time I can still remember you guys or not!”
Tiara did not say anything as her voice was choked and her chest already felt extremely tight. The woman directly hugged Egidia very tightly. Not the patient who shed tears, it is he who cries sobbing.
They had only met and met for a few months, but had already felt close to each other. Moreover, Egidia is one of the clients who consulted with him around the household issues that were lived with Genio.
Egidia rubbed the backs of her peers lovingly. The woman was wearing a patient uniform with an instant hijab that had remained covering the shaved crown some time before. He will only remove it for surgical purposes.
“Don't cry, Tia! Believe me, I will be fine and healthier after undergoing this series of treatment measures.”
Outside, Mutia who was done with her practice was about to catch up with her sister and accompany Egidia. However, his heart was already shaking and provoking tears, when he saw the headscarf of the woman from the glass box in the middle of the door.
What is your heart made of, Egi? You are sincerely betrothed and married to a man you just know and it turns out that he is not as good as your expectations and the expectations of your parents.
Mutia who at the age of thirty was not married, was saddened by the fate of Egidia's household full of lies and pretenses since the first day of her status as husband and wife.
He looks polite and obedient in front of the family, but turns out to behave rotten and too free behind. In fact, those of us who are neighbors with him were fooled by his alim figure who rarely socialized for busy reasons.
When recalling all of that, Mutia was as miserable as her sister. Those two who have been left behind by both parents for good, must be really selective to choose a prospective companion. Not raising the criteria, just be careful not to regret later on.
After neutralizing her feelings and dispelling her hatred for Genio, Mutia knocked on the door. However, before his hand could open, someone called his name so he did not do so.
“Doctor Mutia!”
The doctor looked at the origin of the voice. Seen there a well-dressed man with the sleeves of a shirt that had been folded up to the elbows, carrying his professional suit on his left hand and walking quickly towards him.
“Doctor Kai?”
“Sorry, I'm interrupting your time! Do you want to visit Mother Egi?”
The question made Mutia's forehead wrinkle and guess something, but she brushed it off and nodded in response to the handsome, single doctor.
“Iya. Will you do the inspection?” Mutia asked pleasantries even though she knew that Egidia had been diverted under the care of another specialist.
“No! I just want to see his condition. After all, before Mother Egi was my patient and until now I am still involved in the team of doctors under the leadership of Doctor Malik.”
Dr. Malik is a cancer specialist who now has full authority to handle treatment of Egidia. Mutia did not want to discuss this any further. He invited the man in to meet his patient.
“Good day, Mother Egi!”
The patient who was greeted looked surprised to see the presence of Doctor Kai there. However, before the woman thought anything of a no-no, the handsome doctor had already continued his words.
“Sorry when my arrival interrupts your rest time!”
“I just want to look and ensure your condition ahead of the implementation of the operation.”
Egidia thanked him sincerely, because he was the first doctor who met and handled it until he finally received a verdict about the illness suffered.
Doctor Kai wanted to say something, but he refrained from arousing suspicion. Although in fact, Mutia had started guessing.
I just want to pray for you, Egi! You must be strong and can get through all this! When you feel tired and lonely, remember that there are still others who care about you and are willing to accompany you. One of them is me!
