The Pearl of Ternista
A Paper Slice

"Your body is good?" The doctor again raised a question, and Tiara responded with a sledgehammer.

"Just a little bit, Doc, like a fleck," continued Tiara.

"Redish or tanned spots, sometimes can also be an early sign of pregnancy. But I can't be sure either. Now, you I infuse it first. Waiting for the gynecologist to check further."

Instead of being happy, Tiara was worried. Since marriage, she and Novan have never prevented a pregnancy, and until two more months of time have passed, she hasn't gotten it. The fear that he was experiencing now was not pregnancy, but something else.

"Doctor, if not pregnant ... what about, Doc?" ask Tiara.

"Haid that is only a flek, sometimes it can also be a sign of other problems in the womb. But, hopefully not."

Tiara fell silent.

"In recent times, has anything changed with your habits? Suppose ... nausea when eating something or nausea when kissing something, when usually not. Or maybe you like something you normally avoid?" ask doctor.

Tiara shook her head again. Indeed, he did not feel that, even back pain or fatigue when doing something is also not. Everything related to the signs of pregnancy, he did not feel at all.

"Don't think anything, Mom. We will wait for the results of the doctor examination later. Must be optimistic, sure the results will be positive." The doctor smiled as he put an infusion on the left hand of Tiara.

"Doctor's right, honey. Don't think the macem-macem, it must be positive thinking." Novan also chimed, while holding the Tiara fingers warm, so that his wife was calm and not agitated anymore.

Nevertheless, Tiara did not necessarily end his worries. They are afraid of results that could be negative. Given her past, she was pregnant and bleeding, until her son died before birth. Does not rule out the possibility, it becomes the beginning of problems in the womb.

"Ahh, hopefully not," Tiara's inner voice was accompanied by a heavy breath.

And then, no more words came out of Tiara's lips. He felt at home silent even though repeatedly Novan threw long sentences.

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"What happened to my wife, Doctor?" ask Novan impatiently. In fact, he observed every movement of the doctor who was now sitting in front of him.

The obstetrician named Arumi smiled, "Congratulations, Sir, your wife is pregnant, she is four weeks old. The red spots experienced by Bu Tiara are implantation bleeding. This is common in early pregnancy. Its alright. But ... Given the condition of Bu Tiara who is now still weak, I recommend to undergo hospitalization here. Later while I monitor the spots stop or not, because normally this only lasts between one to three days."

Novan's mouth is open. I want to say a word, but I don't know which word to say first. He was moved, deeply moved. Since his love had just been accepted by Tiara, getting married and having with her was his biggest dream. So now, God has given the answer to the dreams and prayers that every moment he said.

"This is a prescription drug and vitamin that must be taken routinely. I also recommend taking a special su-su for pregnant women. Because in the first trimester, often experience nausea and no appetite," continued Dr. Arumi.

"Ahh, yes, thank you very much, Doctor." With a very wide smile, Novan took the prescription handed over by the doctor.

Then, he got up and left the doctor's room with light steps. His heart was incredibly happy, it felt impatient to tell the good news to his wife.

"You'll be a mother again, dear," inner Novan in between steps.

It didn't take long for Novan to make up for the drug, just minutes. Then, he returned to the room where Tiara was being treated. So happy, Novan to forget about breakfast. I thought, I could later. Now the important thing is to see Tiara and help her take the medicine first.

"Mas, what did the doctor say?"

Once inside the room, Novan was immediately greeted with a question that implied anxiety.

A happy tinge instantly flashed on Tiara's face. The eyes that were sad were slowly shining. A desire that had previously been hidden in silence was now granted by the Almighty. Really, a wonderful gift.

"You're serious, Mum?" Tiara made sure again. Afraid that he just misheard.

Novan nodded, "Seriously, dear. Your doctor said it's been four weeks. The spots are common in early pregnancy, which is okay. Get enough rest and take your vitamins regularly. The doctor will be here, talking to you. There were other patients. I've been told to take medicine and vitamins for you to drink."

A drop of Tiara's tears escaped the corner of her eye. He felt softly stomach covered with a blanket. It is still very flat, but there is already life starting to grow there. There was no fear like her pregnancy. Even he can't wait to see her grow up and be born safe, then he will be proud to show it to everyone. Ahh, how beautiful that is.

"After this, tell me how you feel, baby. Tired or tired, say it. Later let me finish all the housework. You want to eat whatever you say, I will try to find it for you. Oh yes, we will talk to Bu Nimas if you can not genepin until the end of the month," said Novan while pouring water from a bottle.

"Yes, Mum." Tiara nodded.

Previously, he had intended to quit his job, only to be waiting for a replacement. Incidentally, the woman who replaced him had already entered from last week. However, Nimas told Tiara to keep working until the end of the month. Unfortunately I can't. It was just mid-month, she fell ill and was positively pregnant. I will stop early.

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Three days Tiara was hospitalized. The spots have stopped and the condition is also much better even though it is not stable. The doctor said he could be home tomorrow.

The good news was not kept alone, but was also shared with Tiara's uncle and aunt. They are happy, and he said they will come to visit soon.

In addition to them, Bagas and Nimas also congratulated. In fact, Nimas gave a full month's salary even though Tiara quit from the middle of the month. She also gave a gift of baby clothes along with a blanket and a pillow.

After last night Bagas and Nimas who came, this afternoon Juna who visited. It carries a fruit parcel with a size large enough, but the contents are three kinds; oranges, mangoes, and avocados. These three are Tiara's favorite fruits.

"Darling, can I get the fruit now?" ask Novan.

"Later, Mas. I'm still full." Tiara refused subtly as it was still full. He had not eaten and drank milk for long.

After a short chat, Novan came out. Not far away, just sitting on the front bench of the room. He'll talk to Juna there.

"If you need anything, call me yes, dear. I'm just in that chair there."

"Yes, Mum."

Shortly after Novan came out, Tiara stared at the fruit parcel on the table, beside her. A moment of wonder in his heart, why did Juna bring the three fruits. Malang city is famous for its apples, but there is nothing. Is it because Juna knows that these three fruits are his favorite fruits? But do you know where?

Starting from a sense of wonder, finally arises the desire to taste. However, Tiara did not call Novan. He sat down by himself and took the fruit himself, his body was already not as weak as yesterday, strong enough to do so.

"The aroma is very fast. I think it's delicious," Tiara murmured while choosing an orange that was actually the same color.

"This what?" Tiara frowned when she found a piece of paper tucked under the fruits.

Out of curiosity, Tiara hurriedly picked up and unfolded. There was one sentence written there. A sentence that made Tiara's body feel frozen.

Seriate...