Chapter 16

Exactly two days Velove underwent intensive care as well as complete rest at the hospital. During that time, Darwin, who was so loyal, accompanied and waited for Velove's condition to slowly improve.

In order to deepen his role, Darwin even got permission not to go to work. He chooses to do all the emergency work along with deadlines that cannot be left behind while waiting for Velove at the hospital.

"If I look around, you pretend to live up to the role too, huh?" reprimanded Velove who at that time was enjoying fruit to eat as a substitute for snacks.

Darwin, who at that time was sitting on the sofa doing something, immediately turned his head. Smiling lightly, the man responded to the sarcasm that Velove had just given him.

"Isn't this what you want? I'm like this because I'm trying to keep my promise. Instead of my boyfriend doing something wrong, it's better for me to give in to what you want."

Velove rolled his eyes in embarrassment. His ears were hot when he heard Darwin who never stopped praising or talking about Vicky as if only that woman in this world could bring him to his knees.

In fact, if you pay attention to her appearance, Vicky is not that beautiful. I don't know what made Darwin so crazy until now.

"That's how much you defend Vicky. It's like the most special one."

"He's really special," Darwin confirmed. "Whatever it is, I'm willing to do it so he can be happy."

Velove clucked even more. Lazy to listen further, he then threw another question.

"Then, when can I go home? I'm bored at the hospital all the time, Win. My condition is also stable. My head doesn't even feel dizzy anymore."

Darwin stopped what he was doing. Throwing a glance at Velove to then pay attention for a moment. Ascertain whether his wife's condition is now much better.

"Let's wait for the doctor to visit first. If they say it's possible for you to go home, then I'll take you home as soon as possible."

Luckily an hour after saying that, the doctor who was treating Velove actually came to visit the room. Carry out routine checks, ensure the development of Velove's condition today is it much better or does it still need further treatment.

"How are you doing, doc? Does my wife still need to undergo treatment or is it possible to go home?" Darwin asked shortly after the doctor finished examining him.

"I just checked, Mrs. Velove's condition is very stable. Her blood pressure is also normal."

The doctor then turned to Velove. Observe the patient, then ask questions.

"Ms. Velove, do you still feel pain or dizziness?"

Velove shook his head repeatedly.

"My condition is much better, doc. There are no dizziness, pain, like what I felt before."

"What's that for? Because Mrs. Velove is resting a lot while she's here. That's why, when she comes home, try to sleep on time. Don't stay up too late so you don't trigger anemia or an ulcer again."

"So, my wife allows for today to go home?" Darwin asked again. Rather than being in a hospital, of course he would prefer Velove to do outpatient care. Tired of actually waiting for his wife for days in the hospital.

"Please, sir," said the doctor. "Today too, Mrs. Velove can go home. However, when you get home, let her rest for two days. If you want to return to work or other activities, try to do it after the rest period is over."

Darwin nodded in understanding, while Velove looked happy. Even when the doctor finished the examination, the woman was already whining, forcing Darwin to take her home immediately.

As a result at that time Darwin completed all kinds of administration. Waiting for the drug queue and at exactly 11 o'clock in the afternoon, the two decided to go home.

As soon as they arrived at their residence, Darwin carefully and even attentively guided Velove so that he could immediately get to his room. Making sure Velove was sitting comfortably on the bed, he let his wife rest for a moment.

Only about an hour later, Darwin seemed to come back. While carrying a tray of food, the man asked Velove to eat his lunch first.

"I'm not hungry yet, Win," Velove refused when Darwin ordered himself to eat immediately.

However, Darwin did not care. He put the portable tray that he brought on the bed. A moment later the man sat on the side of the bed while facing Velove.

"It's up to you whether you want to be hungry or not, Ve. It's already lunch time. Like it or not, you have to eat and then take your medicine."

"But, I'm really not hungry. If I want to eat later, I can ----"

Velove had not finished saying that sentence yet, Darwin had already covered Velove's mouth with one mouthful of the porridge that he deliberately spooned and aimed his mouth at his wife.

It has been said, Darwin did not care about all the reasons that Velove gave before. Maybe even he did not accept all forms of rejection that his wife conveyed.

"Darwin!" Velove clicked in protest.

"Okay, don't talk too much. Instead of grumbling, it's better for you to finish the food that I bribed and then take the medicine."

"Okay," Velove said annoyed. "But, here, let me just feed myself. You spoon so much porridge. My mouth won't fit."

Darwin chuckled a little then shook his head. He even brushed off Velove's hand that was trying to take over the spoon he was holding.

"Nothing! Just let me be the one to feed it. If you feed yourself, you won't run out of food. Besides, what's so hard about just eating? I've helped you with this."

Velove snorted in annoyance. But if you want to protest, you can't. As a result, in my opinion, Darwin continued to feed him food until there was nothing left. The man even waited for him to drink all the medicine that had been prepared. Only after leaving, let Velove continue his rest.

***

"Deasy!"

Nathan immediately called when he saw Velove's best friend already standing in front of the lobby of the Wijaya Group building. Previously, during his break from work, Nathan did take time to visit Velove at the hospital.

However, honey. As soon as they arrived at their destination, the nurses told them that their ex-girlfriend had already come home yesterday. Because it was not possible to visit Velove in person, let alone at the Velove residence, Nathan decided to invite Deasy. After all, he knew that his ex-girlfriend's best friend would agree if asked.

"Sorry it took so long. There was a bit of traffic jam on the front road," Nathan said when Deasy had entered the car and was now sitting next to him.

"It's okay, Nathan. Just relax. It's only 10 minutes late and it can be tolerated."

Nathan smiled with relief. He was also worried that Deasy would turn irritated or maybe annoyed because he was late. What else can we do. During work breaks like now, the streets are always packed with people who might be passing by wanting to enjoy lunch.

After making sure that Deasy was sitting comfortably, Nathan again directed his car to drive to the Velove residence. Along the way, he kept inviting Deasy to talk. I feel very happy because I can talk to people who are on the same frequency with him. After all, Nathan had known Deasy for a long time. So, he no longer needs to be awkward or feel embarrassed.

"So, are we really going straight to Velove's house?" asked Deasy once again to make sure.

Nathan nodded. He himself can't wait to be able to meet his ex-girlfriend soon.

"Yes. The nurse said he had returned home yesterday. But, before being greeted, I wanted to stop by a Japanese restaurant for a while. You know that Velove really likes to eat sushi."

So it didn't take long for Nathan to direct the car he was driving to stop at a typical Japanese food restaurant. Luckily, there were not many guests at the dining area. As a result, it only took 10 minutes for Nathan to buy a complete sushi menu.

"Crazy, yeah. It's been a long time since we broke up and I still remember what Velove's favorite food is," Deasy said when she and Nathan were already on their way to Velove's house.

Nathan himself was reprimanded so could only smile. Actually it's not good if you come to visit but don't bring any gifts.

"Never mind food. Everything that Velove likes, I still remember, Des. Besides, I really memorize if Velove is sick, it must be really hard to eat."

"That's why, you deliberately brought her favorite food so she would eat?"

Nathan nodded.

"Yeah. Otherwise, he definitely won't eat."

Dessy shook her head. I was also touched because Nathan cared so much about Velove. From the beginning, the man was understanding and even tried to give the best for Velove.

However, there is a feeling of pity too. When Nathan tried to save himself. Trying to do everything to marry Velove, the man couldn't help but feel heartbroken because the woman he was fighting for had to accept the decision to marry another man.

If he were Nathan, Deasy would feel down or maybe angry at Velove. But, not with Nathan, the man still acted the same as before. Continue to show attention and care even though the status is limited between the two.

"You still love Velove so much?" asked Deasy suddenly.

Nathan glanced at her for a moment then chuckled. While focusing on the road, the man answered softly.

"If you ask me if I still love you, of course the answer is yes. It's not an easy matter to just erase affection or love for someone, Des."

"Even though she already has a husband?"

Nathan nodded.

"It doesn't matter even if she has a husband, I still love her. After all, I just love, I don't mean to take her. I'm self-conscious about how Velove's status is now. Yes, just consider the attention I give to her as a friend or you."

Deasy grinned. Really sorry for what Nathan went through. If he wanted, he could have told Nathan that Velove was currently unhappy with his marriage. Even betrayed many times by the man who was betrothed to her.

However, because he felt that it was not his right to tell a story, Deasy abandoned that intention. And again, because he didn't want to make Nathan sad, he chose to change the topic of their current conversation. Preferring to discuss work matters until they both actually arrived at the Velove residence.

"Deasy, Nathan!"

Velove looked overjoyed as soon as he went down to the living room, he found his friend and ex-girlfriend seeming to have come to visit. Breaking out the hug, Velove immediately invited the two of them to sit down and chat.

"It's really nice to see you two here. You know I'm bored again," complained the beautiful woman.

"Yes, this. It's because of Nathan. He really insists on asking a friend to visit you. He said, you want to see for yourself how big your pet crocodile and rice snake are."

Velove at that moment also laughed. When he remembered this discussion, he immediately imagined Nathan's innocent face, who the other day did not hesitate to clarify whether he really kept reptiles. In fact, that was just an analogy that Deasy said.

"Just so you know, Ve," continued Deasy. "That's Nathan going crazy too, he said he didn't see you for a day."

Nathan scratched the back of his neck repeatedly. Embarrassed to hear Deasy herself say that. However, there is some truth to what that woman said.

"I had come to the hospital earlier, but the nurse said you had gone home," Nathan said later.

"Yes. I did come home from yesterday afternoon. However, if tomorrow is possible, I will go back to work as usual."

Nathan nodded in understanding, he then handed over the sushi box he had prepared.

"Here, I brought your favorite food. I know when you're sick like this, you usually don't have an appetite."

Velove then happily accepted Nathan's gift. He thought, he was bored since he was in the hospital and even when he came home he had to eat chicken porridge all the time. In fact, he prefers to eat normal food as usual.

"Thank you very much, Nathan. You are very understanding and understand what I want."

"Yes, how can I not understand, specifically you use eggs in his heart," Deasy chimed in.

Engrossed in telling stories, unexpectedly Darwin suddenly came home and even brought several boxes that might contain food in his hands. Because he didn't feel comfortable lingering around, Nathan decided to take Deasy home immediately. After saying goodbye to Velove, with a gentleman, the man also turned to Darwin, intending to say goodbye.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Darwin," Nathan greeted sounding casual. "I'm sorry to go home first."

Darwin nodded kindly. Originally, he actually didn't like seeing this former Velove dare to set foot in his house.

"Why the rush, Mr. Nathan?"

"I've been here with Deasy earlier, sir. Besides, recess is over."

Darwin nodded. Then his eyes shifted to Deasy who at that time also invited to speak.

"I'm also saying goodbye, Mr. Darwin. Earlier, I came here because I wanted to accompany Mr. Nathan to deliver Velove's favorite sushi."

Nathan reflexively turned to Deasy. Didn't expect what Velove's best friend had just said. Instantly, he felt bad for Darwin whose gaze turned cold.

"Later, when it's time for Velove to have lunch, try to make him eat the sushi that he brought, okay," continued Deasy. "Earlier, Velove also complained that he was tired of eating chicken porridge all the time. Luckily Mr. Nathan was understanding, he could find out what else Velove wanted."

Darwin nodded lazily. Just agree with Deasy's words, the conditions will be satire for him.

However, because of keeping his attitude, Darwin only smiled. Then he replied in a friendly manner.

"In advance, thank you for visiting you two. Don't worry, I'll make sure Velove will eat the sushi that has been brought. Later, I'll be the one to feed the food myself."

Dessy smiled broadly. He knew very well that Darwin at this time must be annoyed by what he said just now. He thought, if necessary, tomorrow he would irritate his best friend's husband even more than this. Just wait!