MY HUSBAND IS MENTALLY DISABLED
Chapter.8. Obligated Family

"What about my son Doc? it's been almost 12 years that he's been here. Has there been no progress, Doc?" ask Suban.

"Thank God the state of Abian this past year already has progress sir. But I don't know if it applies to you or not." Answer doctor Yasmar.

"Well, thanks to regularly following therapy and taking drugs regularly, now Abian is no longer raging. And the good news is, he has already responded when spoken to. He wants to have a dialogue with certain people. He could even ask for something." Answer doctor Yasmar.

"really? what's he asking for?" Suban was so enthusiastic about welcoming the happy news.

"So far he's only asked for books and pens. It seems like Abian is also a smart kid." Answer doctor.

"Doctor's right. Bian should be my hope in the future. But because of my mistake, I lost my hope. Does the doctor know? he always got first rank. And every time he gets first place, I'll give him a wish that I'll grant" Suban's eyes glazed over as he recalled Abian's past, Ardan and himself.

"When time can be replayed. I will definitely not force my will. So that me and my children must be living happily now" Suban continued.

"Then this pretty girl who. Hem?" ask Dr. Yasmar.

"It's Alda. I was remarried 7 years ago, and this is my youngest daughter." Answer Suban.

"Oh yeah. Can I see my son, Doc?" ask Suban.

"Can sir. But I suggest staying alert. Because we still don't know how he responds when he sees you." Answer doctor Yasmar.

"Yes. I would love to meet Alda with his sister. Moga alone when meeting with Alda, the response is getting better," said Suban with a smile Semringah.

Alda grasped Suban's finger as he passed through the long corridor. Because Abian's room is at the very end.

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"Abianamazon. Dad's in!"Suban always asks permission before entering Abian's room.

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Suban and Alda slowly entered the room, and stood right in front of Abian who was facing the wall. Can Abian see, Suban's hair is almost completely whitened. Suban also looks much older than he was 12 years ago.

Suban looked at his son with teary eyes. He could not bear to not hug his beloved son. Already 27 years old, Abian looks handsome and mature. Abian even kept a sideburn on his face, with the hair that was allowed to break down.

"Abianamazon. How are you doing, son?" suban asked while rubbing his son's face and hair.

"See who you brought? she's Alda, your sister. Like I said last year. I got remarried 7 years ago and have a son. Alda, salim your brother!" suban.

"Abianamazon. Dad is very happy, because you have responded even a little. You are healing fast! so you can go home, and hang out with Dad, Mom, and Alda at home" Suban said.

But Abian again responded Suban with silence. And it made Suban's face filled with despair.

"It's so good to see that desperate face of yours. That's how I feel, when you snatch Ardan's brother in my life, "the inner Abian.

"Sister Bian. Bian's brother is still sick? get well soon, brother! if healed, you can take Alda to play. Alda is lonely at home," Alda's plain speech can thrill Abian's heart. The handsome man smiled again and rubbed the top of Alda's head.

"It looks like Bian really likes Alda. She should be married by now and have children. If she was betrothed to a girl, would she be able to fulfill her duties as a husband? I don't care about the living, I can support him and his wife. But it's a matter of bed...."

"Ckk..alagain in the present where there are girls who want to marry men have a history of mental retardation," inner Suban.

"Alda. Let's go home first! brother Abian wants to rest, later we come again for your brother's jengukkin," said Suban.

"Sister. Alda go home first! brother is healing fast! let us later walk to the mall, continue to buy ice cream," said Alda reminded Abian of the figure of Ardan who wanted ice cream before he died.

Abian nodded his head, and it made Alda's eyes sparkle brightly.

"Abianamazon. Dad and Alda go home first! I'll see you again sometime, "Suban said.

No more response from Abian. The handsome man even lay down and turned his back on the man. Suban was very sad, when he saw the response of his son who was still cold to him. Suban closed the door slowly, and Abian was able to breathe a sigh of relief after seeing his father's departure. After believing Suban had gone far away, Abian immediately changed his clothes back and left the hospital.

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"Sumarno, Surani, Sumantri and Sukamto. It looks like it won't be long. I just told you as children and ghosts. Keep getting along with your fellow brothers. You have also divided all the inheritance, because you are 4 brothers. Although Sumarno was the eldest son, the father did not exaggerate or reduce his share. All have been father to share fairly and evenly," said Sugiono with a severed breath.

"Sir, don't talk about it, sir. You must be healed," Sumarno said with a trembling voice.

"Yes Mbah. Anisa is sure Mbah is healthy again, Mbah must rest a lot," said Anisa while grasping Sugiono's hand tightly.

"Look. Imaging is it, right? even though he was very happy that Mbah quickly died, they could get a windfall and not sell vegetables anymore in the market," Stevi whispered to his other cousin.

"Rubber. She will soon be in the hospital, becoming a nurse. Belagu very parents of vegetable sellers, but want to be a scholar," said Mita.

"Well, what else. Her parents' money can only make her college major it. If we are different in nature with him. I did a lot of prayer after graduating as a doctor, working in one hospital with him. So I can crush him as much as possible. I really saw her pretty face," said Dea.

"Sumarno's. Can you get me all the certificates in that locker?" sugiono lirih.

"Yes sir." Replied Sumarno who then took some maps that were in the closet locker.

Need-to-know. Sugiono has tea and oil palm plantations that are very wide. Sugiono also owns a fish and chicken farming business. All managed by his three children, only Sumarno who did not participate. Sumarno was not a high school like his sisters, because when he was in elementary school, Sugiono had not been able to send Sumarno to a higher level. Sumarno was forced to drop out of school, and helped Sugiono plow the fields of others.