Bella's Script
Thank you for caring

Bella's footsteps look careless to climb one by one the tiles of the hospital hallway to the room Ozi. His brain was spinning with many sounds that made his mind noisy. Many things appeared in his mind and he tried to explain one by one.

The doctor's explanation was still continuing to ring in his head mixed with the sounds of anxiety, disbelief and other sounds that sounded noisy in his head cavity. Like getting a hard blow that not only hit his heart but also his mentality.

“Patients suffering from brain tumors.” That first sentence left Bella dumbfounded.

“If viewed from his medical record, the patient has been diagnosed since 4 months ago. Does the patient never complain of headaches or dizziness while at home?”

That question felt so cynical going into Bella's ears. Did ya? 4 Months?

4 Months have been Ozi's sick and Bella doesn't know anything. He could not answer, only shaking his head while clenching his hands over his thighs while squeezing the cloth of his pants covering his legs. Where have they been these 4 months?

The middle-aged doctor smiled slightly. He clearly saw the shock and anxiety mixed in Bella's face. But he still has an obligation to tell the truth.

“I'm sorry I have to convey this,” the doctor leaned his body on Bella, trying to erode the distance so that Bella did not feel too foreign when she heard the explanation.

“Please dock,” sound Bella vibrates. He was still in a state of disbelief but was forced to accept.

The doctor turned on the flat panel detector next to him. Seen black and white image CT Scan Ozi head imaging. Bella did not understand the true meaning of the picture there are only a few pictures that have been marked by the doctor.

“Tumor position is indeed quite dangerous. It is almost attached to the brain stem with a constantly growing size.”

Aahh It feels like Bella's heart is shaking, going from a quick beat is like asking to stop. Makes her stomach nauseous.

“At previous inspection had a diameter of 4 cm and now it has increased to 5.27 c1m. That's what makes patients lose consciousness and fall unconscious.”

Feeling exhausted from riding a roller coaster and dropped from a height by force, Bella's heart seemed to fall to the bottom of her own stomach. More than just being shocked.

“Prognosa patient is not good and the movement of the body and its focus began to change.”

“Do patients look shaky when holding objects at home such as glasses when going to drink or spoons and forks?”

Bella just shook her head. Not because he didn't see it, but didn't realize it.

Several times he heard Ozi drop a glass and the debris hit his leg. Occasionally he saw Ozi drop the spoon and fork he was using while eating. And finally, Bella knew Ozi stopped being a photographer and switched to graphic design in another company. Certainly not a natural thing but only thought of now by Bella.

“Does this interfere with his eyesight as well?” ask Bella curious.

“Ya, sure. Patient can see any object to be double.” Doctor bright.

Bella could only throw her breath rough. He dropped his body against the back of the chair. It felt very limp as his bones softened. Now he knows why lately Ozi has never showed off again his brilliant shots. Apparently because he has left one of the most valuable things in his life, namely taking pictures.

“What my sister can recover doc?” bella's voice barely sounded so limp.

The doctor smiled faintly. “Always there is a possibility to heal.” Rigorously.

“There are several therapies that can be done but on the basis of the patient's condition, we advise patients to perform surgery.”

“For the current condition of the patient can be said to be 30% and 70%. The likelihood of patients recovering well is 30% and the likelihood of experiencing postoperative side effects is 70%. These side effects can be paralysis, impaired coordination of gestures such as hands and feet and vision. More than that, we must prepare for the worst possible moments on the operating table.” Doctor bright.

Bella's legs are really limp. He fell crouching while leaning against the hospital wall. He cried in his place before entering Ozi's room a few steps away.

Whether he can meet Ozi or not. What does he have to talk to you like later? Will he talk about Ozi's disease being very weak?

Bella was still squatting with both hands covering her face. One tear was dripping and soon she was seka because she knew, this was not the time for her to cry. With all her strength Bella tried to stand up, making the hospital wall as a support to help her stand up straight.

After being able to stand up straight, Bella sighed deeply and then exhaled. Many times he did the same thing to curate the tightness in his chest.

“You don't need to stay here. The air here is not good for your health.” The heavy voice was clearly heard.

Why did that voice scare her so much? Afraid that then he could no longer hear Ozi's scolding that worried him.

However, one more reason Bella must be strong to move her legs. Yeah, because of her mom. There was Saras here and there was no way he would cry in front of him.

“That's adek.” Ozi cried when he saw Bella enter his treatment room.

Bella tried to smile. He approached Saras and hugged her tightly.

“Same friend who is here?” ask Bella. He took his place next to Ozi.

“Acfetch brother.” Saras took Bella's hand and put it together with Ozi's hand which he held tightly.

Bella turned her head to Ozi as if asking if Saras already knew Ozi's condition, Ozi shook her head. She hoped Bella would say nothing.

“In today's life, there's only you two. After the departure of Papah, mamah does not want anything bad to happen to you. But why was mom so negligent that she let her brother suddenly faint at work. You must be tired of trying so hard for Mom. Yes son?” he looked at Ozi.

It seems Saras thought that Ozi had fainted from work fatigue.

The pale-faced man smiled. “Ngak mah, this is because of a brother who can not take care of health. Do not recite the same mamah even though mamah always says you have to drink a lot and eat on time.” Kilah Ozi tried to calm Saras down.

Saras smiled slightly. On the stroke of Ozi's head with affection. “Mamah's son really likes to not recede. Next time massage yes son.” One kiss landed on Ozi's forehead.

“Iya maamah darling…. Sorry brother ya mah, like not to recite the same mamah.” Tymphal Ozi.

Slightly able to sigh in relief for Bella to see the interaction of her mother and sister. It seems Ozi's choice was right not to tell Saras in advance.

Accidentally, Bella turns to the sofa, where Devan is. The man was smiling looking at Saras and Ozi. Maybe he misses the same thing that Ozi got. They get an outpouring of affection and attention from their dear mother.

“Mah, bang, adek to the office bentar yaa.. Tadi rush here until do not bring hp and wallet. Not long time.” Pamit Bella after seeing Ozi's condition improve.

“Yes, you all buy eat yes. Devan also seems to have not eaten.” Pinta Ozi's.

“Iyaaa, don't worry about your health either."

"Van, thank you for taking care of Ozi with Bella.” Connect Saras.

“Iya aunt, equally.” Devan walked closer to Ozi and Saras.

“Tante later Devan anter go home, do not take a taxi. By malem.” Bargainly.

“No need, you watch back and forth nganter adek and later have to nganter aunt. Tired you later Van.” Saras patted Devan's arm gently.

“Ngak tan. Aunt's health and safety are also important. So later Devan anter aja.” Devan Emphatically.

“Yes geeznn thank you very much son. Auntie is so lucky to have Devan here.” Pungkas Saras's.

Bella looked at the man in towering shape before her. He was so grateful to see Devan among them. Come calm Saras. This guy is very reliable. He doesn't talk much but does everything quickly and swiftly. Like when he pulled Bella's hand a few hours ago.

He saw his wrist that was held by Devan tightly. Then he smiled. Still vividly remembered how hasty Devan was when he pulled his hand. And now that wrist he's wiping.

"Thank you for caring." Bella's mind without taking her eyes off Devan.

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