Women At the End of the Dusk

Inpatient

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..."Knowing you is the most beautiful part of my life. Moreover, being able to be a part of your life, maybe I will be the happiest person in the world."...

...-rafka Sanjaya-...

"What's he sick about, Doc? Why not be aware as well," asked Rafka worried.

The worried look from Rafka's handsome face could not be hidden anymore. How not, Azalia until now still unconscious with a high body temperature.

"The stomach acid rose, it could even be said to be severe so that it makes his body hot. The patient must be hospitalized for a few days. Oh, yeah, hasn't he eaten since yesterday? His pulse was weak and I also saw some bruising marks on his hand. I think it's like a physical ex-violence" the doctor said, making Rafka more worried.

'How could you not eat since yesterday? What was the last time he ate that at the clinic yesterday? Is that his family?' rafka's inner wonder.

"For now, let the patient rest. I have injected sedatives into patients. Infusion fluid later can contact the nurse to replace if it is exhausted. When the patient is aware, give him food that has been provided by the hospital because it is in accordance with the patient's condition. Excuse me first." The doctor leaves Rafka and Azalia asleep in her sleep.

Rafka thanked him, then switched to sitting in a chair near the patient's bed. Azalia's shady face looked pale. Even so, the face still looks beautiful in Rafka's eyes even without makeup polish.

"Why don't you fight them, Lia? You should not just fight quietly. I'd love to promise to always look after you. But, I prefer to try my best to be able to take care of you. You wake up, yes, Lia. I love you," Rafka murmured, holding Azalia's left hand attached to an infusion hose.

***

The room measuring five times four meters felt very cold, exceeding the cold of the AC temperature.

"I'm disappointed with Mr Alham! How could you let a student pass out? It's been all over our campus, even on other campuses." The Rector of Gaharu University felt very angry about the incident just a moment ago.

"Sorry, Sir. I did think that it was just the student's wits to attract my attention as it had been" said Mr. Alham.

"If you want to fire me, please. I will accept if that is the sanction for me" he added.

"I'll make a decision tomorrow. I will also invite Rafka and her parents to attend. Please come out!" rector of Gaharu University. His head seemed to break thinking about the problems caused by his lecturer and students.

***

A girl's eyelids open slowly. A few flashes to neutralize the light entering the retina. The first time she saw it was the white color of the walls of the room.

He looked around, his net fixated on the figure of the man sleeping beside him. His head was cupped between two folded hands and his side held the hand of Azalia.

'Why should you be this good as me, Rafka?' it's in the heart.

Azalia's hands stretched out to stroke Rafka's head which looked comfortable in her sleeping position.

Rafka who felt a gentle swipe in her head immediately looked up to see who did it. His Netra met the netra Azalia who was staring at him full of shade. "Did I disturb your sleep?" lirih Azalea's.

Rafka shook her head like a child, her eyes still fixed on Azalia's pale smiling face.

"Then go to sleep again" Azalia pinta.

Rafka shook his head again, then said, "You since when did you wake up?"

"Not long ago" said Azalia. His strength was not strong enough to just speak out loud.

The VIP room made Rafka not have trouble finding hot water. The young man was willing to rent the VIP room for Azalia's convenience.

"Wait first! Your face why is there such a bruise?" Azalia held the corner of Rafka's bruised lip and there was a small cut there.

"It's okay, really. Ordinary men. Already, now you eat to heal quickly."

Without resisting, Azalia allowed the young man to bribe her despite the confusion in her mind. In between meals, Azalia recalled Rafka saying that she would be hospitalized. He had no money for hospital expenses. Azalia cursed herself who was not strong to live life.

"Lia? Azalea?" call Rafka while waving her hand in front of the girl's face.

"Eh, huh? What's up?" ask Azalia.

"Why are you daydreaming? There's plenty to eat, you know." Rafka showed the porridge on the plate he was holding.

"Ka?" call Azalia.

"Yes?" reply Rafka soft.

"I'll just go home after this, okay? No need to be hospitalized. I ... I–"

"You should be hospitalized! Don't care about the cost. That's not what you think?" Rafka immediately cut off Azalia's words.

"Lia, look at me and listen to me. I don't want you to hurt because my heart hurts to see it too.  I know, in your heart there is no name. Just promise not to worry me. If I could ask ... right now I want you to be my girlfriend, give me a chance to protect and make you happy. But I don't want to be selfish, you have the right to refuse right now" she said, staring into Azalia's chocolate bead.

The atmosphere became silent and only the clinking of the audible clock filled the sense of hearing. Azalia was confused by his heart. Wanted to refuse, but that sense of comfort began to present. He is confused by his feelings. Meanwhile, Rafka, the young man was still waiting for a patient answer.

'Should I accept it? What about Sesil?' This is what keeps Azalia away from her friends, especially male friends. The girl did not want to be made dizzy by heart problems.

If he accepts, it means he is ready with a wound that will gap in his heart later. 'All right I'll try, ' her mind.

"But I don't know you yet. I only know you by your name. How can I convince my heart?" Azalia's mouth was inversely proportional to her heart. As it turned out, there were still doubts stored there.

"I'll show you who I am and my family will be. Don't doubt me, Azalia. Accept me if you're sure," Rafka explained.

Azalia remained silent for a while, weighing whether she should agree or not. He thought for a long time, and finally the girl nodded. It did not matter if he would eventually be tortured by Sesil and the others. It's time he got out of the zone that tormented him. He must be able to open his heart, not forever he can stand on his own feet.

"But, Rafka. Promise to always be there for me and be the place I lean on" Azalia pinta.

"God willing. I'll try to do that. Thank you for accepting me. Now you eat again, yes. After that rest, your infusion is also time to be replaced," said Rafka softly.

Azalia nodded trying to make her heart happy. Hopefully with Rafka his life will feel a little more beautiful.

Twenty-two years, Azalia lived a torment. Her father had never been attentive since childhood, his mother always judged badly whatever was done by him.

Had wanted to end life, but derelict because Ilyas—kakakakanya—ludang furious and decided to go abroad.

It was also Azalia's greatest regret, being left behind by her brother simply because of her own stupidity.

Now, Rafka will be the place where he complains and leans. Wishing his hope to air to the happiness he will be ahead of.

'Knowing you is the most beautiful part of my life. Moreover, being able to be a part of your life, maybe I will be the happiest person in the world. Now, my efforts are sweet. I have become the lover of the one I love, Azalia Atmadja.' Happiness cannot be hidden by Rafka. During Azalia's feeding, the young man smiled happily, even occasionally pinching the white girl's cheeks in anxiety.