The charm of Ayra Khairunnisa
162 Beni and Liona in Canada
When in the Republic of Indonesia is feeling happiness because it celebrates the independence day of their country. Where almost every corner of the city held a race either in the villages or in government agencies. An activity that is very easy compared to having to fight against invaders with life at stake. Leaving behind children and wives we don't know if we can meet again.
A woman from Indonesia is crying in Canada. Crying happily because of the good news that was anticipated he finally got. Husband who was unconscious for months now has been conscious. No more oxygen hoses attached to Beni's body. Even yesterday the infusion hose was no more.
But when Liona will feed Beni. Her husband quickly snatched the food plate. If he hadn't been able to wake up yesterday. Today his improved body made him sit up and he still felt pain just before he crashed.
"I can eat by myself!"
Liona was fixated on staring at Beni who took the plate from her hand. Beni who chewed her food without looking at herself.
"Ben.... "
"I'm eating again. Go don't disturb my eating mood!"
Tears drenched Liona's cheeks. He walked towards the sofa not far from Beni's bed.
"Is this how the pain is ignored?"
Beni glanced at Liona who had now been wearing a hijab. One stick under Liona's left arm made his wife a little trouble walking. Even the sound of a bang on the stick was strong enough to accompany Liona's right foot that stepped over.
"Why are you still here? I said I wanted to be alone.!"
Liona just wanted to sit down. Liona looked at Beni again, the husband immediately threw away his gaze.
"Ben... Ii'm sorry. Can't you forgive me, Ben?"
"....."
"Ben...."
"It's too late Liona. I gave you many times a chance. Is it because you're not perfect then you think I'm the last stock for you? Huh uh?!"
Beni's voice boomed in the room. But immediately their chatter stopped because a woman who was a doctor from Beni entered the room. The doctor greeted Liona and Beni in Indonesian.
"For Lady Liona and Mr. Beni. How was this morning?"
Beni smiled at Sarah's doctor. Liona who from yesterday waited for the smile but did not get it now felt her heartache again scratched by Beni.
"This is how you feel, Ben. When I'm more concerned with other people, my socialite friends, my job than you? The pain is what it feels like."
Doctor Sarah checked Beni's condition. When finalized. He gave good news.
"Well, you can go home soon. Tomorrow we can go home but still have to control."
"Can I keep control with the doctor? Wasn't the doctor who treated me during this hospital?"
"Yes it's okay. Not so, all God who loves healing. I am just an intermediary. Your wife is a great woman. Maybe someone else will give up but he doesn't leave you for an hour. He even stayed here. One loyalty that makes me someday be able to set an example when married."
"Owh the doctor is still alone, too bad the doctor is as good and beautiful as the doctor Sarah is not married."
"God willingly if God gives a soul mate. Well then excuse me Mr and Mrs. It was nice to meet the same patient from Indonesia. So can be lost miss the beloved country."
Sarah's departure from this room makes Beni again ask Liona to leave the room.
"I said go. I can still take care of myself. I can still walk even though my toes are gone. And all this is your own fault! if you were not drunk then. If at that time you were not busy pulling the steering wheel. Then the accident never happened."
"I'll pay you as long as you take care of me here!"
Deg
Liona's heart returned like it was pierced by thorns. The anticipated day for the husband's consciousness has been present but the pain and tenderness he gets.
"Well, I'll be patient, Ben. You have also been patient about my attitude. I'll prove that you're not an escape. I just want to repay your sincere love all this time. I'll wait for your heart to forgive me."
"I'll be men-"
"Stop! Just stop! Stop Ben's.... Hix... Hicks...."
Liona who knows what Beni is going to say because she sees the sharp eyes that Beni is aiming for her. He was crying on the floor. The wand that had helped to support himself, was now lying next to his body. Liona was crying bitterly.
"Hiks.... I beg Beni not to divorce me. Please give me some time.... Time to repay your love.... If indeed the time you give me cannot make you happy. I'll go myself."
Beni mute. He did not continue his words. Liona's crying voice made her little heart feel pity but she who felt hurt this time did not budge from her place. He just looked at Liona from her place.
After that sad morning. During the day, Canadian Liona went to the hospital cafeteria to fill her stomach, which began to feel hungry. Doctor Sarah who was also eating waved her hand at Liona.
When Liona will bring her order tray. Doctor Sarah's right next to Liona.
"Here Let me help you.,"
"What a good doctor. I'm so embarrassed to bother with every doctor."
"We are both Indonesians, Muslims should help each other."
Doctor Sarah saw Liona's sad face. He can also see the rest of the tears.
"You've been crying?"
Liona nodded slowly.
"Shouldn't that cry be no more. Because your husband is conscious?"
"Doctor's right. I should be happy. Doctor, these tears are happy tears. Because I can cry. Crying for love."
"What a beautiful love after marriage. I will return to Indonesia soon because my contract is up. Mom and Dad asked to go home. They said it was time to get married."
"May the doctor meet a man who sincerely loves the doctor."
"Aamiin's."
"Okay, I'll probably be here in two weeks. Later I suggest my friend if Madam Husband still wants control in this hospital."
"Well, I'll share it with my husband, Doc. I say thank you. Can we stay friends with the doctor. However the doctor gave me a lot of understanding how to be a woman."
"It's okay, Liona. Can I call you brother? I was even happy to be able to help Kyai Rohim's relatives. My brother used to tell me a lot about Kyai Rohim and his family. He used to help Abah and Umi. Now it's an honor to be able to help him and his family."
The two women exchanged mobile phones. Doctor Sarah is the son of Kyai Rohim's friend who used to get a scholarship in Canada and is under contract to work if she completes her studies, then she must work in a hospital in the country for five years. Sarah who happens to be this year is the fifth year she served. The contract ended making the daughter of Kyai Rohim's best friend want to go home because it was time to get married. Moreover, he is the eldest son of Mr. Muhyi.