My First Love Story
Episode 71

“Darling do you want lunch now?” eliana sat before him.

Kezia. Eliana picked up the hospital lunch menu that had been in front of her.

“Mah, after returning home, can I eat chicken rica-rica made mamah again?” Kezia asked as she opened her mouth to take a bribe from Eliana's hand. Although actually Kezia can eat alone, but somehow, eating from the mouthful of Eliana's hand feels better.

“Boleh dear, but we must ask the doctor first yes..fear there are foods that are abstained.”

Kezia agreed.

“O yes mah, zia treatment cost how much?” Kezia asked with a serious face.

Eliana let out a long sigh hearing Kezia's question.

“Honey, it's papah and mamah's obligation to take care of it. You don't have to think about it.” Eliana tried to calm down. His lips were smiling but his mind was nowhere.

“Mah, zia tau, the maintenance cost here is not cheap. And mama always gives her best for Zia. But, Zia did not want to stand on her hands. Zia no savings kok mah, although not much but at least can help a little.” Bright Kezia with full earnestness..

“Sayang, no matter what good you used to do, until God sent a beautiful angel in mamah life..” shrewd Eliana while holding Kezia's hand. Without feeling her crying break.

“Mah...” Kezia rubbed Eliana's shoulder and hugged her tightly. “Born from mamah's womb is one of the blessings for zia..” Ooze Kezia who tightened her arms.

“Thank you dear...Thank you you always be a strong and brave mamah child, that is more than enough for mamah.” Eliana wiped her tears. “I'm sorry mom, you shouldn't be this cute in front of you son.” Eliana let go of her embrace and looked Kezia's eyes fixedly.

Kezia rubbed the back of Eliana's hand with a smile, giving her a chance to vent any sense of tightness that had been held in front of Kezia.

“Mah, zia want to go to the toilet for a while, can you please help zia?” pinta Kezia's.

“Of course, let's help you.” Eliana immediately took a wheelchair that felt near the door of Kezia's treatment room, Kezia, placed her by the bedside and slowly moved Kezia's body to the chair as the hospital nurse taught her.

Kezia lifted up and moved his leg to the fist that was in front of him. Eliana starts pushing Kezia closer to the bathroom.

“Zia can be alone mah,..” said Kezia when Eliana will come into the bathroom.

“Alright..” Eliana let Kezia do it herself.

Eliana knew, if Kezia said he could, then he could. After all, Eliana did not want Kezia to feel so pitiful.

Kezia closed the bathroom door. In the madi room, the toilet can indeed be used by Difable patients such as Kezia.

For a moment Kezia stared at the reflection of her face on the large glass in the bathroom. His face looks more slender. Wound bandages still stuck to his forehead and side of his head, covering up the scar. Some of his hair was shaved, not too much, but quite visible. Only the bandage covered it. Kezia looked at his face and then turned to look at his legs that felt nothing.

Kezia's crying broke. Kezia smothered his own mouth so that the sound of his crying could not be heard by Eliana. His shoulders shook with his sobbing. Kezia cried for a long time, until his tears would dry up.

Eliana can guess what happened to her daughter in there, but Eliana let it go. Maybe Kezia needs a chance to vent his grief. Without feeling any tears streamed down Eliana's cheeks. Noiseless crying, it feels more bitter.

Take a showercap to wrap his head and wound. Slowly Kezia took off her patient's shirt and pants. He did it himself, because one day, he didn't want to trouble anyone. Kezia steers the wheelchair down the shower. He was given a tap and water droplets began to flutter his body that felt so dry. Kezia cried again in hope, his sorrow could go away as the water that washed his body passed. Kezia cleansed his body thoroughly. A body he hadn't cared for for for 10 days. When she felt clean, Kezia grabbed a towel and put on a set of patient clothes that were there.

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“Ceklek”

The bathroom door is open. Kezia appeared from behind the door with a face that looked fresher. Eliana immediately approached kezia.

“You took a shower son?” Eliana asked as she pushed onto Kezia's wheelchair and invited him to sit on the sofa.

“Iya mah... Mah can help zia get closer to the window?” pinta Kezia's. Eliana nodded, following Kezia's request.

From the glass window, Kezia saw a beautiful garden. There seemed to be some patients walking around with standard infusions beside him. Eliana took a comb and began to comb Kezia's long waist-length hair. Kezia smiled at the sight before him. There are some patients who also come to the park with the help of wheelchairs. They chatted and laughed.

“Don't grieve key, you gag alone and you can still laugh like them.” Kezia murmured in his heart.

“Tok.. tok.. tok.

The sound of knocking on the door blew Kezia's daydream.

“Please log in..” replied Eliana without moving.

A handsome man she knew appeared from behind the door.

“Nak Angga..” greet Eliana.

Kezia who heard Eliana's greeting immediately turned to the door. Angga was already standing at the mouth of the door with his warm smile. He wears an ash-colored hoodie and black jeans.

“Do I interrupt your time?” Ask Angga who has not moved from where he stands.

“No boy, come here..” Eliana Pinta.

Angga walked over to Eliana and Kezia. “How are aunty?” Angga grabbed Eliana's hand and kissed the back of her hand.

Eliana looked at the handsome man who was kissing her hand. Her heart was warm, because Kezia was surrounded by people who loved her.

“Good son..” said Eliana who immediately saved the comb that was used to comb Kezia's hair.

“Hay schnucki..” greet Angga while rubbing Kezia's head.

“Hay sis...” Kezia smiles sweetly at Angga.

“Tante stay a while, aunt there need to first forward.” say goodbye to Eliana while moving on.

“Where are you going?” Kezia held Eliana's hand.

“Mamah want to buy the same food to drink to nak anga. You guys wait a minute yes..” Eliana explained.

Kezia nodded in agreement.

“Gag to aunt, so ngerepotin..”.

“Gag pa-pa son..” replied Eliana while patting Angga on the shoulder before passing leaving Kezia and Angga.

Angga stood in front of Kezia while leaning against the pot next to the window. “How are you doing today?”

“I've done better brother.. tomorrow I've been given home.” Sow Kezia with spirit. Again Angga's chest pounded hard when he saw Kezia's smile that he had missed for a few days. “Kak can come here?” Imbuh Kezia while slashing his eyes.

“I have 3 days here while cheating papah subsidiary...” explained Angga.

“What's sister gag chemo?”

“Sore I'm home, because tomorrow will be chemo..”.

“Kakak, must take care of health.. Don't override brother energy..”

“I know bawel...” timpal Angga while trying Kezia's pointed nose. “Are you all right?” this time Angga looked at the two beads of Kezia's eyes seriously.

“What is my brother worried about me, I am fine.” Kezia said as he turned his face away, looking back at the window. There was a small smile on his face.

For some reason, Angga's heart felt painful. Without Kezia noticing Angga approaching her and hugging Kezia tightly. There is no sound between the two. Angga knew, there were many things that Kezia tried to hide and strengthen himself in front of others.

“Eat a lot, so that you are healthy , hem?” Angga let go of his embrace.

“Eat it my hobby, brother gag need to worry..” said Kezia while giving his thumbs up to Angga.

“By the way, happy birthday schnucki... This is for you..” Angga handed a box to Kezia.

“Thanks brother, what is this?” Kezia received it with sparkling eyes.

“Open...”

“Waahhh... My favorite bangeettt... thanks brother!!!” exclaim Kezia with pleasure.

Angga gave a set of his book, which will be sold freely next month and it was also limited edition.

“You like?”

“Very like!”

“Good... I go home first, later until home I call ya... please activate your phone...” Angga said with a smile with his face.

“Every boss!” Kezia did a brief salute. “Greetings to om, aunt and brother Indira yes..” continued Kezia.

“Yups schnucki! Bye!” sahut Angga once walked back and waved his hand at Kezia. Kezia replied to her while smiling sweetly.

“I will miss you very much schnucki..” Og Angga who then disappeared behind the door.

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