
Mama Elvira and Eric look confused by Alvin's speech that sounds like being delirious. If Alvin was in good health, they would think he was joking.
Mama Elvira then explained to the doctor about the oddity of Alvin who suddenly discussed the problem of school, even though Alvin and Eric had graduated several years ago.
The senior doctor listened intently, while trying to deduce a conjecture. Even so, he still tried to be calm and approached Alvin slowly. Luckily, the bule doctor had served in Indonesia, so he was able to use Indonesian well.
"Good afternoon, Alvin. I am the doctor who handles you. Can I ask you a few questions?" ask the Doctor.
Alvin replied with a nod of his head.
"Do you remember your full name?"
"Alvin Alexander" he answered briefly.
The doctor is still trying to smile. He should be able to act as calm as possible. "How old are you now?"
"18 years."
Suddenly the doctor's face turned serious. He glanced at Mama Elvira and Eric, then returned to focus on Alvin. "Can you remember the accident a few days ago?"
Alvin's forehead crept deep, trying to remember the last string of events he experienced, but all were disguised in memory. He didn't even know what was going on until he woke up in the hospital.
"I don't remember anything. Just remember skipping school for a week."
The doctor who always put up a friendly attitude was back to review the smile. "What class are you in now?"
"Class 2 High School." Alvin answered plainly.
The doctor then wrote a few things into his notebook. Mama Elvira and Eric were still standing not far from the bed.
Shortly after, the door of the room suddenly opened, followed by the appearance of Daniza from there. Alvin stared at the familiar woman from the tip of the foot to the tip of the head. I don't know why his pale face and puffy eyes made Alvin feel claustrophobic.
Daniza has tears. There was nothing happier than seeing Alvin open his eyes. As fast as lightning, the woman stepped in half-runningly and hugged her husband.
"You're conscious, Mom?" lirih Daniza's.
Alvin who was shocked reflexively pushed the woman to keep her distance from him. "What's mas-mas?"
Daniza who was too happy unconsciously hugged her husband again. Real tight. Alvin complained of pain.
"Well, who is this?" Alvin looked at his mother.
"Vin, it's Daniza. Your wife, son!"
Alvin's heart would stop beating right then and there. His sharp eyes instantly glanced at Daniza meticulously. Although much changed in terms of appearance, but Alvin can still clearly recognize the face.
Why did his mother say that Daniza was his wife? What's the matter? Alvin looks confused.
"He's Da-Daniza?" Alvin asked once.
While Daniza looked puzzled, all she did was look at Eric as if asking for an explanation of what happened to her husband.
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The atmosphere was calmer after the chaos that occurred a few minutes ago. Alvin rebelled after being told of possible amnesia by doctors. However, Eric and Mama Elvira manage to calm him down.
Now Mama Elvira and Daniza are in the doctor's room to consult about Alvin's health condition.
This is painful for everyone, especially Daniza. Being forgotten by her husband is a nightmare for her.
"Have you ever had trauma before?" ask the doctor.
"He was traumatized when his father was in a car accident and left for good. It is very similar to Alvin. The car fell into the river and the papa was not helped" recalls Mama Elvira.
Daniza looked surprised to hear Mama Elvira say. Before, he had never known anything about his father-in-law. Because when Daniza asked, Alvin continued to avoid and did not want to discuss anything about his papa.
"I'm so sorry" the doctor replied.
"Thank you, Doctor."
"Previously sorry, I have to tell you about this." The doctor paused his words with a breath. "I suspect the patient is traumatized to the point of losing some new memory and only remembering past events. We call it anterograde amnesia."
Both Daniza and Mama Elvira were stunned. Daniza's gaze seemed to demand more explanation. "What is that, Doctor?"
"This type of amnesia makes the patient unable to remember new things. Information that should be stored to short-term memory disappears. It's caused by an injury to the head."
"But this is only temporary, right?" mama Elvira asked expectantly.
"About that, we can't be sure yet. Some last forever, but some are temporary. We can seek therapy for healing and of course support from the closest people."
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In the treatment room, Alvin is unable to say a word after hearing Eric's explanation about his marriage to Daniza.
That fact makes Alvin feel like he's going crazy. In silence, he tried to dampen the anger that seemed to be able to paralyze his common sense. He could have received anything, except Daniza.
How could he marry the girl he really hated? Alvin even wanted to make Daniza's life as miserable as possible.
"What kind of brother are you?" Alvin opened his voice, making Eric stare at him intensely. "Why did you let me marry that geeky Daniza? You know how much I hate him."
Eric was silent for a moment. In the circumstances as it is now, he should not just answer, because it is feared that it will be bad for Alvin's mental health.
"Vin, you no longer hate Daniza. You love him, "he answered trying to stay patient. "On the marriage, you're the one who insisted on pursuing Daniza until you can get married."
A pair of Alvin's eyes closed.His hands were clenched perfectly. "You lied, right? How much did you get paid for Daniza to cheat me?"
"Gosh, Vin. Daniza even tried to stay away from you, but you were desperate to be a mere pebinor to get Daniza."
Flinched, Alvin shot a sharp look at Eric. "Daniza is a widow?"
"And you are a whiner!" eric replied.
He decides to tell her all without any secrets, in hopes that Alvin will remember something.
"Don't you joke, Ric? I can't be that crazy!" alvin Sentak.
His chest began to feel claustrophobic at the thought of Eric's every utterance. He hesitated, but he understood what Eric was like. His foster brother was not someone who could lie for something serious.
"If you don't believe ask sono with Aunt Elvira. Even her ex-husband, Daniz, you're in the hospital!"
The more crowded Alvin heard Eric's explanation. The air in the large room was not enough for him to breathe.
"Vin .. You did hate Daniz, but that was it. Now you love him. You guys are going to Paris for your honeymoon."
Alvin's world was about to collapse at that very moment. It's better to die in that accident than to have to accept the fact of marrying Daniza.
"Can I wash that badly as the woman who killed papa?"
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