New Breath
Chapter 28's

The eyeballs behind his tightly clenched petals moved. Even the slow whimper was not heard. The hand that was impaled by the infusion needle also moved. Shortly after that open with a soft eyelid that clenched for two days. The owner squints the eyes to adjust the light entering and getting caught by the retina. Then, the first thing that appears is the ceiling of the room with a pure white feel. This is not his room or a hotel room, thought the man in the hospital gown.

His eyes moved wildly staring around. Then, a rough gust of breath from the mouth sounded. He doesn't know what happened to him. Because, the last thing he remembered was the damn disease lodged in his body was a relapse after completing the meeting. After that, he did not remember anything anymore.

"Thank God, O Allah. Farhan is dead."

Farhan's gaze was thrown towards the door of the room. He looked at the fast-moving figure of Tio approaching with an expression of gratitude.

"How long have I been here, Mom?" ask Farhan.

"It had been two days that Mas Farhan was unconscious. I'm scared, Mas," said Tio. He's not lying. He's really scared. Moreover, he did not know what to do. He did not contact anyone, as he still kept his promise to Farhan not to tell anyone. On the other hand, he was afraid that something bad might happen to Farhan. So, who else would be blamed by the Oktara family if not her?

Farhan rubbed his face rough. Two days. That meant that he had already delayed his return with Tio to the capital. "Who knows about my condition, Mom?" ask Farhan. He was afraid that Tio had leaked his condition to his family. Lucky if Tio just tells Nadhira. But what if her sister's secretary had told Papa? Ah, maybe everything is problematic.

"I didn't tell anyone according to Mas Farhan's request," Tio replied truthfully.

Instantly Farhan could breathe a sigh of relief. Although after this he certainly had to find a reason to answer people's questions about his return that seemed too late. He then remembered Tio who should have been in Jakarta. Moreover, Tio was not like himself who had not built a household. "Mas Tio, I'm sorry" said Farhan guiltily.

"Sorry for what, Mom?" Tio was confused to hear Farhan suddenly apologizing to him.

"I'm sorry for having to make Mas Tio late for coming home."

Tio nodded in understanding. He then smiled sweetly and sincerely. "It's okay, Mom. Mas Farhan don't feel guilty like that. I have informed my wife that I will be late from the appointed day."

"Thank you, yeah, Mas."

Tio just nodded his head.

"Mas, where's my phone, huh?"

Tio took Farhan's cell phone which he kept in his bag. Then, hand the dark object to its master. "Here, Mas."

Farhan quickly took over his advanced phone and turned it on. Before his consciousness was completely lost, he had to turn off his phone so that no one would contact him. If not, there may be many incoming calls from his family or lover. Ah, Farhan must have worried Finza.

Incoming message notifications flocked. Farhan let his phone vibrate until the notification ended. Then, he looked at the object and exhaled a rough breath. Too many message notifications from office people. He was lazy. Two other messages caught his attention. Farhan quickly opened the two messages.

Farhan was at a loss for words. He smothered his own mouth with his hands. Is he dreaming? Please, whoever helped Farhan to wake up.

"Mas Tio," called Farhan with a teary look and a quivering tone of voice. That made Tio again overwhelmed with worry.

Farhan was still speechless. He then showed her the message Nadhira had sent for her. "Farhan didn't look wrong, did he? Farhan's no longer a dream, is he?" tanya Farhan tried to make sure that the message he received was correct.

Like Farhan, Tio was also a little surprised to read the message sent by his boss' wife. However, in his heart he was also grateful for the news that Reyhan had now woken up. Tio also did not forget to thank God for the good news.

"Mas, when do we get home? Farhan wants to see Brother," said Farhan who can't wait to see his brother immediately. Three months only he passed by longing to talk with his brother. Three months passed so heavily. Especially with many problems that occur after replacing Reyhan's position so far. It felt that Farhan already wanted to spill his grievances and fatigue on Reyhan right now. He wanted to immediately reduce the heavy burden that was inside him.

Tio speechless. Can't answer the guy's question. Given the explanation of the doctor who handled Farhan when he just arrived at the hospital, Tio thought Farhan would spend more time in the hospital. "Mas Farhan can go home if Mas Farhan's condition stabilizes quickly."

"What does the same doctor say Mas Tio?"

"Hm, the doctor said that Mas Farhan immediately undergo a follow-up treatment procedure before it's too late" Tio replied hesitantly. In fact, he thought that this was not the right time to tell Farhan the truth. It was just that if he did not reveal what the doctor said, Farhan would definitely force him as well. After all, who was Tio going to tell? To the Oktara family? Can't do. They did not even know about Farhan's true condition.

Farhan had guessed that that was what the doctor told Tio. Because, the same thing was also revealed by the doctor who handled the case in Jakarta. However, Farhan is not ready with the side effects that will occur if he takes steps to do further treatment. It could be that the side effects that he will experience reveal his own secrets that he hides closely from his extended family, except Nadhira.

"Farhan's coming home, Mas. Farhan asked to please take care of his return right now," Farhan broke up. It is also free to linger in the hospital if the results are still the same. He will not recover just by getting an infusion injection only. And lingering outside Jakarta will also inevitably raise big questions for his family.

"Do we not have to wait for Mas Farhan's condition to improve first?" Tio tried to give consideration. However, Farhan immediately shook his head as a form of rejection. Then, what can Tio do other than just accept the decision of his boss's sister. Although he was concerned about Farhan's condition, Tio also had no power to force his will to keep Farhan longer in the hospital.

"Farhan can get treatment also later in Jakarta, Mas," said Farhan. He's not lying. The doctor who handles it is definitely ready to provide the best treatment for him. Only, he himself was not ready. After all, the chances of recovery were already less than fifty percent. However, even to surrender Farhan could not. There are still many things he has not done to boast about his family, especially his father.

Tio passed by leaving Farhan in the room. Then, that very second Farhan's tears collapsed on their own. He does not know exactly what he is crying now. Because the burden that is in him is too much and cramming. He could not tell anyone about his burden. In fact, on the brother-in-law who had been his helper. In fact, he still remembers very well how Nadhira who said he was ready to listen to his complaints. However, it is not easy to share the burden on Nadhira. Farhan is aware that Nadhira is also not as strong as what the woman shows in front of the family. Nadhira is also fragile with Reyhan's condition. However, now Nadhira must be happy.

Farhan wiped his tears violently. He then tried to smile her. Why is she crying too? Wouldn't her crying ever make her better?

After this, Farhan will prepare to return to Jakarta. Meet again with the figure he made role model in his life since he chose to participate in the world that has always been the place most praised by Papa. It's the business world. Farhan's soul never fell on the world. However, what is the power of Farhan who can only follow the wishes of his father. Ah, nevermind.

"Sister is awake, yes. Wait for Farhan to come home, brother. There's a lot Farhan wants to tell you, brother" Farhan's monologue. He looked at the ceiling of the room and gave a smile of his best version. A smile that he will spread later when he arrives home and sees his loved ones. Ah, Farhan is getting impatient to arrive at the capital.

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In a different place. Nadhira smiled broadly at the message he sent to Farhan that had been read. That means Farhan already knows about Reyhan's current condition. The woman immediately imagined how happy her sister-in-law's smile was. Other than her big hopes for Reyhan's return, perhaps Farhan is the second person to want that. He caught his sister-in-law crying beside Reyhan while complaining of all her burdens. It made Nadhira feel very sorry.

It is not enough just about the burden of the work that Farhan is now engaged in. His sister-in-law also kept another huge burden full of pain. It was a disease that lodged in Farhan's body and always made the man sick. Nadhira himself did not know how to do it. He was stuck in the most complicated position. Telling a big family is the same as asking Farhan to leave. Not telling stories makes Nadhira feel guilty. However, once again, Nadhira's position was really complicated.

Nadhira took a long breath. He himself felt claustrophobic when he thought about it. Either after this, after Reyhan's return from his long slumber, he had no idea what would happen. Either better than before or vice versa. However, what Nadhira can make sure is that the Oktara family will definitely be shrouded in sadness if Farhan's condition has been revealed. Yes, conditions that are still trying to hide, but sooner or later will definitely be uncovered as well.