May 6th 2015, five days earlier.
Day 3 Hospitalized
His health got even worse. He didn't want to drink and eat. The doctors and nurses told us that Dad needed more nutrition. Eating was the only way to make his health better. But luckily, his best friends flew to visit him, as his request. We thought it was a good idea to ask his friends to come, to cheer him up. And somehow it worked. They made jokes, talked to my Dad, brought up the old memories they had when they were in high school, 'forced' him to eat.. Anything they could do to make my dad better. I've known them since I was a little and they are very nice.
I was glad to see Dad finally getting better. At least I saw his little laugh and smile again. I spent that day sitting at the terrace of the room, doing my homework while talking to one of his friend. I felt grateful my dad's friends could make one of his dream came true. Dad said he really wanted to see his best friends. And they did come.
Later after dinner, Dad needed to take rest and so did us. I went back home.
-Putri Anindya Shavitri-
