Chapter 3 Misjudgment

Time goes so fast. It's been 3 months since my wedding plans were canceled. Now I can live my days calmly. Before Daffa was arrested for domestic violence that led to his wife's death. He kept chasing me to apologize and invite a relationship back. At that time, my life was like being chased by a criminal. Making me not free to go out of the house alone. Even so, his family still blamed me. Even though it was very clear that his son had made a mistake. Fortunately, most of Papa's business partners already knew the cause of my breakup with Daffa. So, the rumors died down on their own. Daffa had escaped from detention. He came to me and asked me to go abroad. When I refused, he did not hesitate to threaten to spread false news so that I would be ostracized again. Daffa was crazy! I didn't recognize the Daffa I knew all this time. I even thought he was so perfect. Turns out, he's nothing more than a loser guy! “Hello, Gis. What's wrong?” "I don't think we can have lunch together. There's a patient crying who won't stop." “Why?” "High fever. If you're hungry, just eat lunch first." Today we planned to have lunch at a new cafe near the hospital. However, Gista couldn't make it because she still had a patient. I was forced to go out by myself because I was bored of eating in the cafeteria. “Good afternoon, Doctor.” I smiled at Gista's assistant. “Doctor Gista, are you in?” I asked before entering the room. “Yes, Doctor. Still dealing with one patient. She's been crying all day.” “Alright, I'll go in first. Have you had lunch?” “Not yet, Doctor.” “Then let the nurse have lunch first. Let me help Doctor Gista.” A bright smile instantly appeared on the nurse's face. “Really, Doctor Rumi wants to replace me?” she asked reassuringly. I nodded. Then told the nurse to go have lunch. After that, I went into Gista's room. When I opened the door, I heard a baby crying. “Rum...” Gista called out when she saw me coming. “Why is it taking so long to treat one patient?” “He has a very high fever. She won't stop crying. So, it's hard for me to check!” I put the lunch box for Gista on her desk. Then I went inside the curtain that covered the patients while they were being examined. I smiled at the Baby Sitter who was holding Gista's patient. “What's wrong, sweetie?” I asked the little baby with the beautiful eyes. “She's been hot since last night and keeps crying. I'm so confused,” explained the Babysitter. Her little hands twitched as if asking me to hold her. I gladly took her into my arms. “It's really hot,” I said as I held her tiny body. “What's his name?” “Zain Virendra Juhar, Doctor.” “Handsome Zain, you can't cry anymore.” as if he knew what I was saying, Zain immediately stopped crying. I smiled. I kissed his rosy cheeks. “Did you have lunch?” I asked the nurse who was taking care of Zain. “Not yet.” “Then have lunch first. Let me take care of Zain.” Nannies Zain quickly nodded. Then we went to the hospital cafeteria to have lunch. “Has she stopped crying?” asked Gista after coming from the bathroom. “Yes, it has. I think I'm tired of crying. I'm so weak.” When Zain calmed down, I invited him to sit on the sofa. “Have lunch first. The food is getting cold.” Gista gave me a thumbs up. “Best!” “Zain is only taken by his nurse, Gis?” “Yes, since the beginning of his check-up, he has always been taken by his nurse.” “Why, honey?” I asked as Zain's hand patted my chest. “Zain thirsty?” he smiled. He's so handsome it makes me happy. I took Zain's milk that the nurse had prepared. Then gave it to him. “Slow down, sweetheart!” I said, stroking Zain's chest as he choked. After his stomach was full, Zain fell asleep on my lap. Poor thing, he was so thirsty from crying for so long. “Very obedient to you,” said Gista after lunch. “How old is he, Gis?” “3 months. Exactly today.” “Is Zain's body small for a three-month-old baby, Gis?” “Hmmm, even though I've given him vitamins. The nurse said that Zain keeps crying at home.” “How come? I think he's an obedient child. The proof is that he just falls asleep on my lap.” “Only with you. With me and Nannies, he won't stop crying.” Gista and I discussed our year-end vacation plans while waiting for Zain to finish lunch. We were planning to go abroad since we had two weeks off. In the middle of our conversation, the door suddenly opened. I was surprised to see someone who had just walked into Gista's office. Her face looked so panicked that her forehead was covered in sweat. “Good afternoon. Sorry to disturb you,” said the man who had slapped and hit me a few months ago. “Good afternoon. Can I help you, sir?” “Let me ask you a question. Do you have a patient named Zain?” Gista and I looked at each other. Why does she know Zain? Oh, no! Perhaps Zain is Divya's late son. “Zain?” Gista asked. “Yes, Zain Virendra Juhar. My son. Are he and his nurse here yet?” Gista pointed at Zain in response. I was forced to tilt Zain's small body so that the man could see his son's face. The man who said he was Zain's father breathed a sigh of relief. His panicked and worried face was no longer visible. “Where is Nannies Zain, Doctor?” he asked, coming closer to me. “Nannies Zain, I told her to go to lunch, sir. While Zain is calmly being carried by Doctor Narumi.” “My name is Barra Dayyan Jauhar. Just call me Barra” he extended his hand to Gista. “Me, Gista. The pediatrician who handles Zain.” Barra looked at me. “This is Dr. Narumi. She's a gynecologist. Just happened to be in my office. She's here to help take care of Zain.” Barra squatted down in front of me. She stroked Zain's cheek and kissed him. “Thank you for taking care of Zain,” she said softly. I nodded. Trying to neutralize my rapidly beating heart. “You're welcome, sir.” “Can we talk for a moment? I have something important to tell Doctor Narumi.” “What?” “I'd like to apologize for crossing the doctor.” “You remember me?” I didn't expect Barra to remember me. “Of course. How was it?” I looked at Gista. She nodded. “Okay, but after work.” Barra smiled making me even more uncomfortable around her. I hurriedly excused myself back to the room when Nurse Zain arrived.