Rania
69. Make Peace With the Past

Rania is awake. He saw that only Sisi was in his room. It just so happens that Radit is out for a while. Rendra and Susi also have needs. While Angga go nowhere.

''How are you doing now Ran?'' ask Sisi when Rania is awake.

''All my body pains'' Rania replied weakly.

''Maybe because the car hit so hard. You're lucky there wasn't a serious fracture. Did you not see the car coming towards you?'' ask Sisi.

''No, it all happened so fast. Only Mr. Radit's screams were heard before I was hit by a car'' Rania replied recalling the incident that night.

''Regarding Radit's brother. You know when I get to the hospital. I see him as a madman. Her eyes are red from crying, hair is messy and clothes are full of your blood. He kept blaming himself for your accident.At first I was angry with Radit. I thought you were in an accident because of him. But after Rendi told him. I realized that he was hit harder with your accident. He won't even move from the front of the operating room until you're done with surgery. Just to change clothes he does not want. He even snapped at his mother when told to go home just to change clothes, Sisi explained with a smile.

''Seriously you Radit sir like that?'' ask Rania.

''Yes, among us are all waiting for you to operate. He looks so fucked up. He's so scared of losing you. He cares a lot about you, Ran. He hasn't come home as long as you're in the hospital Sisi said.

Rania just smiled hearing Sisi's story. Her cheeks blushed red imagining Radit.

''Everyone is looking for the mastermind behind your accident, Sisi said.

Sisi then told anyone involved in the search. Then how the people who caused Rania's accident were arrested.

''All the actions of Cynthia, Radit said all will be revealed when you are out of the hospital, explained Sisi.

''I didn't expect him to be that close, '' said Rania.

''Your father was also devastated to learn that his nephew was the mastermind of all this, Sisi said. Rania just silently heard Sisi calling Gunawan his father. Sisi forgot to tell Rania that Gunawan also donated blood to Rania.

When they are busy chatting. Gunawan and Nella are coming. He gets word that Rania's a girl from Radit. Rania and Sisi stopped talking to them. Gunawan and his wife immediately approached Rania. Rania's cheerful face turned cold.

''How are you doing, son?'' gunawan asked worriedly. The side dodged from his seat. He let Gunawan chat with Rania. Nella stands behind Gunawan.

''It's kind of better'' replied Rania coldly.

''Does it still hurt?'' ask Gunawan.

''A little'' replied Rania.

''Dad is very worried about you, Thank goodness you are fine, Gunawan said.

''thank you for worrying about me'' said Rania. He looked towards Nella who was smiling at him. Rania asked in her heart who the middle-aged woman was with her father. Even though she was old, the beauty on her face was still radiating. Her gentle gaze made Rania calm.

Gunawan noticed where Rania's eyes were headed. He then introduces Nella to Rania.

''She is the wife of my father, her name is Nella'' Gunawan explained.

''Is there anything you want me to buy?'' ask Gunawan.

''No, but you can go now. I want a break said Rania coldly. The look on Gunawan's face turned sad when he heard that Rania had indirectly kicked him out. Sisi was surprised to see Rania's attitude. He wants to say something but Rendra has just come with Susi.

''Did uncle ever teach you to be disrespectful to parents?'' asked Rendra firmly while walking towards Rania.

Rania is shocked to hear Rendra. He didn't answer. He actually did not want to say that either. But the logic says something else.

''It's okay Ren, I know Rania has not been able to accept me said Gunawan sadly.

''It can't be like that. At least he should thank you. If not because you donated blood to her. Maybe he will not survive, said Rendra firmly while looking at Rania. Rendra will be firm in acting if what he sees is not in accordance with the truth. Rania was shocked to hear Rendra's words. He did not expect Gunawan would be willing to donate blood for him.

''That's my duty as a father. All this time I couldn't do anything for my daughter. Now that's all I can give you. Even if he asks for all my life I will give it. Don't you scold him. He's still sick. Nella and I will go home first. Let's not disturb his rest said Gunawan. He did not want to see his sorrow over Rania's expulsion. He immediately took Nella home.

Rania is silent to see Gunawan's departure. There is sadness in him. But the logic says something else. He still considers the suffering of his mother so far is not comparable to what gunawan did.

Rendra then sat down beside Rania's bed.

''The uncle did not defend him. If you hate what you ask. My uncle probably hated it more. Because uncle is experiencing it himself. But after seeing the treatment and his efforts made amends all along. Uncle just wishes you could open your heart for him. We live for the future. Not late for the past. Which keeps us trapped in it. Uncle could have been revenge but after what our hearts will be happy. Now we must be at peace with the pain of the heart. Uncle, your mother feels like she wants you to be happy too. Not keep harboring hatred''nasehat Rendra.

''But Rania is not ready uncle'' Rania replied slowly.

''Until when you'll be ready. Not necessarily your father will live on. When he no longer exists. Maybe you'll realize it. And regret will not bring back the state. Now you're an adult. Uncle is sure you can think which is best for you. Uncle hope you're not too stubborn. There is no harm in you trying to forgive him, explained Rendra gently.

''Rania wants to sleep first uncle'' Rania said as she closed her eyes.

''Hmm, you rest first. Your uncle and aunt are going to take a quick shower, Rendra said.

Rania did not answer. Her tears came out when Rendra and Susi had already left her room. Actually as long as he's unconscious. He met his mother in a dream.

Her mother told her to live happily without any hate in her heart. The mother also did not want Rania to be stuck with the past and the heartache her mother felt.

Rania thinks it might be a sign she should open her heart to Gunawan. But he's not ready. He can make peace with the past.

''You're okay Ran?'' ask Sisi.

''Yes, I just want to rest'' replied Rania.

''If I think what Uncle Rendra said has a point. Let alone seeing how your father tried to approach and correct all his mistakes. From what I see he wants to be with you. I as a friend just want the best for you, said Sisi.

''Yes, thanks'' Rania replied with a smile. Because his head started to get dizzy he chose to sleep.