The Untouched Heart

Chapter 165 - Second Option

“Can we focus on my mother and the treatment steps for her illness? I came to this place not to reminisce,” I said firmly.

“OK. I'm sorry.” He did a motion of locking his mouth with his index finger and thumb, then as if throwing the key away. I just kept quiet.

We headed to a room a few doors away from his practice room earlier. Mama was lying on a couch with an ultrasound device next to her bed. I intended to go give her privacy, but Mama asked me to stay by her side. So I accompanied him as the doctor checked his condition and explained to us what was on the screen.

“For a while, I agree with the treatment suggested by Mother's doctor before. Surgery is the best way to prevent the tumor from coming back. Chemotherapy is a safe way but the process is longer and painful. With the aggressive nature of cancer and the age of the mother who is not young anymore, chemotherapy will be very tiring,” said the doctor.

“I understand the worries I feel. The aesthetics of the body will diminish once the most valuable parts are taken for granted. But we can do surgery on Mom's chest so as not to reduce the confidence of Mom.” The doctor said something we already knew.

Mama sighed softly. He looked at me, then back to the doctor. It's a big tough decision, I know. But I hope Mama won't take too much time to decide her next move.

“Is this a final suggestion or do I need to take another check before deciding whether to operate or not?” ask Mama slowly.

“I only help Mom to choose the best treatment and follow-up for the cancer you are suffering. If you agree to have a mastectomy, then I will discuss further with the surgeon. Of course, other tests will be needed to find out exactly the position of the cancer and its tissue to be determined by the surgeon,” said the doctor.

“Good. We will discuss this first.” Mama stood up and extended her hand. “Thank you very much, Doctor.”

“Sama-sama, Bu.” She shook Mama's hand for a moment. I stood up and held Dira.

“Thank you very much,” I said before following Mama to the door that is still being held by the nurse to keep it open. He was politely grateful for our arrival.

Liando was already waiting at the front door of the hospital as we exited. I went in first, Mama followed, then closed the door. We were silent for a while. I deliberately did not open the topic of conversation first. You need time to digest all of the doctor's words.

“Doctor was your acquaintance?” ask Mama. I looked up and saw him smiling meaningfully. “She doesn't stop glancing at you whenever she thinks I don't see her.”

“He said, we were classmates at SMU, but I can't remember it, Auntie,” I answered honestly. Mama nodded in understanding.

“You're a beautiful woman. During school, you must be the idol of many young people. It's only natural that he can remember you, whereas you don't,” he said. “What guy named Vivaldo is your first girlfriend? Or was there a boy before him?”

“She was my first girlfriend, Aunt,” I. Why did Mom suddenly talk about this? Does he just need a diversion from the problems he's facing?

“You just can't forget it. And he did not forget you,” said Mama slowly. “But finally you can also turn away. I'm sure Hendra will be too.”

You don't have to explain it, I understand what the words mean. She was sure that my husband would also turn away from me one day. I was his first love does not mean falling in love with another woman is impossible.

I didn't respond to that and chose to be quiet. I don't want to fight with him now. Because whatever my response later could provoke a long debate between us. As long as Mama thought Nora was the best choice, I would always be wrong in her eyes.

That sentence was like a knife stuck in my chest. I put a smile on my face hiding the pain that was squeezing my heart. Should Mama say it that sickly way? I quickly brushed off the thought before tears burst out of my eyes.

“Good, Aunt. Hope the treatment goes well. Tell us about the operation schedule. Me and Hendra will come to accompany Auntie,” I said expectantly. He nodded and the door by his side opened from the outside.

“You want to stop by for lunch with me?” tanyakanya. Her face did not look sincere with the invitation, she must have wished for me to reject the offer.

“Thank you, Auntie. We have to pick up Hadi from his school. I don't want him to trouble Will any longer.” I smiled at him.

“Kakak!” said Dira heard his brother's name called.

Mama got out of the car, while the butler closed the car door. Without looking at us, Mama walked into her house. I've hurt her feelings so deeply with my betrayal. It will take me longer to gain his trust and heart again.

But I won't give up. Somehow, I will win Mama's heart again. I can definitely beat Nora. Mama once loved me so much, then Mama will love me again. I just needed to prove to her that I didn't survive as Hendra's wife just for her convenience and wealth. I really love my husband.

Arriving at Hadi's school, Will was already standing at the door with the two young men. The man opened the door and the children rushed in. Hadi immediately hugged me and his sister who was in my lap. Dira laughed happily.

“It's potluck food for their snack this afternoon.” Will gave me a pretty big package. I round my eyes to receive it.

“What is this, Will? Why so much?” I gave Liando the plastic bag to put in the front seat.

“You guys have been good at helping me look after Colin. This is nothing. I have to get back to work. Till later. Colin, so good boy.” He rubbed his son's head before closing the door.

“OK, Dad,” Colin replied in a carefree tone. We waved our hands at him as the car moved towards the school gate.

An hour into heavy traffic, we arrived home. Abdi helps open the car door, Hadi and Colin immediately get out and run towards the house. Abdi helped bring a bag of food, while I carried Dira. I saw Yuyun walking with the children up the stairs, so I could take care of my daughter only.

After helping Dira clean up and change clothes, I handed it to Yuyun. I also need to clean up and change clothes. We're just from the hospital and I don't know what's attached to my clothes and body.

I opened the door to our room and closed it again. Belly sounds. I was so hungry, I rushed to the bathroom. I cleaned myself as quickly as possible, then headed to the dress room and put on one of my fine dresses.

Coming out of the room, I saw someone sitting on the sofa which made me squeal in surprise. Why didn't I see him sitting there? “Hai, darling. Why did you come home fast?” I approached her wanting to embrace her immediately.

“Do not move one more step. Stay standing where you are.” He looked at me sharply. I obey. What's wrong with her? Did I just make a mistake? “I can't believe you did this to me. We promised, have you forgotten that?” A promise? What promise?