The Grief of the Two Red Lines

The Grief of the Two Red Lines
Admirer Zaira


"You're serious?" Asked Andre who was surprised to know how their story was before.


Brian nodded. "We were just chatting and somehow she found out that I wasn't blessed with a child yet."


"Why is he here?" Ask Revan. "Not from your story, he's far from this town and won't be close to you anymore?"


"She just said there's business here and it's only a few days. Once the business is done, he'll be back." Brian explained to his friend.


"Don't see you again, Yan. Remember, even Zaira herself never wants to know your past. Your wife really believes in you." Andre reminded Brian. Andre who was Brian's friend from school days knew very well Brian's story. He was really warning Brian to always be careful. Especially when Brian met with Rina, his former wife-to-be. According to Andre, meeting Brian and Rina is not a coincidence.


"Yes I know". Brian seemed a little dislikeful of Andre's statement. Somehow, even though he knew that what Andre said was true.


"So what did he say? Why did you change your mind about heredity?" Ask Andre curiously. He's sure something's going on.


Brian was silent for a moment. "none".


Andre gawking. "You really are, yeah. It could just be because someone you changed your mind 7 years ago. I don't know what Rina said, but for sure, that's what's changing the way you think right now. Aye, right?" Andre can't believe, even after years with Zaira, briefly meeting Rina was still able to change Brian's mind.


"That's it. I met accidentally this morning. There won't be another meeting." Said Brian as he moved from his seat.


"I'm just warning you to be careful. Zaira, your wife is a beautiful woman, slim, her career is good, you also know until now she is still in people's lyrics. She's the perfect woman. You're the one who always praises your wife like that?"  Andre said again.


"perfect". The word was rewritten by Brian. Eyes down. "Yes, I know that. Thanks, Ndre". Brian stepped out of the room. Brian was a little upset. But he himself was confused about what happened to himself.


"I wonder what his ex looks like to change his mind". Ask Revan curiously. He also knew that almost every day Brian praised his wife like this, so, that he sometimes got tired of hearing it. But seeing Brian harini change, make a big question mark.


"She's a very ordinary woman. Still losing to Zaira. But he has a good tongue". Said Andre while compiling his files that were piled up at the end of the table.


"What does that mean?" Revan's mind started to become unstable.


Andre refused to answer.


****


Zaira twirled the pen in her hand. The laptop screen in front of him featured two people hugging each other. Zaira looked at Brian's face on the screen with a big smile. She recalled the incident this morning when her husband came home after morning exercise.


This morning, Brian's face was a bit tense. Though usually after sports his body sweat. But this morning, the clothes he was wearing were barely wet. Just tiny sweat dots on the forehead.


"It's over, Mom? Take a shower, I've got everything ready." Zaira said while arranging the dishes on the dining table.


Her husband remained silent while looking at Zaira.


"What's wrong with you, Mom?" Tanya Zaira approached.


"That's okay, baby. I take a shower first. Don't touch it, I'm sweating." Said Brian smiling while dodging as Zaira was about to touch his forehead. He immediately went to the bathroom.


Zaira looked at her husband until he disappeared from sight.


At breakfast too. Zaira saw Brian eating quietly. Usually Brian chews while telling what he will face today. Work that makes him sometimes excited, resentful, or sad with the results.


"Yes..."


"Ah dear, I'm in a hurry today. Do you want me to take you?" Brian asked after his breakfast.


"No, Mas. I'm leaving in a minute".


"alright". Brian moving. Then he kissed his wife as usual.


"I'll go first, baby".


"Be careful, Mas". said Zaira half-shouting.


Why yes? Ah maybe today there is a heavy case, her inner self.


Zaira took her HP which was in the pocket of the doctor's suit hanging on her chair.


Typing-nicking...


'Bas, busy again? Want to have lunch together?'


.....


Long waiting for a reply, Zaira put down her hp. He began to think, is it possible because of the test results? Ah no way. Last night even Brian really showed his affection when Zaira was crying in her grooves. He dismissed his bad prejudices.


Let it be, it might be really busy. Zaira moved her mind positively. Though Brian's reply is always less than 2 minutes.


Ah, Zaira slapped her forehead. He might have forgotten. The nurse said that she was called the Head of the Hospital. Zaira got up while wearing her doctor's suit and closed the door. He walked a little quickly to the head room.


"Doctor Zaira, please sit down."


Doctor Winda. Women who have just turned 60 years old, excel in their field. Specialist doctors similar to Zaira. He was elected head of the hospital two years ago because of his achievements. In fact, many who mention Zaira may also be the head of the hospital after the same outstanding Dr. Winda from a young age.


"Thank you, doc." Zaira sat smilingly facing the notoriously unfriendly Doctor Winda. Zaira is one of the lucky people because she often argues with him. That's because Zaira himself gets a lot of attention from upper-class patients.


"Zaira, I'm sorry if I interfered. I called because of my son, he wants to get acquainted with the doctor."


"It's okay, doc, I'm being free".


"After awhile". Doctor Winda grabbed her HP, called. "He just came out". Then the door of the room opened. "Ah here it is" he said as he looked towards the door. Zaira followed, looking towards the door.


A tall thin woman, clean skinned, her back hair slightly wavy. She wears a knee-length maroon skirt and a small flowery long-sleeved white blouse matching her skirt. Sweetness, inner Zaira.


Zaira stand. The woman approached and extended her hand in greeting.


"Include me, my tone." The woman said with a smile.


"Zaira". He welcomed the smooth hand of Nada.


"Sit down" said Dr. Winda.


They sat on the brown sofa.


"This is my son, he's eager to get acquainted with Zaira's doctor. But sorry, I stayed first. Because I have a little business. Is it okay, doc?" Ask Dr. Winda while standing up to pick up his bag.


"Ah yes, it's okay doc, please". Zaira answered while standing up to let the Winda doctor go.


After her mother closed the door, Nada started talking.


"Doctor Zaira. I admire the doctor very much". He said full of smiles.


"really?" Zaira asked as she sat back down.


"Really, doc. I'm going to be a cardiovascular expert and continue on in America". He said smiling widely. "I would love to see a doctor".


"Ah. Why me? I'm not okay." Zaira. He even knew that he had achieved was not comparable to the doctor Winda, Nada's own mother.


"I hear the doctor is the best here. Even doctors are seniors and many from certain circles are asking doctors to check them, VIP doctors". Said Nada while laughing with the nickname he gave.


Zaira just smiled.


"The doctor must have a lot of fancies, right? Haha. For sure. Because the doctor, right, is beautiful and smart anyway". Tone of laughter. "Or don't the doctor have a girlfriend? Well, it's a pity, even though I want to introduce my brother who is a director at hospital B city". Celoteh Nada's. Looks very excited.


"I'm married". Zaira replied casually with a smile.


"Ah. what a pity". Tone looks disappointed


"I want to learn a lot from the doctor. Please help."


"A.iya". Zaira looks confused. Learn what? Kan, Nada is not here. His inner.


"Doctors have been married for a long time?" Tone is really like a reporter.


"About 7 years". Zaira replied briefly beginning to be uncomfortable.


"Well, it's been a long time. Doctors are like girls. Haha. Ah doctor, must be her handsome husband, right? I'm sure her son must be pretty, too". Wide smiling tone. The words of praise he gave must have been very valuable in the eyes of the doctor he admired, his mind.


Zaira just smiled. 'Ah this child.' her inner. "Alright, Nada. I'm sorry because there's a patient schedule soon". Zaira stand. He was deliberately looking for a reason to get out of this room.


"Ah, yes. Sorry to interrupt, doctor. If I have time, I can see the doctor again, right? Please write the doctor's number here". Nada handed her Hp while smiling happily.


Zaira typed her number and handed it to Nada.


'Well, if only you weren't the son of the hospital chief.


"Thank you, doc". Wide smiling tone.


Zaira walked over and opened the door. As he was about to close it, he looked briefly at Nada who leaned his head against the sofa and raised his HP to the front of his watch. With a small laugh looking at her HP screen, she said "ah.. Funny thing is, haha, this is funny too".


Zaira immediately closed the door and walked away from the head room.


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