Shanum Smile
Chapter 56
Earth was immediately rushed to the hospital without waiting for long.
Mama Anastasia cried while holding the youngest's head. That handsome face was now deathly pale. No more heavy bodies wrapped around his bones.
Mama Anastasia rubbed the youngest's hair gently. He was stunned when his hands were already filled with the child's hair. Yes, the hair loss of the Earth is severe.
"Earth, wake up Honey! It's Mama, Son. Awake up!" Mama Anastasia is hysterical.
Shortly after, they arrived at the hospital. The earth was directly brought into the space ER in order to be dealt with immediately. Both parents faithfully waited for the results of the doctor's examination.
"Sorry, Sir. You will take a blood sample of your child to confirm our provisional allegations" said a male doctor aged about 45.
"Do your best for our son, Doc!" answer Mr. Wardhana with a clear face.
The earth was moved to the hospital room after blood samples were taken. Not forgetting the nurse put an infusion on her left hand.
The next day, Mr. Wardhana was called to the doctor's office dealing with Earth.
"Before me, apologize if my diagnosis was wrong. Ananda is suspected of having leukemia. This can be seen from the number of red blood cells are less compared to white blood cells."
"For that I, once again asked permission to perform a spinal cord aspiration. That is, taking a sample of spinal cord tissue from the hip bone, using a long, thin needle. After that, we will check the sample in the laboratory. To know the presence of cancer cells. How, sir, did you approve the sampling?"
The doctor explained at a glance about the illness suffered by the Earth. In addition, doctors also ask permission to perform a series of laboratory tests. To ensure the disease suffered by the Earth and its stage level.
"Just do what's best for our son. Whatever the cost, I will provide" said Mr. Wardhana.
The world collapsed when he heard the baby had cancer. Especially during this time, the Earth looks fine. Suddenly diagnosed with blood cancer.
"alright, Sir. Then please sign some of these files as proof, that you allow us to take further medical action," the doctor asked while passing some files on Mr. Wardhana.
After getting a signature from the family responsible, the doctor ordered the nurse to take action. That is taking a sample of the spinal cord. However, it cannot be done on that day.
Meanwhile, Mr. Wardhana met his wife and son in the inpatient room. He forced his smile, as if nothing had happened. Even though his heart was really broken.
"Pa, what did the doctor say?" mother Anastasia asked as soon as she saw her husband coming over.
"Later on, Ma. What about Earth?" elak mr Wardhana. He had not been able to tell his wife about the illness suffered by the Earth.
A few days later ....
The bone marrow aspiration test results have come out. It turns out Earth is positive for late-stage leukemia. This made the Earth family feel shocked to hear the news.
If the disease is known from the beginning, the possibility of recovery is still there. It has been a long time and has only received medical treatment. The doctor could not take any meaningful action because it was too late.
That is the importance of why we should immediately check ourselves, once we have an unnatural complaint. As Shanum and his family did. Although it cannot be 100 percent cured, but the growth of the disease can be suppressed.
By the time Earth died, Shanum had already begun to improve. The healthy lifestyle that is lived has seen results. Shanum's face wasn't as pale as it used to be.
Following the advice of the doctor who handled it, Shanum now looks healthier and fresher. For the sake of health, Shanum willingly held back his appetite. Favorite food is now abandoned in order to be healthy.
The news of the Earth's pain did not reach Shanum. So that he did not visit the ex who still ruled his heart. If Shanum had known, he would have rushed to visit Earth.
During Earth's time in the hospital, Serra was always next to Anastasia's mom. Satria came home after hearing her sister was sick with cancer and in critical condition. Satria looked sad to see the condition of her sister who was declining.
"Sorry, Bum. All this time it hurts your feelings too often. I'm not a good brother to you. Trust me, you are still my beloved sister!" said Satria with a swollen face because of the constant crying.
Mama Anastasia touched the shoulder of her firstborn. Patting on the shoulder was slow, as if channeling strength. Satria only held the mother's hand, then took her breath slowly.
"We pray for you, may your sister recover quickly," the mother asked and was taken by Satria.
He's been hospitalized Sunday. There is no significant change in the condition of the Earth. The more days the Earth's heartbeat weakens. His family was getting more worried and worried.
While in the hospital, Earth just smiled without saying much. He always wanted to see both his parents and brother always smiling. A smile desired by the Earth, not the roar of tears.
"You don't cry, I'm okay. I'm just tired, so tired. I want to rest" said Bumi before falling into a coma.
Earth is in a coma after complaining of feeling very tired. Both of his parents did not know if those were the last words of his youngest son.
Earth breathes its last after two weeks of intensive care in hospital. On August 12th, the Earth is facing its Lord. Leaving a million memories and wounds in the hearts of his family and friends.
How the Wardhana family lost to Earth. That kind and filial child, now gone forever.
Earth's body was not cremated at his request. He wanted to be buried in a Chinese cemetery not far from Shanum's school.
The news of Earth's death made Bayu shocked. He didn't hear if Earth was in the hospital. Though the day before, Bumi had confided if he could not forget Shanum. Earth still loves that orphaned teenage girl.
Bayu came to Earth's house upon hearing the news. To see and pay the last respects to family-flavored friends.
Bayu knows how when Earth endures pain in front of him. Repeatedly told the friend to check with the doctor but always ignored. My friend no longer feels pain.
"Good way, buddy. You no longer feel that pain. Peace in heaven, by God's side" muttered Bayu softly with tears that could not be contained anymore.