THE FORMER SHADOW
36. Rejecting Arshaka

Arshaka rushed to the hospital's emergency room after parking his vehicle. He asked the officer who was sitting at the information table about the patient named Badrina Aini.

Officers said Badrina had received an inpatient room. Arshaka was told the number of the ward, directed to go there independently.

Arshaka walked down the hall until he found the room in question. Steadying a heart that suddenly hesitated, Arshaka ventured to enter.

Inside Badrina's inpatient room there are 4 beds, currently filled with 2 patients. Badrina was not chosen first class or VIP room. Arshaka saw Badrina in the last bed, sound asleep with the infusion in hand.

Pity just appeared in Arshaka's heart. He slowly walked into the patient's bed.

Arshaka did not see the whereabouts of Danish in the room.

Arshaka approached, taking a spot on Badrina's side. Badrina's calm face made an even more uneasy beat on Arshaka's chest.

There was guilt in him, remembering that their last meeting was filled with angry arguments. Arshaka snorted, it turns out that almost every met since her divorce and Badrina never got along.

There is a sense of unwillingness in Arshaka, as Badrina begins to be approached by other men. Arshaka felt neglected. Arshaka realized he was mistaken, but every word spontaneously came from his lips.

After some time standing, Arshaka took a sitting position, he wanted to reach Badrina's hand which was attached to an infusion injection. However, it stopped in mid-air. Badrina may be disturbed, finally Arshaka put his hand back to the side of the body.

"I'm sorry" he whispered. The bead is teary, Arshaka raised his head to push the clear that wants to come out of his eyes. "I can't let go of you, even though we're divorced. I-i"

Arshaka's words stopped as Danish entered the room.

"Have you come?" asked Danish while putting luggage on the nightstand next to the patient's bed.

"As you can see," said Arshaka normalized his sad self. "Where are you from?" tanya Arshaka observed the item that Danish had brought.

"So nganterin your son came home. I'm really tired waiting for his mother," replied Danish while taking out luggage and put it in the nightstand drawer.

Arshaka remembered Cantara. His daughter must have panicked when she found out her mother was in the hospital.

"Gue hasn't called Canta, hhh..," said Arshaka, thinking of her daughter.

" And how did Canta react when he knew his mother had to be cared for?" arshaka asked hoping for an answer.

Danish looked at Hezekiah sharply. "Gue is confused, who is your father what am I?" he asked in an annoyed tone, but was restrained considering that there were other patients in the same room.

The handsome man who disliked the opposite sex was upset that he knew Badrina was unhappy because of her divorce from Arshaka. Her friend is still being chased by her ex-husband who is difficult to take her off.

"Yes, I asked Lo Danish because you told me. Lo himself was the story, fitting to be at Badrina's house during the incident. If --"

"Lo's son panicked to know his mother fainted at home, you imagine that now they are separated because Badrina was treated... I think without explaining you know what Canta is like," he said ketus coupled with a furious feeling. "Oh.. that's if. yes if you do understand what Canta is like," added Danish loud.

"Danish, what do you mean, anyway? You think I don't understand my own son, do you?" tanya Arshaka.

The two of them were even involved in a debate about Cantara.

"If you understand, you must know..understand that if Badrina is as sick as he is now, your child will bear the pain in his mind and heart," press Danish pointing at her forehead and chest alone.

"Ah... I do not want to interfere in your affairs, Shaka... but the cause of Badrina fainted and sick... according to you because what..... because who? Because lo. Did you, Arshaka Alfarizi?" accuse Danish of pressing down on Arshaka's silent chest.

"Because of this incident, your child also suffered. Helowww, have you been a good father...?" The movement of the Danish head swayed signifies growling at Arshaka.

"So-"

"Canta..," said Badrina who had become conscious.

Arshaka did not continue his words. He looked at his ex-wife who had opened her eyes.

When Badrina's consciousness was full, Badrina observed the room where she lay not in her private room but elsewhere. Next, his gaze locked onto Arshaka's bead.

Suddenly Badrina remembered the words of her ex-husband who called himself a marriage kebelet. Badrina feels looked down upon by Arshaka and she does not like that memory.

Badrina cut off her gaze by looking the other way.

"What are you doing here?" said the woman with a trembling voice. He tried to swallow, his throat was dry. I don't know how long he hasn't been drinking water.

"Rina, I'm sorry" said Arshaka. "You're sick because of me. I'm really sorry about --"

"Get out...." Badrina stopped Arshaka's words. A single tear soaked Badrina's cheeks that were still faithful turned the other way.

"Rina, please. i-"

"Get out!" badrina's screams were held back along with cries and growls. No longer able to resist Badrina kept pretending strongly not to cry.

Danish rushed forward to Arshaka who was trying to say something to Badrina.

"Sori Shaka, you better give room to Badrina herself. Meet Cantara, he needs you more now," said Danish touching Arshaka's shoulder.

"Let Badrina be with me" Danish continued.

Arshaka looked at Danish who nodded faintly. With a heavy heart Arshaka left Badrina's hospital room. Arshaka entrusts Badrina to Danish.

Not good with the other patient who also needs rest, even though he is sound asleep due to the influence of drugs.

"Gue will call you. Please take care of Rina, yes," Arshaka told Danish. "Rina, I'm home."

There is no word from Badrina. Arshaka stepped out of the room carrying regret in heart.

Arshaka without spirit, the road is gontai up to the parking lot. He had hoped Badrina would forgive him, and his ex rejected Arshaka.

Now, he plans to visit Badrina's house to accompany Cantara.

Getting into the car, Arshaka calls his mother.

"Mama, where else?" ask her directly to the core without saying a greeting.

"Regular at home. Why, Son? nuraini asked suspiciously at her son's lethargic voice.

"Ma, I'll pick you up. We're going to Badrina's house" he said.

"Now?"

"Yes, Ma" said Arshaka. "Em.., Rina is in the hospital, Canta is alone at home. e. with his house assistant Rina," Arshaka answered frankly.

"In the hospital? How is it now?" nuraini asked in panic.

"Blood pressure drops and dehydration, Ma."

"Are you with Rina?"

"Already, Ma. That's why I'm taking Mama to Rina's house to see Canta."

Not much to say, Nuraini followed her son's request to see the grandson only wayang. Nuraini gets ready while waiting for the invitation of her favorite son at home.