The Three Chosen
88. Meet Rima
Darius' funeral went well. All family, relatives, friends and friends joined to take Darius's departure back to the birth of Allah Swt.
There was no excessive crying let alone the hysterical crying that accompanied the funeral of the wise and compassionate man. Son, son-in-law, grandchild, children, great-grandfather and family delivered Darius' departure with tears and a sincere smile because they believed Darius had fulfilled all his duties in the world well and would get the reward that was worth his virtue so far.
“ Goodbye Opa...,” says Iyaz and Izar lirih.
“ May Opa be calm and happy there.” whispered Hanako while wiping the surface of the tomb of Darius sprinkled with flowers.
“ Opa has completed his task in the world and must return to the Khalik. Now it is our duty to carry on and realize all the good advice of Opa so that We can be straight people and Istiqomah follow the religious orders. Helping others with the abilities we have by sticking to the rules of Allah Swt..” said Fatur.
“ Yes Opa....,” says Hanako and the twins together.
Slowly the mourners left the cemetery one by one. The mood of grief still loomed over the Darius family who chose to stay there longer. They also cleaned and sprinkled flowers on top of the tomb of Gendis which was right next to the tomb of Darius.
There was sadness on Farah, Dawn and Fatur's faces. They searched the tombs of Darius and Gendis while shedding tears. Next to them their respective spouses stood together to give support.
“ Papa..., Mama.., you must be happy now. I met and could meet again. Stay Me, Dawn of the same Fatur who is here.” said Farah with a vibrating voice.
“ But Brother is not alone. There is Bang Erik who is loyal to Brother.” Bilqis said while whispering.
“ Yes, You are actually Qis. There is Inez also who nemenin Dawn and you who nemenin Fatur..,” said Farah with a smile.
“ Right Far. We both control Our Children and Grandchildren as Papa and Mama did before.” Inez said while embracing Farah.
“ Yes Nez, yes Kak...,” say Farah and Bilqis together.
Then they embraced each other with smiles. Erik, Dawn and Fatur also smiled happily at the behavior of their wives.
Afterwards they stepped out of the funeral hand in hand. Although sadness dominates but they try hard and smile. Not because they did not feel lost but because they sincerely let go of Darius.
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Returning from the tomb, Patih requested that all family members gather at Darius's residence where Fatur and his family live. All agreed that the recitation would be held while sending prayers to the deceased Darius and Gendis.
After the recitation, all the families gathered in the living room in memory of Darius and Gendis. Laughter echoed in the room when Fatur told the funny behavior of his parents. Fajar and Farah also took turns to tell their experiences when they spent childhood, adolescence and entered into a marriage.
Patih seemed to smile watching the behavior of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren when they remembered them.
“ Why Well...?” ask Yasmine carefully.
“ Gapapa Bun Hotel. I'm proud to be a part of this family, even though I'm actually a nobody. Only foreigners have no blood relation with their Oma.
“ Don't talk rich. Brother must be angry if you know you talk rich that way..,” Yasmine said reminded.
“ Yes, I forgot my brother was super chatty. There will not be enough hundred words coming out of his mouth to discuss one thing. The side of my skin feels hot, then he stops..,” said Patih while laughing.
Yasmine laughed at the thought of her husband being scolded by his sister-in-law. Their laughter provoked the other family members to look towards the two.
“ Wow Om the same Aunt has her own memories of Mama and Papa..,” said Fajar.
“ We want to hear dong Opa...,” whine Hanako.
“ Sure you want to dengerin..?” ask Patih.
“ Sure...,” say all at the same time to make Patih and Yasmine laugh.
Then flowed the story from Patih's mouth about Gendis. Childhood, adolescence, until Gendis met Darius and married him. Including the concerns of Patih when the brother will be invited to move to another city by Darius.
They remembered Gendis and Darius until the early hours of the morning. Then sleep for a while and wake up when the morning prayer rumbles.
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Faiq was on his way to drive Farah to pick up a change of clothes at their home by car. Hanako and the twins also participated. They passed through a road where there was a bridge under which flowed a river.
At that moment they saw a woman who was pregnant standing on the bridge and was staring at the river. From her position it can be guessed if the woman intends to commit suicide. Faiq stopped the car he was driving suddenly. Hanako, who recognized the woman as one of the seniors on her campus, got out of the car.
“ Don't..!” faiq and Hanako shouted together to the surprise of the woman.
The two swiftly advanced to hold the woman's body that seemed to be preparing to leap down. Feeling his intention was blocked the woman screamed and thrashed then cried hysterically. Farah went down to help and hugged the woman tightly.
“ Let Me go, let Me die. I don't want to live anymore..!” said the woman in her tears.
“ Patience Mbak, don't be rich. All problems can be solved well. Don't take this rich shortcut, sin. Do you love the baby in the womb Mbak.?” ask Farah softly.
“ What am I living for if the person who should be responsible has already left, Mom..” said the woman while crying.
“ Ssttt..., calm yourself. Now what if you come with Us yes..,” persuade Farah because she knows the woman must have refused if escorted to her home.
“ But Ms....,” said the woman hesitated.
“ Gapapa, We also no longer have emergency business really. So Mbak can come with Us...,” said Faiq mediate.
“ Well I come with Mom if not troublesome..,” said the woman while staring at Farah sticky.
Farah smiled and nodded. Faiq swiftly opened the door for Farah and the woman. Hanako sits in front of Farah while the twins move into the back seat.
The woman seemed to wipe her wet eyes from crying a lot. Farah seemed to rub the woman's back gently so that the woman could be calmer.
“ I'm sorry to bother Mom and family.” said the woman opened the conversation.
“ Ga problem, introduce me doctor Farah. That's My Son and grandson..,” said Farah introduced herself.
“ My Name Rima...,” sahut Rima shrivelled to the surprise of Faiq.
Then Faiq glanced at Rima through the rearview mirror, watched her for a moment and nodded as if he was sure that Rima was Abin's ex-girlfriend. The woman who had rejected Abin caused Abin's death.
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