Blind Date's
72. Just Follow me

...72. The Fixing a Broken Heart...

Seventeen days after the book's launch, Sasmaya is immersed in her world.

Spending all the light with work. Ending when dark wraps a quarter. Enjoy the weekend in Moeder. Replaced the mother who was taking care of her eyes.

This is how to fix his mood. Return what is lost. Resolve confusion. Although not able to fully become the right antidote.

Likewise with the situation experienced by Ranti. Several times back and forth Jakarta-Kemuning make the condition of the mother began to worry.

He asked my mother to stay in Kemuning for a while. Accompanying the eyes until the condition is stable. Because he did not want to see the woman who is very dear to him, his condition is getting dropped due to fatigue.

Ranti refused. The injury to him is important too. So as much as possible he shares the responsibility with his 2 brothers caring for eyang. Also do not want to ignore Moeder as his livelihood and a source of livelihood for 4 employees. He did not want to add to the burden of work on his son.

However, it turns out that Sasmaya is good at negotiating. Convince the mother. That he is still capable. Have time. Although the weekend must be sacrificed The rest time is also reduced to 4-6 hours per day.

Rumors in Moeder getting more santer. They assume that his relationship with Gama is bad. Even if it is a fact. But he never wanted to clarify.

Choose silence. Let assumptions run out of control. Consider it a personal thing that does not need to be reported to the audience.

The impact of busyness is sometimes at the time of pause change of work activities, he uses it with sleep. In car. In the waiting room. Until one time fell asleep in the cafe because waiting for a long food order never came.

Dina to the amazement of seeing his superiors who seemed to be too forsing his energy. Repeatedly remind, “Mbak Sas, better go home. We can continue tomorrow.”

Lucky Dina noticed. Care about it.

Even when he forgets to replace the energy that has been used. Dina came to bring me a lunch. “Filled first, Ma'am. Just more.”

The newlyweds were forced to follow his work rhythm. In front of the boss, no complaints were heard. But in the back .. complain to Dani. Dani's answer was more or less the same. “Pak Gama is crazier. What are they human robots, anyway?” always home at night. Within 1 week, mobility is high. Today it is still in Jakarta. Tomorrow to Bandung. The day after tomorrow at Kemuning. Tulat has returned to Jakarta. Like there's no fatigue. Not feeling tired. The body has limits. Have a biological clock to take precedence.

Dina and Dani's complaints were unfortunately not heard until his superiors. Vaporized just like that when they were together discussing work.

Yes ... here's how to improve both conditions. Spend time on things that can divert invisible wounds.

“Lo curusan?” Sinta investigated when she came to her room. Scanning his cheekbones and collarbones. Which stood out without the fat pack as before. Banging in disbelief. “Lo it takes a vacation, Sas. Where is the cake, kayak first again,” suggested Sinta.

He grunts. His eating schedule was a mess. Less sleep. Intake of incoming calories is not comparable to that expended. Even though he knew and realized it, but because all this time he felt his body was fine. That's not much of a concern.

Unfortunately, this assumption is not the same as Sinta. The change of body figure on him for his best friend was disturbing. One more, “Lo kayak robot! Who have no feelings. Oh ... please ..” worry yourself see Sasmaya, “open up your heart ... and let your heart point where it goes.”

“But I'm fine-fine only, Sin,” deny.

Jostling while closing his eyes for a moment, Sinta menukas, “Ya, indeed you look fine. BUT ... This,” pointed chest. “This ...,” points temples. “And this ...,” points eyes, “lo is obviously not okay!” yells.

“Lo, traveling deh, staycation where it is ... backpacker-an, or camping. He said you were going to Lombok? Gih sana ..gue support.  Or you visit all Majapahit heritage temples, I support it very much. Try not to work, at least 3 days. Lo relax-relaxing tuh at the resort, refreshing, eating delicious, self-manjain .. Anyway do not think of work deh,” cerocos Sinta.

Right too. When was the last time he traveled? In Amsterdam with Gama. Oh. .. No, that's the duty of a corporate slave. Yes, even though there are cheeked streets as well. But take a special leave, travel backpaker-style that used to be routine, it seems like a long time ago. I was planning to go to Lombok. They ended up stranded in Kemuning. But, “Ya, do not visit all Majapahit heritage temples as well as Sin, can tempor me,” protest.

Sinta.

He grumbled annoyed.

Sinta's proposal seems like it needs to be tried.

...***...

The Argo Dwipangga Railway stops at Solo Balapan Station at 15:54. After traveling for about 7 hours. One week after his conversation with Sinta about the holidays. He finally decided to follow his best friend's advice.

Sasmaya still chose the train mode compared to the aircraft. He wants to enjoy every moment that has been lost lately. Meanless. Because it is filled with work, so it does not feel every second of time change until the sun returns to the contest.

See the expanse of rice fields, gardens, rivers, housing, hills and mountains. From behind the window glass. Being its own entertainment. Complete package that will not be seen if boarding the plane.

Choose Kemuning again as the first goal. Dropping option to see the eyang condition first. Then there's the next destination. For sure the place is fun, the beach, blending with nature and very beautiful. Seen from photos shared in community groups. Friends in his backpacker community said the place was a hidden paradise. Guaranteed he will not regret it. So, he was curious to go there.

Despite Sinta's protest, “It wasn't refreshing his name. Time to Kemuning again?!”

But he has a telling answer, “But lo said I don't want to work. I'd like to see first.”

“Ya, it's up to you, deh.”

Terculum lips. Holding back laughter saw his best friend's reaction.

“One week, Sin I don't have an office. According to the wise Mother Sinta. Calm for 1 week I did not just go to Kemuning. I also went to the south coast. How?” His eyebrows go up and down.

Sinta. Thinning lips. Then pulled his lips wide. Smiling frayed. “Happy holiday's. Have fun."

Arriving in Solo he went straight to the hospital where he was treated. I saw my mom sleeping on the couch. Om Tirto and his wife are getting ready to go home.

“Besok Om coming again. Your new sir came home this morning.” The mother's sister patted him on the shoulder.

He nodded. Say, “Be careful, Om.” Keep a backpack behind the door. Slowly approach the bed where he lay there. Sit in the waiting chair on the edge of the bed. Wipe the arm carefully.

According to doctors, the age of twilight becomes a trigger for a person's immune system to decline. Disease easily attacked. Because the body is in a vulnerable condition.

Arthristis or arthritis. Urinary tract infections. And urinary incontinence.

In recent months the disease has attacked. He healed several times. But again relapsed.

Until the peak in the period of almost 1 month, he was forced to be treated in intensive hospitals. Because the symptoms that attack are getting worse. Which previously had to go back and forth doing road treatment.

For patients with age such as eyes, it is considered risky to perform surgery. So the doctor suggested for treatment and undergo physical therapy.

The small movements and opening of the eyelids made him say hello, “Eyang .. This, Sas.”

“Sas?”

He nodded. “Sasmaya. Just arrived from Jakarta. Want to look good here,” is excited.

His forehead forms a wrinkle. The gama? Then shake. “Not here.”

“Ada.”

“Nothing, Which. Gamma does not exist. Sas didn't see it.”

“Born he came.”

His forehead was re-formed.

“Some times he came.” Eyang patted his hand slowly. “Check Eyang. Bring flowers, fruit ...”

The noise outside the room was heard. Although it is not clear but quite disturbing the voice of eyed who spoke softly. He should bend. Closer his ears to his face. To be more clear.

“Maybe fit again in Banyu Mili, so all of you look at Eyang,” he said.

Eyang. “Dia—”

“Sorry .. bentar Eyang.” Interrupting the words of eyang. Rise up. Get out of bed to the door.

The same thing Ranti heard. My mother was also disturbed. “Sas, have you come?” rhetorical questions that mom opened. “Who the hell is a fuss?” continue to be curious. Following her son who opened the treatment room door.

“Mas Gama don't approach Sas again. It hurt our family enough. Never try to get close to her again!” exclaim Miko fiery. Pushing Gama's body full of hate. “Go! Never go near Sas again. I said go!”

“I just want to look at you," said Gama.

“Reason!” erang papa's. “You have reneged on the agreement between us. Already lost my respect for you.”

Gama down, “Sorry.”

He looked at the mother. And vice versa. There was a signal from Ranti's eyes there. Continued with nodding.

His steps swayed slowly approaching the three men who were struggling.

“Papa, Miko ...”

“Sas,” Agile Gama and papa. The three different men of that generation turned to him together.

“I hope there is no commotion here,”. Look at each of them one by one in turn.

Ranti came later. Stand next to him. “You can enter. But don't fuss.”

Sasmaya chooses to wait outside the room with Miko. Papa, Gama and Mama are inside. I don't know what they're talking about. Until he was outside for a long time, Ranti called him in.

Choose to sit at the foot of the head of the bed. He could see tense faces and the atmosphere became strange.

“Sas,” Eyang called it. He looked at the mother of the woman who gave birth to him. “Gama wants to marry you, do you accept it?”

What is this question? Why talk about an outdated problem. Which for him is done. No need to be back.

“Sas,” re-eyeang. “No one has the right to hinder your happiness nor Gama. Even if it's your mom and dad.”

Sasmaya looked at Ranti. Then switch to papa.

“What are you sure and this time seriously want to marry Sasmaya?” ask Eyang. The frown-filled eyelids stared withered at Gama who was standing next to papa.

Gama nodded confidently, replying, “I want to marry Sasmaya, Eyang. I promise I won't hurt him again.”

“Long!” tangkas papa insists.

“Wan, why did you prevent their marriage. If it makes them more hurt. Gama is trying to improve. Proving his sincerity.”

This is not known by Sasmaya or her father. Gama secretly proves his desire to marry Sasmaya. Various conditions presented by Ranti have been fulfilled. Even several times expelled women who gave birth to Sasmaya did not thrill the man to remove his desire.

Papa Sasmaya held back the beaver. Clenching hands form fist fists.

While Gama tetiba bent his knees. Facing the middle-aged man. “I permission to ask Sasmaya to be my wife, Om. I promise I won't hurt him again.”

He who was surprised by the treatment of Gama reflex rose. Shakes slowly.

PLAQUE.

Papa Sasmaya's right hand floated and hit Gama's cheek until the man's eyes closed.