That afternoon, the cold air was not felt by Andi at all. His blood was fast-clenching, and his heart was pounding while waiting for a reply from Fera's parents. It's like he's sure that there's still a glimmer of hope for him. What kind of hope is that?
"Oh, about that. That's right, Ndi. When Feli died, at the last moment, she left Fera to us and gave us a message to be betrothed to Daffa."
"But, does Daffa or his parents agree?"
"Agree, because indeed, at first, Mrs. Arni, Daffa's mother, had a conversation with us about this matchmaking."
"If Mrs. Arni agrees with Feli, then what about Fera? Does he know Fera more deeply, Sir?"
"Indeed, he wasn't too close to Fera. However, he was at least interested in Fera's personality. So she asked to give Daffa and Fera a chance to get in touch and get to know each other better."
Andi was silently glued while tightening the grip of both hands. It feels like his visit to Indonesia is futile.
"Hmm, how about you, have you got a candidate yet?" asked Papa.
"Not yet, Sir. Andi wanted to... "
"Hi, What are you guys talking about? Sound so serious," exclaimed Fera, cutting off Andi's talk.
The three of them finally shook together, looking on Andi's face, which now turned not as beautiful when they first came to pick up Fera.
'Does Andi have feelings for Fera? Why does he look gloomy now, huh?' said Papa in his heart.
Papa left the room while Fera and Andi were talking.
"Is it true? That you and Daffa will get married?" Ask Andi.
"If it what you've heard, then it is right," said Fera.
"Do you feel the same as Daffa?"
"Not at all."
Fera was confused. She did not know what she felt for Daffa all this time. However, she often communicated with Daffa to ask for news the last few days.
"Why, Ndi?" asked Fera confusedly because Andi did not comment as she answered her best friend's question.
"It's okay. I'll go home first."
Finally, Andi left Fera's house with deep disappointment and heartbreaking. How not, all this time, it turns out he kept his heart to the friend he knew from that little. However, he couldn't blame the situation or Fera because Andi himself has never expressed his feelings until now.
On the way, Andi was very unfocused on driving his vehicle. He was dreamy, sometimes conscious, but he always remembered Fera's matchmaking.
"Focus, Andi, Stay focused!!" he concluded while holding back emotions in the car.
Teelihat from a distance, there was a minibus that was overtaking from the right opposite Andi's car at high speed.
"W-what are this guy doing? Step aside !" shouted Andi as he deflected his steering wheel hastily.
Andi tried to slam the steering wheel to the left to avoid a collision. But unfortunately, he only realized for a few seconds that there was a large tree that was right on the left of the road.
Crash ...
Plumes of smoke came out of his car, the residents of the settlement who live in the road area scattered out and saw the accident.
"Look, is the victim is still alive or not?!"
"It's still breathing. Let's pick it up and take it to the hospital!"
Andi's temple is seen bleeding, he is unconscious, but his chest is still moving to signal that the handsome young man is still alive.
Fortunately, on the way to the hospital, Andi woke up and immediately groaned in pain while holding his head.
"Calm down, calm down, young man. We're on the way to the hospital. You were in a car accident," said someone who helped Andi.
"Accident?!" concluded Andi in shock.
"Yes. Is there a family that can be contacted?"
"My family lives abroad, Sir. There are only families from near me. Where is my p-phone?!"
"There, this I secured along with the wallet that was lying on the back of the car."
I never imagined such a bad event in Andi's mind. The first time he returned to Indonesia, instead of getting Fera's love, instead faced misfortune. But this stubborn man didn't give up either. When he arrived at the hospital and received treatment, he immediately contacted his best friend. He decided not to tell his family for fear of them being worried. After all, only cars are damaged quite severely. If Andi himself only has minor injuries but still needs bed rest.
Tring.
The sound of incoming messages on Fera's phone. She saw from her phone notification that Andi had sent a photo. She immediately opened the news, and how surprised she was, Andi sent a selfie of him with his head bandaged and his hands infused.
"What's going on?!" replied Fera.
"I got into an accident right after you got home."
"Huh? Where? It's been two days since we met, and you just said it now? Which hospital?! I'm coming right now!"
When Fera was about to see Andi, suddenly in front of her house Daffa was waiting.
"Daffa? What are you doing here? I want to leave."
"I was told by my mother to deliver parcels to your parents. Where are you going?" asked Daffa.
"I'm in a hurry. I have to go to the hospital to visit my friend!" Fera walked quickly past Daffa. However, it was restrained because Daffa pulled her hand.
"I'm coming with you."
"But?? How about the parcel?"
"Later, when you're home, let's get into the car quickly. You hurry up, right?!"
They finally went together to Husada hospital, where Andi was being treated. Fera was so worried that she refused to check her phone and looked agitated.
Arriving at the destination, Fera saw Andi playing gadgets next to his bedroom window with a bandage wound still attached to his head.
"How can this happen?" said Fer to Andi's shoulder.
"Slow down. Are you worried?" Andi laughed amusedly.
"Of course, why you say that? Your family is far away. So how did it happen?!"
Andi told it all to his beloved friend. Although he has improved, doctors recommend that Andi remain treated for at least two more days.
"Can you not focus on that?"
"Yes, I was wrong. I was overthinking."
"Thinking about what? Do you have a problem?"
"It's not the right time for me to tell you, and if I get out of here, I'm going to tell you."
The 27-year-old was thrilled with Fera's presence. He was fed by her, noticed, even they joked as if the world belonged to the two. But he forgot that it was all based on friendship.
While being engrossed in chatting, suddenly someone knocked on the door of the inpatient room.
Knock Knock
"Fer, have you finished visiting him?"