Chapter 9. Family Picture

Upon arriving at Juanda Airport in Surabaya, Dave immediately headed to Medika Hospital where Sekar was being treated, taking a taxi from the queue outside the airport. He took a deep breath as he gazed out of the window, watching the twinkling lights of Surabaya and the bustling streets that never seemed to sleep, as if they warmly welcomed him with glimpses of the past he had spent with Nadine and Ricky, all neatly framed in the corner of his heart.

He leaned back against the seat, closing his eyes. His mind and heart were in a fierce battle of emotions and thoughts. The turmoil seemed like it wanted to erupt at that very moment. However, the taxi driver's voice suddenly diverted his attention as they had reached the entrance of Medika Hospital.

Carrying only a medium-sized backpack, Dave walked towards the room that had been informed to him by his younger sister, Daveina. His heart raced as he stood in front of VIP Room 02, where Sekar was being treated. Slowly, he li