Me and Memories
"How is Kevin, Ma?" Rizal asked Maya when his wife had just entered the dining room.
"As usual, Pa. Always act like he's strong and tough. How's your work's transfer process? You and Herman? Your request to move back to Jakarta was approved, right?"
Rizal smiled and nodded his head.
"Of course, Ma. Two more weeks, we can go back to our home sweet home. Mama and Kevin can go back to Jakarta first. Let me take care of the rest here."
"Mama will immediately take Kevin to Dharmais hospital, Pa."
"Do what's best for Kevin, Ma. Anyway, let me accompany Mama in the hospital tonight."
Maya shook her head.
"Danzel already with Kevin at the hospital."
"The two of them have really been true friends since childhood."
"And almost our son-in-law, Pa."
Rizal exhaled slowly. Yes, Danzel did almost become their son-in-law. Their youngest daughter, Katharina, died in a plane crash. Even her body was never found. Disappeared with the explosion of the Boeing 737 from Pangkal Pinang to Jakarta. Katharina is doing some observations from campus in Pangkal Pinang. And, that day for some reason Katharina suddenly wanted to go home and only gave the news a few moments before takeoff.
Who would have thought that Katharina's voice over the phone was the last voice they heard? Because two hours later, the plane was declared missing. It's not just those who are devastated and feel lost. However, Danzel, who is none other than Katharina's fiancé, almost went crazy because of the sudden departure of his future wife. It took them all a long time to let Katharina go. And now, they had almost lost their son.
"Why did God give them to us if they were finally taken back in this way. Do we have to give up again this time? First Katharina, now Kevin is suffering from serious illness. Should we just give up and accept it? Isn't there justice for both of us?" Maya asked, hugging her husband tight.
"We are only human, Ma. What can we do but surrender and pray for a miracle from God?"
"Hopefully someone will donate their heart to Kevin, Pa. Mama really wants to see our son healthy, married and have children. We can be a great grandparent for our grandchildren."
"Let's just pray, Mom."
Meanwhile Kevin and Danzel looked relaxed and could still laugh even though they were currently in the hospital. Danzel looks cool playing games on his cellphone, while Kevin is engrossed in replying to chats from Anastasia while occasionally laughing amused. There was no jealousy at all in Danzel's heart. He did fall in love with Anastasia. But he knows for sure who Anastasia loves. He does not know what kind of love relationship they are currently living. A love triangle that will somehow end.
Seeing Kevin smiling to himself, Danzel just took a deep breath and returned his focus to playing. However, suddenly his memories drifted far away ....
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