Chapter 2 After a Broken Heart

“Morning, Doctor Rumi...” I sighed softly when I saw the arrival of the most annoying Doctor in the entire hospital. “Morning too, Doctor Sabil.” “It's so bright this morning. Do you know why?” I shook my head. Actually, I was too lazy to respond to the Doctor's tacky banter. But, there was no escaping it. “Because the sun is near me. So, my heart is shining brightly.” “Doctor Sabil could be.” I quickened my pace to get to my room. It's not that I'm arrogant or disrespectful to my coworkers. But, I was avoiding gossip. I might get the title of itchy woman if I walk alone with Doctor Sabil. Moreover, the current status is available again. Today I get a lot of pregnant women patients who are checking their womb. My days as an obstetrician are very enjoyable. Besides being able to share knowledge with prospective mothers. I can also share happiness with them. When I give them the news that they are positively pregnant, there is always a feeling of emotion that envelops my heart. Especially when helping with the birthing process. There is a feeling of happiness that I cannot explain in words. *** “Sorry to interrupt Doctor Rumi.” I jumped in surprise when the nurse who was helping me suddenly opened the door with a slight bang. “What's wrong?” I asked Sister Rima. “There's an urgent patient who needs immediate surgery,” she replied with bated breath. “Alright, I'll prepare immediately. Can you handle the rest of the patients?” “Yes, Doctor. Leave everything to me. It's safe!” I rushed to the operating room. The nurse on duty explained to me about the patient's condition. How shocked I was to learn that the patient was bleeding due to domestic violence from her husband. After all the preparations were completed. I went straight into the operating room. Again, I got a surprise. The patient who was unconscious due to the effects of anesthesia was the wife of my ex-fiancé. What really happened to her? Why did she get such rough treatment from Daffa? Isn't Daffa a man who always treats women gently? The surgery was completed in 45 minutes. I managed to help a tiny baby born into the world. However, I did not succeed in saving the mother's life. Her severe bleeding and weak body condition made her unable to survive. I took a moment to stare at the face of the young girl who had fallen asleep peacefully. In my little heart I said 'Why did she have such a sad fate?' “Thank you for struggling to give birth to your little angel. I'm sorry I couldn't help you this time,” I said as I caressed her slightly bruised cheek. Hysterical sobs from Divya Elvina Juhar's parents filled the hallway of the operating room. They couldn't stem their grief when I said their daughter's life could not be helped. I explained Divya's condition when she was first brought to the hospital. It was the girl's severe bleeding that cost her her life. “Plak!!!” I staggered as a large hand slapped my cheek. “Ahhhhh.” I touched the cheek that was in pain. “Barra! What are you doing?” Divya's father shouted. “He killed our little Divya, Pa!” I widened my eyes as the man who had just slapped me accused me of murder. “Not him! It wasn't the Doctor who killed your sister! But, it was her own husband who killed Divya,” said his mother, hugging her son's arm. With a gaze full of anger. The man called Barra continued to blame me. “Do you know who he is?” he asked in a loud voice. Both parents shook their heads. “She is Narumi Azzura Arrasyid. She's the woman who snatched Divya's boyfriend!” he explained to everyone. I shook my head. That's not how it happened. “No! You're wrong. I am not the one who snatched. But...” I didn't continue when Gista arrived. It wasn't the time for me to explain what had happened. I shouldn't spread Divya's mistakes when she had just passed away. I approached Barra. “I'm sorry that I can't help your sister anymore,” I said before leaving. *** “Why are you silent?! You should sue the patient's brother!” Gista has been nagging me ever since. Now she was compressing my cheek which was starting to look bruised. “How could I, Gis? They just lost a child. The family is still grieving.” Gista snorted in annoyance. Definitely going to start nagging again. “You already know you're grieving. You still have time to slander people!” “We don't know what information their family has gotten. It's possible that Mas Daffa's family is making up stories again. As if I did something wrong.” I took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. Remembering the rumors that Mas Daffa's family told everyone made my heart ache. It left me traumatized. A few days ago I met a school friend in a shopping center. He said that I was a woman who couldn't be grateful. 'You are a lucky woman. A Daffa wanting to marry you is a miracle. Why did you have the heart to cheat on Daffa behind his back?'. How can I be the suspect? Even though the party who was actually hurt was me! How could Daffa's family twist the facts. “Already, no need to daydream!” Gista scolded. Then she took me into her arms. I finally cried too. The tears I had been holding back were streaming down my cheeks. “What did I do wrong, Gis?” I asked with a sob. She stroked my back. Giving me strength to face my trials. “You're not at fault! This is all a destiny that you have to live with. You need to remember Rum. Allah will not give trials beyond the ability of his servants.” Gista sighed. “You're strong! You can get through this!” she said again with confidence. Gista gave me time to shed all the sadness I felt. She said, I can cry today but from tomorrow I have to be a happy Narumi. “Already, let's go home!” “Hmmm, I'll wash my face first. I must look like a zombie right now.” “Your face is even scarier! It's already bruised. Plus, the eye bags beat the panda. And the puffy eyes are like my credit card bill!” I hit Gista's arm. She was always so blunt when she spoke. No filter at all. She knew her friends were trying to move on. Still being insinuated! “How mean!” “I'm not mean but I'm speaking the facts. Let you quickly realize and return to being Narumi who is full of smiles. Your current appearance has turned you into a horrible zombie!” “Oh my, Gista!”