THE STRUGGLE OF A WIDOW

GAZE

What's the deal with you guys..? Are you hurt if we answer..? Or will you be happy if your inappropriate questions are answered..?" Said Tio staring dislike at the three women.

The three mothers looked at each other then pulled each other's arms to immediately leave where they were.

Madam Mila and Mr. Rudin also Susi stared at each other.

"That's it.. Let's go in.." Take Mr. Rudin slowly

"Yes sir.. Tio grab the stuff in the car first.." Tio answered while opening the passenger car door where their luggage was placed.

"Susi, bring your mother in first.. It will hurt more.. Let me have Tio go in on your stuff.." Mr. Rudin's orders to the child who was influenced by him

***

"You're here tomorrow.." Retno told Ayana from across the phone

Ayana glanced at the husband who was looking at her.

"But ma.. Didn't you just say your own mother who heard the rejection by her mother mas Arman..?" Answer Ayana

"Yes, my mom overheard me passing by.. But the doctor said that Arman's condition really dropped.. Mama's worried that Arman won't be able to last long.. In any case, you need to talk and forgive each other directly.. Let him calm down, too.." Retno doctor tried wisely

Ayana was breathing out violently. Worried what he feels now. She really wanted to do it long before her in-laws asked for it. But his former father-in-law was the one who made his intentions go awry.

"Wanna..?" Call Retno when Ayana doesn't respond

"Hufff.. Yes ma.. I'll be with Rayan there tomorrow morning.." Ayana answered in the end

"alright.. Mama closed her phone, right..? Assalamualaikum.."

Ayana hands over her husband's phone after answering greetings from her mother-in-law. Seen the look of Ayana's face lowered in lethargy.

"What's up..? Mama, what the hell is that..?" Tanya Rayan stroked the head of the wife

"Mom asked us to go there in the morning.. Arman's condition is getting worse.." Answer Ayan slowly.

Rayan grabbed Ayana's body into her arms.

"Yes, we'll be there tomorrow.." Rayan knows Ayana's feelings and tries to understand her.

Ayana did not answer. Only a tight hug was able to represent his feelings. There were many hearts she had to take care of, including her husband.

Next day. Ayana and Rayan arrived at the hospital at eight in the morning. They're heading straight for the ICU. Seen in the corner of the room, Miss Mida and Mr. Rizal were sitting on a chair available there.

Ayana took her breath before continuing her steps back. While Rayan, who knew that, grasped the fingers of the wife to channel the power through her grasp that the wife is not alone, there is she who is always there for him.

Ayana's gaze straight ahead without glancing at the husband who was glancing at her. Rayan can feel the wife's body stiffening.

Ayana only realized when Rayan stroked the back of her hand. Instantly his face changed. As if holding back sad but afraid Rayan misunderstood him.

"Let's go.. I hope everything is okay.." Rayan pulled Ayana's hand slowly towards the two Arman's parents who were bowed sadly in front of the ICU door.

"Assynoltomodel.." Rayan Sapa

While Ayana just bowed sadly.

Madam turned to look at the voice. So did Rizal sir. But only Rizal answered the greetings from Rayan.

"Why else are you here..?" Bu Mida asked with a sharp look with tears dripping down her cheeks.

***

After finishing washing clothes, Susi continued other homework. Today Susi deliberately let the mother to rest without doing homework.

"Whose pants were my pants yesterday, huh..? I want to be holy but not in the room.." Susi, who was preparing provisions for her father, gasped when Tio suddenly appeared beside her.

Tio is like that too. He was shocked by Susi's reaction.

"Sorry.." Tio's voice shone with guilt

"It's been washed.. It's in the clothesline.." Susi replied as she continued her work.

"Oh yasudah.. Thanks yeah..? " Tio said smiling

Susi did not respond. He was busy with his activities. Tio was speechless at Susi's uncharacteristic attitude. Susi who is usually always cheerful and likes to joke, now looks different. Much silence, talk as necessary to be seen to maintain distance, that is Susi who is now in front of him.

Tio slowly pulled Susi's arm to face towards her. Susi, who was surprised, almost fell because of the unprepared position of her legs when her body twisted.

"What the hell.." Susi's jolt was upset

"You why the hell..? If you don't like me being at your house, then I'll be home this afternoon.." Said Tio staring at Susi's face fixed

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