
After Yola left following her husband out of the country, I felt lonely again. I am a person who rarely gets along. I haven't had many friends in the past. Only Yola, the only friend who can make me comfortable. At first we were hostile to each other.
Me and Arka are back in our routine. Every afternoon, we went to the hospital, to take turns looking after the father.
Today, Arka came home late. He told me, there was an impromptu meeting. I continued the news to my mother, so that she would not wait.
Eight o'clock at night, then the Arka mas came home. He looks so tired. I made him some warm tea, while he took a bath, before he went to the hospital.
After the bath, Arka came up to me who was waiting for her in the living room. He complained of a pain in his head. I slowly poked his head.
Then Arka's mas asked me to get the medicine in her briefcase. I took it, and helped her take the medicine.
Before Arka took her medicine, I asked her if she had eaten. Arka replied, it's okay. Eat it later.
Shortly after taking the medicine, Arka suddenly fell asleep. I dare not wake him. Because I saw him in pain.
I also called my mother, telling her the condition of Arka's mas. Even I sent you a photo of Arka sleeping on the couch, which I took secretly.
I feel like I'm used to the state of Arka. Mom just asked me to let her go. Don't wake up until you wake up on your own. I woke up in the morning, said my mother.
I also follow. Though inwardly wondering. Why does she sound so ordinary? There was no sound of worry at all.
Did you already know that Arka mas often hurts the head? If you know, why didn't you ever tell me?
A lot of questions came up on my ship. I looked again at the sleeping Arka. It's so sorry for him. His face looks very tired. I also brought a blanket for him. Then lock the door, and sleep on the other sofa. Snuggle up, because the sofa is smaller.
And sure enough, Arka mas just woke up the next day. When the dawn adhan reverberates.
Mas Arka woke me up, then asked why I didn't wake him last night. I said what it is. And I also told you that I've contacted mom.
But instead of accepting my actions. Arka was angry. He said I don't feel sorry for Mom. And why don't I have the initiative to go to the hospital myself. While in Jogja alone, I even go alone when he fell asleep.
I was so surprised. Only once did Arka get angry. Just because I didn't wake her. Even bringing up my mistakes while in Jogja first.
I really did not expect, Arka mas will be this angry with me. Even I apologized, he went into the room.
I who just woke up from my sleep, still shocked to hear the anger of Arka, just silence. I still haven't gotten off the couch. Intention me, I'll calm down first.
Before long, Mas Arka came out of the room. He looks very neat. I asked in my heart, will he leave for the office, early in the morning?
Seeing me who was still glued to the sofa, Arka was angry again.
"When are you going to sit there?" I was confused and saddened to hear it. Since when did my husband get so angry like this? He is usually never angry. He's the best man. Always giving up on me. What the hell happened to him?
Since when did Arka let me go alone? When I was just about to take Yola to the airport, she left her job.
Yes already. Maybe I was wrong. I try to be heartened. Trying to understand my husband's feelings now.
Maybe he had more problems at the office. Not to mention the father who has not improved. And every night the Arkas had to sleep on the hospital couch. He must be very tired.
I went to the room, took a shower, and followed her to the hospital. Giving up might be better. Although I was sad and hurt as a child.
My parents never once scolded me. I remember my mom and dad again. Remember how they were so good to me. So patiently facing me.
I haven't had time to repay my parents' kindness, they've been gone forever. Leaving me alone. Even Grandma, the only one I had after my father and mother died, followed them into the afterlife.
I remembered that I had not visited their graves in a long time. Even though I always pray for them every time I finish praying. But I feel so guilty, for forgetting to visit their graves.
I remove my dripping tears. It's sad that I remember them. And even sadder, because my husband scolded me for no apparent reason. Just because of a small mistake. Even though I still don't feel guilty.
I immediately tidied up, do not let Arka mas get angry later, because I was late to the hospital.
I took my phone, to book a car online. Because if you ride an angkot, you have to pass twice. It will be very troublesome and longer.
Arriving at the hospital, I immediately rushed to my father's room. In the room there was only a mother. I asked my mother where Arka was.
"They're going to the office. Just now. You didn't meet on the street?" Ask mother. I'm shaking.
"Patience to Ar. Arka if you are having a recurrence of his headache, it is easy to be emotional," said the mother again.
I wondered more in my heart. So you already know, if Arka mas often have headaches? I wanted to ask, but I didn't dare. Later, I thought.
"You eat first. Arka bought food on the street, he said" said the mother.
I saw at the table, there was a food box. I also obeyed my mother's orders.
"Eat first, Ar. Mother and Arka had eaten" said mother.
Did you buy food for me too? I thought he would forget me.
I took the food box, and immediately ate it. Because from last night, I haven't had time to eat.
After I finished eating, my mother said goodbye to me. I want to go home for a while, he said. Take a shower, and bring a change of clothes. Just in case we can't come back tomorrow.
I nodded my head. To be honest, I don't understand my husband's family. I'm still traumatized by Arka's anger this morning.
So I dare not argue anything. I'm afraid that mom will be as angry as Arka. Although all I know, my mother was very kind to me. But who knows if it turns out mom will also be grumpy like Arka mas?