Part 3 : In The Hospital

I sat glued to the chair. I'm torn between leaving or staying. While Lana was neatly packing, I was still wearing shabby clothes with a dull face with no makeup on. 

"Not for long, Madam. Mr Kevin might really need you," he advised me.

 I shook my head. Anger still enters my heart, remembering Kevin's treatment this morning.

 "Come on, Madam. Mr Kevin is in critical condition. Only Madam he can rely on at this time," Lana coaxed. 

“Would I be sinning if I let him languish in the hospital?” I asked.

 “Madam, what are you talking about? It is not good to do evil, let alone repay the crimes of others with the same treatment. There is your future child in your womb, Madam. And that's Mr Kevin's son."

 I was silent for a long time. It took time for me to forgive Kevin. An apology that doesn't only come out of my lips but is pure from my heart for him. But for what? Kevin will be cruel to me again as soon as he gets better. He's going to be brutal again, sex maniac, and take my property again. 

Not! This can't happen. But, what about this child in my womb? I don't want him to lose his father figure. He will be ridiculed later when hanging out in the community and school.

 "Okay, let's go. I'll drive the car and you sit next to me," I finally said. "No, madam. Madam's mind is in a mess We'd better go by taxi. Sorry, I don't allow Madam to drive alone."

 ***

 Arriving at the hospital, Lana was busy visiting the information department. He asked where his master was. I admit, Lana is a smart housekeeper. He was able to do his job more than what I ordered. His politeness and kindness captivated me. That's why I chose her to be a housekeeper since she was only 17 year

I remember the first time I met Lana at a domestic workers agency. I need it to do all household chores, from mopping floors, sweeping, washing, to cooking. Since I have my own boutique, I've been busy with sewing and all the characteristics of the customers that I meet every day. And Lana is really good at playing her role so I can focus on taking care of my work without neglecting household matters. 

Unfortunately, after I married Kevin, everything changed. Kevin only wants to be served by me. All needs to eat, drink, to clothes and even toilet matters, I have to serve them. In the name of love, I do it willingly. I serve my husband with all my heart. I kept my mouth shut, to my parents, to my friends, even to Lana about Kevin's sexual harassment. lashes after lashes, punches, fists, to kicks, everything I've experienced The wallpapered walls of my room allow Kevin to mistreat me without being heard by others. 

Until one day when I asked Lana to massage my achy legs, she found cuts and bruises all over my body. Lana cried for me, she was so sorry to see me like that. After that he promised to be faithful to accompany me wherever I was. 

“Madam, come with me. Master is in the ICU. It's over there, to the north of this room," said Lana, pointing the way.

 I surprised, awakened from the daydream. With a heavy heart, I followed Lana's steady footsteps. 

I met the doctor at the ICU entrance. From the name tag on his chest, it read 'dr. Chang'. I looked at the oriental face seriously. 

"Are you the wife of Mr Kevin?"

I asked the tall doctor. I nodded firmly. "How is my husband, Doctor?" 

“Madam's husband has a severe concussion. His leg was also broken. The cure rate is around 60% only.”

 I cry. I saw Kevin on the bed with bandages all over his body. The blood had been washed away but I could still smell the disgusting rancid aroma.

 "Be strong, Madam," said Doctor Chang. I'm still crying. Lana was busy stroking my back affectionately.

 "Can I see it up close?"

 "Too bad, no. We will sterilize Mr. Kevin first from the outside world. Oh, yes, sorry, if I may ask, do you know Miss Karen?” 

I am surprised. "Who's Karen?"

 "The woman who was involved in the accident with Mr Kevin." 

I looked at Lana. Unintentionally, my hands clenched into fists.

 “Where is the room he is being treated in? I will meet her.”

 “Miss Karen's condition is much worse. She died in the accident.” I took a deep breath. 

"Otherwise, you'll definitely end up in my hands, you bitch!" I cursed with hatred.

 Doctor Chang explained at length but as short as I could tell, the point was, Karen's body was still in the hospital morgue. Police are looking for relatives and family because at the time of the accident, Karen did not carry any identification.

 "I saw Mr Kevin coming out of the restaurant with that woman then..." Lana stopped her sentence. I elbowed him hard.

 "You'll get in trouble if you can't hold your mouth," I whispered. Lana looked down, biting her lip. 

"Forgive me, Madam."

 "You'd better shut up. Let the police do the work. I don't care if that woman's body rots here or her family takes her home. She has to pay for everything she did." 

Lana held my hand tightly. Yes, only with Lana can I calm myself down. Even though the girl was young, her intellectual level was far below mine, but her wisdom was already like that of a nun.

 "Thank you too, Lana. Please, keep me from doing bad actions full of grudges.” 

We returned home when it was getting late. I'm just waiting in the hospital. Kevin hasn't woken up yet. I wasn't even allowed to see him. So, I better go home, clean up and rest comfortably in my house.

 “Please stop at the cafe. I want to buy a drink,” I said to the taxi driver who took us home. 

"Would you like me to wait, Madame?" The taxi driver asked back.

 "No, thank you. We don't know how long it will be in there."

 After giving the taxi fare, I went out. Lana followed while half running.

 “Don't drink coffee, don't drink beer. If it's just fruit juice, fine." Lana started babbling. 

"Shut up! I'm not a child who doesn't understand anything. In fact I'm almost twice your age, Lana!” I snapped. 

"But you are pregnant, Madam." 

"I do not care. This kid wants to live or die, as long as he's still a descendant of Kevin, I won't care!” 

“Madam, is there a child who can choose who are their parents?"

 "Oh, alright. I'll drink avocado juice with chocolate and confectionery topping. You can choose what drink you like."

 "But I'm hungry, Madam." 

"Just eat. Choose the menu you want."

 "Thank you, Madam."