The Substitute

Paralyzed?

Because it has passed its critical period, Rangga has been moved from the ICU room to another treatment room. This morning Rangga was undergoing a follow-up examination accompanied by Dina and her mother. His condition is starting to improve, it's not as weak as yesterday.

"Can you move your legs just a little?" ask the doctor about Rangga.

Rangga tried to move his legs, but he was unable to do so. "I can't move my legs" said Rangga.

He could not even feel the moment the doctor knocked on his knee. Suddenly the look on the doctor's face changed when he saw Rangga's reaction.

The doctor then pressed his foot slightly hard, "can you feel it?" ask doctor.

"No.." answered Rangga briefly.

The doctor sighed and asked Aliyah to speak together in her room. While Dina remained there accompanying Rangga.

"Din, try to duck my feet?" pinta Rangga on Dina.

Dina immediately tickled the soles of Rangga's feet. But when in the ducks, there was no reaction from Rangga. She could not feel Dina's fingers touching her feet.

"Why doesn't it feel, huh?" rangga Gumam.

"Maybe the coma effect yesterday. Your muscles may not be working properly. Have a little patience" said Dina.

Dina again tickled the soles of Rangga's feet harder, "Isn't it felt?" ask Dina. Rangga replied with a shake.

Rangga furrowed his brows, asking inwardly what was with his feet. Though Rangga least resistant if his feet in the duck.

What's wrong with my leg? Why can't I feel anything.

Rangga was unaware of Dina's changed face. Of course Dina could already guess in her heart what happened to Rangga. Dina understood a little because she was a medical student.

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Aliyah was already in Eric's doctor's room. A neurologist recommended by Rangga's uncle, who also had to deal with Rangga. Because of the previous examination, when Rangga was accompanied by Ameera, he also showed the same symptoms. So his uncle recommended a neurologist.

"How's my son, Doc?" ask Aliyah.

"There is a possibility that the patient has paralysis due to an accident" said Dr. Eric.

"Paralysis?"

"Yes, paralysis is a paralytic condition due to nerve disorders that play a role in regulating muscle movement of the body. Paralysis makes the limbs unable to move. This condition can occur in people who have injuries or accidents" said the doctor.

Aliyah could not speak anymore. He can only cry.

"What should we do, Doctor? Can Rangga still walk again?" ask Aliyah. His face was beginning to worry.

"Depends on the severity. Some are permanent and some are temporary. Patients can undergo physiotherapy. It can help increase strength and muscle mass" the doctor said.

After she finished talking to the doctor, Aliyah walked out of the room feeling unbecoming.

What if Rangga is completely paralyzed?Aliyah.

Aliyah also immediately went to Rangga's treatment room. As soon as he entered, Rangga immediately gave him a barrage of questions.

"Mama... What did the doctor say? Why can't my feet feel anything." asked Rangga.

"It's okay Rangga. It's only temporary. Calm down." said Aliya in interspersed with a shady smile.

"I'm not gonna be paralyzed, am I? What if I'm paralyzed and can't walk anymore."

Rangga leaned his head, his mind began to spread everywhere.

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On the other hand, Rizal is being messed around with Naura's problem. After undergoing a series of examinations by the police and a psychiatric expert, Naura was declared mentally disturbed. He is a schizophrenic.

Due to his psychiatric disorder, Naura is unable to. Moreover, he was shaken because he had harmed his own sister. During the check, Naura often shouted and sometimes attacked police officers. Naura did not hesitate to hurt others. A doctor was injured and had to undergo treatment because of his actions. Therefore they agreed to refer Naura to a mental hospital.

Here comes Rizal now. In a room where Naura is. Naura is getting treatment from a doctor. He looks so fucked. There is a sense of pity in Rizal's heart to see the state of Naura. And when he saw Rizal there, he yelled at Rizal.

"You're the one who made me kill my own sister. It shouldn't be Rangga who died but Ameera. You're the one who killed my sister." Naura shouted at Rizal.

Naura would even attack Rizal, but some officers held her back. A doctor immediately gave him a sedative injection. Not long after, the girl fell asleep. Naura, who thought Rangga had died as a result of his actions, suffered severe depression.

Because of your father's mistake, you and Rangga must swallow the consequences." Rizal.

Rizal felt sorry for Rangga and Naura. They were the victims of Hendri's actions. His past grudges have made his own children victims.

"Doctor, please do your best for her." Rizal told the doctor.

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Rangga was daydreaming when Rizal came to see him. He also just found out if Rangga was suspected of experiencing paralysis due to the accident.

"Where are you?" rizal asked Rangga.

"Little." answered Rangga briefly.

"Gue's done taking care of Naura." Hearing Rizal mention Naura's name, Rangga's face turned serious.

"He doesn't do it anymore, does he? Make sure he stays in jail. I don't want her to touch Ameera anymore." pinta Rangga.

"Naura is not in prison." said Rizal later.

"You mean what? Don't tell me he ran away!" rangga's voice has gone up. Naura escaped from prison.

"No... He's in a mental institution. Naura's depressed, she thinks you died in the accident. After checking, he turned out to have a psychiatric disorder" said Rizal.

Rangga fell silent, there was pain in his heart. Naura is her only sister. She still could not bear to hear the bad news about her brother.

"Please take care of it, Zal. While I can't do anything. I think I'm paralyzed..."

"Lu can walk again. Just calm. Ozan was also paralyzed for almost two years, now can walk again right."

And this time it looks like Rizal misspoke, he was like dropping a grenade in Rangga's heart. Yes, three years ago, because of Hendri's actions, Ozan had an accident that resulted in paralysis.

"Gue this is karma for papa. He used to make Bang Ozan paralyzed, now I've also experienced."

Rizal who realized his out-of-place speech became uneasy himself.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to go there."

"It's okay, Zal. Let's ask. let papa feel the consequences. How does it feel to swallow the consequences of his actions so far. I and Brother Naura must be victims." said Rangga later.

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