The Stemless Rose

Chapter 7's

In July the tenth day. I went with my mother to the neighboring country to do further treatment.

Examination after examination has been done. We had to wait until the next day to find out the results of the laboratory examination.

I rented a simple apartment because it saved me more money. If you have to stay at a hotel it is quite expensive if in rupiah.

“Bu, we will wait there for the doctor to come in a minute”

About 30 minutes we waited for the doctor who was treating you yesterday to come and we were welcome to come in.

I carefully listened to the explanation and all the counseling the doctor gave me. I am thankful that there is no serious illness. The point is that mothers must have the pleasure to heal and not despair according to him some diseases also arise from our mindset.

But I understand the dissatisfaction of the mother who is still confused by her illness because there is no definitive diagnosis. I keep trying to support her and always make her happy.

We decided that afternoon to return to our homeland. Even though we had to stay one more night in a small town before returning to my hometown.

“Tomorrow what time do we check in?” ask mom while packing her clothes in the travel bag.

I lie in bed and play with my phone.

“Jam 8 bu” replied me

“What is your relationship with Arwan? I see you are also close to doctor Haris”

I got up and sat in front of my mother. “Bu, I'm with Arwan all right if the same doctor Haris we are just friends no more”

“Actually Arwan is seriously not the same as you? Why is there no certainty yet. You women do not want to be dated long”

“Iya ma'am, we are trying to feed capital for the future”

“Mother just don't want later you are disappointed because expect the same people who are not exactly”

“So according to the mother who is the right person?” ask me while helping mom tidy up her things.

“You must know who mom meant”

Mom smiled as she moved from her seat and headed for the bathroom.

I lie back in bed. “If you knew you had a wife, you wouldn't say so”

I do often tell anyone who is close to me but for the status of Haris I did not tell it to mother. I know what to do if mom finds out I'm approaching a married man.

Mother actually very supportive of my relationship with Arwan just because Arwan's attitude that never applied to me made mother doubt and thought Arwan not serious with me.

Maybe this is also what makes me slowly start to give up and divert my love to other men.

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After a few days I got home Haris invited me to dinner. Haris chose a cafe on the edge of a romantic beach. There were a lot of couples eating dinner. This crowd also worries me. But in contrast to Haris who looks very relaxed.

“Darling, I was so happy we could have dinner tonight” Haris clasped my hand tightly.

“I'm also happy mas, but this place is not too crowded and open. What if suddenly someone squirms we”

“Sst...! don't think about it”

“Sorry I'm just scared of mas”

“What is the condition of mom?” ask Haris

“It's been better, but it does have to take a lot of breaks”

“Don't let mom do the heavy work ya”

I nodded in approval to Haris' advice. After dinner we decided to walk around the dark of the night. We better not be in the crowd for too long.

“You're still in touch with Arwan?” ask Haris who is focusing on driving.

“Iya mas” answer me briefly.

We were silent to each other. I don't think it's necessary to discuss each other's current partners.

Haris stopped his car at the beach. He took me out and sat down in a wooden chair.

“Means?”

“Wait for the right time”

I'm starting to understand what Haris is talking about. That statement is about the continuation of our relationship.

“How long should I be patient mas?”

“Six months and at most one year in that period of time I will divorce my wife”

The truth or just a plain booze I'm currently feeling a little happy. At least Haris has plans for our next relationship.

The quiet atmosphere of the night calmed our hearts. Not really quiet of course, the sound of waves sweeping the beach.

Haris kept holding my hand. He told me about his childhood and about his family.

Haris doesn't have a sibling she's an only child. His mother died while he was still in middle school.

After the death of his mother Haris lived alone with his father. They have a business buying and selling oil across the islands. After graduating from Haris high school did not immediately continue the lecture he chose to help his father's business.

But disaster befalls them. His father had heart disease and had to go to Jakarta to do so

operation. Without thinking for a long time his father entrusted all corporate affairs to be given to his trusted employees while Haris accompanied his father to Jakarta.

At first everything went smoothly but the more days the money given to his father was reduced for various reasons. After the recovery process was completed Haris and his father returned home. It turned out that their company had long since gone bankrupt and all their assets had been seized by the bank.

They had to stay at a simple cost. Haris's father's health condition worsened and soon his father died.

Haris sebatang kara lived his life. The families of both parents can only help. Haris only owned a car that he sold for medical college.

While studying Haris works in a pharmacy 24 hours. Haris also works part-time at the restaurant as a waiter.

Whatever work Haris does to meet his tuition and needs. Haris said that he worked as a building porters to pay the graduation fee which was quite expensive.

Even Haris revealed he had ever wanted to end his life because he was unable to bear all the burdens he had himself.

As Haris recounts all his past, there is still sadness on his face.

If only I were by your side, I would always support you and make the smile on your face never fade. Now all I can do is hear all the complaints without being able to do much.

I hugged Haris. Trying to calm her heart and realize that I will always be there for her.

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