THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

Meli Came

As soon as the airport arrives, Azka gets a surprise. Usually he orders a taxi or taxi. This time, Mr. Nono is ready to deliver him and Ardi. What astonished Azka was that there were people escorting them.

“Pak Nono, they are Mbak's body guard Via?” tanya Azka is on her way to the hospital.

“Iya, Mas,” replied Mr. Nono briefly.

“Tumbens. Isn't it usual for Mas Farhan and Ma'am Via not to be escorted? If even escorted, do not want to blatantly?”

“It's been about two weeks like this. Said Ma'am Via, Mas Edi who suggested.”

Azka. If Mas Edi suggested firmly, it means something serious.

Arriving home, Azka Megajak Ardi to ICU. Via, Farhan, and Bu Aisyah were seated in front of the room.

“Assalamualaikum,” says Azka and Ardi together.

“Waalaikumsalam,” answer all three.

After shaking hands with Farhan and Bu Aisyah, Azka told Ardi to sit down.

“Indeed papa Nak Ardi is healed? How to come here Azka?” ask Ms. Aisyah.

“Total recovery is clear yet, Auntie. But, papa can already take care of office work without the help of others. O yes, papa and mama send greetings to Kak Via and Jogja family. He apologized for not being able to come here.

“Waalaikumsalam. Thank you.” Via answered briefly.

Azka seemed to be rolling a glance around. This made Farhan pay attention to his sister.

“Search what, Dek?”

“Dad. Is dad inside?”

“Iya. Last suddenly the blood pressure again rose to 180 Though since 10 hours it was quite stable in the range of 140,” said Via explained.

Azka. He looks very sad.

“Pray only, Dek!” farhan.

Azka nodded lethargicly. He really wanted to see his eyes.

About an hour later, Dr. Haris walked out of the room. His face looks exhausted.

“How's the eyang condition, Yah?” ask Azka impatiently.

Mr. Haris did not immediately answer, instead giving a hug to his youngest son.

“Alhamdulillah you have arrived. Uh, there's Nak Ardi too,” said doctor Haris kindly.

After asking about the news, Dr. Haris explained the condition of his eyes.

“So, now eyang is not disciplined to maintain diet?” Azka looked surprised.

“Maybe also another healthy lifestyle,” continued Bu Aisyah.

Azka took a deep breath. He felt guilty for not looking at his eyes more often.

“You rest at home, Ka. Nak Ardi too,” orders Bu Aisyah.

“But, Azka wants to keep her eyes on,” reject Azka.

“Let's tonight Daddy and Farhan are waiting. Tomorrow, you and Nak Ardi can replace,” said Dr. Haris, “You have just arrived, need a break.”

“Ya already, but, Azka came home later tonight with Meli. Ardi to join Mbak Via,” Azka said.

“Meli? Where is he? Is he here?” ask Via.

Azka nodded. His gloomy face changed slightly.

“But later in the afternoon just arrived. It's still on its way. Azka will pick up Meli, yes Bun,” said Azka.

“Yes, but can not bring your own car,” replied Ms. Aisyah.

“Why, anyway? O yes, we were also escorted time here?”

“Moderate conditions are not conducive. We just follow the advice of Om Candra and Mas Edi,” replied Farhan.

“O yes, Azka and Nak Ardi can see eye. But just for a minute, yeah!” Mr. Haris told me.

Azka entered with Ardi into the room. After wearing the clothes of the officers, they entered the patient room.

Azka looked teary looking at the condition of her eyes. His old body looked thin and weak. His eyes were tightly closed on the face that looked pale.

“Capacitively healed, Eyang. Azka wants Eyang present at Azka graduation ceremony,” whispered Azka.

After 5 minutes, they left the room. Azka looked uninspired.

“We just pray that the eyes will heal soon. You don't like that, Dek,” said Farhan.

After the Ashar prayer, Via took Ardi home. Aisyah ma'am is still waiting for Meli's arrival.

At 5 pm, Azka went to the airport with Mr. Yudi escorted. He still had time to pray magrib in musala before the flight landing schedule.

Azka sharpened her eyes after hearing the announcement the plane had landed. Although only met Meli a few times, the feeling as a husband is very strong. He was so understanding of the woman who had officially become his life companion.

He immediately recognized Meli who was wearing a blue robe. He's coming closer.

“Assalamualaikum, my wife,” says Azka softly.

“Waalaikumsalam,” replied Meli who then grabbed Azka's hand. Kissing the husband's hand.

Azka guided Meli out. Shortly after, the car driven by Mr. Yudi paved to the hospital.

When looking at the mini market, Meli asked to stop. He asked for permission to shop for a while.

“Neventless. Meli just for a moment, kok,” said Meli while rushing down. He quickly entered the mini market.

Azka followed his wife. However, Meli seemed to be indifferent to Azka. He walked quickly and put some things in the basket. When Azka to the cashier, some of Meli's groceries have been put in a bag. Azka handed over the snacks she took while paying for all the groceries. After that, they continued their journey.

As soon as the hospital arrived, Meli was invited to the ICU. Aisyah was waiting for him.

“Assalamualaikum, Mother. How are you?” said Meli while kissing the hand of Ms. Aisyah.

“Waalaikumsalam, Darling. Thank God, Mother is healthy. You're healthy too, right?” reply Miss Aisyah.

“Iya, Mother. O yes, greetings from father and mother,” Meli said.

“Waalaikumsalam. You want to see eyang? Azka, get Meli inside!” ma'am Aisyah's orders,

Azka guided Meli in. He also helped his wife wear special clothes.

“Assalamaicum, Eyang. This Meli coming,” said Meli Lirih.

Meli rubbed the right hand of Eyang Probo. Unexpectedly, Eyang Probo's fingers twitched.

“Eyang, Eyang heard Meli's voice? Eyang, Meli wants to get to know Eyang more closely. You want to, right?” said Meli again.

Azka looked at her eye face. Her lips seemed a little interested as if they were about to smile.

“See, Darling! Eyang seems to respond to your words,” said Azka, “You continue to invite Eyang to talk, I will tell the doctor keep.”

Azka moved quickly out. It just so happens that Doctor Haris is coming.

“Daddy, Eyang Probo no response. He seemed to be smiling. The fingers are also moving,” Azka said a little nervously.

The father immediately went into Probo's treatment. He saw his daughter-in-law speaking softly. The face of Eyang Probo looked different. There was a happy expression painted on that already wrinkled face.

Doctor Haris immediately checked the condition of the father. He looks happy with the development of the Eyang Probo.

“Alhamdulillah, there is good development. Meli, help you accompany Eyang Probo. You can tell anything fun. Looks like Eyang Probo is happy with your arrival.”

Azka smiled with relief. He rubbed his wife's shoulder.

About 10 minutes later, Eyang Probo's eyes seemed to blink. Slowly, her eyelids opened.

“Dad! Can you hear Haris' voice?” doctor Haris brought his face closer to the head of Eyang Probo.

Only a weak nod was given the Eyang Probo. However, it had already made Dr. Haris a little relieved.

“This Meli came from Jember nengok Eyang. Spirit, yes! Meli would like to get to know Eyang closer,” said Azka.

Again the head of the Eyang Probo nodded. Smiles were also on the lips of doctors Haris, Azka, and Meli.

“Then, Dad rest again, yes! Haris will check on Dad further. Meli let's go home first. Poor thing, he just came,” said doctor Haris softly.

“God willing tomorrow morning Deli here again. Anyang break, yes!’ Azka added.

Upon seeing the response of his eyes, Azka and Meli came out. Ms. Aisyah was still waiting for them on the terrace.

“Mother, alhamdulillah Eyang Probo is awake. He responded to Meli's words. Father said, his condition is now stable.” Azka told me about her eye condition.

“Alhamdulillah,” sahut Bu Aisyah relieved. He rubbed his face.

They looked happy even though the Eyang Probo had yet to recover. At the very least, there was already hope that the Eyang Probo would improve.

Ms. Aisyah took her son and daughter-in-law home to rest. They were escorted by Mr. Yudi.

“Your room is not there. Come, come with me!” take Azka while pulling Meli's hand which was originally about to go to the guest room.

Meli's face was red. She just followed her husband.  While Bu Aisyah smiled at the closeness of the two.

“Meli take a shower first, yes. It's sticky, nih,” said Meli. He immediately unpacked his bag, took a change of clothes and toiletries.

“Tomorrow again if you go to Jogja do not need to bring clothes and toiletries. I've prepared, kok.”

Azka pulls Meli's hand. He showed the women's clothes that had been neatly arranged.  Meli just gawked. He did not think Azka had prepared all his needs.

“Where does Mas Azka know my size?” hiss Meli.

“You forgot that I have an amazing sister-in-law? He prepared all this?”

“Means Mas Azka, Via?” ask Meli.

Azka nodded, confirming the wife's guess.

“And you should call him Ma'am Via. Okay?”

“I—iya. But, Meli is still difficult,” said Meli.

Azka laughing. Scattered the hijab of Meli because of anxiety.

“I was difficult too. He was my foster brother. After marrying Mas Farhan, I automatically became my sister-in-law and I had to call her Ma'am Via. Already, now take a shower! I also want to take a shower in Mas Farhan's room,” Aska said as she stepped away from Meli.

Meli breathed a sigh of relief because she was not awaited Azka. There is still a sense of nervousness when near the husband and only the two. He rushed to the bathroom.

When the bathroom came out, Azka was done. The man was sitting on the bed playing his toy. As soon as she realizes Meli is out of the bathroom, Azka puts down her smart thing. He looked at his wife instead.

There's a smooth rebar greeting.

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What did Azka and Meli do together? 🤔 If you want to know, follow the next episode. Who wants to know Meli's family and her friends, please look at Kak Indri Hapsari's Kece novel, Cinta Strata 1.