Secret Wedding Geeky Girl & Cold Doctor
Wanna Go

That afternoon, at lunch break. As usual, Marchel and Willy will be at a cafe and restaurant in the hospital where they work.

"Have you heard about the outbreak that hit the corners of the island of Sulawesi? I heard the area was in isolation." asked Doctor Willy on the sidelines of his lunch.

"I've heard. He said they were short of medical personnel" Marchel replied.

"They offered me. But I refused. I've got a lot of work here."

Marchel was silent for a moment. The soul of his helper as a doctor seemed to attract him to volunteer in a very distant place.

"Maybe I'll offer to volunteer there."

"You sure? Marchel, it's a very distant place. And there it's the interior. The village was hit by a plague. And there's no vaccine."

Marcel then looked intently at his best friend. "It doesn't matter to me. I went there to help people. Not for fun. What's the problem with that in the interior? Besides, if you're so afraid of getting a plague while doing your job, why did you choose to become a doctor?" Willy fell silent, as if Marchel's words were beating his heart. "We're doctors and it's our job to help people."

"Yes, you're right. But if you go, what about Sheila?"

Marchel's countenance changed when she heard the name of the wife being called. If Marchel left, Sheila would definitely be her mother's moons. Of course the in-laws would freely torture Sheila without Marchel's whereabouts. Thinking of that alone, it felt as if Marchel's head was throbbing.

Sheila did not even dare to resist as mother and Audry acted arbitrarily at her. Although they tortured her, Sheila could do nothing but surrender and cry.

"I thought about that too. But at home there's Aunt Yum. He will take good care of Sheila. Aunt Yum won't stay silent if she sees Sheila being punished by mother."

"You don't think how she feels? He'll be sad if you leave."

"I'm gone only temporarily, Wil... Don't exaggerate!"

Willy simply nodded with his shoulder raised. The man knew very well why Marchel wanted to leave. In addition to wanting to forget the bad memories of that night, Marchel also wants to avoid Sheila due to the guilt that haunts him.

"I can only hope you're not wrong to make a decision."

"There's nothing wrong with helping people, Wil. I'm there to help them."

"You sure? Or do you want to leave just because you want to avoid Sheila?" Willy stared suspiciously at Marchel, making the silent gazed at a thousand languages.

Willy's guess is true, but his desire to help people is very big.

"You're right! Part of the reason I left was because I wanted to avoid Sheila. Every time I look at her innocent face, I feel like I'm so dirty. I have committed a great sin by betraying him."

"No! That's not love." Marchel quickly interrupted.

"Alright, keep lying to yourself. One day you'll regret that Sheila left you" Willy said.

"Sheila's not going anywhere. I'm not gonna let that happen."

Doctor Willy could only shake his head. I can no longer argue with my best friend. Marchel continued to deny his feelings and was sometimes very stubborn.

"So, are you going to apply to volunteer there?"

"Yes. I think it's the best decision for now. I need time to forget that night."

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Sheila sat daydreaming alone in the back garden of the school. His mind was fixed on Marchel. Ever since that night, Marchel seemed to avoid it. Now they are back to sleep in separate rooms.

The gentle pat that landed on the girl's shoulder spread her daydream. Rayhan came, and immediately sat down beside him.

"What's wrong with you? I've been watching from far away." Rayhan slid his long legs over the grass.

"I'm fine. There's just a little problem."

"The problem? You have a problem but cover it up from me. What kind of friend are you." Rayhan pushed Sheila's shoulder slowly.

"I'm sorry."

"Is Maya bothering you again?" rayhan asked followed by a headband by Sheila.

"Not Maya. It's about something else. I can't tell you yet."

"All right, it's okay. I'll wait patiently."

Sheila returned to daydreaming. Dissolved into his own sadness. Thinking of Marchel getting away from him. There was a great longing in the innocent girl's heart.

Why do I miss Marchel so much. Now he's back to what he used to be. It was cold and didn't care about me anymore.