My Father Misses
Kasih Ibu Hospital
The journey was so tiring, the road was steep and winding - not making us close to our intentions, setting father to his referral hospital.
Understandably my city is in a hilly area, so if you want to go outside the city, the road somewhat makes a dizzy head. Winding - curling exactly like a snake.
Now at 02:00 in the morning, I look at their father and mother sleeping fast, while Atan is still focusing on driving. Occasionally he poked his eyes withstanding drowsiness.
"Tan just rest!"
"Now, almost there."
"But you're tired, stretch first! your muscles, we're just getting on our way."
Atanpun complied with my proposal, he patted his car. So did Neno.
They both stretch the muscles while running small.
After finishing with the muscle-stretching event, we continued on our way.
The long journey did not make us give up on our goals.
Finally we arrived at the referral hospital, Kasih Ibu hospital.
This hospital is located on the beach, the murmur of obak is clearly heard to make everyone who is treated in this hospital happy. It's like therapy. Eliminate stress because of the pain they suffer.
Because it was dawn we went to the IGD room, the mother who assisted Neno took care of all the administration of the father, while we were with the father who was in the nurse check.
Dad's gone to his room, the Rose ward.
Parental care begins.
"Lila.., you should be with friends - your friends are looking for accommodation. Let me take care of your father."
"Liar Lila's guarding mom's dad."
"It's okay, from now on I'm satisfied to rest."
"Good ma'am."
"Excuse me tanta."
My friends and I looked for the hotel closest to the hospital for easy access.
I chose a room with Vita, Margot with Aby and Neno with Atan. As for my mother, I booked a room for her.
Today is a day of rest for us. Releasing saturation and fatigue during the journey. Really - really taste great.
I lay on the bed, although it was softer than my bed but I lost my house, my room, especially my bed.
Although not a day yet, I already feel homesick.
"Dad get well soon."
I closed my eyes and fell asleep in my dream world.
I sobbed in my sleep, calling my father's name. It feels real I was left behind by my father.
"Lila..kamu why?" Vita asked while shaking my body so I could wake up quickly.
I poked my eyes, feeling wet from my tag.
"Lila..kamu why?" Vita asked because she saw that I had opened my eyes.
"I'm dreaming."
"The same dream?" Ask Vita again.
"Yes, the same dream. The dream that made me even more afraid of losing my father, the dream that felt so real that it broke my heart."
"Not be so thoughtful, leave everything to the Powerful. Let's take a shower after that we'll eat ya, already hungry!"
I looked at Vita for a moment, there was a sense of compassion emanating from her eyes. Maybe he deliberately switched the conversation so that I wouldn't be sad because of the nightmare.
I nodded my head and headed for the bathroom.
I took off my shirt, and I drowned in the shower. Enjoying every drop that soaks my body. Feels refreshing.
I dry my body and I wear relaxed clothes. After finishing with the shower ceremony now I am with my best friend - my best friend foraging filling the middle bag that has been screaming to be filled in the hotel restaurant.
Enjoying a popular breakfast, American Breakfast with my friends, took away a bit of my longing for my house and the rest. We forgot to order more for my mom.
At 10:45, my best friends and I headed to the hospital. Because the distance is so close to the hotel, we decided to walk and enjoy the beautiful beach.
Like giving an aba - or indeed understanding what Atan's heart wanted, Vita, Margot, Aby and Neno walked so fast leaving me and Atan behind them.
The Kasih Ibu Hospital
"Don't you know what my husband's MRI is?"
The doctor looked at the father's MRI
"Hmmm.., you'd better have your husband in surgery, before his cancer cells spread."
"Yes mom!"
Mom was so worried about making a decision.
"Please doc, I'll talk to my son first."
"Alright mom. But my advice before cancer cells spread should be removed immediately."
"Okay doc, thank you."
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I sped up my steps so that I could pursue my friends who had left me far away with Atan. Same with Atan.
"Woi.., the road don't be fast." My omel.
"Not thank you, mala diomelin!" Answer Neno.
"Lila.., wait dong, your time is the same as theirs. The way it's just like chasing ghosts." Atan Rewel.
I smiled as I slowed my path.
About 10 minutes drive we arrived at Kasih Ibu hospital.
I saw mom in the hallway to my dad's room. Mom was so worried. Seen once his anxiety, the mother paced back and forth with her hands and occasionally looked towards the entrance.
I ran ahead of my best friends. And my best friends came running because they saw me running.
"What's wrong mom?" Ask me to worry.
"Mom's waiting for you, there's something I want to tell you."
"What's mom?"
"Your father will be in surgery, what do you think?"
I was silent for a moment, thinking about all the consequences that would happen.
"How's Lila?"
"What about mom?"
"Mom worried son."
"How does the doctor say?"
"The doctor said it's best to have surgery before the cancer cells spread. But I'm afraid, because a lot of what happens after surgery the cancer will come back."
I was silent again, because it was about my father's life. I don't want to take decisions that will backfire on me.
"Bu. Because only they know how bad it is and how malignant father's cancer is."
After hearing my explanation, my mother agreed.
Father's operating schedule has been determined. Dad's operation will be tomorrow afternoon.
My best friend strengthened me and my mother.
Mom looked very worried. More worried than before I came.
I know very well what you are worried about, not about the cost of surgery but the success or failure of the operation.
I held my mother's shoulder.
"Mom. If you look weak how do you and I?"
Mom turned around and hugged me so tightly. My heart is so sliced, eager to resist but I try hard and strong.
"Mom.., let's go with dad inside."
"Mom can't see your father Lila."
"Why mom?"
"Mom's afraid your tears can't be dammed again if you see your father. I can't imagine, tomorrow your father's head will be split." Mother's words came to a halt and continued with clear water running down her cheeks, which came out from her beautiful eyes.
I shed my tears, mother.
"Mother, Lila please! You have to be strong."
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