All Chapters of After Five Years: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Aisha's POV "But you did more than just your duty," said Julien. "You did it with your heart. You cared about Mrs. Narti, and you fought as hard as you could to save her."I was silent, not knowing what to say. I did care about Mrs. Narti. She was one of the people who made me feel accepted and appreciated in this village. She was a mother figure to me."I just didn't want to lose her," I said finally, my voice trembling with emotion. "I didn't want to lose one of the people who made me feel meaningful."Julien reached for my hand and held it tightly. "You won't lose her, Aisha. Mrs. Narti is strong. She will get through this."I smiled and returned his handshake. I hoped Julien was right. I hoped Mrs. Narti could get through this critical period and recover.We were silent for a moment, enjoying the silence and togetherness. I felt comfortable being near Julien. He was a good friend, and I was grateful to know him.Julien t

Aisha's POV We sat side by side in the old pick-up truck, which moved slowly along the winding dirt road. The sky began to dim, the sun peeking shyly behind a cluster of orange clouds. I leaned back slightly, trying to stabilize my breath, but my body felt so weak.One hand gripped the side of the truck to maintain balance, while the other pressed against my stomach, which was starting to ache from emptiness. My breakfast had only been a piece of boiled cassava and a glass of hot tea that I hadn’t even finished. After the incident with Bu Narti, everything had happened too quickly. I hadn’t had time for lunch, not even to sit quietly for a moment."Are you okay?" Julien's voice came softly, nearly drowned out by the rush of wind around us.I just nodded slightly, but my body refused to hide its condition. My vision blurred for a moment, and my breath came a bit ragged. Julien watched me closely. I knew his worried gaze even without looking at him

Aisha's POV The night air grew colder as the door to the room was knocked softly. Julien and I exchanged glances before I stood up and opened it slowly. A teenage boy stood in the doorway, thin and with tousled hair, beads of sweat on his forehead. He looked nervous, but the glint in his eyes showed a bravery I admired.“Excuse me… I’m Dimas, Mrs. I’m the third child of Mrs. Narti,” he said quietly. “I’m sorry for coming late. I heard from the neighbors that you were taken to the hospital.”I quickly invited Dimas in. Ratna was still asleep on the small mattress in the corner, her face a bit pale but her breathing more stable. Dimas walked slowly and sat beside his sister, gently touching Ratna’s hand. “Thank you, Doctor… for saving my mom,” he said, bowing his head.I gave a thin smile, though my heart felt full. “I’m just doing my job, Dimas. But you need to take good care of your sister now. Ratna must be very scared.”Dimas nodded, t

Aisha's POV That morning, the sun had not fully risen when Julien urged me to hurry. I was still rubbing my eyes when he stood at the door with an enthusiastic expression like a child eager to show off a new toy.“Come on, we need to plan everything before the sun gets too hot,” he said.I yawned and tidied my hair before stepping closer. “What plan are you talking about?”Julien grinned widely. “We’ve made a plan for the clinic; now it’s time to work out the details here!”His enthusiasm was contagious, and I felt adrenaline surging through me. “Alright, let me get ready for a moment.”After a few minutes, we sat at a table on the porch, with paper and pencils ready. The morning air felt fresh, and the sound of birds chirping added to our excitement.“So, what’s the first step?” I asked, looking at Julien.“First, we need to determine what’s most important for this clinic,” he replied, jotting down notes. “We

Aisha's POV Julien walked beside me, hands in his pants pockets, occasionally turning to make sure I wasn't falling behind. “The village chief said the water here is essential for the residents' daily needs. I think if we build the clinic on that land, access to water from here could be very useful.”I nodded, considering how important this resource is. “Absolutely. Clean water is one of the key aspects of healthcare. We can ensure that the clinic has an adequate water supply for both patients and staff.”“And this could also be an opportunity to educate the community about the importance of sanitation,” Julien continued. “We could hold sessions on how to maintain cleanliness and prevent diseases.”“Yes, that’s a great idea,” I replied. “With good access to water, we can teach them how to wash their hands properly and keep the environment clean.”We continued walking, imagining the various possibilities for the clinic. Each new idea fuel