When she was a child, getting sick was the moment Siska was most looking forward to. Why? Because she has a reason not to go to school and meet friends who bully her. Although she had to endure pain such as fever, cough, flu, and other diseases, she preferred the pain to going to school, which felt like hell.
However, it may be different from the present.
She cried when her mother told her that she had to stop doing strenuous activities, including work. As if this was a nightmare that reappeared when she was an adult. She regretted ever liking the pain as a child, even though being healthy was expensive.
Knock knock
Someone knocked on the door of the room where Siska was being treated. Andi hurried to open the door,
"Daffa, Fera, come in."
The faces of the two Siska sisters are already out of shape. All that is left is anxiety. Mama explained everything the doctor told her son and daughter-in-law, accompanied by sobs.
"How long does Siska have to rest?" asked Daffa.
"The doctor said, at least four weeks. That, too, remains with further scrutiny. If it is indicated that there is another disease after one month, it is likely to be longer."
"But, no way. Fera knew Siska was a strong girl. She will recover as soon as possible," Fera said hopefully.
All encouraged Siska, who had almost exhausted her tears. Andi just stared at the girl from afar without spitting out any words amidst the bad news in this family.
'Dear God, look at the girl. Since childhood, people have disliked her, and they often make her suffer. Then, when you grow up, again, you give her a trial. Was all that suffering not enough for her? To myself, she was a sweet, independent, and kind woman. She is a good person. You gave them the greatest trauma of her life that she could not meet new people, so now? Ah, never mind. I've never believed in justice for a long time. There is nothing fair in this world. Including yours,' Andi protested silently, still looking at Siska from the end of the room where she was standing.
Andi hasn't made any comments since mama told her everything. But, in the deep-hearted, he deeply felt the grief experienced by this family.
"The twins are with the maid?" asked mama.
"Yes, Ma," Fera replied.
After a week of hospitalization, finally, doctors allowed Siska to return home. However, even though Siska looks good physically, she still has to undergo advice from the doctor to rest without working. So now, her home is where she spends time without going anywhere for at least the next month.
The mother affectionately always accompanied Siska and gave her what she needed, and treated her as if Siska was the little girl she used to be. In addition, Andi, who occasionally comes to visit, is quite comforting for Siska when she feels bored and needs friends to exchange ideas with each other. As time went on, the feeling grew in Siska's heart because she was fascinated by Andi's personality.
'Oh, my God, love him.
Could you give me a life?
I won't hurt him
Punish me when it happens
I'm not easy to love
I'm not easy admitting I'm in love.
I'm not easy saying I'm in love.
My humming just for the love
My blessings are only for you.
No lies, I swear, love until I close my eyes.
The song titled Until I Closed My Eyes by Acha Septriasa is her favorite song at the moment. She may be able to keep her heart. However, she can't keep his feelings of love that are increasing every day for her sister-in-law's best friend.
Unknowingly, Siska became her former self. She never said anything when her parents bullied him. Now she keeps her feelings tight for the friendship that continues to be maintained with Andi. She felt that if one of them fell in love and applauded, the friendly relationship would not become what it was. Instead, a sense of awkwardness and strangeness will arise when making friends again.
"Ah, Maria! I almost forgot about it." Siska is a monologue.
She recounted the incident she experienced yesterday to Maria over the phone. Because at this time, Maria was returning home with her family to Surabaya. So, the two of them only communicate through their smart devices. Being an introvert like Siska is not easy. She is used to not leaving the house if there is no important business. When other people are cuckolding because they don't get bored, they can get out of the house. They enjoy it comfortably. However, sometimes it becomes like that. There must be those who don't like it. For example, his neighbors. Sometimes they talk to each other. At one time, when Siska went to a stall, many mothers were talking about her. That's because she had never been outside the house. At first, Siska never cared. However, over time, she was sultry and fought those people. Since then, they have always been polite in front of her and her family.
"I sent you a cheese chocolate cake. You like it, right?" asked Andi on the phone.
"yes, I like it. Thanks."
If and is busy and can't visit Siska, he sends food or whatever he wants to give. There have been many gifts from Andi that he kept that was not food. Such as flowers, paintings, pencils, small notebooks, and other strange things. Not sure why he sent the unusual things to someone who's sick.
Andi and his friends he had met at that time were very attentive to him.
Siska is very grateful to be in such a good environment. This made her socializing spirit rise and slowly heal the trauma of her old wounds. Although not immediately, Siska has felt many positive changes since the good people came into her life.
Siska and Andi don't know how long they will keep their flavors. But, if Siska is clear about her feelings, it's different with Andi. He is a mysterious guy who is not used to knowing his personal life.
"Lord, if You destine the guy for me, then draw me close to him even though You need a lot of time for us to know. I don't know if he will be a good person, but right now, it's just him that I think about it. No one else. He was the one who raised me from the slump. So take care of him always for me. I'm willing to be his close friend as long as we can be together as best friends."
At least, that's the prayer Siska always prays when facing her God. He didn't want to lose Andi's figure.
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Other times, Fera and Daffa lived a happy life with their twins, who are now eleven months old. Imperceptibly, everything went so fast. Dinda and Devin grew up full of cheerfulness in the infinite affection of their parents.
However, Fera has begun to feel bored because she misses the business world as she used to work. Don't deny it if you remember, her dream for a long time was to become a successful businessman like her late father. However, she must achieve her goals as well as become a successful housewife as well. Luckily, the café he founded for about four years was crowded with visitors. Her café is one of the best cafes in the city and already has more than dozens of loyal customers.
Fera, who has only been in control of the run and is busy with her children, longs to be in the field directly to control her employee's work. However, Daffa still hasn't permitted her because Daffa is afraid that his wife is exhausted from retaking two jobs, namely a café entrepreneur and a housewife. Even though the matter is over, there's been a bit of a scuffle into this. But there's something in Fera's mind that is always bothering her. When his mood is being ruined, he will discuss this. Daffa tried to calm him down and relent without solving the problem. This problem is a problem that has been hidden for quite a long time in their household. Fortunately, they never ended up in violence when discussing this. However, it is also necessary to be aware of it because this is a matter related to family finances.
Fera always hopes that one day this problem will be finished quickly and will not be discussed again with her husband.