I'm Not Your Bridge
Chapter 18

Albert was very anxious when he found out that Inah had repeatedly tried to contact him when he opened the phone. Without thinking, he rushed to the hospital to see Nayyara.

Along with Arfa, his best friend who acts driving the car, Albert immediately entered the room Nayyara once they got there.

Hearing the report of Bik Inah who said that Nayyara repeatedly tried to hurt himself until forced by doctors to inject tranquilizers, Albert's heart felt sliced back. Especially when he saw Nayyara's wrist covered in bandage cloth due to his stupid actions that tried to end life yesterday.

"Why are you acting this stupid, Nay? What if I didn't find you yesterday?" mumbled wailing.

Arfa who had just caught up inside, saw Albert's face covered in a cloud of grief, walked over and patted his shoulder softly. "Don't be discouraged, Al. Fight for your love. Show her your love for her. I'm sure one day Nayyara will realize the magnitude of your love and return your feelings as well."

Albert nodded slowly. "Yes, Fa, I'll keep trying. Thank you so much for staying by my side and encouraging me." A smile appeared on his face.

"of course! We are friends. If I were in your position, I'm sure you'd do the same."

"It's still too early. Better now you rest there. Let Nayyara rest in peace. I'll be away for a while to buy some drinks and some food" he added. "Do you also want me to buy you something?."

"A glass of coffee to start the day doesn't seem bad"

"OK! I'll bring you some coffee too. Then I'll go first!."

Albert nodded, and Arfa passed.

After Arfa's death from the room, Albert turned to approach the bik Inah. " It's best now that aunt comes home and rests at home. Aunt must be so tired, right!."

"No, sir. Bibik's okay," refuse. It was heartless to leave his master in such a state.

Hearing the rejection from Bik Inah, Albert was a little emotional. "Don't argue and go home right now!. It's orders! and I'd at least like it if my orders were disputed."

Bik Inah lowered her head and sighed softly. "alright, sir. Auntie's coming home right now." He then left the room.

Albert understood that Bik Inah was only worried about him. But he did not want to make Inah tired and fell ill because he could not rest well.

Walk towards the sofa that is not far from him and lower body weight on it. Albert tried to rest the body for a moment.

But when he just closed his eyes, suddenly Nayyara's moaning voice sounded. Then he got up and approached her. "What's up, Nay? Is anyone sick? Or do you want me to call a doctor?" ask her with a face full of worry.

Seeing who was approaching him, Nayyara shouted furiously. "Go from here. Leave me alone!"

Albert was a little surprised to hear his expression. But soon he regained control. "Sorry, I can't leave you alone. Especially in such circumstances"

"Don't try to pity myself. I don't need any false sympathy from you."

"I'm not trying to pity you because I know you're a tough woman."

Nayyara pulled the corner of her lips, letting out a cynical smile. "You pity me for feeling guilty, right?" said it. "While as hard as you try to make things right, it still won't change the fact that I'm dirty. And it all happened because of you. To death I will never forgive your mistakes."

"I am guilty. And I know if my mistake won't be forgiven."

For a moment they were silent to each other, immersed in each other's thoughts. Before long Nayyara began to open their voices to break their silence.

"Why did you save me yesterday. You should have just let me go" he said softly. There were tears coming from both eyes.

Albert's heart ached to see the woman he loved shed tears of sorrow. He wants to erase that sadness and replace it with all the happiness in the world.

"But why? Wasn't I just an item you bought" Nayyara said. Staring at Albert with great sadness.

"For me you're more than an item I bought. You mean a lot to me."

Hearing Albert's reply, Nayyara fused the two baffled eyebrows together. "What do you mean say that?" tanyanya fast.

"It's nothing. Forget my words. Let's just say you never heard it."

Albert deliberately hid his feelings from Nayyara because he thought this was not the right time to say it.

"Now tell me, why are you acting so stupidly trying to end your own life?" coined.

"For what else am I alive. Everything's been ruined. My life doesn't mean anything anymore."

"Who said your life doesn't mean anything? You just haven't noticed it yet" Albert replied in a slightly raised voice. "If you no longer value your own life that's okay. But at least think about the feelings of those around you. How would they feel if they knew you were like this?."

"I don't even have anyone to worry about. Then what else am I living for" said Nayyara flatly.

Hearing the words of Nayyara who continued to disrespect his life, Albert long ago ignited anger. "Who said nobody worries about you anymore? what if I told you that I was the one who worried about you the most."

Hearing Albert's words, Nayyara returned with a cynical smile. "You? worrying me? wh-wh-what for? Aren't I just an item you can throw away and buy at will?."

Albert grew angry at Nayyara's words. "I told you, don't ever say that you don't mean anything anymore. You mean so much to me."

"But why?" ask Nayyara quickly. Demand an explanation from Albert.

"Because I love you so much." The declaration of love finally glides freely from Albert's lips. He was forced to say so that Nayyara would stop thinking of herself as meaningless.

Nayyara was stunned to hear Albert's love expression. "pk? You said you loved me?" ask her with a stammer.

"Yes! And even I've loved you long before you married Aaron." Albert already said his feelings. He decided not to hide anything else.

Nayyara is shocked to hear Albert's confession of love. But instead of melting and being happy, Nayyara was even more angry at him.

"Don't try to play with my feelings again. I will never be fooled by your sweet words."

"I'm not playing with your feelings. I'm really telling you the truth."

Hearing this, Nayyara became angry. "I told you, don't play with my feelings! now get out of this room, leave me alone."

"But, Nay....:

"I said go!!! nayyara shouted hysterically. He threw everything nearby to Albert

Not wanting to make Nayyara even more hysterical, Albert chose to give in and left her alone. He knows that at this time Nayyara is still in shock and has not been able to accept his confession.