New Breath
Chapter 7's

“Assalamu’alaikum, Ma,” greeting Farhan when he saw the mother sitting in front of his nephew's nursery—Radit. He grabbed Mama's hand and kissed her.

“Assalamu’alaikum, Aunt,” greet Finza as well. He did the same thing that Farhan did to Mama. Not because Mama is her future father-in-law. However, that was how Finza always respected people older than him.

“Still call Auntie, yes. Call mama dong, Finza,” said Mama who made Finza blush embarrassed.

If anyone asks, why is Mama so close to Finza? Yeah, after Farhan expressed his feelings for Finza. He visits Finza's house first and unhesitatingly introduces himself to Finza's family. It's not enough to just get there. Farhan also tried to get closer to Finza's family and close to him. And so did he do to his own family. He brought Finza and introduced the woman. Grateful, his family also did not reject the presence of Finza.

“Sorry, Tan .. Eh, I mean Finza sorry, Ma.”

Farhan who saw the interaction of two different generations of women could only smile. She was happy to see the closeness between her mother and her lover. “Mama have seen Radit conditions?”

“Already, Son. You guys just go in. Inside there is Nadhira with Mikayla,” Mama bright and reciprocated nods by Finza and Farhan. He looked at the couple walking to enter the room occupied by one of his grandchildren. However, before Farhan's body sank behind the door of the room. Mama caught a hand of her second child shaking. What happened to Farhan?

“Farhan!”

The owner of the name stopped the movement and turned to look at Mama who was already standing and moved forward to approach him. He signals Finza to go first to meet Nadhira.

“Why, Ma?” farhan asked as he stood facing Mama. He caught Mama's gaze on him looking different to make his eyebrows intertwined with each other.

Mama didn't make a sound. However, his hand directly touched Farhan's arm which still seemed to shake and successfully made his son's lips clenched very tightly. “What's your hand, son? Why is it shaking like this?" mama asked with a voice that also sounded vibrating. He lifted his head and looked at Farhan whose guts were getting weird.

"Ee.. that, Ma ... Farhan drank too much coffee because of overtime," Farhan replied in a stammering voice. He did not dare to look Mama in the eye because he was afraid of being caught lying.

Mama gripped Farhan's shoulder. "If you speak to your opponent's eyes, Farhan!" resolute Mama. He felt that there was something hidden by his second child. That is why he demands like this.

Farhan's heart was beating so fast. The fear suddenly reappeared. What if Mama suspects and forces her to be honest? Not now! Farhan was still not ready to reveal everything in front of Mama.

Farhan gathered his guts first. Then, raise his face and look directly at his mother. With a sincere smile he will try to convince the mother. The side of his hand that was not grasped by Mama's hand raised touched the back of Mama's hand. "Ma, there's no need to worry like that. Farhan is fine. Believe me the same Farhan," said Farhan as calmly as possible. That way he will be able to make his mother more sure.

Seeing the look on Farhan's face that reflected a smile on her made Mama believe. Yes, it is also known to Mama that Farhan now likes to consume coffee. Especially since his second son worked in the company of the father and overtime. Inevitably Farhan had to consume objects that contain caffeine.

"You can work and overtime. But, never forget your health too, son. Mama doesn't want your kids to get sick from being too crazy to work like her dad" Mama explained, stroking her arm. He suddenly remembered the condition of the firstborn who was singled at home.

Farhan. He felt guilty that he had to hide the pain he was experiencing. However, to talk and tell that to his family, Farhan still could not. He does not want to add grief and burden to the family. Because, Reyhan's matter alone still has not reaped results. Her brother was still lying with his eyes closed and medical devices attached to his body.

"Mama misses Brother Farhan."

The sentence succeeded in seizing Farhan's attention. Especially with the water that has been pooled in the eyes of the mother. It made a sense of pain in Farhan's heart. She grabbed Mama's body and hugged her.

"Mama is afraid that Brother will not wake up again" Mama said of her fear. He is still traumatized by the events of a few months ago where Reyhan's heartbeat completely stopped. Mama felt like her world had stopped that very second.

"Ma, don't think no. Brother must be healed, Ma. Farhan was sure that at this time Brother was just trying to rest his body. You know how tired my sister has been?"

Mama nodded in Farhan's arms. Farhan was still busy with his own way of thinking. Seeing the mother's tears dripping like what she witnessed at this time alone had left her devastated. What if Mama finds out about her condition as well? Of course he will incite the same pain and sadness.

Farhan tightened his embrace on Mama's body to drain the calm. "Ma, don't cry anymore. Brother needs do'a, not Mama's tears" Farhan advises. He clearly knows how his mother feels. Yes, which mother is not sad if she sees her child has not yet awakened from a coma. However, Farhan also did not Mama dissolved in grief to forget about his health.

"Lusa Farhan has to get out of town, Ma. If my mother continues like this. Farhan will feel very guilty for not being able to accompany Mama," said Farhan sincerely. Lately it was very hard to go out considering Mama whose feelings are still unstable. Several times he found his mother crying alone, blasting fate as if toying with her family. Blaming God for what his family has been through.

"Go with Papa, won't you, son?" ask Mama after first breaking her embrace. He wiped his tears quickly and looked at the child.

As usual, Farhan only smiled faintly if what he did and would do had to be related to his father. Mama should understand how Farhan's relationship with Papa. However, the instinct of Mama as a mother always says the relationship is good and the debate is only limited to ordinary debate. In fact, it's not that simple. Ah, just let Mama think positively like that. At the very least, it would not disturb the middle-aged woman's mind.

"No, Ma. Farhan went with Mas Tio."

Mama nodded in understanding.

"Mama want to go home now? Let Farhan anterin, yes. Mama needs a rest too."

"Yes, Son. But, what about Mama's daughter-in-law?" ask Mama seduces.

Farhan smiled shyly. He's not as good as Reyhan if teased. Farhan's guts too bad if Mama has launched a teasing action. "Later Farhan pick you up again, Ma. Let it be here first nemenin Brother Nadhira."

"Yes already. But, there permission was the same Finza. It will be sought after."

"Okay, Boss Mom." Farhan placed his hand on the temple. Just like the one who was respecting the flag.