When You're Gone

Surrender

Mr. Endriko's health is improving. After five days of waking up from the coma Mr. Endriko was allowed home today. Farhan was a little late to pick her up because of a sudden meeting. As a result Mr. Endriko was only accompanied by Khairani alone.

" Pa, Farhan's late for work, so we'll wait a minute. " Khairani's speech conveyed a message from Farhan.

" It's okay, son. Here help me sit down. " Reply Mr. Endriko.

After setting Mr. Endriko's gurney in a sitting position, Khairani sat down on a chair near the bed of the in-laws.

" How many months have you been pregnant, son "Task Mr. Endriko.

" It's been in its ninth month, Pa . Maybe it was born here, because it's not allowed to take the plane anymore. " Khairani.

" Hey, why are you sad. That's a stroke of luck to me. At this old age I was given the opportunity to meet my granddaughter in person later. Are you not happy to see me happy ? " Say Mr. Endriko a little.

" It's not just that, Pa .But I thought of a kid who was away from me for a long time. " Said Khairani himself.

" Let Fariz and Alma return to continue her studies. What the babies let here. At least you're a little quiet because there's a nanny helping you out here. "

" I was just thinking about it too but I haven't talked to Farhan yet, Pa . There's still two weeks of children's holidays here. " Khairani.

" Khairani, aren't you interested in living here ? Papa has been over seventy years. I can no longer take care of the company. My only hope is Farhan. Help Papa this time persuade him to replace Papa, son !" That old face looks sad.

" I've never thought of this before, Pa .Farhan had never talked about this before. Sorry Pa, I can't answer Papa's question at the moment. " Khairani lowered her head in not wanting to see her disappointed gaze in-laws.

" It's okay, son. Papa only regrets that the effort that Papa built with your biological father ended up in the hands of an irresponsible evil."

" It's all our dreams of youth ', building a business without family support for us to pass on to our grandchildren. Certainly without being bothered by our big family name. "

" It used to be, your Papa and Father-in-law were just as restrained in the family tradition that prevented us from choosing a companion to live alone. The matchmaking must be arranged by our parents ."

" But we similarly refused and ended up out of the parents' house without bringing anything else removed from the inheritance list. But we can build all of this without them. " Mister Endriko's sad face turned a little bright to tell of his success.

" But fate says otherwise, all this is just me enjoying. Both of your in-laws even Farhan and also you have not had time to enjoy the results of this hard work. Papa wishes you could take this heavy load off Papa's shoulders, son. "

" Huk.huk... Huk "

Mr. Endriko coughed coughing while holding his chest. Khairani swiftly grabbed the bottle of mineral water on the nightstand and poured it into the glass and handed it to her in-laws.

" Drink first, Pa. Don't talk too much first, Papa just healed. We still have plenty of time to talk about this. ." Mr. Endriko nodded after finishing half a glass of his drinking water.

" You're right, son. Papa gets carried away by emotions when remembering the past. There's a lot Papa wants to tell you. But slow down, as you say we have plenty of time for that. " Mister Endriko smiled as he rubbed Khairani's head covered in a water-blue hijap.

After concluding their conversation, shortly afterwards came Sister carrying a lunch ration for Mr. Endriko.

Khairani painstakingly feeds her in-laws . While Mr. Endriko ate his food with a look of admiration.

" Farhan is very lucky to marry you .You're exactly Farida, your mother-in-law. She is a loving and caring woman to those around her. Maybe because he grew up in an orphanage, so he grew up with a high sense of empathy. " Mister Endriko remembers Farida's birth mother.

" What is he, I mean Father and Mother love each other ? " Tanya Khairani's.

" Hansen loved Farida so much that she was willing to be considered no longer by her parents. They married without blessing. Farida is very easy to love. In addition to her face, her heart was also very beautiful, but it was all unable to make Hansen's parents accept her. " A moment Mr. Endriko took a deep breath.

" Till death do the two separate and Farhan's presence is unwanted by the Hansen family. The red baby was just them looking at it but they were reluctant to touch it. And they just left with Hansen's body. " The tired old eyes were glazed with glass.

" Enough story up here, we'll connect again, okay !? " Khairani tried to divert the conversation when she caught a look of sadness on the face of the in-laws.

" Papa rest first, the food is over and now it's time to eat medicine. " Khairani offered some of the medicine that had been provided in a small container.

After eating the medicine one by one, Mr. Endriko began to feel sleepy.

" This is what makes me lazy to eat medicine, I so want to sleep after "Mister Endriko's grumpy responded with Khairani's naughtiness.

" Meaning the Doctor still told Papa to rest a lot. Now let's fall down and sleep. I'm going to the cafeteria first ."

" Alright, Son. This time I'm according to you, but if my grandson is born later you won't be able to force Papa again. " Mister Endriko smiled meaningfully.

" Then Papa must recover quickly ." Sahut Khairani will not lose.

" Okay, son, you won. Now go fill your stomach, my grandson is starving. "

Khairani stepped out of the room after making sure Mr. Endriko was lying down comfortably . He headed for the canteen to fill his stomach which had been roaring for filling.

But the steps stopped when he passed someone he did not want to meet.

" Can I talk to you for a second ? " Khairani grunted softly. He did not stop thinking about this woman before him. I don't know what else this woman wants.

" What else do you want to talk about, aren't you tired of bothering me, Jeany ? "

" A minute, ten minutes. " Smooth Jeany. Khairani who sees something different with Jeany finally agrees.

" Okay, let's go to the cafeteria. I'm so hungry ." He said as he walked leaving Jeany behind.

Jeany followed Khairani to the cafeteria. They sat in a corner with a view leading directly to the parking lot and the hospital garden.

" Speak while I wait for my food to arrive. " Khairani said after ordering her food and drinks for Jeany.

" Do you love Farhan for his wealth ? " Task Jeany straight to the point. Khairani chuckles at hearing it.

" Why are you laughing ? I asked seriously. If it was because the treasure mentioned the number you wanted, I would give it . Just leave Farhan. " Jeany continues who does not accept being laughed at by Khairani.

" Jeany, I'm sorry if you're offended. But this was all in vain. I knew him only as an investor and co-worker of my late husband . All I know is he's just a small company owner. Until I married him I did not know the amount of his wealth. "

" You need to know I love him before I know how big his company is in Singapore. Until I saw for myself the first time we met. That's where I know the size of the company. " Khairani took a deep breath and then let go violently.

" How can you say that I love the money. While I'm concerned there's evidence of our love. You're a woman and I believe you're a good man. Let us be happy. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who like you. Besides being beautiful and educated, you're a pretty successful career woman. " Khairani lowered her voice.

" But it wasn't enough to make Farhan look at me. " Jeany rubbed the corner of her eyes wet with her tears. His clasped hands held back the turmoil of his heart.

" Nobody knows where love is anchored, Jen .Maybe he's not your soul mate .No matter how hard you try to take it from me, it'll be free, Jeany. I'm sorry if I hurt you, I don't feel like I took it from anyone, you know. Try to find your own happiness. "

Khairani grabs Jeany's fist on the table . He knew Jeany was fighting with herself. Khairani could see the fragility in those wet eyes.

" Jeany, if I'm the only one who loves, it might be easy for me to give up. But I think you can see for yourself how much Farhan loves me. And I wouldn't have given up on it. I'm not the kind of woman who would hurt my partner for the sake of someone else. There are children who bind us very strongly. Not just the one I was afraid of, but also our other children. So surrender... "

Khairani finally let go of Jeany's hand that she had just held. He took a deep breath when he did not see any reaction from Jeany.

" Okay, I gave up on losing. I'll release Farhan for you. I know he's so happy with you. Honestly I was envious, Farhan never treated me so sweetly, let alone smiling sweetly at me. To him I was just a partner, either in the office or in bed. There is never a word of love let alone love, just an impingement. " Jeany sniffled with her chest tightness.

Khairani also felt tight when Jeany mentioned the word bed. Her memory goes back to a while ago, when Farhan entered Jeany before her eyes. Her tears flowed with pain that was different from what Jeany felt.

" You know I've been pursuing her love since I was seventeen. Twenty years already, all my effort and time is wasted. Sorry if I hurt you at the time. But believe me Farhan only had to at that time. "

Khairani closed her eyes restraining the roar in her heart. Given all that it only opens wounds that gradually dry up.

" Well, I forgive you, but please let us be happy. At least for Farhan and the baby in my womb. I will pray for your happiness, Jeany.

Khairani's voice was getting weaker either because he was tired of all the business with Jeany that was not finished. Either because of the shortness of remembering the painful event at that time.

" Okay, may you be happy Khairani, take care of Farhan for me .Huuft... It's so heavy, you know what it feels like ? Like releasing one of my organs ." Jeany tried to smile.

" If you're sincere everything feels easy. Jeany, try to open your heart, you can do it even if it's not easy. And thank you for giving up. " Khairani again clasped Jeany's cold hand.

" Can we be friends ? I think I could be a good friend. " Said Jeany.

" Of course, I can be a good friend too. " They laugh together.

" It's worth Farhan being crazy about you. Your heart is amazing. " Praise Jeany.

" You're wrong, you're the one who has a very big heart and is very patient . I can fight until now. It's just that maybe you're just the wrong target. " Puji Khairani is back.

They laugh again together while embracing each other, although both equally shed tears.

In the other corner a pair of sharp eyes did not blink the slightest bit watching the two adult women. There was anxiety from that gaze that was now gradually dimmed, turning into a meaningful smile.

" Hope this is a good start.....

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