The Untouched Heart

Chapter 35 - The Happy News

None of us spoke in the car, Hendra put on music that made me sleepy. I open my eyes when I feel someone near me. My seat belt was removed, then my body was lifted. I saw Hendra carrying me out of the car. I put my hand around his neck.

I heard Abdi's voice welcoming us at home. My mouth was open wanting to return the greeting but I was too sleepy. Bizarrely. I didn't do anything that required a lot of energy today, why am I sleepy like this?

“I take you home, you don't want to. You said not sleepy. Just look now, just open your eyes you can't.” I heard Hendra nagging. I'm just pouting. Then I felt him kiss my lips. “Didn't Yuyun cook? Then why do you look exhausted?”

When he sat me on the edge of the bed, I touched the smooth surface of the bedsheet and intended to lay my body down. Two hands held me. I felt my chest breathe a lot easier when the zipper dress I was wearing was opened.

“Thank you both hands,” said Hendra gave the order, I according. He took off my clothes through my head, not long after that wearing fine clothes passed through my head as well. He lowered my hand on my lap.

“You should brush your teeth before going to bed.” He patted my cheek softly. “Honey, you have to open your eyes. You can't sleep before brushing your teeth.”

“OK, okay.” I thought when he pulled my hands together that I was standing on my feet. We're heading for the bathroom. I received the brush she gave me, then I opened my eyes and cleaned my teeth. Seeing that I was still wearing a bit of makeup, I did not forget to clean my face as well.

I wrapped my hands around Hendra's body after drying my face. “If you're done, you can sleep now. I have to take a shower,” he said who had just taken off his shirt. I didn't loosen my arms. “Yes, geez, Za. You are no longer a child.”

He clucked slowly, then carried my body to the bed. I smiled as I wrapped my hand around her neck. What's the point of having a big husband if it can't be used occasionally? I immediately curled up in bed after he laid me down. Then she covered me with a blanket. The last thing I remember was kissing her on my lips before I went back.

Papa hugs and kisses Mama before the nurse takes her. She underwent observation in a room before undergoing surgery. Me, Papa, and mother-in-law can only wait outside. We sat in the chair provided and none of us intended to talk.

My mother was then taken out of the room. He was lying on top of a gurney. We'll get to him soon. The nurse said that the operation would be carried out soon. We gave Mama some spirit. He smiled happily and asked us to wait for him.

The operation had just taken place when Hendra, Zach, and my father-in-law were approaching us. My husband sat by my side, I grabbed one of his hands and held it. Although doctors said the procedure would only last about an hour, the wait was long. We were only able to breathe a sigh of relief after the doctor came out of the room and said that things were going well.

Mama was immediately transferred to the ICCU room because it needs to get extra attention if there are symptoms that need immediate treatment after the installation of the ring in his heart. We met him one by one. Papa as the last person to see him said that Mama was sleeping. We decided to go home and let Papa take care of Mama.

Hendra rents a room for the patient's family so Papa can rest. Sister will contact him immediately if Mama needs Papa. Hendra also gave her contact number to the nun in case of an emergency. The woman explained to us that Mama's condition was stable, and she was sure Mama would be fine, so we didn't have to worry.

Half sleepy, I cleaned myself and changed clothes before laying on my bed. I was relieved to get through one problem. Mama's gonna be fine. When I was almost sound, I felt Hendra kiss my forehead and hugged my body so tightly. I brought my body closer to him, wanting to feel his warmth.

I opened my eyes to hear the sound of water. Hendra was no longer in front of me. I pushed my body to sit up and my whole body lost strength. I suddenly felt sick and wanted to vomit. Ignoring my body's protests, I rushed down from the bed towards the bathroom. I won't be strong enough to stand, so I sit on the floor and unscrew the toilet. I spit out my stomach there.

“Za, are you okay?” I can only be quiet. My head is dizzy and my stomach hurts so much. He grabbed a button on the water tank and water soaked the toilet to clean up my vomit. Then he cleaned my mouth with a towel.

I leaned my body against him after being sure I would never vomit again. Hendra lifted me up and laid me back on the bed. He covered my body with a blanket and then checked my forehead and neck.

“You have no fever. I'll get you some food, yeah.” He caressed my cheek.

“I want to sleep again,” I said without opening my eyes.

“But your stomach will hurt if you don't eat something.” He kissed my forehead. I didn't answer. “I'll be back soon.”

Half forced myself, I ate a piece of bread and a glass of warm tea she brought. Not long after, a man entered the room. I-i know him. Our family doctor. He asked a few questions while checking on me. I'm trying to answer the truth. I frowned as he asked when was the last time I came to the moon.

“How are things, Doc? Is she okay?” ask Hendra to worry. He sat by my side while holding my hand.

“Zahara is fine. Congratulations to you both. You will soon be father and mother,” said the doctor with a happy face. I looked at him in disbelief.

“I'll give you a nausea-reducing medication. But it would be better if you look for food that does not make your wife nauseous. This is only for emergencies. If possible, immediately take Zahara to the obstetrician. You definitely want to know if the fetus is healthy ‘kan?” The doctor gave Hendra a piece of paper.

I touched my stomach. Something is growing inside my body. Hendra and I are going to have a child. According to the doctor, my gestational age was five weeks based on the date of my last period. But to be sure, I need to see a gynecologist.

Hendra asked Yuyun to escort our doctor forward. He sat on the edge of the bed. Then grab my hand. He kissed the back of my hand full of love. I smile. With my free hand, I stroked her face.

“Thank you, baby,” he said moved. He took my hand and hugged me tightly. I returned his embrace.

“Papa and mama we must be happy,” I said slowly.

“I won't tell them until it's safe.” I felt him kissing my hair. I nodded in agreement. “I love you, Za.” I closed my eyes, frowning at the words. Her hug tightened when I said nothing to reply to her expression of feeling.