Micheal Emerson's Choice
Episode 101 - I Love You
"Assalamualaikum, Oma...." Umm Kulsum turned her head when she heard that soft voice, and her eyes sparkled when she saw who came to see her.
"Aira.." said Omanya.
Aira smiled behind the veil that covered part of her face, she stepped slowly closer to Omanya who was now half lying on the hospital bed.
"Aren't you supposed to be home in two weeks?" Oma asked in a hoarse voice.
"The test is done, Oma. And when he heard Oma was sick, Aira immediately let him go home sooner," replied Aira and shortly afterwards Jibril came, even the boy was still carrying his backpack.
"Assalamualaikum, Oma." Jibril kissed the back of Omanya's already wrinkled hand. "How is Oma doing?"
"Waalaikum greetings, son. Oma's situation is much better. But why are you guys coming straight here? you from a long journey, do not go home first, rest, only after that visit Oma." both Jibril and Aira smiled sweetly at the Omanya's words.
" We're dying to see how you are, Oma. We are not tired, " replied Jibril.
Aira and Jibril are not yet on vacation, but after hearing the news that happened to Oma and their sister-in-law, they decide to go home.
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Meanwhile, Arsyad gets a report that Zenwa has not taught for a few days, and the tour has also been missed , Arsyad knows Zenwa is not coming but he thinks maybe Micheal forbids it, given Micheal's cold attitude all this time to her.
However, because Zenwa did not enter without explanation, Arsyad became anxious and thoughtful. After thinking for a long time, he decided to go to Micheal's house.
But there was no one there, and no one wanted to tell Arsyad any information about Zenwa. It makes Arshad even more confused.
Not getting any information, Arsyad finally decided to go home but on the way he saw someone he knew. Arsyad stopped his car and called the man who was currently on foot.
"Hey! Javeed!"
"Sir Arsyad, where are you from?" javeed asked still with a smile on his lips.
"From a friend's house" replied Arsyad. "Where are you going? it's this afternoon, it's hot, you're in the middle of the road." he continued, which made Javeed chuckle.
"Just take a walk, let it not be cramped," replied Javeed origin.
"Well, we're having lunch together, how?"
"Good idea, I'm hungry."
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"When are you gonna wake up, honey?" Micheal muttered softly as he grasped Zenwa's hand that felt so cold. He kissed her gently, lovingly. The radiance of longing emanated clearly in his eyes.
Micheal recalled the last time he held Zenwa, and he longed for such moments.
"Hey...." Micheal rubbed Zenwa's cheek fondly. "When do you want to wake up? I missed you, Zenwa. I miss your babbling, I miss your sharp gaze, I miss your voice." Michael took a deep breath, trying to strengthen his heart.
"Darling...." Micheal again kissed Zenwa's hand and said. "If I can admit something, I... I'm in love with you, Zenwa. I love you," Micheal said in a deep voice, his eyes turning red.
Yes, he had been in love with his wife, not since when, but Michael realized it when he could no longer hold Zenwa, when he could no longer look him in the eye, when he no longer heard his voice. Micheal felt that there was something lacking in his life, his heart felt empty, his life was bland, like nothing else mattered.
"Please, wake up and tell me you love me too, dear."
Tbc....