365 Days Towards Halal

159# Keep me company, until the end of my life

That same night, Andra's father was alone in his porch. The night was getting late, the atmosphere was so quiet, only the noise of crickets and other night animals that broke the silence.

Andra's father looked at the stars in the sky. Countless were how many stars he had counted since. In fact, the coffee in the glass has left the dregs alone. Andra's father grabbed a pack of cigarettes on the table, then he took out a cigarette and set it on fire. Slowly, Andra's father sucked deeply into the cigarette and exhaled it slowly into the air.

Just a few times he smoked the cigarette, Andra's father turned off his cigarette and threw the cigarette butt in the ashtray. Then, he went into his house while carrying his used coffee glass.

Andra's father went to the kitchen, and washed the old glass he was wearing. Then, wipe it and put it back in the cupboard. Andra's father was silent for a moment, heard the joking laughter of Queen and Athar. Two little boys ran from the family room to the kitchen.

"Dad! Athar naughty..." Said the Queen who was sheltering behind her back.

Andra's father looked confused and looked back. Seen the spoiled face of Queen, who was asking for protection from her. Then, he looked back to the front, where Athar was carrying a toy sword-sword that pretended to be against his enemy, the Queen. Little Athar's face was so cute and smiled at him.

Andra's father misses those adorable faces so much. Then, he crouched down and looked at the two children. However, a moment later, the shadow disappeared, changing with the shadow of Queen who was already a teenager.

Queen, wearing Junior High School uniform, approached Andra's father and grabbed a hand and then he kissed the back of Andra's father's hand.

"Well, Queen went to school first huh," Queen said with a cheerful face.

"I-i-iya," said Andra's father.

"Dad..gendong.." Said Athar who had just appeared and stood in the kitchen doorway, rubbing one eye. Apparently, Athar just woke up.

Tears began to pool in Andra's father's eyes. Without realizing it, he nodded slowly, and moved toward Athar. But the shadow disappeared again.

Now, Andra's father was greeted by Queen who had used her High School uniform. The girl looks so beautiful when she grows up.

"Dad dear.. for jajan dong..." Said Queen while whining like children in general. While his right hand pointed towards Andra's father.

Andra's father was dumbfounded and looked confused. Then Athar suddenly appeared.

"Dad...! Athar is also..." Pinta Athar smiled as she approached her. Athar who still wears his Kindergarten uniform has started to look bigger than before.

Tears were dripping down Andra's father's cheek. Then the shadow disappeared again. Andra's father sat on the dining table chair, he massaged his temple which began to feel dizzy.

"Dad, Queen next week wants KKN in Semarang, pray Queen yes Father," Andra's father was surprised and raised his face. He saw Queen, who was already a student, sitting down and having breakfast in front of him.

A moment later, Athar spoke.

"Dad, Kimmy is naughty, he likes to fight in school" said Athar, who was wearing an elementary school uniform.

"Have breakfast first..." Mommy Say.

"What's the matter, baby?" Ask Mommy.

Andra's father looks dazed. He closed his eyes, while tears continued to flow on his cheeks.

When Andra's father opened his eyes, he again saw the shadow of Queen who was wearing a toga. The queen circled around showing off the toga she was wearing.

"How's Dad? Queen cool is she wearing this?" Ask Queen. My father smiled when he saw the shadow of the Queen. At that time the Queen will be inaugurated.

Then, he saw Athar who was wearing Junior High uniform.

"Dad, Kimmy just bought a vespa. He said a gift from Om Bobby, because two managed to get rank one. Athar also buyin vespa dong yah..." Whimper Athar.

And, again the shadow slowly disappeared and as before, a moment later appeared again the shadow when the Queen was working, and, the girl looks more and more mature when using after black colored blazer and maroon colored shirt. While the Queen's face, began to look thin makeup that adds to the beauty of the girl. Queen's look also looks more calm and looks classy, while Athar, looks still wearing a high school uniform.

It is obvious that Athar's laughter is teasing Queen. While Queen put on a veiled face because it was seduced by her sister.

This time, Andra's father was sobbing.

"Time, why are you so cruel," said his cry.

Long enough Andra's father was silent at the dinner table. A table where they often joke. Telling all secrets, telling all things silly and serious. Andra's father really misses the atmosphere, and the shadow of who has passed together continues to come and go alternately. Until it ends in the last memory of Andra's father, which is to release the Queen to live with the man of her choice.

Andra's father got up from his seat and went into the room. Arriving at the room, Andra's father closed the door slowly. Then, he saw Mother Farah who was sleeping soundly on their bed. Mother Farah looks very tired, after a day at the wedding of Queen and Raka.

Slowly, Andra's father moved to sit on the edge of the bed and gently caressed Mother's hair that had begun to be decorated with gray hair.

Dad kept staring at Mother who was soundly asleep. In fact, there was a smooth snoring coming out of Mother's lips, so deep.

"Farah, I can't imagine my life without you. After my mother's departure, only you and the children I have. You all decorate my days this long. Without you, my life would be colorless."

"Farah, you're the only one who became my old friend. You are the only faithful beside me. I hope you are always healthy and continue to age with me, don't leave without me... I'm really lonely when you're not next to me Farah."

"The children are already with their own lives. I really need you. I love you, I really love you all my life. Farah, accompany me to the end of my life..." Say Dad while tucking soft on Mother's forehead. Then, Father enveloped Mother and went to sleep beside Mother by hugging Mother from behind.

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"Be aware, even children will not be able to accompany you in old age. The only one who becomes your true friend is your soulmate. Yes, he is a couple who willingly accompany you when you are hard and happy, sick and healthy, poor and rich, and laughter and sorrow." - De'rini-