A GROAN OF FLICKERS IN THE NEXT ROOM
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Nirmala's frail body is now pricked by a syringe given by a doctor. Nirmala felt pain and as much as possible still look strong in front of her daughter.

"You don't go to school" Nirmala said when she saw her son crying.

"No. I want to be with my mom here. Please don't ask me to go ma'am" whined Maria softly.

Nirmala looks like a sick person. He was so fluent in speech but his physique seemed apprehensive with his eyes seethed concave.

"I'm sorry ma'am. Did you feel pain ? if so, show us where the pain is" the doctor said seriously.

I don't hurt Doc. I just feel dizzy and nauseous. No need to worry maybe later during the day my condition improves"

It was clear before all their eyes that the current vomit from Nirmala was thick hair, maggots and blood. But the woman said it was fine.

The sisters who handled it started whispering to each other. Until finally the doctor who was surprised fell silent.

"Well if you're doing well. But we'll still do x-rays on mom. I hope you will and agree. Because we were worried about something that you accidentally ate" explained the doctor.

"Okay my doc wants. But please, if I prove to be okay, please let me go home. I do not feel at home here" said Nirmala while looking around.

Nirmala remembered the frightening events that had befallen her. He even believes that what happened last night was not a dream but reality.

The doctor also said goodbye to the nurse who helped him with a sense of wonder. The doctor and the nurse were convinced that Nirmala was not an ordinary pain, but there was a black magic game over her illness.

"Mas Danu is still not here bi?" ask Nirmala.

"Be.not yet. Maybe sir's busy"

Nirmala sneered and smiled bitterly. She knew that her husband would not want to spend time with her. Danu would be happy if he did not exist because he could freely make out with Ria at home.

"Darling, now you eat first. I'm sure you haven't eaten, right?"

"Not yet ma'am. Maria is not hungry. Maria just wanted me to heal" the girl stared fixedly into her eyes.

He gently brushed the princess's hair and began to kiss her cheeks softly.

"Mom's fine, son. Always pray that mom can continue with you and can accompany you until you grow up"

"certain ma'am. I want to die before God takes my life"

Mary said something that only made Nirmala so surprised.

"Hust, don't talk rich. Now we better eat together. Bi can buy us some bagged food."

Bi Darsih nodded and went to the hospital cafeteria to buy her employer's food.

The nurse came carrying a tray of plain porridge and vegetables that were so clear. There was no smell of any food brought by the nurse.

"Sorry, this is food for you. I will help feed" said the nurse who had just put food on the table.

"No sus. I can be alone. There is a child who can help me. Is that right, baby?" Nirmala blinked at her son.

"Yes.iya sisters. I will feed my mother" Maria assured the nurse in front of her.

"This mother ate first" said Maria while thrusting a spoonful of porridge into her mother's mouth.

"No son. I don't want to eat that food. Please just throw it in the toilet" Nirmala ordered.

"Mothers. This is food for mom. At least eat a little"

"No son, I don't want to. I just want good food. Later mom will eat the food that Bi Darsih brought. We eat together. I don't want this food. It must have tasted bland and unpleasant. Please just throw it in the toilet"

"No ma'am! I can't just throw food away. Mubazir's"

Not long ago Bi Darsih brought a crackle containing 3 packs of yellow rice and crackers as well as some fried seeds.

"Well, the food we've been waiting for has finally come"

Bi Darsih thrust food at Nirmala who tried to reach her.

"Mother eat this first" persuaded Maria.

"No! mom won't! Bi please spend this food so as not to waste yes. I beg you" Nirmala pleaded with her domestic assistant.

The surprised Bi Darsih could only stare in wonder at her master and look at Maria. Maria also gave the code for Bi Darsih refused it but, Bi Darsih who could not bear to finally nod his head.

"Yes! Aunt spent yes. Later I added aunt's salary" said Nirmala happy.

Finally, the three women in the room ate the same meal together. Bi Darsih who just finished finishing porridge and vegetables is now in sodori a pack of yellow rice by his employer who really really looks like a healthy person.

"Eat ya bi. Let aunt add contains" Nirmala chuckled to see Bi Darsih's face that looked full.

Inevitably Bi Darsih ended up finishing the food and tidying up all their used food wrappers ribbed.

"Mother last night why?" mary asked arriving.

Nirmala who was surprised by his daughter's question fell silent and went back to recall the terrible events she experienced.

"Actually yesterday's mother had a bad dream, son. Mother dreams of mother died in an accident" answered Nirmala lying because she did not want to see the princess only wayangnya worried.

"Ish mom. Dreams don't serem serem"

"Dear dear yesterday the mother of that rich dream. I don't want to leave you alone in this world. That's probably why I'm dying"

Mary nodded her head and thought that her mother's words were right because she wanted to speak a language she did not understand.

"If you get to motherhood, then Mary will follow mother to nature where mother is. Because I don't want to be alone and lose my mother"

"You have to live, son. You have to prove to the world that you have the son of a successful young doctor"

"Yes ma'am, but Mary also begs, mother do not continue to discuss death. Because Maria really doesn't want to live alone here. Maria will go wherever you are. Mary promise"

Nirmala hugged her daughter tightly and kissed her forehead and face several times. He did not want to part with his son whom he loved so much. Moreover, if the deepest death first approached Mary instead of her.

"Mother also promises to follow you wherever you are dear" Nirmala murmured inwardly.