Shanum Smile
Chapter 29
"Num, we're going home, huh? Mama misses three weeks you have not been home," invite Earth.
It has been three weeks the two did not meet, this is because the Earth is busy participating in science and mathematics competitions. During the race, Earth did not have time to go home. So that the time to meet the lover of the heart is not left anymore.
"I'm sorry, I can't. Mut said I have to go home. This afternoon Mut went to the capital. He got a high-paying job call," Shanum replied grudgingly.
Actually Shanum wants to meet with Anastasia's mom. But this afternoon my brother will be gone. He wanted to take his brother up to the bus.
"Ok, it's okay. Then we go straight home, right?" ask Earth before launching the motor.
"Yes, I'm so sorry. Actually want to meet mama, but this is very important," said Shanum worried, afraid to disappoint mama Anastasia and Bumi.
"Yes, it's okay. Don't feel guilty about it! I'm really fine, really, really," said the Earth with her hands shuffling Shanum's hair while smiling.
As usual, Earth escorted Shanum only to the front of the alley. Shanum still fears his relationship is known to the family. Shanum walked from the front of the alley to the house.
Looks like Mutia is getting ready, even just leaving. Shanum immediately ran in through the side door. He hurriedly took off his shoes and went to the bathroom to wash his hands and feet and change his clothes. After that, Shanum immediately met the older brother who was sitting on the terrace waiting for the rickshaw to come.
Mutia to the capital by public transport night bus. From the house to the bus agent, Mutia uses a rickshaw. He did not want to trouble the elderly father.
"No more Sha friends at home! Everything is Sha himself. Not at home not at school, Sha was always alone. No one loves Sha!" shanum said with tears streaming down his cheeks.
"Sha don't go dong! My dear sister is with you. So unfortunately Mbak got to the capital to get a job with a high salary. All that is for Sha and Father" Mutia said with teary eyes.
Not far from them, Mr. Yanto was no less sad. She is old and sickly, now her little girl also has to fight cancer. With various considerations, Mutia finally decided to pit her fate to the capital. Wish his money could be used to treat his father and brother.
The pedicab that will deliver Mutia also came, finally Shanum helped deliver the brother to the bus agent. Mr. Yanto lives in his own home, with a heavy heart releasing the departure of the child to welcome a glorious future.
After the departure of Mutia and Shanum, their brother, the second son of Yanto sir came.
"Mutia's gone, sir?" ask Ami while walking closer to Mr. Yanto. Her husband parked his motorcycle.
"It has. Just went on a rickshaw ride with Shanum earlier. Shanum nangis was left by Mutia. He said there were no more friends at home" replied Mr. Yanto.
"No friend at all? We will come here at noon, the children will be sent here after school, too" said Ami while sitting next to his father.
Different treatment at school leads Shanum to be ostracized by his friends. They thought Shanum was cheating to be free from teacher punishment. Without them realizing it was all just to keep Shanum healthy.
A week after Mutia's departure to the capital, Shanum returned feverish and limp with no strength to stand. Shanum returned to hospital for three days. This continues to happen, once a month Shanum must undergo hospitalization. So Mutia chose to resign and returned home.
Medicine has become his daily companion. Without medicine Shanum has no power at all. As the doctor once said, if the rest of Shanum's life depends on the drug. He couldn't stop taking the medicine. If it stops then he will return to hospital for a few days to recover.
"I'm sorry, with a heavy heart I have to say this. The only way to treat patients is by irradiation or commonly called laser. The disease is destroyed by laser light until it is destroyed."
"Unfortunately, irradiation can only be done in a hospital in Jakarta. The Dharmais hospital. While here and the big hospitals in the area here do not yet exist. All of Indonesia is new Jakarta that has treatment with irradiation," explained the doctor who handles Shanum.
"How much does it cost, Doc?" ask Mutia.
"Once the irradiation can be up to six million, it does not include drugs. If Shanum is brought there, there should be a temporary residence there. Irradiation is done not only once, but repeatedly until destroyed. So it is not only irradiation money and drugs that must be provided. The cost of living and the cost of eating while there should also be considered. At least have to provide a hundred million," explained the doctor.
Immediately the body of Mutia heard the explanation from the doctor. That much money he got from nowhere. His savings were depleted because Shanum was in and out of the hospital. In addition, Mr. Yanto also requires medical expenses.
Pak Yanto's lung disease is getting worse than ever. The narrowing of the lungs experienced by Mr. Yanto is getting worse, causing a stroke. So that Mutia had to bone up to pay for two sick people simultaneously.
"May I be able to undergo all Your trials, O Allah," mutia mumbled, not feeling tears had come out of her eyes.
National High School graduation exam is near, Earth is rarely home because it is busy preparing for the exam. He was so busy that he did not pay attention to his health anymore.
Lately, Earth often has headaches and nosebleeds, but her family does not know. Only Bayu knew his current state. Bayu has repeatedly advised the Earth to see a doctor, but ignored.
After the graduation exam, Earth went straight to Shanum's school. He waited for Shanum to come home, without him knowing that Shanum was lying in a hospital gurney.
When the school hours were over, all the SMK students scattered out. The earth sharpens its vision in search of the existence of the idol. However, until the school is quiet also not seen by him.
"Sister looking for Shanum, huh?" ask Shanum's friend Fitri.
"Yes, Shanum where hasn't been seen out since?"
"Shanum hasn't been in school for a week, sick!"