LOVE THE CHILDREN OF JURAGAN
A Story of the Past

Prayuda entered his father's office at the hospital.

"Pa, is it true that you're divorced from your second wife?"

Yuda who was examining the patient data looked at his son. "Yes. It's been over a month. You're the one who never came home so we don't know how we are. Your sisters also chose to stay with papa."

"Pa, my mother left my father because she could not stand the unfair attitude of papa in polygamy. Now, papa chose divorce too. Is it because you want to marry again?" Prayuda pulled up the chair in front of his father and sat down.

"No. Papa is no longer close to any woman."

Prayuda knew that his father, doctor Yudayono Baskoro, was one of the doctors who idolized many women. Although he was already five heads but still can make many young doctors and nurses fascinated by his appearance.

"Papa will not marry again."

Prayuda looked at his papa with an uncertain look.

"This time papa's serious, son. Papa won't be close to any woman."

"Does papa still have love for Aunt Jeslin?"

Yuda smiled faintly. "You know, right? My feelings, my passion and even my passion for Jeslin will never go out. I asked you to approach Mentari and get it. But you're too soft. Si Furkan has won Mentari's heart."

"I don't want to love papa. I can't force Mentari to love me. He had loved Erdana since childhood. Although deep down, I still dream of Mentari but I respect her decision to be with Erdana."

Yuda just chuckled. "Then how long are you gonna be a tingting virgin? Do you remember how old you are? This year you're 30. Papa got you when papa was 23."

"I'm not a virgin, pa."

"Do you often snack outside?"

"I'm not that low, pa. Me and Gisel, we both have a deep relationship."

Yuda was silent for a moment. He remembered how he and Jeslin used to be.

"And you didn't manage to impregnate Gisel?"

"Maybe Gisel used a pregnancy-preventing pill. I don't know. I hope it doesn't become toxic in her marriage. I don't really want her husband to demean her. When Gisel asked me to break up, my heart was not willing. I feel I have a responsibility to him. But Gisel was desperate to break up. I can't stop him. I was also wrong for paying too much attention to Mentari."

"Find a girlfriend, son. Married soon. Don't go after the new old man you remember to get married."

Prayuda laughing. "Pa, you better get married again. Don't singles. Papa needs a companion." Prayuda then left his papa room. Prayuda also wanted to build a home. But he still couldn't find the right girl.

Inside her room, Yuda took out a long-standing photograph in her desk drawer. It was a picture of her with Jeslin as they celebrated their one-year anniversary as girlfriends. I tried, Jes. For 30 years to forget you. But I can't. That's why I let go of my two wives so they don't suffer more when I'm with me.

The phone in Yuda's room rang.

"Hallo doctor Yuda, there's a serious patient who needs your services."

"good. I'll be there soon." Yuda put the photo back in the drawer and put on his doctor's suit and immediately went to the emergency room.

"The patient fell from the second floor of an office. His head hit hard enough. She's a woman, 32 years old." doctor Lisa, Yuda's assistant immediately reported the state of the patient.

Yuda checked the state of the patient. "Prepare the patient for surgery. But I want to see the picture first."

"Who's handling my employees?" a woman asked while crying.

Yuda turned his body. "Jeslin?"

"Yuda? You're the one who's handling this patient?" Jeslin was a little relieved as he knew that at present Yuda was a very famous surgeon.

"Yes." Yeah."

"He's my assistant. He fell from the second floor because he probably felt dizzy. Please Yuda, please save him. His son is still a little girl." Jeslin subconsciously held onto Yuda's hand with a face full of supplication.

Yuda's body trembled as Jeslin held his hand. "We're gonna try, Jes."

45 Minutes later.....

"Patients should be operated. There was a blood clot in his head. His right hand was also broken. The patient seems to be pregnant as well."

"Alika's pregnant? God, it's sad that she had to lose the baby." Jeslin crying. I want Yuda to wipe away Jeslin's tears.

"I'm going to the operating room, right?"

"Yuda.., I believe you can handle it."

Yuda just smiled. Somehow Jeslin's words were like a cool breeze that had cooled his heart-thirstiness all along.

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Jeslin waited 3 hours in front of the operating room. He did not forget.promising prayers for Alika to be saved. Alika's husband is already with Jeslin.

The operating room door is open. Yuda came out while opening his mask and head covering.

"How, Yud?" asked Jeslin impatiently.

"Alhamdulillah. Operation went well. Alika congratulations. Unfortunately, she had to lose the baby."

Alika's husband seems relieved even though he actually feels sad his wife miscarried.

Jeslin could see that Yuda was tired.

Yuda smiled as he nodded. "I need coffee. You want to accompany me?"

Jeslin was silent for a moment.

"I....." Jeslin was doubtful.

"That's it if you don't want to." Yuda immediately stepped up.

"Yuda....!" Jeslin pursues Yuda's steps.

"What's wrong?" ask Yuda.

"It's only 1 hour, right?"

"Any half hour I'm happy."

Jeslin finally nodded and Yuda was very pleased. I don't know why his heart is beating.

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Elmira takes the remote and puts the button off so that the TV screen goes dark. Almost all infotainment news, tells about its proximity to ustadz Ernes. A handsome 1-year-old man on top of Elmira. Ustadz is very famous because among young people because of his lectures that always use slang. The schedule of dakwah the ustadz is even full until not December.

Ustadz Ernes came from a noble family. His parents were the owners of the largest tea garden in Indonesia. They also have pesantren and several orphanages under their family-owned foundations.

Since Elmira became a guest star on the ustadz show on one of the private TV stations, that's when the closeness of Elmira and Ernes was created. They were matched by all their fans.

Honestly Elmira was comfortable with the kindness and attention Ernes gave her. But Elmira can't throw Nick's shadow out of her head. 3 Weeks after their separation in Singapore. Elmira has blocked Nick's number and doesn't want to find out about the guy's whereabouts.

"What's wrong?" jenika asked to see Elmira who looked so good.

"I'm dizzy with my news and Ernes."

"Why dizzy? Isn't a Soleh guy like Ernes the one you want? Especially what you're waiting for. Ernes is handsome, full of a million charms, educated as she completes her S1 studies in Egypt and her S2 in Arabia. What else is less? Oh yes he is also the son of a rich man, of a very clear lineage of seedlings, bebet and weights."

Elmira hugged the seat cushion that was on her lap. "I knew. But I can't have a relationship with him."

"Ustadz Ernes once said that he wanted ta'aruf. So you can get married."

Elmira rests her back on the sofa sandara. Isn't it a guy like Ernes that he's always wanted?

Aw, Nick. When can I cast your shadow off of me?

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"You're divorced? Why ?" Jeslin asked as Yuda told him about his household story.

"They always felt that I didn't love them. And the truth is so." Yuda looked at Jeslin. This hijab-wearing woman in front of him still looks beautiful and charming.

Jeslin asked in his heart. After 30 years have passed, is Yuda's love still for her?

"You've always had a special place in my heart, Jes. That's never gonna change. Maybe even until I die."

Jeslin was stunned to hear Yuda's words. Something was stirring his heart. Jeslin tried to throw away that taste which shook his heart.

"Thank you for the coffee. I'll see Alika first." Jeslin. He picked up his handbag and immediately left the hospital cafe. Yuda stared at Jeslin's departure with a sore heart. It was not easy for him to let go of this love.

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Yasmin smiled looking at Erdana who had just returned home from the office.

"Assynnya!" Sapa Erdana's.

"Waalaikumsalam salam, sis. Where are Mentari and Baby As?" ask Yasmin. He also just returned home 1 hour ago but did not find the existence of Mentari and As.

"Starting here soon. He just got out of his shop. Baby As is with Vishnu's father and Naura's mother. He said tonight they'll hold As to bobo there."

"Can't do it? All this time he never separated from Mentari's sister." Yasmin thought for a moment.

"At least if As doesn't stop crying, mommy's dad will bring her here." Erdana chuckles. He looked at Yasmin's face. "Yes, there's dirty on your cheeks."

"Then anyway? I was cleaning the stove when Brother came." Yasmin tried to find a mirror but Erdana had already held her hand.

"Let me clean up." Erdana's already holding onto tissue. His hands immediately cleaned Yasmin's face. Their distance is so close, making Yasmin can feel the warmth of Erdana's breath that smells of mint mixed with the fragrance of her perfume.

"It."

Yasmin looked up and Erdana had not yet moved away. And I don't know who started it, the two of them are already kissing each other. It's like they haven't kissed each other for so long. One******* escaped Yasmin's mouth as Erdana pushed her tongue deeper and deeper.

Erdana hugs Yasmin's body and raises it on the pantry table. His second kiss became increasingly hot especially the hand of Erdana who had begun to caress Yasmin's thigh because of the dress that had been revealed. Both understand that their bodies desire each other to exist in intimacy that brings at the peak of physical pleasure.

Erdana hugged Yasmin like a koala without letting go of her kiss. He stepped towards Yasmin's room, but his steps stopped to see the Mentari who had just entered and had already seen their hot scene.

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