The Three Chosen
171. Turns out
Treatment of burns suffered by Hanako went well. Three days into the treatment, the wounds on Hanako's face and hands had improved despite leaving a slight dark stain on the surface of her skin. But doctors say if the wound suffered by Hanako is not too severe so it can still be cured with ointments and vitamins.
Fatur and Faiq keep their promise to help the souls of Surti and the other Burhan victims return to their rightful places. Hanako is asked to contact Suraj. Hanako is reluctant to contact Suraj at first, but Fatur and Faiq's coercion makes her unable to puckle.
“ This is for their sake Nak, kasian if later stay here without purpose.” said Faiq reminded.
“ Yes Pa...,” said Hanako resigned while dialing the phone number Suraj obtained from Viona earlier.
“ Hello..,” saya Suraj.
“ Assalamualaikum Mr. Suraj, sorry this I am Hanako...,” Hanako said nervously.
“ Wa alaikumsalam Hanako's. What's up, you know my number from Viona huh..?” ask Suraj with a smile.
“ Yes Sir. Mmm..., this is Opa I want to talk to Mr...” Hanako said as she handed her phone to Fatur.
Then Fatur and Suraj arranged an appointment to meet. Faiq looked at Hanako silently and knew that the girl was uncomfortable with this condition. But Faiq was sure that Hanako would be able to overcome her discomfort.
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The meeting between Fatur, Faiq and Suraj takes place in Suraj's new apartment. At that time Faiq also invited Izar to participate.
“ We are sorry for the case of kebakarang that befell you Mr. Suraj..,” said Faiq.
“ Thank You Sir. But I really feel if the fire was deliberately made by the devil worship My Grandpa yes Sir. Because I squirm the devil was in my apartment room that burned that night.
“ That's true, son. He took everything he gave you. Are you sorry..?” ask Fatur.
“ Ga Sir, I have no regrets. I am relieved because I am free from the influence of the devil.I hope in the future I can live a normal life like a human..,” said Suraj while smiling wryly to make Fatur, Faiq and Hanako smile.
“ Well, We start the ritual now..,” said Fatur.
As usual Fatur, Faiq and Izar began to split the tasks. They read the Qur’an and dhikr while Suraj looks nervous because he has not done worship even though he was born a Muslim. Fatur who saw Suraj sweating coldly and restlessly patted Suraj on the shoulder to calm him down.
“ Don't be nervous. Read whatever remembrance you remember even if you only say Allah's asthma. Say sincerely and full of hope, God willing it will bring calm and you can immediately get guidance to return to His path.” said Fatur.
“ Well Sir, thanks..,” says Suraj Shy.
The chants of the holy verse that Izar read were heard filling the room. Shortly after, the aura in the room turned even colder. It turns out that the Burhan victims have been present in the apartment room with a sad appearance. All of them were torn and bleeding from the wounds made by Burhan. Their faces are pale with the condition of the clothes are messy even barely swallow*ang clarify their condition before death pick up.
Apparently, before being crushed, the women were harassed first by Burhan. After being content to harass them, Burhan then pierced the hearts of the women with the keris of his pride and left the keris in the chest of his victims until he found a new victim. So next.
Suraj ventured to look one by one at the female ghost standing before him. He looked sad to see their awful bodies. Suddenly tears flowed from both of Suraj's eyes when he saw the presence of Katrina's ghost there. He did not expect that Katrina was also a victim of the satisfaction of his grandfather.
“ Katrina..,” call Suraj lirih.
“ Yes Sir, I am also a victim of your Grandpa's savagery. Don't you know..?” ask Katrina.
“ I don't know Katrina. I thought you killed yourself because Soni canceled your marriage.” Suraj said riled up.
“ Your grandfather has confirmed my words sir. He also killed me...” Katrina said as she looked at Suraj.
“ You ask it same your Grandpa..?” ask Katrina in disbelief.
“ Yes. I did that because I..., love You Katrina..” Suraj said while bowing his face.
“ So you also love me?, but why is your attitude like that..?” ask Katrina.
“ I have to behave like that to protect you Katrina. I don't want my Grandpa to make you fall if he finds out I love you. That's why I gave up my heart and let you go with Soni. But finally you go too Katrina..” Suraj said sadly.
“ I did accept Soni's proposal for disappointment and heartbreak for your attitude Mr. Suraj. If you know you love Me, surely I'll find a way to keep us together.” Katrina said in tears.
“ I'm sorry I haven't been able to make you happy Katrina. Sorry...,” said Suraj.
“ Gapapa Sir, I am happy to hear this even though it is too late. We can still be together if you want..” said Katrina's ghost hopefully to make Suraj confused.
“ No Nak. You are not meant to be together. If you love her, let her pick up her own happiness later. There is a woman who is waiting for her love just like you used to.” said Fatur mediate.
“ Is that true..?” ask the ghost of sad Katrina.
“ Yes...,” says Fatur steady.
“ Well. I'm leaving now. May you be happy with the woman yes Mr. Suraj.” said ghost Katrina with a smile.
“ Thanks Katrina...,” says Suraj with a smile.
Slowly the ghostly bodies of Katrina, Surti and other women appear to fade and turn into thin smoke that flies through the night. Before they completely disappeared, Suraj said a sentence that had been held in his heart all along.
“ I'm sorry Mom, I never killed you.!” suraj lantang said.
“ I know Son. He made you a murderer. Repent, return to the way of Allah.” Surti said with a smile and then turned into thin smoke and disappeared like the others.
“ Yes Mother, I promise to repent and return to the path of God.
Fatur, Faiq and Izar have completed the procession of delivering the souls back to where they belong. Then they turned towards Suraj who seemed to be sitting down while bowing his face.
“ Thank God We succeeded Nak..,” said Fatur.
There was no reaction or word from Suraj. He remained in the same position for a while. Fatur dared to touch Suraj because he thought he was asleep. But Fatur was surprised when his touch made Suraj's body fall to the floor with his eyes closed. When Fatur checked the pulse on Suraj's wrist and exhaled from his nose, Suraj was no longer breathing. Suraj died after ushering in the loss of the souls of the victims of the misguided grandfather.
“ Inna Lillahi wainna ilaihi roji’uun..,” said Fatur, Faiq and Izar together.
“ Do not touch anything, contact Heru immediately. And You Izar, report to the security post below Yes Son..,” pinta Fatur.
“ Ready Om..., ready Opa...,” sahut Faiq and Izar together.
In an instant Suraj's apartment room was filled with police and Hospital officers. Everyone is busy taking care of Suraj's body. While in the corner of the room Faiq saw Suraj smiling while holding Katrina's hand. The two waved their hands then slowly soared up into the sky and disappeared into the night.
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