My First Love Story
Episode 93

“Where is your college plan key?” asked Indira who was sitting next to Kezia.

“Emm.. 2 more weeks I test majors kak, do’ain to pass yaa..” said Kezia with enthusiasm.

“Sure dong,, I'm sure you can.” Indira was no less excited. “Key, how do you persuade someone until he wants stem cell surgery?” Indira asked while sipping warm chocolate in her glass.

“Hah? How are you kak?” Kezia asked back, because he did not understand the meaning of Indira's conversation.

Indira looked at Kezia with a smile. Indira realized, maybe Angga has not told Kezia his plan.

flash back on

In Indonesia

That morning after breakfast, Indira, Anna and Mahesa gathered in the living room. Anna looks to be flipping up their old album. Angga and little Indira smiled in his arms. He missed those times so much. A time when only laughter and carefree jokes filled their days.

But this time it's all different. Angga and Indira have grown up and more sadly the health of his beloved son becomes the biggest test in the life of the Wibawa family.

Without tears on Anna's face.

“Mah, mom why?” Indira embraces Anna who is sobbing alone.

“Gag pa-pa dear, mamah just think, how much longer we can be together, especially with the host..” said Anna.

Hearing Anna's words, Mahesa immediately approached Anna and hugged her.

“We will try even harder to ask erga to perform the operation and find a donor..” Said Mahesa who also felt sad.

They were swept away in endless sadness.

Anna's mobile phone rang, looking Angga's name adorned the screen phone. Anna answered the phone immediately.

“Ya dear..... what's the matter nak?” greet Anna gently. He turned on the loud speaker mode

“Mah, this week you can gag to Germany?” asked Angga doubtfully.

“What's the matter dear, are you sick?” Anna began to panic.

“Not mah, want to do stem cell this week. In addition to Kezia, angga also wants to be mamah..” bright Angga calmly.

Anna closed her mouth holding back the cry. For the first time Angga wanted to do an action that he had been very avoiding.  Indira and Mahesa looked at each other, there was a new hope in their eyes.

“Iya dear, mamah will soon be there equally indira. You wait yes son..” close Anna who is not strong to hold back her tears.

Anna's crying broke. Happy and happy to be one in his chest. Mahesa and Indira were close. During this time, Angga never showed the pain he experienced while undergoing treatment. But as a mother, Anna knew exactly the suffering her son was going through and it made her very sad. A child's pain is a pain for his mother.

“Mah, finally we can be with ue longer.. Thank god..” exclaimed Mahesa with bated tears.

Anna nodded her ass without a sound. Indira wiped away the happy tears that were dripping at the end of her eyes.

flash back off

“Angga is ready to perform steam cell operation. And it will be done next week.” said Indira with a happy face.

“Yes god , thank goodness...” exclaimed Kezia no less pleased.

“Key, do you know, I used to hate ”. a lot Indira said as she looked at Kezia. Kezia just fell silent. “I hate him because he took all the attention of mamah and papah. Anga is their priority. But what's happening now, I'm so sorry. I was so scared that the lady left us. I was so afraid that one day I would miss him but could not meet him.” immediately Indira's cry broke. Kezia drew closer and hugged Indira tightly.

“I gag ever apologized to him for all my mistakes, but he thought everything was fine and never once looked upset at me. Until now, even in a sick condition, he always protected me, mamah and papah. I wonder why I used to be so stupid…. Why a new serious illness can make me aware.” Indira continued to listen to herself.

“Kak, brother angga gag ever hated big brother, because he knew, in the bottom of the heart of his brother's heart, big brother was very fond of his brother. Only sometimes we do not realize it, but others can see it..” Kezia said as he gently rubbed Indira's back. Indira still cries.

“I'm sorry key, I'm really sorry..” Pekik Indira's. Kezia simply fell silent and let all of Indira's sadness overflow so that later, she could face her new self.

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“Key, are you sure you want to be a doctor?” Indira has since noticed Kezia opening a German-language medical book.

“Do you consider anga as a replacement for your sister?” indira seriously asked.

Kezia shook his head.

“My brother and sister are 2 different people. They have their place in my heart.” Kezia said with a smile.

Indira pensively, he knew how much Kezia was able to change Angga and indira also knew, how much love Angga had for Kezia. Indira only hopes that one day Kezia will look at Angga as a mature man who wants him and open his heart to Angga.

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That afternoon, Eliana invited Martin to shop for kitchen needs. To help the family economy, Eliana opened a small cathering and sold some of it online. In addition, Eliana diligently offers her homemade food to school canteens or small companies. His efforts are going pretty well. Currently, Eliana has 4 employees who help her.

Martin and Eliana head to a nearby supermarket, but some food items are not available. After selecting the potluck ingredients, they headed to a larger supermarket to supplement his needs as there were orders waiting.

“Mah, what was the gag?” ask Martin who started busy looking for food ingredients in the vegetable section.

“Before pah, it was already mamah sign some kok.” bright Eliana who has a hassle holding her purse bag and shopping paper. Suddenly the paper fell off. Someone took it. “Thank you..” said Eliana who was still down.

Eliana immediately put the wallet in her bag and received the paper that someone handed out.

“Sama – sama aunty..” sahut male in front of him who turns out Arland. Eliana was completely dumbfounded.

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Arland looked thinner than the last they met. His eyes were clumsy with thin whiskers growing above his lips. His own face seemed to depict he no longer had the spirit of life.

“How are you doing nak?” greet Eliana while rubbing Arland's shoulder.

“Good aunt...” sahut Arland while smiling.

Martin, who saw Eliana talking to a young boy, approached her. It was unexpected that Arland was the one who was talking to Eliana.

“Nak arland..” greet Martin with his shocked face. Martin barely recognized the handsome man before him. His appearance was not as fresh as before.

“Om... “ said Arland while grabbing Martin's hand and kissing the back of his hand. Eliana and Martin looked at each other.

“Where do you live now son?” ask Martin who already knows that Arland has sold the only house left by his parents.

Martin also knew that the Irene family had really made the Arland family almost become homeless. But Martin is still grateful, can see Arland in a state of good though thinner than before.

“I still live in the apartment complex permai om..” replied Arland calmly.

“Do you continue your school?” Martin asked doubtfully.

“Iya om, next week I start college. Currently while filling free time, I work as a courier in one of the expedition companies.” explained Arland without hesitation.

The hearts of Martin and Eliana were filled to see the young man before her. They know that Arland is struggling through this phase of his life.

“Om do’akan you become a successful person yes son, and always take care of your health.” said Martin while patting Arland's shoulder.

“Thank you om, aunt. Excuse me first..” said Arland as it passed.

“Nak arland, wait, ..” suddenly Eliana held back Arland's steps. Arland turned back.

“Once in a while, play home for breakfast or dinner with us.” bargain Eliana with teary eyes.

“Thank you aunt, next time Arland stopped by..” say with the biggest smile.

Arland was quick to say goodbye, as work was waiting for him. After Arland left, suddenly Eliana hugged Martin tightly and sobbed in her chest. There was pain, seeing the man her daughter loved living like this. Tucked do’a from Eliana's mouth, for Arland's future success.

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