The Decapitation of Wounds
Chapter 22

Day after day it seems to be slow. Two weeks ago, Mas Dudy was in a coma. To this day there is no progress. But maybe it's better than getting worse. Because if that happens, there will be no hope.

But there is one bittersweet news from doctor Kemal, the doctor who has been dealing with Mas Dudy all this time. Doctor Kemal said that Mas Dudy will experience total paralysis in his body. It was likely that Mas Dudy would only be able to move his head.

Yeah, god... I'm resigned. If you give Mas Judy a chance to open her eyes and come out of her critical period, I'm already very grateful.

And God listened to my Do'a. On the twentieth day Dudy opened his eyes. He can recognize us one by one. I know it's because she cried when she saw me. Her tears were flowing while looking at me. I try to smile as sweetly as possible at him. I stroked her hair lovingly. I was happy, those tense days had finally passed as well.

After that, the treatment of Mas Dudy continued, although not much can be done. And finally, on a family deal, we decided to bring Mas Judy home. We took Mas Dudy to Mr. Iskandar's house. Because my father-in-law's house is the closest to the hospital. So it is not difficult if Mas Judy has to undergo therapy and road treatment.

I patiently go back and forth to my father-in-law's house, almost every day. I treated him lovingly. Kusuapi. Washtub. I copied his clothes. I helped him train his muscles to get back to functioning properly. I'm not desperate even if the doctor says that Mas Dudy's paralysis is difficult to cure. I just need to try. After that, leave everything to the will of God.

Yesterday Faisal had a bit of a bitch about me. He doesn't like me every day busy taking care of Mas Dudy. He said I was stupid. When I was healthy, Mas Dudy showed me. But when she was sick and lying helplessly, I took care of her with patience.

"Why are you taking care of her, An? You'll know if he recovers later, he'll leave you. Just leave him to Ika. Let that woman take care of Dudy until she's cured. Or maybe Judy deliberately held you back because she knew that she wouldn't heal. You remember what the doctor said back then, right? The doctor said that the chances of Dudy recovering were very small. It's almost impossible, An!"

"Oh, the doctor is not God. I'm sure Mas Dudy can be cured," I said full of confidence.

"What's the difference to you? He's healed, you're divorced. He's sick, you're his slave. Just as bitter for you, Ani. Are you the king of fools or what?"

"But I can't leave him now, Sal."

"Why can't it? Now you just realize his wish to live alone with Ika. This is when you can take your revenge on them. Let them know that the law of karma actually exists."

"Ah, Sal, I have no grudges..."

"But I have! And your kids have it too! I'm not surprised if you don't have a grudge against them. Because you're such a fool, An!"

"The kids love Mas Judy."

"That's because they haven't figured out how Dudy and Ika treated you all this time. Time will tell them how deep your wounds are. And once they've been able to understand it, maybe that resentment will grow."

"I'll wipe that grudge out of their hearts."

Nothing can change my decision to take care of Mas Dudy until she recovers. I just follow my heart to continue being the best wife for my husband.

Unexpectedly, Ika now actually felt afraid that I would leave Mas Dudy. We were in the kitchen at the time. Besides we only have Bik Mur there. My father and mother-in-law were accompanying Mas Dudy in the room. Slowly Ika approached me and began to talk non-existent.

"You must be happy because you don't have to take care of Mas Dudy any longer. Why don't you laugh so good, An? You and your girlfriend must be happy now."

"Don't talk carelessly, Ika. Your mouth is too sharp" I said angrily.

"Already, An. We both know that Mas Dudy is nothing now. He's like an undead. What can be expected of such a man. It's so different from your handsome boyfriend."

I looked surprised at Ika. "You don't love Mas Judy anymore?"

"He's paralyzed, An! And how long is that for? One yr? Two years or three years? No, but forever! It's impossible if you still love him. Mas Dudy was a man who deserved to be loved. But now he's nothing. He'll just be a burden!"

I almost slapped Ika in the face because of her outrageous words. He talks like that about Mas Dudy. As for me, the wife who had been hurt alone still kept a huge love for him. Still willing to serve him without expecting anything in return. As a wife, it is not appropriate to talk like that. How outrageous he is. There really is no heart.

"It turns out you're really evil, Ika! But you talk like that about Mas Dudy. Don't you feel sorry to see how he is now?"

"Of course you can talk like that because you don't have to take care of her forever. You're leaving him tomorrow, aren't you?"

"Why are you afraid I'm going to leave Mas Judy? Aren't you excited to destroy our relationship? Do you no longer want to have a full Mas Dudy? I know what's on your head right now. You must want to find another man to take from his wife. Aye, right?"

"Close your mouth! Don't you guess my head!" spray Ika angry.

"Why can't it?"

"Because you're a traitorous woman who always carries shit!" he nodded as he walked out of the kitchen.

I breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness this fight is over. It really pisses me off. He must be angry that all his plans are falling apart right now. His desire to live with Mas Dudy and nurture Ayala did not materialize. And now he's venting that disappointment on me. My ex-friend is now my enemy. And we fought under one roof, secretly.