The Substitute's Love
Ikhtiar For Yudha's Healing

''Help you take a shower sir?!!'' Pekik Ningrum shocked.

''Yes,'' Yudha replied casually.

''T-but, Master!!'' Ningrum was still very shocked at her husband's revelation.

Yes, even though he legitimately did it because they were already a married couple.

But still, for Ningrum it was very taboo for him. It still felt awkward just to talk to Yudha let alone having to bathe the man.

Ningrum's facial sharpness turned red blushing from embarrassment. Imagining things he had never thought of before.

Yudha laughed out loud. See Ningrum's reaction.

Ningrum who was in laughs slightly frowned confusedly.

She finally found out, her foreign husband was only working on her.

But still he was still afraid if his wish was not a joke. It was nothing, Ningrum's heart felt unprepared.

Because if she really had to bathe her husband, she would see the innocent body of her husband, right?

Even though he has become a mahram and legitimate if he sees such a scene. Still, he would feel awkward and unusual.

They are two strangers. Who have never known each other.

''Sorry, I was just kidding. You take it easy there is a male nurse who will help me to take a shower.'' Yudha still chuckled.

''No problem, sir. If it's ready I'll definitely help you take a shower.'' Say Ningrum just like that with a flat face.

Now it was Yudha's turn to gawk at the words of Ningrum. Either the girl in front of him is very innocent or just retaliates to prank him?

''Relax Sir. I was just kidding too. After all you definitely wouldn't want it if I helped you shower right?'' Said Ningrum again with a small smile.

Because of seeing Yudha's slightly tense facial expression.

Hearing Ningrum Yudha instantly revealed a smile.

''So, now you don't feel awkward anymore? Your sense of humor is good as well.'' praise Yudha later.

''Yes, maybe because I am used to always being an entertainer of my friends who like to confide in their grief. All I did was cheer them up with a joke.'' Said Ningrum again.

They unconsciously laughed together.

''Oh yes, have you had breakfast?'' Ask Yudha.

''Already earlier. I used to have breakfast very early in the morning Sir, my stomach if not immediately filled then my stomach will hurt.'' Ningrum replied.

''What breakfast?'' Ask Yudha again.

I don't know why that question escaped his mouth.

''Only egg fried rice Tuan.'' replied Ningrum potluckily.

''Oh, please make me that for breakfast. It feels like I haven't eaten fried rice breakfast in a long time either.'' Yudha.

''Yes, of course Mister.'' Answer Ningrum quickly.

''Ningrum, don't call me Sir. From now on call me Mas.'' Yudha.

To be honest he felt uncomfortable if Ningrum called him Master. While he is his wife not his subordinate.

''T-but, I'm condoning Mister.'' Said Ningrum doubtfully.

''Now I am your husband, so do not hesitate.'' Yudha said.

''B-well. M-mas.''s.'' Ningrum still hesitated a little.

''Well, like that.'' Yudha smiled happily as she sipped her chamomile tea.

Ningrum returned a smile to Yudha.

Unexpectedly by Ningrum he thought Yudha would be cold to him.

The reality is reversed. Yudha is a very pleasant and warm friendly figure.

It was proven that he could melt the atmosphere that Ningrum felt stiff.

Likewise with Yudha's assessment of Ningrum. It turned out that Ningrum was a gentle female figure.

Yudha thought Ningrum would be shy and not happy with her. In fact he was being sweet and warm behind his simple and reserved appearance.

It made Yudha even more curious. Will figure Ningrum actually.

That morning in Yudha's room, which was usually quiet and cold. Now it feels crowded and warm, with a little joking and crisp laughter from both.

For some reason, they suddenly seemed familiar. Like you've known each other for a long time.

The conversation continued about Ningrum's question of Yudha's paralysis.

''I had an accident. And the doctor has sentenced if my recovery to return to normal walking is only 50%. I've done all kinds of medicine and physiotherapy. But still the result is nil. I'm still in that wheelchair.'' Yudha said that there was sadness in her eyes.

''La tahzan innallaha ma'ana. Do not be sad, God is with us. For Allah will not cause disease without a cure.''

''Only then must we strengthen our patience and faith in God. Insha Allah there must be a way for your healing Tu-em.I mean Mas.'' Ningrum light trying to encourage Yudha.

Hearing Ningrum's words somehow Yudha's heart warmed.

It feels like the spirit to recover like before getting splashed again.

Growing a new spirit. Which is currently starting to fade.

''Did I ever do acupuncture therapy on my feet?'' Ask Ningrum again.

''Hmm, ever. Just no results.'' Answer Yudha.

''Oh, what if I try again. Every day 3 times a day mas feet should be stimulated by massage using herbal coconut oil. Insha Allah this is the path of effort for healing Mas. In addition, it must be accompanied by prayer to God, so that our desires are granted by God. How.?'' Tanya Ningrum gave an opinion.

Yudha just smiled and nodded. It turned out that Ningrum was very concerned about his paralysis.

Wait, God? It seemed like he had forgotten that name for a long time. Instantly Yudha beristigfhar. His heart is pounding. The heat suddenly spread throughout his veins.

The sound of the door being knocked from the outside, immediately scattered the daydream Yudha will escape him to God all this time.

After Yudha let her in, a man dressed as a nurse came inside.

''Excuse me Sir it is time for you to take a shower.'' The nurse said the man.

Yudha just nodded.

''Is Mas finished with breakfast.?'' Ask Ningrum.

''Yes,'' Yudha replied while nodding.

''I'm allowed to go down again. All right I want to make herbal oil for massage later.'' said Ningrum.

''alright.'' Answer Yudha.

After that Ningrum also came out of the room Yudha did not forget to bring back the tray of his former breakfast.

Arriving in the kitchen did not waste a long time Ningrum immediately looked for ingredients to make herbal coconut oil. After previously asking Bik Asih.

Not much in use he only uses 5 fresh coconuts a few segments of red ginger and lemongrass, there is only that ingredient.

''You want to make what Ning is?'' Ask bik Asih wonder.

''You make herbal oil Bik for foot massage Mas Yudha, uh, I mean Mr. Yudha.'' Clearly Ningrum was a little clumsy for wrongly calling Yudha in the presence of Bik Asih.

Bik Asih just smiled a little hearing it.

''Yes ordinary oruh, use call ralat all Ning.'' Saying Bik Asih slightly chuckled.

''Yes, sorry, I'm a little uncomfortable. It's not usual. Because only today I was told he called it Mas.'' Ningrum.

''Indeed, Mr. Yudha is a very kind and friendly person. Different from Lady Eliana. Auntie was very happy when you married Mr. Yudha. Although initially astonished. How could she find another wife for her husband. While others do not want honey. This even nyari itself made in honey.'' Saying Bik Asih at length.

Hearing Bik Asih Ningrum's last words was a little grim. He did not expect that his fate would be like this.

''Don't be sad Ning, it may have been a path of destiny from God. Actually Auntie was very sorry to see Mr. Yudha. He really loves his wife but not his wife. Mr. Yudha was always patient with every behavior of his wife who seemed to never appreciate it.''

''Then Auntie was glad to see you were so attentive to Mr. Yudha. Hopefully from today she won't feel lonely again at home because there you are now Ning.'' Saying Bikih Teraru.

''Yes Bik, everything I do is my duty as a wife. I also sincerely do it. Hopefully in a way that I will do later become a way of endeavour for Mas Yudha to walk again as before.'' Ningrum.

''Amine.'' Saying Bik Asih.

Ningrum smiled happily hearing that.

Now she promises in her heart will take care of her husband painstakingly in order to heal again as usual.

Moreover, he had heard a little story about the relationship of Eliana and Yudha from Bik Asih. Makes her a little sad and feel sorry for Yudha.

''Ya Allah. May by this effort you provide healing for the husband of the servant.'' Inner Ningrum while processing the ingredients that will be made herbal oil.

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