The Sanctity of Tarnished Love

Says the Truth

"Ma calm down Ma, don't shout like this. Mama has to be calm, we're dealing with all of this stoic. Patience Ma, calm your mind" said Mr. Hery to calm his screaming wife, and cry hysterically.

"But Pa..."

"Papa's right, Mama should calm down. We pray together yes Ma, may Brother Dawn be fine." said Dusk helped calm his mother-in-law.

Hearing the voice of Dusk, Bu Rani immediately gasped in shock. He lifted his face, and looked at Dusk sharply.

"This must be all because of you! You are the one who transmitted the sickness to Dawn! All this time you must have been looking for money by serving the guests who come in the garbage club, your brother's! Dawn is really unlucky to have married you, she should have chosen Adara. Dawn must be happy to marry Adara!" shouted Bu Rani while pointing at the face of Dusk.

"Ma's enough! Keep your words." said Mr. Hery while looking at his wife.

"Silent Mas, are you willing to see Fajar suffer because of him" replied Bu Rani.

"Now I know why your womb is infertile, and it takes a long time to get pregnant. Because you are indeed a woman of the night, you are a cheap woman. You really don't deserve Dawn. You're..."

"Enough!" snapped Alvin cut off Bu Rani's speech.

He stepped forward, and stopped right in front of Bu Rani. Alvin seemed to be clenching his hands, and his chest up and down held back emotions.

"Never vilify the past of Dusk, she is a good girl. If Aunt Rani wants to know the truth, I can tell her. Dawn got the disease from Adara, the woman who had always been flattering Auntie. And Adara died a year and a half ago, she died of HIV disease" Alvin said with a sharp look.

"That's impossible, Dawn of a good man, the company will not be that free" replied Bu Rani.

"That's the truth Auntie, if Aunt doesn't believe me, just ask the doctor who handled it" Alvin said, squinting his eyes.

"Sorry Mr. Rani, what Mr. Alvin said is true. Mr. Fajar got the disease from Adara, and Adara has been gone since a year and a half ago. Incidentally Adara is also my patient." said Arrion while rubbing his face.

"Kak Fajar's disease has been revealed, soon the secret of my pregnancy will also be revealed. I don't know what to do next." said Dusk in his heart.

"But this is impossible" said Ms. Rani as she covered her mouth, she continued to cry, lamenting the fate of her son.

"Ma calm down Ma. Patience, we pray Dawn, may God provide healing for him" said Mr. Hery while rubbing his wife's arm.

For a few minutes they kept quiet, no one made a sound. Only Bu Rani's cry could be heard in their ears.

"Alley!" call Mr. Hery suddenly.

"Yes Pa." replied Dusk.

"When did you know that Fajar had HIV? And how are you doing now, have you ever checked?" ask Mr. Hery while staring at Dusk.

Ms. Rani gasped in shock, Mr. Hery's question so surprised her. He knew there were some bad possibilities that could happen.

"My granddaughter, how's my grandson. My granddaughter is fine, doctor!" shouted Bu Rani on the sidelines of her stuffing.

Arrion did not reply, he just stared at Dusk. It was as if he had told Dusk to answer Bu Rani's question.

Dusk sharpened his eyes while looking down, his heart again tightened considering the reality that happened to him, his husband, and also his marriage.

"Alley!" call Mr. Hery, because Dusk is still silent for a while.

"I'm fine Pa." replied Dusk very slowly.

"Have you checked?" ask Mr. Hery.

Dusk hesitated to nod, but he also did not dare to shake his head. And he just silently stared in his place.

"Alley! Why are you silent, answer your Papa's question!" sahut Bu Rani with a high tone. He could not wait to hear the answer from the mouth of Dusk, he was very afraid if his grandson was also threatened.

"I.i.m..."

"See your speech Auntie! Do not humble Dusk just for the sake of defending Dawn!" snapped Alvin.

"But it makes sense, because the nightclub is a free world. As for Dawn and Adara, they were born in the midst of a distinguished family. They must have kept the company, because they had dignity!" said Bu Rani in a high tone.

Due to the fact that it shook his soul too much, he could no longer control his emotions.

"Enough! Enough Auntie! Do not make property as a benchmark in the character of a person. I know I'm poor, and not as rich as you, but I also have faith, and determination.

Never once said Dusk is a disease, because the fact is that Dawn who suffered from the disease. If you don't believe me, have the doctor check it out, I'll make sure the results will be negative" Alvin said with emotion. He was really angry when Dusk was accused of transmitting the disease.

"Enough! Don't yell at each other. We calm each other's minds, and we pray Dawn, it will be better" said Mr. Hery mediate.

"But Mas..."

"Well don't you want to see Dawn, would you rather scream here, than see your son." said Mr. Hery quickly.

"I'll see it. Can I come in?" said Bu Rani.

"Please!" arrion answered while opening the door. And Bu Rani immediately breezed inside.

"Doctor when will Dawn be conscious?" ask Mr. Hery to Arrion.

"Sorry sir I can't give you any certainty. But obviously I will try as much as possible. For the result, we leave it to God." replied Arrion with a long sigh.

"Doctors say Dawn is late stage, about when did he contract the virus doctor?" ask Mr. Hery.

"According to my examination, Fajar contracted the virus about 6 years ago. It's just that Dawn realized it too late. He started treatment about a year and a half ago, and it was late stage. If only he had realized this early, and immediately got medical attention. The virus won't develop this fast" Ms Arrion explained.

"One and a half years ago, means almost the same as the wedding day." murmured Mr. Hery softly.

"Betul Pak, Fajar realized his illness after Adara died. And it happened two days after she got married" Arrion said.

"Ohh no, I really did not expect!

Dusk since when did you know the Dawn of HIV? I'm really amazed at you, you can accept the flaws that exist in Dawn. You even dare to take risks by carrying her child. You are a wonderful wife of Dusk." said Mr. Hery while holding the shoulder of Dusk.

Dusk lowered his head in tears, he was ashamed to face his father-in-law. He believed in her, and even praised her. Even though he was very despicable, he did not deserve praise.

"I also just found out Pa, I know the pain of Kak Fajar about a month ago" said Dusk quietly.

"Let it all be revealed, I can't hide all this forever. Whatever happens, I have to accept it. It was the risk of the deeds I had done." Inner Dusk while biting his lips.

"One month ago. So you guys haven't been trying to take precautions? Dawn is late stage, it's very dangerous, the virus must have spread in his blood. Doctor please check Dusk, please make sure if he's okay" Mr. Hery said in a panic.

"No Pa." said Dusk while shaking his head.

Alvin looked at them while ruffling his hair violently. Everything will be revealed this very second, Alvin thought at the time.

"What do you mean by Dusk, do not be afraid of this for your safety" said Mr. Hery while staring at Dusk.

"I'm sorry Pa, but Brother Dawn never touched me." said Dusk crying, he closed his eyes, he was ready to receive a slap or tantrums from his father-in-law.

"What do you mean by twilight?" ask Mr. Hery firmly.

"Sir Dawn never touched me, and never gave a clear reason. Sis Fajar never said about his illness, so I don't know what happened to him, even I think of all sorts of things about him. While on the other hand, I really want children, I am pregnant not with Kak Fajar Pa." replied Dusk explained.

"What!!" shouted Bu Rani who was just coming out of the room.

Seriate....