Sun Princess & Snow Prince
Episode 53 - Waiting In Fear

~ Inside the frightening wait, there is a miracle is happening ~

The sobbing sound was finally no longer heard, making Zaid able to breathe a little relieved. His chest still felt heavy, like there was a stone pressing down on him. But now it feels lighter after he doesn't hear Ave's stuffing anymore.

Zaid could still hear everything. But he could not open his eyes if he forced his eyes to blur and his head hurt.

While he was worried Ave would get sadder if the girl saw him in pain. Zaid wants to keep the girl from being sad, wants to protect her from all the things that make Ave feel unhappy even though Zaid knows his condition really does not allow for that at the moment.

Zaid thought to close his eyes for a while, enjoying the sweet and cold scent that entered through the respirator to reduce the dizziness and pain throughout his body until he could talk again with Ave.

Slowly the event was repeated in Zaid's memory.

Since when was he that stupid, Zaid also did not understand. He had never thought of anyone as important as this before, not caring about his own body.

"... So can it still be a way?"

The voice of a stranger. Maybe the health worker who was with them in the ambulance. Someone who sat with Ave and put the equipment on Zaid's body earlier. Zaid wanted to answer, but he could hear Ave saying yes. Smart girl. Ave knew what to do.

"Luckily, it means not broken," the man murmured again. Not loud, but Zaid could hear it very well.

Happily?

Just be right! How could this person use the word 'luck' to describe his circumstances? Zaid could not even lift his leg which continued to throb pain, especially his left leg.

"But there is so much blood, hyks... " This time Ave's voice was heard with a still remaining sobbing.

Say something that calms him down!

"It's okay, it's an external wound! As soon as we get to it, the doctor will handle it. We've stopped the bleeding."

All right, that's a better explanation. It will calm his heart.

"But boss Ave won't die, will he, sir?"

NO!!!

Zaid is eager to get up and tell Ave that he's okay, not going to die. At the moment Zaid just wants to sleep for a while, rest for a while and restore the clarity of his brain that he began to doubt.

"God willing, he's okay, Ma'am. Relax!" The officer was silent for a moment, then he heard again he asked, "This is the boss? Not husband? Or boyfriend?"

What does this guy mean asking like that?

"Not... "

"Oooh, sorry, sorry. You see the handrails... "

"I'm his future wife" continued Ave slowly but firmly which made Zaid could not help but smile when he heard her. But it stopped immediately, when he felt pain when he took a breath.

The health worker coughed. Silence filled the ambulance again before Zaid felt the vehicle taking him turn and stop.

Zaid tightened his grasp, as he felt the spot he was lying on was pulled out. Like not wanting to disturb the seemingly inseparable couple, the health workers let it go.

Something blinding and changing made Zaid forced to open his eyes. Everything looks blurry, blinding and hurts his eyes. They were no longer in ambulances, but in large spaces. Zaid could see Ave standing next to him, among the nurses working around him.

Seeing Zaid's eyes open, Ave lowered his head. "Mas... "

"Hazmi.. call Hazmi!" muttered Zaid with great difficulty.

Then Zaid felt something thrust into his hand, not hurting, but making his head feel light, before finally everything looked white again. Only this time he could no longer hear or see anything until his hand reached slowly.

Ave looked at the sleeping Zaid, before he was led out by the nurse.

While sitting alone in front of the IGD, Ave stared at his bloodstained palm. His tears never stopped, though he could control his stuffing. His bad memories become reality again.

A long time ago, it was like this. Sitting alone in front of the IGD, praying expectantly for someone to come and tell you that you're going to be okay.

Now, for a moment Ave didn't know what to do, other than sit and wait. He knew no other Zaid family than Zahra and Layla. Zaid asked him to call Hazmi. But Ave doesn't know how. Ave's cell phone was also left in a car that was still parked at the airport. He doesn't even remember Hazmi's phone number.

The IGD door opened, a nurse came out and approached Ave. There was Zaid's jacket in his hand.

"Family of Zaid Zabir?" tanyakanya.

Ave nodded.

"It's a patient's jacket, but I'm sorry we had to cut his shirt and pants. It also has a cell phone, a wallet and a watch" the nurse said flatly as she showed one by one.

Recalling Zaid's command, Ave hurriedly wiped Zaid's phone screen. He knows Zaid's cell phone's pattern code.

"Wouldn't be afraid Ave will have a taste of the contents of the hape Mas?" ask Ave at that time.

Zaid. "So, everything in my heart is you. What is there to hide?"

Two water points fell over the screen of Zaid's phone. Especially when Ave sees a photo that appears when the phone is on. It was a picture of Ave laughing. Something warm but painful was in Ave's heart.

O Allah, help Mas Zaid! Please save him!

Ave hasn't begged this since Mom's death. He had never felt this fear again. His fear and worry piled up into one to make his chest ache. It hurts more because he can't do anything but wait.

Ave looked at the phone and immediately wiped her tears. Hurry up and press Hazmi's phone number.

"Hello? Have you met Ave?" hazmi asked so connected.

Ave paused for a moment before he said quietly, "This is Ave, Mas Hazmi."

"Ave?"

"Mas Zaid was in an accident, now he's again... "

"What hospital?" cut Hazmi quick. Immediately, Ave told the name of the hospital and its address. The phone ends after.

Ave wanted to contact his friends. He wanted to hug them at this moment. He needs someone who can understand how he feels right now. But all he can do is still be alone in Sydney, waiting and waiting. With a sense of fear and fear.

Time passed by so quickly, when Ave heard the sound of legs running up to him. As he turned his head, there was Hazmi and Jenny, as well as Mr. Bambang. The first Jenny arrives, standing in front of Ave and examining Ave's body.

"Come!" call Ave Pilu while stretching out his hands. Her crying broke again.

The worried-looking Jenny immediately hugged the girl. "It's ok, Ave. It's ok!" whispered while rubbing Ave's back.

While Hazmi sees Zaid's jacket lying next to Ave's chair, as well as her personal belongings. Seeing the bloodstains on the jacket, as well as on Ave's clothes and hands, Hazmi prayed that Zaid's condition would not be as bad as she thought.

A few minutes later, Ave explained with tears in his eyes.

"... then enter the Terminal, Ave's car hit the road divider. There's really no problem. Just a little dent. But the engine of the car so dead, continued Ave assisted by airport officers to drive his car all to the parking lot, want to see the dent, ... "

"But why did Zaid get hurt, Ve? Why did he suddenly cross over? Did he see your car crash?" hazmi asks impatiently to cut Ave's story. He should do something soon. His face looked tense and his breathing was a bit breathless. Ave's story is unsequential and confusing.

Jenny looked up, throwing a 'silent-no' look that made Hazmi only be able to puff her lips back.

"Then?" ask Jenny gently. He clasped Ave's trembling hand.

"Then Ave said, Ave wanted to pick up Ave's boss. Ave asked for help to point in the direction of the patent, and the officers were fine so we... " Ave lowered her head in tears from feeling guilty. "We're kidding, Ma'am," continued Ave sadly.

If he had not been preoccupied with joking with the friendly-faced officers, maybe Zaid would not have gotten that sweet to cross not see the car anymore. All harm.

"So that's why Mr Zaid crossed all of a sudden? Because he saw you surrounded by officers?" ask Jenny. Still in a soft and quiet voice. Without even asking, Jenny could already read what Zaid was thinking at the time.

Ave nodded. Actually Ave does not understand, why Zaid should panic? The man could even see him standing up and talking in good health.

Hazmi sighed. Ave is innocent. This girl was even too innocent to understand the feelings of others. But Hazmi does not understand the contents of Zaid's head that are increasingly difficult to read. Where did the most rational human being full of calculation and consideration go? Does love blind his eyes and paralyze his brain?

"You calm down, Ve. God willing, Mr. Zaid is not papa. We go to the toilet, you have to clean your face and hands first. Later if Mr. Zaid is aware and look at you like this, he must be worried again, "persuade Jenny slowly.

Obediently, Ave followed Jenny to the toilet. As soon as the shadow of the two disappeared at the end of the hall, Mr. Bambang approached Hazmi.

"I really thought earlier.The car brakes were carried by Ave who was blong or damaged, and Mr. Zaid held back with his body, so he was hit. Thankfully it was not like that" said Mr. Bambang.

Hazmi's bitter smile appeared at the corner of her lips. He thinks more extreme than that.

"Huffa... But that's right, sir! I'm sure, if that crazy guy in there was asked what he was doing if Ave's car was like that, maybe he'd do what you said just now," hiss Hazmi with an irritated look in the direction of the IGD room.

"Huh? Really true?" Mr. Bambang termangu.

Hazmi's answer made her even more convinced. Zaid, the boss whom he thought was like his own son, had found half his soul. Mr. Bambang smiled faintly. He remembered his two departed friends, Zaid's good-natured mother and his friendly stepfather.

Once, he had heard the two complain about Zaid, about the possibility that the young man would never marry because of his parents' divorce.

But now Mr. Bambang can calm down. Just wait for time. A miracle called love has touched the heart of the young man lying there.

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