After the Rain

Back to Jihad

"What's the doctor saying, Ni?" ma'am Salma asked as soon as Daniar and Yandri arrived home.

"Kang Yandri was sentenced to lose his sense of smell, ma'am," Daniar replied.

"Astaghfirullah!" cry Miss Salma, "but how come, Ni?" tanyakanya.

"According to the doctor, the impact on the forehead of the Yandri kang has caused the upper nasal bone to be shattered. And the possibility of the olfactory nerve of the Yandri kang. That's why the Yandri kang lost his sense of smell" Daniar said.

"Lantas, can you get well again, Ni?" ask Miss Salma again.

"Hmm, only a miracle of God can cure him, ma'am. So the doctor said," Daniar replied.

Both eyes of Ms. Salma immediately dewy hearing Daniar's narration about Yandri's latest condition.

"Already, Mom. Yandri is okay, Kok. Don't be sad anymore" Yandri said, breaking the silence between his wife and daughter-in-law.

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Time keeps changing. Every effort Aji has made to be able to heal his wife. Various alternative medicine places that can cure stroke, Aji visit. One day, Aji's nephew came to his house.

"Did Uncle have tried alternative medicine in Singapore?" ask Agus, his nephew.

"Singapore?" repeat Aji while knitting his forehead. "Isn't that where Yandri's wife lives, huh?" continued Aji.

"Yes, Uncle," replied Agus.

"In Singapore, is there an alternative treatment for stroke, Gus?" Aji asked back.

"There, Mang. Even people from our village have been there to seek treatment to that place. As a result, thank God they can walk again as before" replied Agus.

"really?" ask Aji again.

Agus nodded.

Aji's eyes immediately sparkled at his nephew's reply. A glimmer of hope re-emerged in the recesses of his heart.

"Yes, Uncle. There's no harm in Uncle trying it. His name is also ikhtiar" said Agus.

"Yes, you're right, Gus. Yes already, later try to ask the full address, Gus. Later Uncle try to call Yandri. Perhaps, Yandri knew the place," Aji said.

"Okay, Uncle," replied Agus.

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After a month and a half of taking a leave of absence, Yandri finally decided to return to the dormitory. Needs continued, and he had no income. Yandri feels bad to have to rely directly on her mother-in-law. As for his own family, no one cared about him.

"Dad sure you want to go back to the dorms tomorrow?" ask Daniar who is still worried about her husband's condition.

"Yes, Bun," replied Yandri.

"But Dad still often feels dizzy. Mother's worried, Dad. Moreover, Dad's work goes up and down the stairs continues," said Daniar, anxious.

"Dad understands Mother's anxiety, but Dad also can't continue to stand idly by, Bun. I don't want us to depend on mom. Not good, Bun," replied Yandri.

Daniar sighed. She could not deny that what her husband said was true. His salary as a sukwan energy in a state primary school, not worth his daily expenses. Daniar has even sold all the jewelry to connect his life. The only treasure left behind was a gift-giving sedan car given by her husband.

"Yes, Dad. Mother is up to Father. But Mommy can't let Dad go alone. Let Mommy deliver Daddy, will you?" pinta Daniar's.

"Saucer, Bun. The journey is quite far. It is also a pity that the Star is left alone" Yandri said.

"No, Dad. Mommy's coming, or I'm not leaving at all!" threaten Daniar while ruffled waist.

Daniar smiled widely. For a moment he approached Yandri while carrying a little kimono he wore.

"Well, that's dong. According to what the wife said," Daniar said while sitting on Yandri's lap. "Didn't want to leave a trace" whispered Daniar in Yandri's ear.

Yandri's blood rippled so violently. Instantly he grabbed and devoured one of the twin mounds that poked behind the wife's kimono.

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The next day, Yandri said goodbye to his mother-in-law. Today, he will return to jihad and do his duty in the dormitory.

"Seek for her, Mom. Hopefully Yandri is healthy and can return to his usual activities in the dormitory" Yandri told Bu Salma.

"Of course, son. I will always pray that you will fully recover and be able to work as you have always done" said Ms. Salma.

"Thank you, ma'am" Yandri replied, kissing the back of her mother-in-law's hand.

"Then we say goodbye, Mom. Titip Bintang," added Daniar.

"Yes, Son. You don't have to worry, Star is safe with Mom and Nisa here. Be careful on the road. Nak joko, remember yes .. if you are sleepy, stop first. Don't push yourself" said Ms. Salma.

"Ready, Mom!" answer Joko.

After his farewell, Yandri went to be escorted by his wife and sister-in-law.

Like a tilas. Shadow after shadow as Yandri went on a jihadi journey, just flashed through his mind. Yandri's heart was pounding on the road that witnessed his accident two months ago. His breathing was heavy when he imagined he was lying unconscious on a wide road that to his right left was completely devoid of settlement. Only barren hill mounds are visible along the way.

Thank God, O Allah ... You are still giving your servant the opportunity to become a better person. Forgive all sins of the servant. And guide the servant so that he can use the rest of the servant's time as best he can. Make the servant of the one who always gives benefits to anyone. Aamiin ... Do'a Yandri as a form of gratitude.

After passing 6 hours of travel, Yandri's entourage finally arrived at the boarding school. Yandri got out of the car to greet the security guards.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Independence!" greet Yandri to one of the security guards who was sitting at the guard post.

Mr. Mahdi, senior security at the school immediately looked up when he heard the greeting in front of him.

"U-ustadz, Ya-yandri?" ask Mr. Mahdi, stammered. He was very surprised to see Yandri who was always friendly greeting him either when out of the school gate, or when entering the gate.

"Yes, Mr. Mahdi. How are you?" Back Yandri greeted while extending his hand.

"Alhamdulillah, my good news, Ustadz. Dear God, I am sorry to hear of the accident that happened to Ustadz. Sorry, I couldn't see Ustadz in the hospital at the time. Understandably, Ustadz, 'will know for myself if my work cannot be abandoned," said Mr. Mahdi with a face full of regret.

"It's okay, sir. I myself mafhum with the situation here. Moreover, the distance from here to the hospital I was treated first as well, quite far," replied Yandri.

"Hehehe, thank you Ustadz. How is Ustadz now? Is it fully recovered?" ask Mr. Mahdi.

"Alhamdulillah, it has improved. Yes, although sometimes still like dizziness," replied Yandri.

"Well then, don't push yourself too hard to get back to work, Tadz. As far as I know, the foundation will not accept work before it is completely healed" said Mr. Mahdi.

"really?" yandri asked, linking her eyebrows together.

Mr. Mahdi nodded. "Yes, Ustadz. My friend was told to go home again because he had not fully recovered" he continued.

"Yes already, sir. Let me enter first, let me try to discuss with Mr. Kamad," said Yandri.

"Oh yes. Monggo please come in, Tadz," said Mr. Mahdi.

After being allowed to enter, Yandri then waved as a gesture for Joko to put the car into the dormitory environment. The car stopped right next to the security post. For a moment, Yandri said goodbye and immediately boarded the car. A moment later, Joko drove the car towards the parking lot.

"Hmm, I hope it's simplified."