Little by little, Viona began to soften. She was no longer angry now that Elkan had started approaching her with more patience. Elkan was creative, too. He made a schedule of activities for Viona so she wouldn't feel bored.
In the morning, Elkan took her out to exercise and jog lightly around the area near the house. In the afternoon, he taught her to play the piano. In the evening, he took her for walks in the backyard garden. At night, he read her stories until Viona fell asleep.
Viona was no longer gloomy and angry like before. She looked so engaged and cheerful. She even delayed her rest time while learning the piano because she was having so much fun. "Miss, it's time for your nap. We'll continue tomorrow." "Just a little longer, El. I still want to learn another song." Elkan patiently stayed by her side until two in the afternoon. "Miss, it's already two o'clock. Come on, get some rest," Elkan urged.
Viona nodded and stopped playing the piano. "Elkan," she called. "Yes, Miss." "Can you teach me another instrument?" "What instrument would you like to learn, Miss Viona?" "What instruments can you play, anyway?" "I can play the violin, guitar, and drums." "Wow... you're amazing, El. You can play several instruments." "Yes, Miss. Actually, music is my hobby. But when I wanted to enter the music industry and form a band, my parents forbade me. They wanted me to focus on learning business. But I didn't have any talent for it, and in the end, the business I had built collapsed."
Viona was stunned to hear Elkan confess that he had once been a businessman. "Oh my gosh, El! So you used to be in business?" "Yes, Miss." "Didn't you ever want to rebuild your business?" "No, Miss. I'm no longer interested." "Then what do you want to do next?" "I still want to be your caregiver, Miss Viona."
Viona smiled faintly. "If I could see again, would you still be my caregiver?" "That depends on you, Miss Viona. If you still want me as your caregiver, I will continue serving you. But if you want me to leave, then I will go."
And for the first time, Viona was afraid of losing Elkan. "Would you really want to be my caregiver forever?" "More than anything, Miss. I would be honored." Hearing Elkan's answer, Viona suddenly began to cry. She felt guilty for having tried to drive Elkan away. "El, I'm sorry for kicking you out when you first arrived." "It's all right, Miss. I understand." "Thank you, El, for giving me the motivation to keep fighting and stay strong." "You're welcome, Miss. Now get some rest. If you need anything later, just call me." Viona nodded and lay down on the bed.
The next morning, Elkan accompanied Viona downstairs to the dining room. Her mother smiled when she saw that Viona was no longer throwing tantrums while Elkan accompanied her. "Good morning, Mommy's beautiful girl!" Sania greeted her. "Morning, Mom," Viona replied. Elkan pulled out a chair for Viona. Then he was about to leave. "Elkan, where are you going?" Viona asked. "I'm going to the back, Miss." "Sit here. I want to have breakfast with you." "No, Miss. I don't belong here." "Are you refusing my order?" "Sit down, El," Sania ordered. In the end, Elkan obeyed. "Thank you, ma'am." Sania nodded. "El, keep me company on a walk to the beach this afternoon, okay?" Sania smiled as she watched her daughter improve. Viona was no longer the girl who shut herself away like before. "Viona, Mom is so happy to see you cheerful again." "Thank you, Mom, for bringing Elkan into my life. He's the one who always gives me the strength to keep going." "Yes, Mom knew from the beginning that Elkan could be a good caregiver for you. That's why you have to stay strong. Oh, and Mom has found a suitable eye donor for you. She's a girl your age. Right now, she's living through her final days because she has terminal cancer. She may have only three months left. And she told Mom that when she's gone, she'll donate her eyes to you."
Viona was stunned, happiness mingling with sorrow. It turned out that behind her struggle to see again was a girl willing to give up her sight for her.