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That night, Cecil and Maria prepared a dinner to welcome Ishmael. They did not know what Ishmael was going to talk about. But it seems like something important. So, they prepared a small surprise for him.
"Assalamu'alaikum's chat..."
"Wa'alaikum... Ma'am, Ismail has arrived..."
Cecilia and Maria welcomed him.
"I... Didn't come alone..." Ishmael brought someone.
"I want to introduce you guys..."
Cecilia was shocked to learn who Ishmael was carrying. A person he had known for a long time.
"Hana...??"
"Mom Cecil...." Hana approached Cecil and hugged him.
"You guys...??" Cecil scrunched his forehead.
"I'm sorry I never told you, Cil... Me and Hana... I'm doing Ta'aruf..."
Cecilia smiled happily.
"Alhamdulillah... Congratulations on..."
Hana greets Maria.
"Finally my son found the moorings of his heart. Come sit down, let's have dinner together. I've prepared everything."
"Han, they're my family here. So, I think you need to get to know them" Ismail said.
"Yes, Mas. I'm also happy to see Ms. Cecil again."
"Don't call me that. Just call me Cecil. It'll be better to hear."
"Yes, Mommy."
Cecilia smiled and glanced at Ismail. He indicated that he agreed with Ishmael's choice.
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Meanwhile, the,
Isma finally tried to contact the Adi Jaya residence to find out about the state of Rangga. Isma suddenly pecked after ending a phone call with Siti.
"What's up Umi? Did something happen to Rangga?" Ask Farid worriedly.
"Siti's mother said, that day Rangga asked her Papa for permission to see Cecil, but Mas Adi did not allow it, and Rangga still left. Then Mas Adi had a heart attack. And now it is still in the hospital," said Isma concerned.
"Innalillahi wainna ilaihi roji. Then how is he doing now?"
"Siti's mother didn't say how Mas Adi was doing. It seems to have to be treated intensively. Do we need to see him, Bah? I am worried about Rangga. She must be very sad. It's all Umi's fault. Umi asked him for permission from Mas Adi. If Umi had not asked for it, none of this would have happened..." Isma started to tear up.
"Umi calm down first. Don't think shit. The important thing is that we already know that Rangga is fine, and this is the reason why he did not come at that time. We get ready now and go to the hospital."
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- The Hospital
Isma approached Rangga who was sitting lethargic in front of Adi Jaya's treatment room. He saw sorrow and regret on his son's face.
"Ladders..." Isma called him lirih.
"Permy... How come it's here?" Rangga.
"Umi called your house and Siti said that you were here. How is your Papa doing?"
"It's kind of better. But still have to undergo some tests."
"Umi'm sorry. Because of Umi's desire, everything is like this..."
"Don't blame yourself, Umi. Umi and Abah are innocent. I am the guilty one. I will bear it all. Papa is resting. Please enter Umi, Abah."
Isma and Farid went into Adi Jaya's room. He saw Adi Jaya sleeping with Sandra at her side. Isma greeted Sandra.
They cuddle. Sandra shed her tears. Isma encouraged Sandra to remain patient with this test.
"Don't stop praying. That's all we can do now."
"Thank you, Anna."
She hugged Sheila, then Rangga. He felt guilty for his son. She held him tightly to the son she had long missed.
"If I hadn't appeared before Rangga, it would have been easier for him... Oh my God, what should I do? Strengthen my son, O God..." Inner Isma.
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On the other hand,
Every day Rangga came home at midnight because he had to take care of the problems in several branches. Some clients cancel pre-approved contracts.
"We should take care of the New York branch first, Ga," suggested Hendi.
"What do I do, Hen?" Tanya Rangga was getting frustrated.
"I've prepared a ticket to go there."
"When do we go?"
"Tomorrow. You have all the necessary documents ready. Steady Rangga!! There are thousands of employees who depend on you." Hendi patted Rangga's shoulder.
"Good, Hen. Thanks yeah! You are like a brother to me. I don't know what to do if there's no you."
"Sir Adi is like a father to me. You're my family. And families won't leave each other." Hendi hugged Rangga.
"Enhance Rangga! Forget about your problems first!"
Rangga nodded his head. It feels good that someone is supporting him when things are not good.
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Rangga prepared to fly to New York with Hendi. His family took him to the airport. Adi Jaya is recovering, but has to sit in a wheelchair. Rangga knelt down to say goodbye to his father. They hugged. There was a crying that happened.
Then Rangga approached Isma. She hugged her son. I don't know how long he will be separated from his son. Isma told Rangga to take care of his health. Do not forget to pray so that all problems are quickly resolved.
She hugged Sheila, then Sandra. She asks Sandra to look after her father until he returns.
"Take care of all of you. I'm going yes! See you soon!"
That was Rangga's last sentence before finally the airplane took him away across the vast ocean, across several continents.
"Goodbye Cecilia... Take good care of yourself. If someday we are destined to be a match, God will bring us back together again..."
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"Today Rangga left for New York" said Nadine.
"What?!"
"If you want to see him, or at least say goodbye to him, you can leave now."
"Why did you just say it now, Nad?"
"I'm sorry. Rangga does not want you to know if he will go."
Without any more words, Cecilia ran to her car and drove her to the airport. His mind was full of bad circumstances.
What if Rangga won't come back? What if this is my last chance to express my heart?
Cecilia parked her car everywhere, and made airport officials chase after her. But Cecil doesn't care. He only wanted to meet Rangga before his plane left.
Cecilia ran around looking for Rangga. He asked where he was going abroad. He's looking there.
He has not yet found the figure he is looking for. Tears began to fall on her cheeks. His heart ached to hear Rangga's departure.
Until finally Cecil gave up and sat down. He was crying hard there. It did not matter if the officer who had been chasing him had surrounded him.
Someone approached Cecil and explained the matter to the airport officer. They understood and released Cecil.
Cecil still bowed lethargic with the roar of tears.
"The aircraft Kak Rangga has departed." A voice made Cecil's cry stop. It was Sheila.
Cecil. He wiped his tears. "I'm sorry, Sheila."
"You don't have to apologize. Brother Rangga went for the good of all. Just like you used to do."
Cecil got up from his seat and confronted Sheila.
"Thank you for loving my sister. I've never seen Brother Rangga love a woman like he loves you."
Cecil's cry broke again.
"Enhance! And wait till my brother gets home."
Cecil looked at Sheila.
"You can't do it?" Sheila asked seriously.
Cecil nodded steadily. He wiped his tears again.
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