The Gambling Bet
Adrian junior's.

          There was a burning feeling in his chest, which he could not describe in words. Adrian stared fixedly at the tiny baby, there was no reason for Adrian not to admit the baby was the seed he planted that night.

          Adrian kissed the tiny baby, his hand stroked the baby's cheek gently, Adrian feeling now really happy to see the photo copy that is now in his arms.

             "Sorry sir, your baby is really weak because of his physical and less weight should require special handling, maybe you can do the skin to skin method." Said the woman doctor who approached Adrian holding a baby.

               "What method was the doctor.?"  

          Adrian frowned because he did not understand the words of the doctor.

              The doctor also slowly explained with Adrian about the benefits of the skin to skin method, this method has great benefits.

              "This method is called the kangaroo method.,"Hugging the baby in the chest of the mother and her father by coming into direct contact with the skin in addition to helping the premature-born baby , it can also help stabilize the heart rate and increase the baby's weight. " The doctor gave an explanation and a briefing to Adrian .

            Adrian silent. Adrian also did not reject the advice given by the doctor. Adrian thought for now he wanted to save the tiny baby. 

             Adrian then sat leaning against a chair wearing a special outfit . His shirt he took off, so he put the baby on his chest in direct contact with his skin.

               The old man said. Every parent has a strong emotional bond with their child. Adrian has really proved it.

             As Adrian clutches the tiny baby, Adrian's tears don't stop breaking. There was a raining pain in his chest looking at the tiny baby's condition.

              Her small hands were palpating, and the weak sound of crying, as well as the cold body of the baby, seemed to the baby's skin to turn blue.  Adrian is really tormented. The innocent baby must feel the rigors of life before he is born. Guilt enveloped Adrian, if he could apologize, for letting him grow up without his attention.

               Aldrian sat holding the tiny baby, he permeated the warmth created from every touch between him and the tiny baby.

               Without thinking for a long time, Adrian had echoed the adhan in the ears of the baby. It's like there's a miracle the baby showed a lot of change. The baby who looked weak earlier, was now crying with a very strong voice. His movements were not as weak as before.

            Without Adrian realizing it had stood the woman doctor who gave the explanation earlier.

               "If it was a while ago, sir. Now the baby has to be taken to the NICU. To get treatment to grow healthy quickly." Said the doctor.

          Slowly Adrian took off his arms. Actually he still wanted to linger with the baby. It seemed that he was not willing to part with the baby. The togetherness that created it. Making feelings mixed now. Now Adrian seems to have a valuable thing in his life. 

            The doctor carrying the baby is now walking slowly towards the baby box. The doctor's hand examined the baby's heartbeat. The doctor smiled too.

               "Thankfully, her baby's heartbeat began to normalize. And look at her skin gradually recovering not turning blue anymore." The doctor told Adrian.

            Adrian who was standing on the side of the box was just silent, and smiled bitterly, if the baby's heartbeat is now normal, now the turn of his abnormal heartbeat , how not to imagine the baby will grow up, now Adrian's mind is intrigued to hold a DNA test. But I'll wait for the time that he thinks is right.

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           Bayu who had been sitting restlessly waiting for the boss did not come out. So many questions in his head, that I want to ask Adrian.

           Several tens of times Bayu's phone rang he ignored. If answered, it will definitely cause new problems for him. Bayu can already guess his phone that keeps ringing it is none other than Aunt Vera, who wants to know the whereabouts of Adrian.

             "How long has she been in labor."  Mumbled Bayu annoyed even a silly question popped into his head.

            Adrian who had been standing staring at the baby box. His day fell apart when he heard the conversation of two nurses who were standing not far from him.

             "Yes, there's no baby gear yet, it's all from the hospital." A nurse answered a friend's question.

              Adrian now only realized, after looking at the baby in the box was sound asleep. His eyes rotated around the room. Baby gear.? Maybe Alya doesn't have any baby gear at all. Adrian remembers how difficult Alya was when she came to her rented house . At that time in a very simple house, the contents of home furniture were not worth anything.

           And again. The tightness in Adrian's chest is now growing to find the tiny baby wearing hospital equipment. Like a prick, an indescribable pain.

             Slowly Adrian stepped out of the room. He still found the faithful Bayu sitting there waiting. Adrian knows for sure Bayu wants to ask for an explanation from him. He also approached Bayu.

              "Bay, find a baby supply store that's still open.!" Adrian.

             Bayu who heard that scratched his head and rubbed his non-itchy ears. Actually Adrian this kambet where think Bayu.

              "Bro, it's late, where are the shops still open.?"  Bayu replied annoyed.

            "Just try tonight there is a complete baby equipment Bay, if necessary you buy all those stores."  Adrian.

             Hearing Adrian's words that are very irresistible. Bayu thinks fast he plays his phone . He was looking for a shop in the vicinity that might still be open.

            Bayu's eyes immediately opened wide and smiled fluffy after getting the store like Adrian requested. He walked over to Adrian.

               "It's a bro, but it's gonna close soon." Sayu.

              "There's no phone.?" Ask Adrian.

               "Yes, this is also on the phone. Wait a minute.!" 

                No wait long, armed with the big name Dharmawangsa the store was willing to wait for the arrival of Adrian and Bayu.Adrian who heard it did not want to waste his time.

            When they were about to go towards the car park, their steps stopped, Bayu who was holding his phone suddenly rang the name of Aunt Vera. Bayu looked at Adrian confused to answer or not. The first call he could ignore but Bayu's phone kept ringing. Adrian gestured to answer.

              "Yes, hello aunt." 

              "Bay, how did Adrian meet, or have answered the phone from you .?" Aunt Vera's voice across the phone.

              "Not tan, this is also Bayu is on the road again nyariin Adrian." Bayu replied lying with a trembling voice.

              "Okay.., where the hell did the child go make it dizzy." Said aunt Vera.

             "Yes already aunty, later if there is news Bayu kabarin, this is now Bayu is on the way." Sayu disconnects the phone.

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           Adrian's car drove medium, splitting the quiet road, Bayu who was driving it was once his eyes glanced at Adrian . Looks very tired and anxious on Adrian's face.

            Silence.Bayu who had been holding anger in the chest he tried to dare to ask.

             "Emh..bro, who was the woman you helped earlier.?" 

            Adrian did not answer Bayu's question.Adrian stared doubtfully at Bayu. Bayu who had understood the nature of his cousin was patting Adrian on the shoulder.

              "Look down, bro, I get it, you're honest who knows I can help you. I promise you, I won't tell anyone." Sayu reassures.

           There was the weight of Adrain's breath to give an explanation to Bayu. He believes in Bayu . 

             "You remember when we attended Sudirja's party that night." Ask Adrian .

               Bayu's mind immediately turned to a company and there was cooperation with the company.

                "Yes, I remember . That night you took me home, when the show wasn't over.?"  Answer Bayu.

              "It all started that night Bay!" Adrian answered his hand next to massage his now throbbing head.

               Bayu widened his eyes as if he could not believe his cousin's words. He even looks shocked.

              "After I drink a drink given by a waiter, like someone put in a stimulant. 

               "Stimulating drug.?" Forehead Bayu wrinkled.

               "But who's done it.?" 

               "I don't know Bay." Adrian shook his head.

               "Have you investigated it. Do you have an enemy or does someone set you up." Bayu Cecar.

          "I don't have time Bay. At that time , I didn't know what to do?" I called Jonathan to find me that woman and that woman right now who's in that hospital Bay." 

          Believe and not believe Bayu heard the words of Adrian. If it is true Adrian's words, Adrian must be ready to face his extended family. Things that you can't imagine will happen.

             "So you mean the woman, the lady calls " 

               "I'm not that crazy as Bay, going to sleep with a woman carelessly." 

              "OK.oke…" 

             Bayu digested all of Adrian's narrations and drew his own conclusions.

             "So the woman in the hospital gave birth to the child of your relationship that night.?" Sayu rubbed her face rough.

               Adrian nodded slowly. Although he himself had not asked Alya directly, who was the biological father of the child he was carrying . Remembering the words of Puspa at that time who said that Alya call woman . Little doubt that the child born at this time is another man's seed. Because he knew he was the owner of the first night. But Adrian believes that the boy is the seed.

              "You're sure it's your son.?" Could she be pregnant with another man.?" 

              Bayu just wanted to make sure, though, that he should be wary of the people around Adrian. It could have been that the woman trapped him and was looking for profit 

               It did not feel the car was already in front of the store their conversation was stopped. Their arrival was greeted with a friendly by who had a store, because it was night so the shopkeeper had gone home.

              "Please sir, look around, I want to find what kind of baby equipment.? 

               "Baby tops, baby clothes or pants, a variety of sizes and fabric materials are good and soft." 

             The store owner gave several examples of his merchandise, ranging in price and size.

            Adrian was silent . He looked at Bayu asking for an opinion. But Bayu, who had no experience with all that was before him, shrugged both his shoulders. Because they both have no experience and are afraid of buying the wrong things.

              " Yes, wrap everything in this store, but choose good materials.!"  Adrian .

              "Huh..are you sure you bought the contents of all these stores?" Bayu.

            Bayu's eyes rounded perfectly hearing Adrian's speech. As if I can't believe his cousin is now buying all the contents of the store.

               "You want to open a shop, bro ?" 

               "From the wrong Bay, just buy all , anyway all this for Adrian Junior." Adrian said with a confident tone.

               "But you're sure, that's your son.? 

            Adrian's unsheathed gaze leads to Bayu. Bayu who was aware of his words seemed to be in doubt. Adrian approached the store owner, the store owner was counting all Adrian's groceries. And give me his Atm card. After paying all Adrian picked up some of the separated items to take to the hospital.

              " After this find a laundry man, wash this all I don't want any germs attached." Adrian said.

                  "What.?" 

               Bayu tonight is really made difficult by Adrian, from starting to cover up mistakes, dropping off his clothes, looking for baby gear in the middle of the night, to, and now looking for a laundry handyman . Laundry, where's the night like this.?  Who are the fathers, who is bothered.? Hadheh.

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