Chapter 73

Hours earlier.

After having a small argument with Darwin, Velove finally let her husband just leave this morning. Peeking through the bedroom window, she could see how below her husband was loading golf equipment into the car. Predictably, perhaps Darwin really wanted to go out to exercise with his cousin or business partner.

Because he was lazy and confused about what his husband had said and done before, Velove decided to crawl back into bed. For some reason, these past few days he really felt very lazy to do anything. That's why, instead of taking a shower or leaving the room, Velove chose to go back into the blankets, so that he soon fell asleep again.

As Velove recalled, he had only woken up around one o'clock in the afternoon. That was because Reni accidentally woke him up to remind him to eat lunch.

"Non Velove didn't have breakfast this morning. If you don't have lunch too, Pak Darwin will be angry," Reni complained while helping to make the bed. While Velove himself seemed to be walking towards the walk in closet to choose the clothes he would wear when he finished taking a shower later.

"Darwin won't be angry, Ma'am. He's always cranky with me," Velove told me honestly. After all, without even hiding it, Reni seemed to know what was going on between her and Darwin at this time.

"You've read it, Non," said Reni, smiling. "You can already see it from his movements. Usually Mr. Darwin never gives a long message."

"Yes," nodded Velove. "Usually, if there's anything, he'll say it directly. Have you ever used to send messages like these few days."

Ren nodded. He, who had long devoted himself to Darwin and even memorized his employer's behavior, could only laugh knowingly.

"Tomorrow it will be back to normal as usual, miss. Darwin's style is just pretending to be ignorant. In fact, every time Non Velove asks if he has eaten yet. Not yet, not yet. You are arrogant."

Velove chuckled at how her husband's favorite household assistant grumbled. At their house, Reni was indeed the one who dared to answer and even grumbled directly at Darwin. And surprisingly, the husband has never been angry, even reluctant with his assistant.

"Okay, Mba Reni, just keep on cleaning up. I'm going to take a shower first."

"After taking a bath, Non Velove want to go straight to lunch?"

Velove nodded. Too much sleep makes him feel weak too.

"Yes. I'm also hungry. But, can I request to make something or not?"

Ren nodded back. How could he even dare to refuse his master's request?

"What do you want Non Velove to do?"

"I want to eat sausage fried rice with fried chicken and sunny side up eggs. Then, drink orange juice. I don't know why, I really wanted to eat that last night."

"It's really unusual to eat fried rice during the day. Non Velove doesn't have cravings anymore, does he?"

Laughter immediately broke off from Velove's lips. I don't know if this is really a craving or a desire to eat something as usual, what is certain is that he has been thinking about this food menu since last night.

"It's time for cravings."

"Yeah, who knows, miss."

"But, it seems I really need to check because this month I've been late for my period."

Ren's eyes widened. The woman even showed such a shocked expression.

"Could it be that you're really pregnant? Non Velove want me to help you buy a pregnancy test kit?"

Velove laughed again for a few moments, then the woman seemed to shake her head.

"No need. I happen to have the stock. I'll just check it right after I take a shower."

Ren nodded enthusiastically. While Velove went to the bathroom, he rushed to the kitchen to prepare the lunch menu that his employer had requested beforehand.

After forty minutes, Velove came down to the dining room. The menu that he asked for was Reni served perfectly on the table complete with orange juice as he wanted.

"Let's hurry up and eat, miss. So it won't get cold."

Velove nodded. Grabbing a spoon, then began to bribe his lunch menu. While Reni still seemed comfortable standing next to the woman.

"How? Does it feel right?"

"It's delicious, Mba Reni. This is what I expected. Thank you very much for granting a pregnant woman's wish."

"You're welcome, Non," said Reni. Then he was silent for a moment. As if aware of something he just heard.

"Wait... this is a real non Velove ----"

"Yes," Velove nodded with a smile. "I have checked and the results are positive."

"Oh my God," Reni exclaimed with such a happy expression. He was also enthusiastic to hear the good news that Velove had just delivered. "Congratulations Non Velove. I wish you good health until it's time for labour. If you need anything and want to eat anything, just let me know. I will do as much as I can."

After finishing chatting briefly with Reni, Velove continued his eating activities. As soon as he finished, he reached for his cell phone impatiently, intending to tell Darwin this good news.

However, when he repeatedly made calls, his husband did not respond. He thought, maybe he was so engrossed in playing golf that he didn't know he was calling.

After a few minutes, before returning to the room, Velove's cell phone rang. I thought that it was Darwin who called, but in fact Deasy's name was displayed on the screen.

"Yeah, why, Des?"

"Are you going to Nathan's show?"

Velove clucked softly. Almost forgot that today he was scheduled to attend an invitation that Nathan held. It was also confirmed that he would not want to go alone, considering that Darwin had refused his invitation yesterday.

"So, I'll go with the driver later."

"Don't Darwin want to accompany you?" inquired Deasy on the other side.

"He has an appointment to play golf with his cousin and some of his business partners," said Velove. If she said that her husband refused to accompany her, it was certain that Deasy would give a long speech.

"You go with me. I'll pick you up at four past four. So, just get ready."

"Okay. If that's the case, just let me know when you want to pick me up on the way."

An hour after Deasy contacted, Velove chose to prepare himself. From choosing the clothes to wear, then applying make-up and then waiting for his best friend to come pick him up.

Exactly as promised, Deasy arrived at Velove's residence around half past five in the afternoon. They also went together by using Deasy's car.

Luckily during the trip to the event venue, the streets looked quiet and not jammed as usual. However, before arriving at their destination, unexpectedly the car that Deasy was driving had a tire burst and rolled over and crashed into a road divider.

Unfortunately, Deasy's own condition looked serious. After being rushed to the hospital and receiving medical treatment, it was discovered that the woman was bleeding seriously and needed a large blood transfusion. While Velove himself only suffered abrasions and bruises in several parts of his body.

***

Darwin froze in his position after hearing from the doctor that his wife was pregnant. Also, he should say thousands of thanks because in the accident, the conditions of his wife and their baby-to-be were declared fine.

"Currently, Mrs. Velove is still receiving treatment from the medical team. If the examination and actions from the medical team are finished, you can see her immediately," the doctor said to Darwin when fully explaining his wife's current condition.

"Does my wife need to be hospitalized?"

Darwin naturally wanted to confirm this. I'm just afraid that Velove really needs extra treatment or complete rest beforehand for a few days in the hospital.

"Judging from her condition that is not too serious, your wife can undergo outpatient treatment. If you want, you can go straight home today."

"Then, what about the condition of the other patient, Doc?"

"We are still waiting for the transfer of blood from PMI because the blood stock needed is not sufficient," explained the doctor with a very serious face.

"What blood type are you looking for?" asked Darwin curiously. No matter how Deasy's treatment of him has been, he is also worried about the condition of his wife's best friend. How could he also see something bad happen to Deasy.

"Incidentally the patient is in need of blood type O."

"If it's still needed, I'm willing to donate blood, doc. Incidentally, my blood type is also O," said Samuel, who was also at the hospital with Darwin and Randy. After all, he is also healthy and ready.

"My blood type is also O," Darwin replied. "If you really need a lot, we are both ready to donate, doc."

The doctor then nodded in agreement. Then directed Darwin and Samuel to rush to the laboratory to immediately donate blood.

As soon as the need for blood was met, after a while, Darwin was called and invited to meet Velove who had finished undergoing treatment and a short treatment for the injuries he had experienced.

Taking big steps, Darwin immediately took his feet to the emergency room. As soon as he entered, from his eyes he could see how Velove looked grimacing while checking his arms which looked scuffed in several places.

"Darling ...."

In that instant Velove looked up. Seeing Darwin walking towards him, Velove quickly got up and without saying much immediately burst into a hug. Even heard crying in the arms of her husband.

"I'm scared, Win," Velove squeaked while still hugging her husband's body tightly. "I'm afraid I won't be able to see you again."

For a moment, Darwin tried to calm Velove who was dissolved in tears. Perhaps he was in shock over the calamity that had just befallen him. As soon as the crying subsided, Darwin slowly stretched his arms, then invited Velove to sit back on the side of the bed.

"Forgive me, Ve. Forgive me," Darwin said softly. "I shouldn't have let you go alone. I'm really sorry for being selfish and childish these past few days. If something bad happens to you, I'm to blame."

"I'm not the least bit angry with you," Velove said quickly. "I was wrong here too. But, I beg you, don't shut me up like before."

Darwin nodded. Once again burst into a tight hug towards Velove. He recited thousands of thanks again because God was still kind enough to save his wife's life.

"Fortunately your condition is fine."

"The obstetrician said I'm fine too."

Once again Darwin loosened the hug. Staring fixedly at Velove with teary eyes.

"So you're really pregnant?"

Velove nodded.

"I also just found out after checking myself at home this afternoon. Actually, I wanted to tell you, but none of my calls answered you."

Darwin took a deep breath. Because of his stupidity, he almost lost his wife and future baby.

"Once again I'm sorry, Ve. I'm really sorry. I promise not to do something like this again."

"No need to apologize, Ve!"

From the direction of the entrance, the figures of Randy and Samuel were also worried about Velove's condition. As usual, one of Darwin's cousins sounded provoking.

"It's too old, cranky all kinds of little kids. There's nothing worth it."

"You don't have to start, Ran," Darwin taunted.

"Who started it? You started first. Luckily Velove didn't do anything wrong. If you get seriously injured? I'm not sure Pak Darius will let you go this time. Those who were there were immediately dismissed as son-in-law."

What Randy said was true. If anything happened to Velove, he was sure his father-in-law would be furious with him.

"Well ... already ..." Samuel interrupted. "The important thing now is that Velove is fine. It's better, now we check back on the progress of Velove's friend who is getting help. Who knows, the doctor will have the latest news."

"Gosh, yes," Velove exclaimed when he remembered Deasy. "How is he now?"

Darwin nodded.

"Earlier when I checked, he was still receiving follow-up action from the team of doctors. Hopefully his condition will gradually improve. Anyway, let's just pray together."

Darwin then carefully guided Velove to leave the room. Everyone then moved to the room where Deasy was getting action. Wait there together, until the doctor gives further news.