New Breath
Chapter 45's

Farhan was getting bored in the room. Since he was convicted with a deadly disease lodged in his brain makes the man spend more time at home than out and gather with his friends as before. He breathed a rough breath. Then, look sideways at the alarm clock above the nightstand. The clock almost showed me dinner time. Suddenly in her mind came the mother. Mama must be in the kitchen preparing food for dinner, Farhan thought. Why didn't he just meet his mother to help? This was his chance to mend his relationship with his parents before it was too late.

There was no need for Farhan to think long. He got up from his bed and rushed out of the room. There was nothing he could find on the second floor. Maybe the entire house is still busy with their respective activities in the room. Except, Mama who was struggling with her combat tools in the kitchen as usual. Although there is a household assistant does not necessarily make Mama leave her obligation to prepare healthy food for the family. Unless the woman has another job.

One by one Farhan stepped down the stairs. Until he arrived on the ground floor of the luxurious house. He carried a pair of bare limbs to the kitchen. And sure enough, there he found Mama herself focusing on her cooking. Farhan smiled faintly. Then, he slowly stepped up and tried and made a sound. After that, he hugged Mama from behind to successfully make the woman jump.

“Jeez, Farhan. You make Mama surprised, Son,” said Mama while stroking her chest.

Instead of feeling guilty. Farhan was laughing. He then tightened his embrace on Mama's body. He drowned his face in the recess of a woman's neck long enough.

“Farhan, you see what dong Mama is doing, son,” said Munifa. He felt his middle child was a little spoiled this time. Not that I don't like it, but it seems strange because not usually Farhan like that. Yes, indeed lately Farhan often acts strange and sometimes dazed when spoken to.

“Just a minute, Ma. When else could Farhan be like this?”

Mama fell silent. That's right what Farhan said. When else could they be caught in such a situation? Time doesn't allow them to be close. The distance seemed to continue transversely with the width between them. It is different with Reyhan. With Reyhan, anything is easy for Mama to do. In fact, to feed Reyhan was still ordinary and easy for Mama.

Mama took off the kitchen tools that were in her grasp. He then touched the back of Farhan's hand which was coiled around his stomach with one hand. The other hand he used to touch Farhan's head. “Why, Son? You got a problem? Story, Honey. Do not dipendakan yourself,” said Mama. He thought Farhan seemed to be having a problem and needed a friend to tell the story. That's why the boy behaved like that. Then, Mama will try to provide a pair of her auditory senses to hear every complaint of Farhan. She will be a good mother and close to her son.

“Not there, Ma. Farhan kangen with Mama,” said Farhan.

Holy hooch! What's the matter? Think Mama. Only this time did he hear the heart of a Farhan after a long time. The words of the man also touched his heart.

“Farhan love Mama.” This time Farhan's voice sounded trembling. It made Mama release the man's embrace from her body. Then, Mama turned her body and stood face to face with her middle child. Farhan's face was covered with both hands. He met his gaze with the glare of Farhan's teary eyes.

“Mama also love you, Son,” said Mama. He wiped away Farhan's tears that escaped just like that. Then, he smelled his smile. “Why cry, Darling?”

Farhan closed his eyes. Seeing that smile made Farhan's heart ache. Wh why? He was afraid if the smile faded when Mama knew what the real condition was. He was afraid that the sweet smile would turn into sorrow.

“Son, Mama may not yet be a good and fair mother to you. But, from now on Mama promises to always give time to you,” said Mama sincerely. “News, dear, if you have any problems. Mama's here. Mama is ready to help you.”

“Farhan is sick, Ma. Farhan dying.” Farhan could only speak in his heart. He could not say it and was heard by his mother.

Once again Mama wiped Farhan's tears. “It's okay if you're not ready. My mother will not force you. But, if you're ready. Don't hesitate the same story Mama, yes, Darling.”

“Nevent gone, son. Let Mama just. Your hands will be dirty.”

“Ma, it's okay. If it is dirty, it will be able to wash Farhan.”

Mama laughed at her son's innocence. He then nodded his head and gave Farhan permission to help him.

The mother and daughter pair so compactly finished cooking for dinner. Occasionally a crisp laugh rang out and echoed filling the kitchen. I don't know when the last time this atmosphere was created between them. Truly this is a rare event that they should capture even if only with a mobile camera. Then, they will turn back later in the day to remember the memories.

“Mama didn't expect you to cook, Farhan.”

“Eatya Mama don't underestimate Farhan dong,” reply Farhan and laugh.

Mama also did not stop laughing. He let his son talk at length while priding himself on his cooking skills. He only heard and watched Farhan from the side. “Actually what happened to you, son? Why do you look different and skinny like this?” Mom wondered in her heart.

“Ma, don't stare at Farhan like that. Farhan knows that Farhan is not less handsome than Brother,” said Farhan ticked his mother. Then, he laughed again. Laughter that was more crisp than before.

“Iya. Mama's children are handsome and beautiful.”

Silent.

“Nak, fine, yes.”

Farhan was stunned to hear Mama's words. He didn't really understand the meaning of that sentence. However, he suspects that Mama already knows about his condition. It's just pretending.

“Healthy, Son, let someone help Mama cook.” Mama touched Farhan's shoulder gently.

“Of course, Ma. Farhan will be fine and will help Mama cook whenever Mama wants,” reply Farhan with cheerful tone. He did not want to ruin this rare moment with his sadness. Let the business later on about his condition. For now, he must take advantage of the golden time with his first love in this world.

Too engrossed in the rare experience makes Mama and Farhan do not realize that there is a pair of eyes from behind the kitchen barrier with another room that is watching them. A beautiful line of arches decorate that face. There was a warm feeling rippling within his body. This is a beautiful sight that will never be seen again.