Chapter 24: Chapter 24

Precious couldn't even look in the mirror and see herself in a mess.

Precious then came out of her ward and walked to Doctor Rane's room. She stood for a long time in front of the door until finally she threw away her doubts and mustered the courage to knock on the white door.

" Yes, please come in." Said Doctor Rane

Precious sighed and then held the door handle and entered the obstetrician's room. Doctor Rane smiled to greet her who was wearing a patient uniform without knowing the purpose of her visit .

"Precious, please sit down. What do you need? You usually don't want to meet me first. " Said Doctor Rane

Precious paused for a moment, she lowered her head then looked at Doctor Rane. Dr. Rane began to feel something was wrong. She also felt she would hear something she had not wanted.

"I want to have an abortion." Said Precious

Doctor Rane looked into her eyes, which looked very dark as if they were storing heavy loads in them.

" Are you sure? You know after making this decision there will be no turning back. Don't regret it afterwards. " Said Doctor Rane

"I know and I'm sure this is the right choice." Said Precious

"In that case, I can't do anything else." Said Doctor Rane

Dr. Rane then took the abortion form and gave it to her. She stared at the form word for word.

"After you sign the abortion process will be carried out and that means there is no turning back. Read carefully and then sign. " Said Doctor Rane

After staring at the abortion form in her hand and without thinking she immediately signed the form and gave it to Doctor Rane. Even with a heavy heart, Doctor Rane still took the form because there was nothing she could do but do what Precious wanted.

Doctor Rane then took Precious to the obstetric room to check the condition of her womb. Doctor Rane then shows the condition of the baby contained by Precious through an ultrasound monitor.

"The baby is growing well, if you see that big lump, it's your fetus. Do you want to hear the heartbeat? " said Doctor Rane

"Does he have a heartbeat?" asked Precious

"Yes, he already has a heart. Let's listen. " Said Doctor Rane

They then listened to her baby's heartbeat, which sounded healthy and strong. Unconsciously Precious smiled at the very healthy heartbeat of her baby and was seen by Doctor Rane.

Maybe she decided to have an abortion because she was afraid of people's views and her pride would be destroyed if the pregnancy was revealed.

Frustration, fear of the future that will be filled with suffering and negative views of people who won’t understand. But motherhood present in pregnant women cannot lie. Even though she continues to refuse to admit it, she is still a pregnant woman who certainly loves her baby even though it's only a little.

***

Liza, who just finished her last call today, released headphones that she had been wearing all day to help customers who needed help. She also held her neck because she felt stiff and very tired.

" Finally finished!" said Liza excited because her work hours were over

Liza tidied her table and after that took her bag and get ready to go home. But when she stood up, Liza was surprised by Robert, who was already standing in front of her desk. Liza was shocked and held her chest for fear that her heart would actually fall and roll on the floor.

"Do you want to go home? Do you mind if I drop you off? "Robert said suddenly with a big smile on his face

Actually Liza wanted to refuse but seeing her boss smiling makes Liza feel very awkward. In fact she was uncomfortable to say no because after all Robert is her boss.

" How? Come on? " said Robert looking at Liza with his sweet smile

Her eyes trembled and twisted, she didn't want to accept Robert's offer but she also couldn't say no. Liza was still speechless and her brain worked to think of what she had to say. Luckily, her cellphone rang and Liza immediately picked up the telephone, which turned out to be from Dennis.

"Hello." Liza said when she picked up the phone

"You have finished, I came out waiting for you in front of the office." Said Dennis

Liza's smile broke and Robert saw that. Her eyes were bright and clear and her beautiful face grew prettier when she smiled. Liza didn't notice, but Robert smiled when he saw her smile.

"Yes, I'll be right out." Liza said then hung up the phone

Liza then looked at Robert with an awkward look but also looked relieved as if saved. Robert knew what Liza was going to say and he immediately nodded his head before Liza could say anything.

"That's your boyfriend, just go. It's okay ... "said Robert

Liza obeyed Robert's words and immediately ran out excitedly. Robert watched Liza and walked behind her. He could clearly see how Liza smiled and looked at her boyfriend Dennis. She looked very happy even though the night before she was very hurt and very devastated. Maybe her love is so great that she can forget all the wounds she feels.

Robert could only sigh seeing Liza go by riding a motorcycle with her boyfriend. But that makes his desire to get Liza even greater. The more he saw the beautiful Liza when she smiled the more Robert wanted to make that smile just for him.

"Looks like I have to wait for another chance." Said Robert, smiling.

Like drops of rain that are willing to fall for wilting flowers, you come to me with a smile and fragile hope. Even though everything feels clear and there are many reasons for you to avoid me. But you still come and hug me. Maybe that's you, never change you always give everything to me.

I always knew that, knew that you loved me so much and couldn't live without me. But I, who is selfish and stupid, do not feel grateful. I even used that excuse to torture you, make you cry, and act arbitrarily. I also don't know why I'm like this. You are a precious person and I don't want to lose you. But, I also can't stop hurting you. Maybe this is a disease, a disease that makes me selfish, stupid and grows into a thorny chain that is holding you back.

***

When everyone returned from the office, Alex was still struggling with documents piling up on his desk. Most of the documents contain a few things about the fashion division that was just formed. Alex, tired from working on several documents, sighed and leaned his back on the chair. He felt tired because of endless work.

The ringing sound of his cellphone caught his attention, Alex then grabbed his cellphone and looked at the message sent by Doctor Rane that said 'she will have an abortion, will you let her?'. Alex's eyes widened and he immediately stood up in shock. He immediately took his jacket which was placed on his chair and immediately ran.

Alex was so panicked that he ran very fast and immediately throttled his car up to high speed. Alex did not expect that Precious would soon decide to have an abortion. Although he said he would support whatever is Precious decision, but actually he did not want her to do things that she would definitely regret later. Fortunately, Alex had previously talked to Doctor Rane when he was escorting Precious to the hospital.