THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

The Aurelia

The parking lot is quite crowded by vehicles both two-wheeled and four-wheeled. Understand, five minutes to the patient's bezk. Surely the vehicle belonged to the differentiators beside the outpatient ones.

Before reaching the hospital, Via had contacted Mr. Candra. He ensured safety when he visited Lia.

When Farhan came down, Mr. Haris reminded him of Zayn.

“Better you two get in. Zayn to be with his grandmother. It is not good for babies to be brought into the inpatient room. In addition, it is likely that you will also not be allowed to enter if you bring a baby.”

Via said Farhan asked for approval. Farhan who was standing at the door gave a nod of his head in agreement with what his father had said.

“Then, Via titip Baby Zayn. O yes, the ASI bottle is in the bag, yes Bun.” Via handed over the sleeping Zayn. Ms. Aisyah who had moved to the middle row received Zayn and was placed in the lap.

Via stepped down from the car. With Farhan he walked into the lobby.

From a distance he had seen the wave of his hand. Farhan holding onto Via's hand rushed over.

“You two only?” ask Mr. Candra.

“Others are waiting in the car, take care of Dedek Zayn,” replied Via.

“Oh, so. Well, it's easier if it's just the two of you. Just a second. The doctor only gave 5 minutes to see Aurelia. Take advantage of that opportunity,” Mr. Candra told me.

“Good, Om.”

They're following Candra. The body guards automatically escorted them.

After reporting to the picket nurse, they were escorted to the room where Aurelia was being treated. The nurse advised to speak carefully and the time was very limited.

Via and Farhan entered slowly into the room. They saw a female figure with disheveled hair lying on the patient's bed. His eyes stared at the ceiling.

With slow steps, Via and Farhan approached the bed. They sit on the right side of the bed.

“Assalamaicum, Lia. It's me, Via, also my husband, Mas Farhan coming to see you,” said Via softly.

There was no reaction whatsoever that Lia showed her gaze still in the same direction. His body did not move at all.

“Lia, you still remember me, right? I'm your High School friend. We are not a class. But we are one force. You were also taught by Bu Aisyah, the mother of Mas Farhan.” Via continued his words.

The girl who was on the bed was still in her original position with the same gaze. He has not responded to Via at all.

“We are concerned about your situation. It is the weight of the disaster you have to face. However, if you can get through it, God willing will bear sweet fruit. Allah will not give trials beyond the ability of His servant,” Farhan said.

Via looked at his High School friend with a look of pity. The coquettish girl with a contained body now turned into a very thin. Aurelia's cheekbones were clearly sculpted, unable to hide the fat on her face. His hands also showed real printed bone because it was wrapped in fat and very thin skin.

Via put his ass to the bench that was available. His outstretched hand rubbed gently the hand of a high school friend who used to always be hostile to him.

“Lia, I know you didn't like me in High School. I don't know now. I wish you had changed, no longer hated me. About our father, let us forget. We should not engage in their hostility. Moreover, my papa is clearly dead. No need to bring up past grudges,” said Via.

“About your papa company, it's not just us. Santoso Group's corporate management is fucked. Your father used the funds out of control. However, I still have to apologize for taking part in the destruction of Santoso Group. Our intention is only to stop the steps of your father and also his friend who tried to harm my wife as well as Wijaya Kusuma relics Papa Wirawan,” continued Farhan.

Aurelia. His eyes are no longer empty. However, there was a flash of hatred drawn in the look in his eyes.

“Lia, relax. All we can do well if we use a cold head. Anger will not make the problem solved will only aggravate. Lia, let's make peace. We are sorry for what happened with Santoso Group. We are also sorry for the mess that happened in your family, including leaving Mas Rio.” Via paused his words to take a breath in order to loosen the tightness in his chest.

“Instead, we have forgiven your actions as well as your father. About you who told Agus to hit me, also hired a Black Bat to harm Mas Farhan. Temporary ...” Via sentence truncated.

“Enough! I am evil. I am rubbish. So, there's no point in me living,” snapped Lia in a weak voice.

“Lia, life is a gift from the power. We mustn't waste. Suicide is not a solution because accountability for our actions awaits. If you die, your problems don't automatically end. You have to face questions in the grave,” Farhan reminded.

Via moved from his seat. He moved to the bed near Lia's shoulder. Gently, he rubbed the head of the weakly rolled girl.

“Lia, believe me there's still someone who cares about you. We are among them. We won't be able to see you often because of the distance. However, we expect the best for you,” said Via softly.

Lia's hateful eyes began to dim. Now those sunken eyes were emitting pleas for mercy.

“You guys ti—dak mem—hate a—ku?” ask Lia stammering.

Via shook his head while smiling gently. At that moment, a nurse came in and told them that their time was up.

“Suster, can I talk to them first? Give us more time, yes!” pinta Aurelia is hopeful.

The nurse came in surprised. He could stumble for a few seconds. After being able to control himself, he agreed and hurriedly came out.

“Via, I don't know what your heart is made of. I've always been hostile to you and even hurt you and your last husband. But you don't have a grudge against me. You forgave me before I asked. I'm ashamed, Via,” said Lia in a raucous voice.

Via continued to rub Lia's head gently. Her inner being sliced at Lia's condition.

“It is useless to hold grudges. Our hearts will be broken. Make peace with past mistakes. We try to forgive ourselves and others,” said Via.

“But I'm scared, Via. I don't know how to face my dark future. How will I be when I am free?” lia luh.

“Trust me, there must be a way out. You're still young. There are still many opportunities to improve life, organize the future,” replied Via.

“No one wants to accept me, ex-convict? My family just won't accept me. The proof, none of them looked at me, including my mother,” lia complained again in between her sobs.

Via reaching for a glass filled with water. Carefully he helped Lia drink the water in the glass. After spending a quarter of a glass, Lia was a little calmer.

“Be assured there will be help from Allah if you believe in your Lord. Come near to God, ask for help! If there is no one here that you can make a place to lean, return to Jogja! God willing we accept you,” said Via steady.

Lia looked at Via doubtfully. The head of Via was taken to convince Lia of the truth of the newly spoken sentence.

“Now, you should be able to organize your life. While in detention, in religious studies. We believe the rutans give us a chance to do that. You should be able to get up, Lia!” said Via encouraging his friend.

“Thank you, Via, Mas Farhan. I'm sorry, yes!” lia said sincerely.

Via and Farhan smiled. They nodded steadily. Relief was evident on their faces.

“I'm sorry we can't linger here. You know the nurse asked us out. In addition, pity our baby left too long,” said Via say goodbye.

“You have children? Oh pleased. Your son must be funny,” muttered Lia.

“Iya. But babies cannot be brought in here. We're saying yes! Take good care of yourself! If there is a chance to go to Medan, God willing we visit you. Assalamualaikum,” said Via again.

“Waalaikumsalam. Thank you,” replied Lia.

They left Lia. Before reaching the door, Via turned to Lia while waving a hand.  Lia returned the wave of the hand with a sincere smile on her pale lips.

　

　

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