The Substitute's Love
All Because of Eliana

At the hospital, Ningrum was holding tightly to his father's hand, still lying in critical condition, still wearing his wedding clothes.

Her tears broke without stopping. He could not see his father's condition like that.

It was after Ijab qobul marriage. His younger brother Reno comes and reports on his father's critical condition. Her father was always calling her Ningrum.

Ningrum asked Eliana for permission and of course also to her new husband to go to the hospital.

They did not go to the hospital, only his mother Ningrum and Reno left among Yudha's drivers.

''Daddy---Ningrum here Well. I opened my eyes.'' Ningrum's voice was still sobbing.

''So after the operation, my father regained consciousness and looked for my brother. Reno tell me everything what's going on. But I'm getting critical, maybe he's in shock. Then Dad kept calling out Big Brother's name. The doctor said it's better that you get the brother called to see Dad soon.'' Reno explained.

Ningrum's heart is getting sicker. Maybe his father was disappointed, because he was married when his father was in this helpless state.

It should be Dad who will marry Ningrum and become his guardian. Not like this.

But how else would the rice have become porridge. She has now changed her status to wife. Although only siri's wife.

But Ningrum kept promising himself. Although the wife of Siri, she would definitely do the obligations of the wife completely.

Because marrying siri is also a sacred promise before God. Even though in the eyes of the community is always in the eye.

''Then I go home first, and then I come back here again. I'd like to take the need to go to the hospital later.'' Said Bu Rina opening her voice after just being silent.

Ningrum just nodded. And still staring at his father who still did not open his eyes.

''Reno, come. Anter mom first.'' Take mom to Reno.

''I'm going with my mother first, yes.'' Said Reno while stroking Ningrum's shoulder.

Again, Ningrum only nodded his head.

Reno and mom are just about to come out and open the door.

But suddenly Dad was delirious and mentioned Ningrum's name.

''Ningrum--'' lirih Dad slowly.

Reno and Mom turned back to the bed where Dad was lying.

''Dad..!!'' Say the three of them in unison.

''Dad, Ningrum here.'' Said Ningrum who was still holding tightly to his father's hand.

Slowly my eyes opened. His eyes first saw the extremely beautiful figure of Ningrum with its white kebaya, with its head wrapped in white hijab decorated with jasmine flowers and a typical bridal tiara, adding a graceful impression to Ningrum.

''Son, you are so beautiful.'' Say father slowly.

Ningrum only smiled haru as his unceasing eyes let out tears that drenched his cheeks.

''Forgive Daddy Son, because your Dad has to be like this.'' Say it again this time crying.

Ningrum shook his head quickly.

''No Father. It's not because of Dad, it's all God's destiny. We have to believe that. Don't blame yourself, Dad.'' Ningrum tried to calm his father down.

''Thankful. Now I'm aware that Reno's mother wants to go home first to take our needs.'' Said Miss Rina again.

Dad just nodded slowly agreeing to it.

But the sound of the door on the knock. Reno opened the door immediately.

All eyes were on someone standing in the doorway.

A young woman was wearing formal clothes while carrying some paper bags in her hand.

''Excuse Mrs Ningrum, introduce me to Windi. I came here because I delivered a change of clothes for Mrs Ningrum.'' Say politely while thrusting some paperbags at Reno.

Reno instantly accepted the paperbag.

''Oh yes. Thank you, Miss Windi. I send my thanks to Lady Eliana.'' Said Ningrum smiling kindly at Windi, ending her awkwardness.

Because maybe who else if not from Eliana did it, right? Think Ningrum.

''Sorry Madam, this is not from Lady Eliana. But Lord Yudha told me to.'' Windi said a little doubtfully.

A moment Ningrum was stunned. I can't believe her husband who doesn't even know her at all. Can understand like that.

Somehow Ningrum's heart suddenly warmed.

''Oh, yes. Eumm, then please thank Lord Yudha.'' Say Ningrum later.

''Fine. Oh yes Madam, I was also asked by Mr. Yudha to accompany Madam while in the hospital. All take care of your father's administration.'' Windi said again explaining with a still silent position in the doorway.

Ningrum was still unable to digest Windi's words. He was again stunned. Even her husband now sends people to accompany her.

''Oh. Coincidentally, Ma'am, I'm the same mother want to go home first. So Ma'am can help accompany my sister first in the hospital. I was worried if my brother was alone here.'' Said Reno who instantly broke Ningrum's daydream.

''Brother I'm the same mother left first huh.'' said Reno then while handing the paperbag he held to Ningrum.

''Yes be careful.'' Said Ningrum, then got up to walk them to the door of the room.

''Lady, please change your clothes first. Previously your father will be moved to the inpatient room of the VVIP class. So that your father gets intensive care.'' Windi said still with his polite attitude.

Again Ningrum gawked. I can't believe his hearing.

''T-but Mbak. That's all no need. We can't pay him. Even in this kind of treatment we are grateful.'' Ningrum.

''Lady Ningrum did not have to think about the cost issue. Everything has been borne by Mr. Yudha.'' Windi.

''B-but why?'' Said Ningrum still in disbelief.

A moment Windi smiled warmly at Ningrum.

''Of course because you are Mr. Yudha's wife.'' Windi said with a smile.

''Even though your marriage and Mr. Yudha is a secret. And not many people know about it. But we subordinates of Mr. Yudha respect you as we honor Lady Eliana. Because you are also the wife chosen by Him.'' Windi said again explaining.

Now Ningrum understands. All because of Eliana. This kind of attention was not due to her husband's own initiative. Though she thought this was all pure initiative from her husband to make her heart warm.

Ningrum brushed aside the feeling earlier. Because no matter how he looked at himself. Who is he if he is compared to Eliana. A classy and very beautiful woman with a good career.

She is just a normal woman and works as a factory worker. I did not get a high school education at all. Just because of cost.

A very far social comparison, Ningrum thought.

Given the opportunity to heal his father, he was very grateful.

Even now he had to exchange it for his happiness and freedom. He doesn't matter, the most important thing is that his father can recover like before.

Her father has been transferred to a VVIP-class inpatient room. On her husband's recommendation.

Actually, Ningrum was flattering all of this.

But Ningrum was already unable to resist and dodge anymore. He just resigned. Most importantly, his father was able to heal quickly.

''I do not know what will happen in the future, O God.

I'm putting everything on you.

I've given you all my life.

I am sure there will be no reproach in Your word for all Your servants.

Aamiin, Aamiin, Yes Robbal A'lamiin.'' Ningrum said, never ceasing to be grateful.

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