Retaliation of Persecuted Wife
Chapter 61 Is My Decision Wrong

Chapter 61

Is My Decision Wrong

"Sorry....." I said lirih. Then let go of my hand when Roy saw my hand holding his hand.

Roy's expression was still flat. But he tried to give me a little smile.

"It's not your fault..." He replied then he returned following Mas Fandi's step towards the child's room.

I feel very uncomfortable with Roy. Why do I have this feeling to her? I have no connection to Roy either. Hopefully Mira soon wake up and get back to health as before, so there is no estrangement of friendly relations between us all.

I decided to wait for Madam Mira who will be transferred from the operating room to the ICU room. I still need time to calm down and think about how I will move forward.

The door of the operating room opened to coincide with the arrival of Mas Fandi who returned here again.

Mas Fandi and I followed the wheeled iron bed pushed by several sisters, who took Mira to the ICU room.

Mas Fandi again sad to see the state of the pale Mira with closed eyes not budging. It was so heartbreaking to see the state of the Woman who 4 hours ago still smiled cheerfully to me.

I let Mas Fandi first accompany Ms. Mira in the ICU room which is limited to only 2 people who can enter. Sit alone waiting outside the ICU.

Not long ago there were footsteps of some people who were in a hurry towards me. Two middle-aged women, along with a man who was more or less their age. And a woman who might be my age.

"This is Mommy's room." Said one middle-aged woman, to the other middle-aged woman.

"That's Fandi." Said the middle-aged man.

Maybe they're Mas Fandi's family or Ms. Mira's and they don't realize I'm around them. Only a woman my age has ever since glanced at me in silence.

The woman was not far from me. I nodded my head and smiled at him.

"Fan, how's Mira doing? How's baby?"

Mas Fandi came out of the ICU room immediately attacked with questions from his family. Anxiety was seen on the faces of those who saw the state of Fandi and also Mbak Mira.

"Alhamdulillah, Almira congratulations Ma'am. But Mira is still critical and unconscious."

"Almira's? My granddaughter?" Ask the woman that Mas Fandi calls Mom.

Mas Fandi nodded with a faint smile answering the next question from the Mother. Mbak Mira's situation is still a heavy blow for Mas Fandi.

The children of Mbak Mira and Mas Fandi turned out to be female. Almira, his name was given to Mas Fandi for his son. A beautiful name, definitely as pretty as his mother. I want to see that baby soon.

Oh Roy, I remember that guy. Where is she ? I just realized I didn't see it from earlier.

"Good, go home with Roy. It's late, you must be tired." Mas Fandi told me.

"Where's Roy Mas?"

"He went to the hospital cafeteria."

Not wanting to disturb Mas Fandi and his family, I decided to meet Roy and go home with him.

"Alright Mas. Please let me know about Mira's progress."

"Yes." Yeah." Mas Fandi replied while nodding his head.

"May Mbak Mira be aware and healthy again Mas."

"Yes, thank you Beautiful. Rest, you must be tired."

"Then, excuse me. Let's all, Assalamualaikum..."

"Goddessalam..." Answer them.

I stepped away to the RS cafeteria while taking out my salary to try to contact Roy.

A few moments the call rang, but it was not picked up by him. I tried to call him back. But my steps stopped when I saw Roy walking towards me while looking at his goal.

I turned off the call. And put my salary back in my bag.

"We're home?" Roy asked without even a hint of a smile despite his soft voice towards me.

"Yes, Mas Fandi told me to go home with you." My answer.

"Yes, we talked about it."

It seems they have discussed the request of Mbak Mira.

I could only nod in response to Roy. Then followed the man's footsteps towards the hospital parking lot. Get in the car, and slowly leave the Hospital.

There was no conversation between us until silence was established. Even Roy looked serious about driving without even a single glance at me.

So awkward it felt, especially Roy turned no longer cheerful as usual.

"Roy..."

"Hmmm..." The man answered without turning his eyes forward.

I stared at the handsome white man in the dominating Asian face with those slightly narrowed and pointed eyes. I just realized this guy's face is very handsome above average size.

"Ehem."

I cleared my throat to immediately return to my normal mind and focus on what I wanted to talk about.

"I accepted Mbak Mira's request which was quite difficult for me. I also don't know the reason Mira suddenly asked me like that when she knew you...."

I took a breath before continuing the words. Somehow talking to Roy this time I was like dealing with a lecturer or a fierce boss.

"Sorry..."

Again I said an apology that might not cover up my mistakes.

"For what? Don't we have a relationship, too? Stop saying that lovely apology, there's nothing wrong with you."

"But..."

My words hung as Roy clasped my hand for a moment and glanced at me.

My blood suddenly rippled making my heart flutter erratically. An ambush of nervousness made my body suddenly stiff. It felt like little butterflies were dancing in our hearts when our eyeballs met. Is it because Roy's attitude that had been flat and cold had suddenly warmed up with one hand?

God, what's wrong with me?

Roy let go of his hand when I no longer denied it. I turned my gaze out the window, hoping that this face would not look flushed in front of him.

***

20 Minutes I arrived at the office mess after Roy dropped me off while waving and slightly smiling for me.

I entered with tired and heavy steps and locked the door after closing it. Take off my shoes, and over me, then immediately take a towel to clean yourself and prepare to perform Isya's prayers which have begun late at night.

Time showed at 21:13 pm after I finished my duties. I want to tell someone what I just experienced. But who?

I can't call Mom at a time like this because it's bound to cause her some anxiety.

I opened a few apps to comfort my heart, but still nothing of interest to me. Until the moment I opened the Wa app and saw Rara was online. I decided to try to send him a message.

Beautiful: Not sleeping Ra?

My message came in and immediately ticked blue. Looks like Rara is typing to reply to my message.

Rara: Not yet beb, tomorrow is the holiday. At this hour it is still early for me.

I smiled at my best friend. Last time we exchanged messages was a week ago, and got word he was getting engaged to my little friend Dani. Thank goodness, sukurlah...

Lovely: I forgot my holiday there tomorrow.

Rara: What's up, tumben chat at this hour?

Lovely: Just know you.

Rara: Shot Roy again?

I smiled reading Rara's chat. Rara does know how my life is here. We still often communicate sometimes once a week but with a long duration. Sometimes we also call when we are not satisfied with the message.

Rara : Long time to reply? What overslept? I called ya?

Gawaiku. Rara really called me.

"Assalamualaikum Ra's..."

"Vaalaikumsalam. So Roy really shot you again? It's okay if you marry again Beautiful, is your iddah period also missed?"

Right my iddah time just passed. But this is not what I want to discuss with Rara.

"There's more to it than Ra."

"Whatis that? Well, I missed something like that."

I then told about the accident that befell Mas Fandi and Mbak Mira. Then about the request of Mira Ma'am who wants me to marry Mas Fandi and take care of their son when he is gone. Then congratulations on Roy's changed attitude no longer cheerful to me.

"It must be heavy in your position. Especially if it becomes someone's last request. If you refuse, you will definitely feel uncomfortable if your answer has hurt the heart of a woman who is fighting death. But if accepted, you and Fandi go through the housewife without love. But In, I often read online novels in some apps and sometimes the novels I read tell how the lives of two initially unloving couples end up loving each other. Or even something that starts with hatred and eventually becomes love."

I digest the words spoken by Rara.

"Pity for Roy. But back to you. Do you love that guy?"

"Entah Ra. You know I haven't been able to have a serious relationship because of the trauma of my old home life?"

"If you don't dare to have a serious relationship, why can you accept Mira's request. You forgot In? That request was about getting married? Married which means you become the wife of a Fandi?"

Right, I didn't forget that. Back again because this is about a request that could be the last request Mira Mbak.

"If in my opinion, if you are hard to resist, afraid to regret your attitude and finally blame yourself, then accept the request if it becomes the last request. And last advice from me, learn to love Fandi if you're married to him later. Roy's business, let God arrange the best mate for him."

Rara's words have a point. Maybe I should try to love Mas Fandi if that request really becomes Mira's last wish. But I hope and pray for Mira's recovery.

Seriate...