40 Days
Chapter 10
The sun seems timid to show its light on the eastern horizon, the blue sky is not so bright because thick and gray clouds scattered cover part of the horizon.
The atmosphere of the morning came with the breezy wind that pierced the skin, the cold greeted.
'' Ma'am, we are on a pilgrimage to the graves of Jeni and Medina right ? '' asked Maura.
Khadijah looked at his daughter with anxiety.
'' Are you sure you want to go today ? I don't think it's possible for you to travel yet, Khadijah replied, offering a toast and a glass of warm milk to Maura.
'' I feel very healthy already. Didn't you promise today that you'd take me on a pilgrimage to their tomb ? Last night I had Jeni and Medina's dream, they both looked sad. '' Maura gulped down the milk bit by bit.
Khadijah opened the window curtain, looking at the sky that was starting to blacken.
'' But it's cloudy outside, son. What if it rains later, said Khadijah who then sat next to Maura.
'' We can bring umbrellas, Ma'am please, '' her pinta.
With a heavy heart Khadijah nodded, assuring her daughter's request.
'' All right, but before the funeral we go to their family's house first. We do not know the tomb of Jeni or Medina, said Khadijah.
'' Yes, Ma. '' Maura commented a thin smile.
After breakfast, Maura prepared to wear a sweater and jeans. He tied his hair and wore a black scarf as a hijab.
Medina's first home destination was a distance closer than their home. It only takes about ten minutes by riding the ojek they finally arrive at their destination.
Father and Mother Medina welcomed Maura and Khadijah. Although it cannot be denied the atmosphere of grief still envelops them.
Maura stared at the photo of Medina displayed on the wall of the main room as she was pushed into the house.
Khadijah stroked her daughter's back until Maura was awakened from the daydream.
After greeting the two Medina parents, they were invited to sit down. Medina's mother brought two cups of sweet tea and some food for her two guests.
'' Sorry, we just got here. We are very sorry for the passing of Medina. '' Khadijah opened the conversation.
'' Thank you, Ma, Maura. We were really devastated by Dina's departure, but now we are trying to recapitulate. Everything has become the will of God, said Medina's father.
'' How is Maura's condition, it is good right ?'' ask the mother of Medina.
'' Alhamdulillah Ma'am, Maura is healthy, replied Khadijah, while Maura was still confused to return as if not so attentive to the conversation of the parents.
'' Maura, please let your friends go. Let them calm down there, help them with the do'a. And you yourself must continue to live as usual, your future is still long. Take advantage of the opportunities God has given you, son. '' Medina's father seemed to know that Maura was so depressed, he could see from Maura's unusual attitude. More quiet and moody.
Medina's father and mother could see a look of sadness on Khadijah's face due to Maura's drastic change in attitude.
'' I-yes, Mom..Sir, Maura said as her daydreams were breaking.
After talking for a while, Maura and Khadijah went on a pilgrimage to the tomb of Medina .
Medina's mother escorted them both to the TPU which was about 200 meters from Medina's house.
The sky was still overcast, a small drizzle accompanying them to Medina's final resting place.
A wet red soil with fresh flowers was sprinkled on the tomb.
Maura collapses in front of a gravestone bearing the name of her best friend. Tears poured out on the girl's face.
Khadijah and Medina's mother rubbed Maura's back, trying to calm her down as she sobbed.
'' Son, we are praying for Dina. '' Mother Medina tried stronger, although she could not be denied her heart again hurt to see the grave of her beloved daughter. Especially seeing Maura who continues to cry over the grave of her child.
'' Yes Maura, stop crying. Pity Medina if you see you grieve like this, said Khadijah.
They also prayed in front of the tomb of Medina, occasionally heard as much as Maura on the sidelines of the do'a they offered.
Maura really did not expect if her self now can only see the grave of her best friend. After praying, they sprinkled flowers on the tomb of Medina.
After that they went home. Maura and Khadijah permit a farewell to Medina's parents. They'll go straight to Jeni's house.
Arriving at Jeni's house, they immediately headed to TPU with her sister Jeni named Arman. Coincidentally, Jeni's parents were busy preparing for the event for the afternoon.
The same thing happened, again Maura was unable to stem her tears. Especially when Arman showed me a photo from Jeni's phone.
The last photo taken while they were on the bus. Her appearance Medina had sent the photo on Jeni's phone.
Maura's cry became increasingly recalling the words of Jeni at that time who said pamali if they took three pictures, said one of the three people will leave (die). But now what happened was that the two friends left, only Maura left.
Maybe it's just a coincidence or a hunch from Jeni herself who can feel if the doom will pick her up. Wallahu.
Maura told Arman the last seconds she remembered before the accident. Arman reminds Maura to let Jeni go, Arman's advice to Maura is similar to what Medina's parents say. So that Maura does not dissolve in sadness, and does not continue to be trapped in the terrible event.
Maura and Khadijah returned home after their pilgrimage. Faridah and Amir were waiting for them in front of the porch.
Maura who was feeling tired went straight into her room and rested. While Khadijah, Amir and Faridah chat on the porch of the house. They negotiate to bring Maura to meet Ustadz Dzikri who later will help Maura regardless of the strange disorder that Maura experienced lately.
They hope that his efforts this time can succeed and run smoothly. They did not want to continue to see Maura tormented and depressed. The plan is tomorrow they will meet Ustadz Dzikri, because it happens that today Ustadz is having other needs that can not be delayed.
