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"I want to take Thoracic Surgery and study in America," replied Indhi enthusiastically, she had dreamed of continuing to the level of Thoracic Surgery Specialist on campus which was once the place of study of her husband, she had, John Hopkins University in Maryland, United States.

"A-American is very far dear," said Ega slowly, suddenly his body felt weak, not because Indhi's plan to continue his education, but imagine long distance relationship with his wife made him afraid.

"But I want to study there brother," said Indhi seriously.

"Then what about me? It takes about five to six years until you pass Thoracic Surgery Specialist. How can I live far away from you."

"So you can visit me once a year."

"A year? A day without seeing you I've been restless. Nope, no. This time I disagree. America is too far away. In Indonesia there are also many universities with the best Medical Faculty. You can study Specialists at your old college."

As he got out of his sleep, the man stepped into the bathroom. Inside, he just sat on the toilet thinking about his wife's wishes.

"No. He can't go far" he murmured, cupping his hands in his face. "I would go crazy if I was far away from him.

Not wanting to think too much about his wife's wishes, Ega chose to take a bath, maybe a shower of cold water could calm his mind that was in a state of turmoil. Ten minutes passed, his body was shivering but Ega was still at home under the water.

"Sister, open the door! I'm going to pee" Indhi shouted from behind the door, the woman banged on the bathroom door several times.

Ega was forced to end his meditation session, the man grabbed a towel and wrapped around his lower body before opening the door for his wife.

"Gosh, I almost wet the bed," Indhi said after the door opened, the woman entered the bathroom hurriedly and finished her wish.

After urinating, Indhi came out of the bathroom and approached her husband who was sitting daydreaming on the edge of the bed. The man was wearing only shorts as well as a plain white t-shirt with a towel coiled around his neck. The drops of water from his wet hair were indifferent, his mind burning far away.

"Sister" called Indhi slowly, the woman grabbed a towel around Ega's neck and helped her husband dry his hair. "Don't think too much, it's just my wishful thinking. After all the pandemic is not over yet, it's hard for us to travel abroad."

Ega held Indhi's hand that was on her head, the man turned around so they faced each other. In the wake of his wife's brown iris. "I've never once refused your wish, but this time I really don't want you to go far. I believe you'll be fine out there. But, how about me?"

Indhi smiled wryly, the woman immediately pulled the nape of her husband to come closer and hugged him, Indhi rubbed the back of Ega's head lovingly. " We'll think about it next time. The most important thing now is that I'm still here with my sister" Indhi said, trying to calm her husband.

"I'm afraid of staying by you" muttered Ega, the man hugging his wife's waist very tightly.

"Then, just come along. We're moving abroad."

"What about my job?"

"So you can work there, right?"

The two continued their conversation seriously. Occasionally Ega whines because he does not want to be lived by his wife, even though all that is just a plan initiated by Indhi, he said, the woman is also not too sure that she can be accepted at the prestigious campus which is one of the best Universities in the world.

Dita and Doctor Aditya are already in one of the shopping centers in the city center. Dita is so heavy dragging her feet to move forward, the article inside the shopping center there are only clothing stores with international standards that the price must be exorbitant. A nurse like Dita could afford to buy expensive world-class clothes.

Dita's heart spurred even more when Doctor Aditya took her into one of the ElVe outlets, the girl held back her increasingly heavy steps.

"Let's go in" said Aditya, waving his hand. Because Dita did not move, Doctor Aditya had to approach the girl and pull her in.

"Choose as you please" Dr. Aditya pointed to the luxurious coat hanger stored in the display case with clear glass.

"But doc, I can't afford it. You don't forget that I'm a poor man" whispered Dita right in Doctor Aditya's ear, a breath of Dita sweeping Doctor Aditya's ear lobe making the man crumble.

After Dita's face away, Doctor Aditya immediately rubbed his nape, the man then brought his face closer to Dita's ear. "I'll pay for it. You don't forget, if I'm Crazy Rich in this town," replied Doctor Aditya, not forgetting he blew Dita's ear and successfully made the girl misbehave

"But I'm not used to wearing expensive clothes. We're looking for another store, yes" Dita is still reluctant to accept the kindness of the man who will be her husband. Without waiting for Doctor Aditya's approval, the girl stepped out of the place.

"Wait, where are you going?" doctor Aditya asked in a slightly loud voice, the man ran after Dita. There was no answer from Dita, the girl also continued to step her feet out of the shopping center.

"Wait a minute, where are you going?" doctor Aditya asked again, the man even had to block Dita's wrist in order for the girl to stop.

"I want to find a clothing store that suits me. I don't want anyone else to think I'm just using your money Doc. I will continue our wedding plans as long as you are willing to accept my modest appearance. I do not want to change myself just because you are rich doc," said Dita at length, finally the girl ventured to voice her opinion.

"OK fine. Sorry for being so presumptuous," Doctor Aditya immediately confirmed Dita's words, deep down he admired the girl's simple nature. He again regretted having thought badly about Dita.

"You didn't get it wrong doc. It's just that we don't know each other yet" Dita said as she showed off her smile, her face getting more sweet as her teeth clung out as her lips lifted.

"Yes come on. This time I'll take you wherever you go."

After spending nearly an hour, Dita ended her shopping session, buying only a few pieces of clothing and trousers, and a knee-length dres that she now wears, even though Dita bought it in an ordinary shop and paid with her own money, the girl did not want to trouble others. Enough he hitchhiked in Doctor Aditya's apartment, he didn't want to trouble the man anymore.

"Is this enough?" ask Doctor Aditya while glancing at the plastic bag that Dita carries.

"Just dok, I'll ask my sister to bring me some clothes from home."

"All right then. Now we go to my parents' house."

"Se-now?" dita who was suddenly nervous.

"Yes now. But before that, we have to go to the salon so that your face is not too pale," Doctor Aditya pulled Dita's hand towards the basement where her car was, he had to quickly take Dita to the salon before the girl refused.

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