The Lives of Five Hundred Thousand
Mr. Bagas drove home

I chewed slowly savoring the gruel of the middle-aged man I had just met and reminded me of my late father.

"How much does it taste good?" Ask her enthusiastically.

I smiled thinly and nodded. Maybe if in a healthy state the porridge that I was eating this tastes very good but because I was sick the food as good as anything still feels bitter. I nodded because I just wanted to appreciate it so he wouldn't feel disappointed.

One to two mouthfuls had gone into my stomach and when the third mouth was about to enter my mouth the bathroom door opened saw Raihan holding Zain out of the bathroom.

Raihan looked at us and then fell silent as to what he was thinking.

"Hai Zain, opa's granddaughter has a bath?"Ask Mr. Bagas.

"It's Opa." Zain replied with a grinning smile.

"Sir Bagas when did it come?" Suddenly Raihan asked after being silent then walked towards us.

"Since a few minutes ago Rai, this is me feeding Nuri eating porridge that I bought at restaurant C." Mr. Bagas showed the porridge in the box to Raihan who was standing and holding Zain.

"Is the porridge healthy sir?" Raihan's face looked worried. It seems he was afraid that the porridge I was eating was not a porridge that was worth consuming by sick people who were in need of healthy nutrition.

Mr. Bagas laughed crisply." Of course Rai, this porridge is very sterile and made from quality ingredients mixed with rice, salmon and vegetable. I can't possibly give Nuri any food."

Raihan's anxious face turned into a smile." Oh, sorry sir." Then scratch his neck.

"Do you want to continue to feed her? Nuri seems to like this porridge, doesn't Nuri?"mr. Bagas asked for my opinion, I immediately nodded.

"But, I'd like to put Zain on first, sir."

"Here let me put on Zain's clothes and you feed Nuri." Bagas put the porridge next to me and stood up and took Zain.

"But isn't it a hassle, Bagas?"

"Absolutely not. Yes, dear, opa's wearing Zain's clothes?"

"Yes opa." Then while holding Zain Pak Bagas away and bring Zain to the sofa because Zain's clothes have been provided there.

"We're eating again, baby." Raihan said then sat down and started to feed me slowly.

While in Raihan's bribe, often I noticed Mr. Bagas who was wearing Zain's clothes and looked difficult. If you see the movement of his hands stiff like his he never wears clothes on a toddler. After Zain finished wearing clothes, Mr. Bagas seemed to smile at Zain's appearance.

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It did not feel like I had been in the hospital for six days and during that time Raihan patiently took care of me and Zain. Even during that time he did not work but rather overflowing all the office affairs on his assistant, Dino. While Mr. Bagas was still back and forth to visit me there was no boss. I am so grateful to have been noticed by the two men. One of my future husband and one of them is not who I am but I feel very close to him.

In addition, my health has improved and if today I really have recovered then tomorrow the doctor will let me go home.

The sound of knocking on the door sounded. I who was sitting on the bed turned to the door. Before long the door was open it looked a tall man with a sweet face if smiling but unfortunately the face was always flat without expression.

"Dino!" say me.

He walked into my room while circulating his gaze like he was looking for something.

"Are you looking for Raihan, Dino?" Ask me. He looked over and nodded flatly without speaking. You really have to be patient with this cold guy.

"He's out with my son. You just wait for the most to come."

Dino did not respond to my speech but walked up to the sofa and sat down and leaned her legs up.

I shake my head just to see his cold attitude. This is the third time she has come to my ward to meet her boss, Raihan. And every meet always be like me. I wonder why there are men with an attitude as cold as ice freezer in Indonesia.

Not long after the door opened again. Raihan was holding Zain in and carrying a bag of fruits. Then his gaze was fixed on the man who was sitting while playing mobile phone.

"Eh there's Dina. It's been a while Lo Din?"raihan said as he walked towards Dino.

It appears Dino only showed a faint smile barely visible then he lowered his side of the foot and straightened his seat.

"There's a problem about that land in Lampung boss."

"What, why?" Raihan asked and sat down in front of Dino.

"The land we buy turns out to be a land of dispute."

"What! how can. Keep on transferring the money?"

"Already, but not all bosses are still a little."

"How much?"

"Five billion boss."Dino shrank the volume of his voice but it still sounded in my ears.

"What! five billion you say there's still a little? five billion is your salary for the rest of Dinaaa's life" Raihan seemed upset his voice just sounded crazy.

Dino who initially sat up straight so shriveled back." Sorry boss."

"I don't want to know how my money should go back."

"But boss, the man fled abroad." Said Dino while looking down on his face.

"What! you're right Dina this time made me very upset. Why not check first seedlings bebet his weight of the land before the deal, Dina."

"The boss signed it himself."

"Yes, it was me, but wasn't it the land on the recommendation of your friend and you trusted him a hundred percent? but it's true that your friend took you out of the company's money, Dina."

"Sorry boss, I didn't know that my friend was gonna cheat on us."

"I don't want to know Dina. You have to chase that guy down to the ant hole. Otherwise I wouldn't have paid you a lifetime."

Dino seemed flabbergasted to hear the threat of Raihan who looked serious when seen from the look on his face." Don't ditu dong boss, five billion is only nominal small for R&N GROUP boss."

"Little little tecal still it's Dina's money. Can make the salary of all employees for three years including your salary."

Suddenly the door opened, a doctor who was handling me and a nurse entered the ward. Raihan and Dino turned to the door and stopped the chat when the doctor greeted us one by one.

The doctor and nurse approached me and checked me back. Raihan got up from his seat and approached me. While Dino appears to wipe his face.

"Bu Nuri is no longer feeling fever or dizziness?"

"No doc."

"No doc, it's just that my mouth still feels bitter."

"If her mouth still feels bitter, it is natural for Ms. Nuri. But do not worry long will disappear by itself along with the recovery of the health of Bu Nuri."

"So I can go home now Doc?" Ask me enthusiastically.

"Not for now. The tension of Bu Nuri is still a little low but if tomorrow is normal, Nuri can go home."

"How can I get my blood pressure back to normal?"

"Have a lot of food, especially foods that contain iron. Although his mouth feels bitter should be forced to eat ya Bu Nuri."

"Yes doc, thank you."

The doctor and nurse came out after they finished examining me. Raihan looked towards Dino.

"Hey, Dina!"

Dino quickly looked at us."Yes boss."

"Where is the invitation letter finished in print?"

"Had the boss stayed on the take."

"As with wedding organizers have you been looking for a truly reliable and trustworthy?"

"It's done boss, start the venue, catering, make up artist and***** the whine is all done."

"good. You can go now."

"So, what about that conman thing?"

"Let's just.you focus on helping me prepare for my wedding first after I get married we'll find your friend." Dino seemed to be smiling thinly, thinly but I could still see her but did not know Raihan.

I smiled at the talk of those who had prepared everything for our wedding. Raihan is really going to marry me not just talk.

Raihan turned his eyes to me after Dino left my ward." Hey baby, you heard that! dina had prepared everything. So I beg you to get well soon and don't get sick again."

I smiled at him and then slid into his arms. Raihan hugged me tightly while pecking at the tip of my head. In my unrelenting heart I stopped saying gratitude had been met with a gentle and loving man like Raihan. Not because Raihan is handsome and rich but especially in his attitude and nature that makes me really sure to marry him.

The next day and in the morning.

I was thrilled when the doctor let me go home this morning after the last checkup. After coming home from the hospital I might take a short break at Raihan's apartment after which I'll go back to the village to tell my family about my marriage which will be done in seven days.

I smiled at Raihan who was busy packing and Zain helped him. In the middle of packing the door opens and it turns out that Mr. Bagas is coming. Today is Sunday so no wonder Mr. Bagas came in the morning to visit me.

"Lho, you're ready to go home!" said Mr. Bagas as he walked towards Raihan and Zain then lifted Zain's body and in his arms.

Raihan smiled at her." Yes sir, the doctor has allowed Nuri to go home. Nuri's been whining all the time asking to go home."

"Has Nuri been completely healed?"

"Complete recovery is not yet sir, maybe later rest at home."

"Oh, so."

In the middle of their chat a nurse came carrying a wheelchair that Raihan had earlier ordered.

"Well, the wheelchair's up, are we home now, baby?" Ask Raihan to me and I nod.

"Emm, Rai, how about I go with you? you must be troubled to bring Zain, Nuri and also what other goods you will have to drive." Then Bagas offered to take us home. Raihan and I looked at each other and before long Raihan looked at Mr. Bagas who was waiting for an answer.

"Are we not troublesome, Bagas?"

Mr. Bagas smiled broadly." Not at all dong Rai. Instead I'm glad to be able to send you away from home cramped and lonely."

"Lho, is it true that Aunt Meri and Nura are not at home sir?"

"They were not at Rai's house, my wife went home from Singapore to Japan he said there was business what I did not know. Continue the Nura is on vacation to Bali with his friends."

"Oh."

It's worth Mr. Bagas back and forth here it turns out he feels lonely at home. Pity also if in thought, have a wife and children but often lived by them.

When we were ready, we came out of the ward. I pushed Raihan using a wheelchair while Zain was carried by Bagas.

After arriving in front of Raihan hospital leave me and Zain to Bagas's pack while he picks up the car in the parking lot first.

Not long after Raihan's car came and he helped me sit in the middle seat. Mr. Bagas came in and sat in the same seat as me while holding Zain.

The car began to move but the middle of the road to Raihan's apartment was experiencing severe traffic jams. After asking the other riders what was happening in front of them said there was a demo of the BBM hike.

"Would we just find a rat's way, Rai!" Mr. Bagas's proposal.

"Street rat, where's it going, sir?"

"At the front a little to the left there is a narrow alley but later the passage to a public cemetery."

"Yes sir."

The car began to creep slowly then Raihan turned his car into the alley and then walked slowly through the local settlement and penetrated into a road large enough but not too crowded motorists.

"Where is it sir?"

"Right."

Raihan took the right direction and it turned out that the road was passing through a cemetery that looked neat and clean. I glanced at Mr. Bagas he looked dreamy looking at the funeral. I even saw him drop his tears.

"Sorry sir, why Bagas sir?"

"Oh, sorry Nuri. There's my wife and children and I haven't visited them in a long time."

I stare silently at Brother Bagas.

"Do you want to see them now?" I don't know why my tongue feels so easy to say so and my heart moves to visit the tomb of Mr. Bagas' family.