The Sweetest Harsh
Episode 38 - Hydrotherapy

Helmia stands behind the balcony railing of her house. Put one hand on his stomach, while the other hand holds the phone that has been attached to the ear. His face was flat, while his eyes moved to and fro with his forehead furrowed, as if thinking sharply, while continuing to listen to his interlocutor across the phone.

"Mr Alfa is going to the spa to undergo the therapy. He left with Miss Tiara. From the information I know from the therapist there, Mr. Alfa will undergo therapy for up to the next three weeks." The light voice of a man sounded clear and was so easily received clearly every word he said in Helmia's ear.

"Three weeks? Why so long? Wasn't the wound on his leg just a cracked wound? You're getting this information right or not, huh?" Helmia began to grumble.

"The initial planning of the therapeutic procedure adjusts to the circumstances of Mr. Alfa Madam, but further developments, await the results of therapy undertaken. It is possible that if Mr. Alfa can heal quickly, this therapeutic process can be done in a short time," he said with confidence. Didn't you know Berta? This man was wiping away the cold sweat that had appeared on his forehead many times, in order to hear the anger from his superior.

Silent. There was only the sound of breathing on the speaker of the phone. Helmia seemed to think for a moment. Start putting together a plan after plan when looking at the present situation, where Alpha is still in the process of healing.

Ah, Tiara, you're still lucky.

There was a little time he could still use to take care of his son. Helmia wished to have Alfa walk with her own hands, taking care of the child's wounds with all her affection. However, meeting Alfa requires him to interact with Tiara. And that makes him really uncomfortable.

"You keep your eyes on them. Don't let your guard down and lose track."

"certain Madam. It is certain that Mr. Alfa will not travel out of town until he completes the therapeutic procedure he is undergoing."

"I'm counting on you. Don't let me be disappointed."

'Click'

Helmia pressed the red button to immediately disconnect without caring about the man again with all his anxiety.

Men with jet-black hair that partially covers the forehead and extends down the ear are releasing bluetooth earrings from the ear. Picking up the phone from the table and struggling with the screen. He had served Jonah and Helmia for almost 7 years, but only this time his arrogant superiors asked him to do silly acts as a spy in watching their own son's movements.

'Ting'

The sound of incoming messages accompanied by the shakes of the cellphone that was still in his grip made Helmia's mind distracted. The image message logo that appears in the notification makes it immediately moved to open.

His eyes widened and a smile fell on his lips when he saw the photo that has now filled the screen of his 6-inch phone. Seen there, Alfa is still in a wheelchair and Tiara is pushing her into the high building of the therapeutic spa, where Alfa will do healing there.

The plan this time should work. Helmia was thinking carefully. Who is the female candidate he will marry with Alpha. A wealthy, plenipotentiary family with a better track record than Tiara - according to Helmia - of course. The woman was also weighing well, who was the man she had prepared to approach Tiara, so that they could part with no exaggerated drama of grief.

If the plan is successful, then the red carpet is ready to unfold welcoming him with all the more elegant life.

******

Tiara approached the receptionist and handed a card to the attendant standing there. The woman in the nude uniform combined batik on the collar and the tip of her arm smiled amiably and then immediately checked the data on the computer in front of her.

"Mr Gheo Alfa Satyawinata?" He said as he looked at Tiara who was waiting patiently in front of him.

"true." Tiara smiled back.

"Have made an order on Wednesday the day after tomorrow Yes Miss with doctor Heru.” He said again as he kept busy with the LCD screen in front of him.

“Ya.” Tiara answered briefly, while occasionally turning to her husband who was still sitting quietly and busying himself with the cellphone screen he held.

“Good. Please go to room A on the left. Just walk straight, then turn to the right. Door number two after turn.” The officer directed with a hand gesture followed by Tiara who turned to follow where about the place he would go. Still with his friendly smile, the attendant shrugged off Tiara's card and smiled kindly cupping both hands in gratitude.

“Thank you Back.” Tiara widened her smile and immediately walked over to Alfa. The man scratched his phone when in a glance Tiara had returned to him.

Deftly, the woman pushed back her husband's wheelchair and carried it according to the directions the receptionist had told her. He looked carefully left and right of the long hallway before the sunlight that blocked through the window glass got closer. The beige walls are filled with reliefs of flowers and foliage on which there are various greenish displays and paintings. Very delicious to the eyes, especially when the mind is tired.

“What's up? Is there anything left?” Tiara tried to remember.

“You remember the painting?” Alfa looked up and pointed with her hands. The woman followed her eyes where her husband looked. A medium-sized painting. Showing the figure of a woman in a slanted position wearing a green dress. Brown hair decorated with a variety of colorful flowers make it look elegant and beautiful. Tiara was fascinated for a moment. However, the next second his facial expression turned flat and irritated, then pushed back the wheelchair until the first turn. The painting is the same as the painting in his house. Alfa deliberately painted again and sold? Oh, what a painter lacking work.

“Iya it's me. Beautiful yes.” Hitting Alfa's shoulders in dismay and being met with a widening Alpha laugh.

“Doctor Heru is interested in the painting plastered on the walls of the house. Can't it be, I cut the wood fence home to give him? I also did not expect he would install it in this building, not in his private home.”

“Doctor Heru?” Tiara frowned hearing the name enter back into her ears. The first time he heard that name was from the receptionist in the lobby room earlier.

“Gheo Alpha.” A man in a light blue shirt has welcomed their arrival. Both hands he made into his trousers, then pushed forward. The eyes behind the thin glasses narrowed along with the corners of his raised lips.

“Doctor. Thank you for waiting.” Alfa raised her hand to return the doctor's hand.

“Mari, just go.” Doctor Heru walked ahead and entered his room.

Tiara then pushed her husband's wheelchair up to the front of the table in the room. Moments later, the doctor performed a brief examination, such as measuring blood pressure and looking back at the x-ray paper of Alfa's right leg carefully. After all the preparations were ready, Heru's doctor directed Alfa to change clothes. Tiara swiftly took out a change of clothes from the bag she was carrying and handed it to Alfa and pushed her into the dressing room.

******

The therapeutic pool was silent. There was only an Alpha who was undergoing treatment in that place. After changing clothes with a swimming costume, Alfa was slowly guided to walk into the pool by holding on to the sturdy stenlis railing there. This therapy pool looks like a swimming pool in general, however, there is an additional pair of handles that can be used by the patient to support his body while in the water. In addition, the temperature of the water in the pool has been adjusted, so it really produces a comfortable space to relax.

Tiara noticed really how Alfa trained herself to walk in the water. His heart was filled to see the scene before him. How precious is every gift that God gives to man, including two feet that can not be counted with the count of fingers, how many steps have been expected, so that sometimes when in this condition, the, just realize that one perfect step that can be done is very meaningful.

Tiara watched closely, the woman even grimaced when Alfa complained and tried to endure the pain in every therapeutic process that the doctor gave. Doctor Heru also painstakingly guided Alfa in making movements. In between times, the doctor seemed to massage her feet slowly to make her husband feel comfortable.

The sight before him was clearly recorded in his eyes and engraved the flowers of happiness in his heart. Tiara would never think again about the breakup. No more. Although there was a great threat ready to stab him at any moment. Somehow his relationship with his in-laws became this complicated, and to be honest, he felt a great pain when he learned that his presence was no longer desired by Helmia. Does a wife only act as a hereditary giver? What about his heart and soul which he also married with the heart and soul of Alpha? The two of them had moved on strongly and parting was something that he would be unable to deal with.

Is Helmia ticking her? How could he possibly part with that man?

The woman sighed. Where's Helmia been? The woman's absence made Tiara suspicious only. What else is he preparing? Tiara stared intently ahead with her wishful daydream. He made a promise with his own heart that he would face anything. Whatever…

The woman closed her eyes. Absorbing all the sudden turmoil present in the recesses of his heart. Absorbing strong. Hoping to turn into dregs and he can throw it away immediately. All this pain is testing it and it has to be as hard as a coral.

Alfa watched unblinkingly his wife who for a few seconds was shutting down. After opening her eyes and finding that the woman's gaze was instantly flashing with Alfa's light brown eye bead, Tiara then returned her gaze with a sweet smile. Oh, maybe soaking in warm water like this will feel good for him. He hadn't been in the pool for a long time. Maybe next time, he can schedule time to just entertain himself by swimming.

“You have an idea?” Alfa said when her body had been knocked back in a wheelchair. Staring at Tiara with a slanted smile.

“Hmm?” Tiara asked with a chin-backed murmur and raised an eyebrow.

“Next honeymoon. Maybe we can spend it in the pool.” Alfa smiled with a sensual face making Tiara straighten her seat and smile.

Ah, this guy…

Tiara's heart warmed up instantly, hearing the Alpha who unexpectedly had voiced the same thoughts as her.

"You cheated!" Keto.

Alfa looked at him with a questionable look.

"I was just about to say it and you said it first," his slender made Alfa chuckle.