
The day after tomorrow I'll be back in my hometown. Today I thought I'd see Ama one last time before I came home.
I've contacted Nia that I'm going to the hospital. I want to meet Princess and Utami, hence Nia will take the two of them to the hospital.
"Yetoooo"
Again the Princess shouted as she saw me and immediately ran into my arms.
I hugged the Princess tightly. It seems like this is my last hug.
"Honey, you see Amantua first yes. Mother's daughter's friend?"
The princess nodded and immediately held my hand. I went to Ama's bed.
Holding Ama's hand and starting to talk.
I don't care, Ama heard me or not.
"Ama, Ega's coming home. Maybe this is the last time we met. Ega apologizes if Ega hurts Ama's heart. Ega understood what happened because Ama loved the children of Ama. Please forgive Ega. Ega will pray for the good of Ama"
My tears are coming out. Actually that's not what I want to say. I wanted to say.
"Ama, let Ega and Mandala be happy. Past events are not our fault. But all have written the destiny of the Power"
Nia approached me and held my shoulder.
"Where's sister-in-law going?"
"You're coming home"
"Sister doesn't work anymore? not college brother?"
I'm shaking.
"I'll move on. Please take care of Princess and Utami. Treat them like your own children. Please, don't hurt them both".
"What's sister-in-law talking? of course I'll love them both".
"Send my regards to Melky"
"Melky will be here any minute, brother. Wait, he said he wanted to see brother"
"You also told your brother I was coming to the hospital?"
"No brother, I haven't seen brother in days".
"He didn't come home?"
"Since brother left, brother sleeps more often in Dormitory"
"In the Dormitory?"
I furrowed my eyebrows.
"The Mandala who said that she slept in the dorm?"
"Yes brother. The brother who said that"
I'm speechless. Mandala did not go back to the dorm nor did she go home. Where is Mandala every night when she's not with me?
I feel like there's still a puzzle in Mandala's life.
My mind is back on branch. Suddenly Melky came into the room and went straight to me.
"Sister-in-law, thank goodness. I think brother-in-law's home"
I smiled sweetly at Melky. Either Melky was directly involved or not in this conspiracy. But Melky still has a relationship with me. Melky's mom likes it or doesn't like it is my aunt. As a result of my grandfather's evil deeds in his past.
"Aren't you going home?"
I'm nodding.
"Seriously big brother is leaving? What about Brother?"
"Let's go let time do the talking"
"Serious brother will sue for divorce"
I'm just smiling.
"I want to calm down first. The next step I haven't thought of"
"Sister, I want my brother and sister to be happy. Please think about all of this again"
I held Melky's hand.
"I'm sorry if I've been wrong with you all this time. Please take good care of Princess and Utami. Don't hurt them"
Melky nodded and held my hand back.
"They are my beloved brother. I will take care of them with all my heart. Sister-in-law don't worry"
I also returned smiling.
"When did my sister-in-law leave?"
"Lusa. Don't tell your brother"
"Continue calling me and Nia. Don't break up communication. I love my sister. Please don't hate me and my kids".
"God willing, I'll call you. Especially if I miss Princess and Utami"
Without me knowing Melky was hugging me.
"I love you brother."
I returned Melky's embrace. I know why Melky did that. There's a lot of things Melky wants to say that she can't tell me directly.
I let go of Melky's embrace. Melky looked back at me with slightly wet eyes.
"Sister carefully. Always take care of your health"
"You too. Take care of your family. I love you all too".
"Sister-in-law "
Nia's voice made me and Melky turn at the same time.
"Ama's awake. Looks like I want to say something to my sister"
I looked towards Ama. Ama's lips moved. But we all couldn't hear what Ama said.
"What's Ama?"
Melky put her ear to Ama's lips.
"Dear? Yeah, that's brother-in-law"
I approached Ama and followed Melky close to my ear
"This is Ega Ama"
"Ma.af. Ma af"
That's all I heard from Ama's mouth.
I looked at Ama. Is Ama apologizing to me? Is there anything Ama wants to say to me again?"
"Why did Ama apologize to Ega? Ega should be sorry"
Ama's lips moved again. I also brought my ears closer.
"Ma.. Ma af"
Back is all I can hear.
"Get pardoned Ama. Ega also hopes Ama forgives Ega"
I saw the old face smiling a little. May this time Ama get guidance not to hurt anyone anymore.
"Get a punch to Ama. Ega's going home to see mom. Don't forget to take medication. Follow everything the doctor says".
Ama looks sad again. I still can't read Ama's expression. What Ama thinks. What does Ama want. I still can't guess.
I turned to Melky and Nia.
"I'll take care of you first, please take care of Ama"
Nia hugged me.
"Be careful brother. Be patient"
"Take this family Nia. You're the hostess now"
"For Nia, it was the Madam in the house. So hurry back"
I'm just smiling. Could I go back there again?
Melky hugged me for a moment. I also hugged Princess and Utami. I pulled out my phone. I photographed those two little angels.
My tears were dripping without orders.
"Mother always prays for the happiness of both of you. Always remember Mother yes dear"
I kissed both cheeks. Hugged them back tightly.
I took a deep breath then stood up and stepped towards the door. I heard the Princess crying for me. I wanted to go back to hug the Princess, but I expressed my intention. I kept walking towards the door, opening the door, stepping out and closing the door again.
I rushed to the hospital park. Hiding in one of the shady trees. I cried sobbing. It's not easy for me to just leave. Six years I was with them. There is still a sense left in my heart for them.
After I feel calmer. I also walked away from the hospital. Tonight I might stay in my room. In how many days my chest feels tight. I always wanted to cry. It was like a heavy burden I had not yet let go.
Mandala didn't call me anymore. So the tightness in this chest is increasing because of my concern about Mandala.
"Mom's okay?"
Rita who welcomed me back to the boarding house looked worriedly at me.
I'm just smiling.
"I want to rest. If anyone's looking for me, tell me I'm sleeping"
"Good ma'am. Rest up"
I went into my room. Look at the ceiling of the room. Wishing I had a doraemon so I could go back in time and change everything. Change my life story. Change what is making me unhappy now.
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