In a hospital in central Jakarta, a beautiful and friendly doctor is seen accompanying an older woman in the garden next to the hospital. They appear very close, and the kind doctor patiently feeds the older woman, even though she sometimes refuses the food.
"Oma ... Oma, it would help if you get more to recover quickly. Then, when you're better, you can go back home," Dr. Kasih gently persuades while she's with Oma Meri.
Oma Meri, however, responds angrily, "Why should I get better? I don't want to get better! It's pointless. No one cares about me except you and your family, Oma."
"Oma, please don't say that. It's not good ... you'll only get sicker. Kasih doesn't want anything to happen to you. Kasih cares for you deeply. Even if others don't care about your health, there's still Kasih here who will always take care of you. Kasih hopes you'll get well soon," the doctor says to Oma Meri, trying to comfort her.
The doctor's name is Kasih Alayah, a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman. She's currently the doctor assigned by the hospital to care for Oma Meri, a wealthy older woman.
Oma Meri Hoewar, an elderly and frail woman, is a commissioner for several large companies in Jakarta. Her busy, business-minded family doesn't have time to care for her health. They have entrusted Kasih's parents, who work at the Hoewar residence, with caring for Oma Meri's needs, both at their spacious home and in the hospital owned by the Hoewar family.
The Hoewar family, deeply involved in business, specifically assigned Kasih to care for Oma Meri's health. For the past year, Kasih has been providing the best care as a doctor.
Kasih, who comes from a humble background, wouldn't have been able to afford medical school on her own, as it's pretty expensive. The Hoewar family made Kasih's dream of becoming a doctor come true as a gesture of gratitude for her parents' long service in their household.
Kasih's lifelong passion for medicine makes her genuinely love her work. She enjoys every day caring for Oma Meri at the hospital.
After feeding Oma Meri, Kasih asks, "Oma, would you like to stroll in the garden?"
"Are you sure, Kasih? I feel like I'm a burden to you all the time," Oma Meri says sadly.
"Don't say that, Oma. I'm not burdened at all by taking care of you. It's my duty. I consider you like my grandmother," Kasih replies, pushing the wheelchair through the hospital's garden.
In the morning, in a tall building in New York City, a tall and athletic young man is busy in front of his laptop. Max, his assistant, brings him coffee.
"Good morning, Mr. Faith. Here's your coffee," Max says.
"Just place it on the table," Faith replies.
Faith Hoewar is Oma Meri's beloved grandson. He's busy reviewing essential documents from his clients.
Faith is the CEO of RFH Corp, a company based in New York. His father, Mr. Heru Hoewar, entrusted him with expanding the business internationally. For the last ten years, Faith has been living in New York to work on this.
However, Faith receives news that Oma, his beloved grandmother, is seriously ill. This requires him to return to Indonesia immediately.
Faith is on the phone with his mother, Mrs. Rara Hoewar, explaining everything.
"Mom, what about my work here? Should I leave it? I'm swamped right now, Mommy," Faith asks.
"Faith! What do you think is more important? Oma Meri's health or your work?" Mommy Rara asks.
"Of course, Oma Meri is more important, Mommy," Faith replies.
"If you realize that, then hurry back to Jakarta. We're all waiting for you," Mommy Rara says.
"But, Mommy, what about my work? Oh, how about Oma coming here instead?" Faith suggests.
"What did you say, Faith? Oma coming here?" Mommy Rara responds.
"Yes, Mom. Oma is coming here. I'll take her around New York," Faith says.
"Do you think Oma wants to travel there? Oma Meri is sick, Faith! Anyway, Daddy and Mommy don't care; you must return to Jakarta immediately to see Oma Meri one last time!" Mommy Rara concludes, and she abruptly hangs up.
"Damn!" Faith mutters, frustrated.
His mother's final words tear faith. Nevertheless, he deeply cares for Oma Meri and doesn't want anything wrong to happen to her. He chooses to see his grandmother, even if it means leaving his crucial work behind.
Especially after spending ten years abroad, he hasn't returned to Indonesia. They have met only a few times when Oma Meri visited him. That happened several years ago, and it seems like they haven't seen each other in a long time.
Faith instructs his assistant to find the fastest flight to Indonesia.
"Max, find the fastest flight to Jakarta," he orders.
"Understood, Boss!" Max replies, opening his laptop.
Meanwhile, Faith is concerned about how to expedite the completion of his work, which has a deadline of this week.
Indonesia, Jakarta.
"Ra, what did Faith say? Oma Meri asks, eager to know what her grandson said.
Her husband, Mr. Heru Hoewar, is also curious about Faith's response, as it could determine the fate of his business, which Faith is currently managing a major project in New York.
They are both at the hospital, precisely in the VVIP room where Oma Meri is being treated.
"Faith will be back soon, Oma. At the latest, next week, as he's finishing his work first," Mommy Rara says happily. It turns out that the mother also misses her son.
"What?" Daddy Heru exclaims, unable to believe that Faith would leave his work.
"Why are you so surprised, Heru? Aren't you happy our son is finally returning to our homeland?" Oma Meri retorts.
*) Oma is a term for grandmother.
I'll be happy to translate the passage into English for you:
"No ... not at all, Oma. It's just that right now Faith is focused on handling a big project there," Daddy Heru emphasized, trying to explain everything to his mother.
"Isn't there anyone else you can trust to handle the project, Heru?" Oma Meri asked insistently.
"Well, there are some options, Oma. But Faith is more exceptional than the others, especially as she's a competent CEO in her field," Mr. Heru continued to talk about the project and his son's significant role in its success.
His wife, Mrs. Rara, shook her head, observing her husband prioritizing his work in the company over his own mother's health.
Meanwhile, Oma Meri stared sharply at her son. "Oh, so you prioritize the company's affairs, Heru? Do you still lack money?" Oma Meri's crying could now be heard in the room.
Instantly, Mr. Heru felt overwhelmed with guilt. He realized he had been too selfish.
"Is it wrong if I ask to meet my grandchildren one last time?" Oma Meri's sadness deepened.
"Lovlyta has been studying in London since college, and she's never set foot in Jakarta. As for Faith, she's been living in New York for ten years now and hasn't returned to Indonesia. Heru, what do you want from your children? Is the wealth I left behind not enough, the abundance that can support your seven future generations? Is that not sufficient?" Oma Meri felt incredibly lonely.
Her mother-in-law's tears also saddened Mrs. Rara. She realized that what Oma Meri had said was true. Their two children, Faith and Lovlyta, had never visited their grandmother.
No wonder Oma Meri felt so lonely, especially with her husband and herself being so occupied with the company. This led Oma Meri to be cared for by Mr. Danu's family.
Mrs. Rara was determined to bring Oma Meri's beloved grandchildren, Faith and Lovlyta, to see her. No matter what it took. Despite Mr. Heru's hesitation.
"Daddy, what more needs to be discussed? Don't you have any pity seeing Oma's condition? She longs for her two grandchildren. Is that so hard to fulfill now?" Mrs. Rara insisted.
"Mommy, you also need to consider that Lovlyta is about to complete her master's degree. Meanwhile, Faith is very busy with the company. It might be better to reschedule their return." Mr. Heru argued with his wife.
The couple debated, causing Oma Meri to feel a headache just listening.
"Ah! Rara and Heru never stop arguing. These two, they never change! From the past to now, they're always arguing! My head might burst from hearing their arguments," Oma Meri muttered.
Oma Meri fidgeted with her smartphone, feeling restless as the medical team had not yet arrived, even though the hospital was one of her private assets.
"Why haven't the doctors arrived? I want these two removed from my sight!" Oma Meri complained inwardly.
Oma Meri's ears grew hot as she listened to the endless arguments between the two couples. Mr. Heru and Mrs. Rara.
Sometimes, Oma Meri couldn't understand her son and daughter-in-law. They always argued about anything. Their thoughts never aligned on any matter. Nevertheless, their marriage has endured until now.
"Maybe this is what they call the power of love," Oma thought.
Shortly after, the medical team arrived in Oma Meri's lavish treatment room.
All the specialist doctors gathered in the room, led by Dr. Roland, the hospital's head.
"Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Hoewar. Sorry to disturb your morning," Dr. Roland began.
"It's not a problem, Doctor. We're not busy right now. We were discussing something," Mr. Heru said, clearly bothered by many doctors in the room, which temporarily halted his heated argument with his wife.
Oma Meri, on the other hand, continued to glare at her son, indicating her displeasure with the doctors' arrival.
"Please, tell us, Doctor. What's going on? Why has everyone come here? Is there an emergency?" Mr. Heru inquired.
Seeing Mr. Heru's discomfort due to the crowded room, Dr. Roland explained the situation.
"Well, Mr. Heru," Dr. Roland explained Oma Meri's illness. Both husband and wife remained silent, listening attentively to every word from the doctor.
Meanwhile, Oma Meri pretended to be weak and fell asleep to dramatize her condition.
"What?" Both the husband and wife were startled by Dr. Roland's diagnosis.
Mr. Heru wanted to interrupt the doctor, but Dr. Roland quickly said, "I haven't finished explaining yet, Mr. Hoewar."
"Very well, Doctor. Please continue," Mr. Heru said.
"So, with Oma Meri's current condition, several possibilities exist. Something unwanted could happen to her," Dr. Roland explained.
Once again, the husband and wife were taken aback by Dr. Roland's diagnosis, a highly respected senior doctor in the hospital.
Tears welled up in Mrs. Rara's eyes as she looked at her sleeping mother-in-law.
"Doctor, what should we do now to ensure Oma Meri's speedy recovery?" Mrs. Rara asked, her voice filled with sorrow.
Worry began to show on Mr. Heru's face as he also glanced towards the bed where his mother was sleeping, connected to various medical devices with an IV in her arm. Suddenly, a feeling of compassion surged within him, and he couldn't bear the thought of something happening to his only parent. Tears welled up in his eyes as he contemplated the possibility of an unwanted event befalling his mother.
Mr. Heru quickly asked, "Doctor, please tell us urgently. What should we do for Grandma Meri?"
Dr. Roland sighed deeply before responding, "To ease Grandma Meri's burden, it would be best if you and your wife fulfill her every wish. In the past few days, when I've examined her, she's been expressing her longing for Mr. Faith and Miss Lovely. I don't see any harm in making that wish a reality."
"Daddy, you heard what Dr. Roland said. Please, Daddy, don't be stubborn anymore!" Mrs. Rara exclaimed moments after the medical team left Grandma Meri's treatment room.
"Yes, Mommy. Now I agree, Faith and Lovlyta must return to Indonesia no matter what happens!" Mr. Heru asserted and promptly instructed his trusted associate to arrange for the return of his son and daughter.
Grandma Meri, who had been pretending to sleep, smiled mysteriously. Her plan had finally succeeded.
The day before, inside Grandma Meri's treatment room, Dr. Roland hesitantly said, "Grandma Meri, how can I deliver bad news to the Hoewar family members?"
"Come on, Dr. Roland. You can do it. I fully support you. Consider this a joke from me," Grandma Meri insisted, asking Dr. Roland to comply with her wishes.
"But, Grandma, I'm a doctor. How can I convey false information about your health?" Dr. Roland remained hesitant about Grandma Meri's request.
"Dokter Roland, as the years go by, I grow older. Yet, not a single member of the Hoewar family has ever cared about me. They only see me as a living doll, a source of their assets to enrich themselves further. Even though they neglect me, is it wrong to ask for their attention, even if just for a while?" Grandma Meri cried, pouring her heart out.
Dr. Roland's sympathy for Grandma Meri deepened as he observed her loneliness. She was surrounded by wealth and personal assets everywhere, but she thirsted for affection.
"I also want to arrange a marriage between Faith and Dr. Kasih. It seems it's time for them to get married. Dr. Kasih is becoming more beautiful by the day. There are surely many men out there who want to be with her. I don't want to miss out, Dr. Roland! I've liked Dr. Kasih since she was little, and now that she's grown, I want to match her with my grandson, Faith. Is that wrong? I want to see my great-grandchild from them," Grandma Meri said, her heart heavy.
She felt her life was worthless because no family understood her.
Dr. Roland sighed deeply and said to Grandma Meri, "All right, Grandma. I'll try to help you. What do you want me to say?"
Instantly, Grandma Meri's face, previously wrinkled and tearful, lit up with enthusiasm. She began outlining everything Dr. Roland should convey to the Hoewar family members.
This was the drama directed and performed by Grandma Meri herself to gain her family's attention.
Back in the treatment room, the door was knocked from the outside. After a short while, the door opened, revealing Dr. Kasih and her mother, Mrs. Sani, entering Grandma Meri's room.
"Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Hoewar," Dr. Kasih greeted them, not forgetting to smile at her father while slightly bowing her head as a sign of respect.
Mrs. Sani also greeted her employers. She noticed her husband, Mr. Danu, was also in the room.
"Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. I've come here to bring Grandma's lunch," Mrs. Sani told her employers.
"Just place it on the table, Bik," Mrs. Rara replied.
Throughout this time, Mr. Heru's gaze never left the beautiful young doctor who had entered the room alongside his daughter.
Dr. Kasih, who was continuously observed by Mrs. Rara, became quite nervous. She even lowered her head at this moment.
Mr. Heru was also captivated by Kasih. He mumbled that the beautiful doctor perfectly matched his son, Faith.
Kasih became increasingly nervous, especially when Mr. Heru continued to gaze at her without blinking.
Grandma Meri, who had just woken up, was stunned by the intense gazes of her future son-in-law and her grandson, Faith, at Kasih.
Then Mrs. Rara asked Bik Sani, "Bik, who is this beautiful doctor next to you?"
*) Bibik is the nickname for a household assistant.