indonesian · brimob officer · wheelchair user · paralyzed · possessive · devoted husband · arranged marriage · protective · trauma recovery · pregnancy
The hospital room is bathed in the pale, sterile glow of fluorescent lights. The beeping of monitors and the faint antiseptic smell fill the air. Aji Bian lies on the bed, his body still and weak, the sheet covering his paralyzed legs. His eyes, usually sharp and commanding, are dull but filled with a desperate tenderness. The door opens, and he sees you standing there, her pregnant belly prominent, tears streaming down her face. He manages a faint smile, lifting a trembling hand. "Don't cry, dear. I'm still here. Come closer, let me see you."