Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 74 “Responsored”

“Love is not easy to understand. Sometimes it makes us crazy and claustrophobic in the chest from being hurt by love. Even though it is like that. we still want to enjoy it.”.

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Aletha refocused, the last surprise she did to ensure the heart work of President Ameer after surgery.

“Deg... dug... deg... dug..

Finally President Ameer's heart returned to work even though it still looks so slow. Gratitude was immediately spoken by all of them. And Aletha immediately completed the last operation, giving stitches as the cover.

“Alhamdulillah, O Allah.. Thank you for tonight.” Aletha exclaimed after sewing President Ameer's heart neatly.

The braker was encouraged by several nurses to be transferred to the hospital room. And Aletha was the last doctor out of the operating room. Every now and then Aletha stared at the clock of the wall that was ticking round the clock.

“Tak feels it's already one night. Ke, have you succeeded in your mission?”

Worry returned to Aletha's heart. When the shadow of Keenan and his best friend is still under threat.

“Goodnight, Sir.”

“Good night, Doctor Aletha. How is the condition of our President?”

“Alhamdulillah, the operation went smoothly. And after we don't know, we'll always monitor his heart development. Because the disease suffered by President Ameer is still vulnerable. I hope, can recover quickly even though his heart work does not return to normal as before.”

“Alright, I understand your point, Doctor.”

“But we can't linger here. We will bring President Ameer back to Arab.”

“Why is it like that? How can I monitor if brought back to Arabia, Sir?”

“You do not need to worry, if after the operation we have prepared a Doctor there. We just need your performance as a heart surgeon.”

“Alright, Sir. Hopefully soon to recover.”

The breakup happened after the operation. President Ameer was brought back to Arabia while Aletha had to rest, for the heart was already very night. Especially after six hours his brain and power were drained in the operating room, making the night so tiring for Aletha.

“Turkey. Must sleep, so that tomorrow can continue working again.”

Aletha put her body on the bed. When she turned her gaze to the right side, Aletha's heart was instantly stunned. For several days the bed was empty. Aletha longs for the figure of Wilona who currently does not know how her fate.

“Na, I miss. Let's just hope you're okay and Keenan can save you as well as catch that guy.”

The whack of drowsiness instantly disappeared as Laura's shadow suddenly danced within Aletha's eyes. And soon he set foot to meet Laura who was in the room next to him.

“Czech.”

The door was opened slowly. Aletha saw Laura already asleep in her sleep. So that made Aletha's heart feel calm, when she saw Laura did not think about the war Keenan and Garda, her husband.

“Ke, brother Garda .. I'm here to take care of Laura for your sake. You must return with a lifeless body.”

Aletha went back into her room. Back sleepiness whack and this time he really could not stand it. So that Aletha again spread her body and closed both eyes.

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Wilona was still crying, afraid that she would die at once. Keenan couldn't turn Jodie's gaze either. Keenan felt squeezed by circumstances that could not make him go forward or back to find another way. Because in front of him there is still Jodie who put a gun on Wilona's head. And if he retreated, then a bullet would shoot him in the head.

“What do you want actually, Jodie?”

“Simples, Captain. Let me fly with my money as well as these two beautiful Doctors. I want their bodies.” Jodie reviews smirik's smile.

Keenan was furious at the answer Jodie gave. Keenan wanted to throw his bullets away, but he still had to take responsibility for taking care of their lives.

That position makes Keenan not easy to move, he just flinching on one side.

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The atmosphere outside the maish sounded a gunfight that never ended.

“Dor..”.

“Dor..”.

One... Two...

Eventually the enemy is eliminated. But suddenly there was another group of Jodie's men from the other side. And the pistol the three brave soldiers were carrying was already out of bullets. Only Captain Leon's remains.

“Captain, let us stand in their way. Better Captain come in and help Captain Keenan.” Shouting Guard.

“But ... how about your weapons? Don't fight with your bare hands. Try to take the weapons of Jodie's men who have been killed to fight.”

“Ready, Captain.”

Leon entered the base with great caution. And when entering one step Jodie's men suddenly attacked him, there were ten people who attacked. Leon immediately felt surrounded, but he had to be in charge of that position. Paralysing ten men with army-style strategy.

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The morning sun has been welcoming, giving a glare as it reflects its light into the sea. It was so beautiful to see it on the bridge. It was done by Aletha, just a painkiller when there was no news of any troops dare to die and two beautiful doctors, his best friend.

Aletha sighed, she did not know what to do even though her heart was agitated. You can just sit around waiting for something uncertain.

“Al, why are you here?”

“I was enjoying the morning atmosphere on the boat bridge. Yes ... itung-itung relax before work. Ha... ha... ha..”.

“Hmm... Al, I'm tired of just being quiet. Is ... No job for me? Because every time I'm empty I always think of Brother Garda and brother Keenan.”

Aletha turned her gaze, she looked at exactly how the sadness of Laura was seen from the look on her face. Even the twinkle of Laura's eyes looked wistful and one, obviously Laura was out crying. And that made Aletha even more unbearable to him.

“Tungkling... tungkling..

Aletha's phone rang...

Let's just say that's the ringing sound of Aletha's cell phone yes, don't worry. Wkwkwk...

“Whose number is this?”

The number calling Aletha was not registered in Aletha's contact. Aletha hesitated to take the call. However, as the number continued to make calls, Aletha accepted the call as well.

“Halo!”

“Halo, Beautiful doctor. How are you?”

“Alhamdulillah, I am good. What about President Ameer?”

“After the operation was carried out, at four in the morning thank God he was conscious.”

“Alhamdulillah then. Hopefully his health will recover soon and can do activities as usual.”

“This is all thanks to you and your teamwork that you have built to the fullest extent possible. And you are always in charge of your patient case.”

“As a gift, President Ameer asked me to send a chip card to you and Doctor Edbert. Surely after this you will receive it from Doctor Edbert. Again, I say thank you.”

“Sama-sama, Sir.”

The conversation by air has ended. And the chip card that was meant by the Governor was a card that could later be exchanged for something desired. The prize was given specifically for the struggle of Aletha and Edbert, when Keenan has succeeded later then he will also get it. Because they know each other so well.

Aletha continued her work, on the sidelines of her busy work while checking the state of the citizens suddenly Edbert called her name. Then, Edbert gave the chip card that had been said by the Arab Governor during a chat in the morning.

“Al, did you not get any news about Doctor Wilona and Doctor Catrina? I ... worry about them.” Edbert's gaze changed softly. “I want to open my heart to Catrina.”

Aletha chewed her lunch very slowly. Then he looked at Edbert who was in front of him. This time Aletha ate on the ship, even though the food was just that, Aletha's mood was not good. So he chose to eat on the ship.

“I'm sorry, Edbert. I also do not know how they are like and how they are.”

“We just wait, now we have to get back to work. Tuh see, Laura has been so excited .. do not stop chatting with residents and ask their complaints.”

Feeling that Laura was sad, Aletha asked Edbert to position Laura in the main list. So it did not make her too tired and Laura also did not think too much about Keenan and Garda. Especially when they lost two doctors who played an important role there.

Aletha and Edbert went back to check on the health of the patients in another section of the list. And almost a full day they worked together for the health of the people who flocked to the ship. Because Mercy Ship provides volunteer health services, many medicines are provided to support the health of people in need.

Guienie, Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, Anggola, Namibia, have been traced by Mercy Ship. Many volunteers work very hard and voluntarily treat residents in need, such as surgery on their hearts that are needed to be immediately operated on.

“Alhamdulillah,”

Laura thanked him after his work was done. Then he pushed his wheelchair up the coast.

“It's almost night again, why hasn't there been any news from you yet. I ... worry. Son, pray your Father and Om you are fine there, yes.”.

“One drop..”

“Two drops..”

Tears were shed and fell on Laura's cheeks. He ceases to pray, pleading for salvation for Keenan and the Guard. And Laura also often stroked her stomach that had become increasingly bulging. Because the content is five months old.

The heart was so fast gone, even Aletha had already sailed seven months and became a volunteer doctor.

“Laura, I searched everywhere turned out you were here.” Aletha patted Laura's shoulder softly. “Back to yuk ship, not good for pregnant women in the early hours of being on the coast. The wind is too strong, later you can get sick.”

Laura did not budge, only sobs remained and made her throat suck.

“Laura, why are you crying?”

Needless to say, Aletha's inner voice felt the sadness that Laura experienced. She felt the same way as Laura.

‘Love is not easy to understand. Sometimes it makes us crazy and claustrophobic in the chest from being hurt by love. Even though it is like that. we still want to enjoy it.’.

‘As is the case today, love breeds longing. So tight does not hear his voice.so make this brain heat up when a day does not imagine it, silence even makes appetite disappear in an instant when the meeting has not sided with us.’

Aletha tried to calm Laura down, although she herself also needed some time to calm down. He can't wait to just wait.

‘Maybe this is the way.’ Inner Aletha.