Akad Shackle

The Grief of the Rahma Family

Rahma immediately got off the bike, after removing the helmet without waiting for the younger brother who was still parking the bike in a place far enough away with him. He immediately walked half a run towards the emergency room at the local general hospital. Slamet Garut who was not too far from his place parked his motorcycle matic.

"Tea, you...." Yusuf yelled out to his brother, saw how his brother had run and headed to the emergency room with a run he was worried about his contents.

"What, come on Deck...." Rahma only glanced back and refocused herself towards the IGD space,

"Teeth, calm down." jolted Joseph late can pursue Rahma and stop her.

"Father of the Deck." His steps stopped immediately after Joseph had blocked his hand, tears welling his cheeks.

"Yes tea I know, but I must remember that teteh is pregnant. Relax...." Joseph again reminded his brother of his condition, indeed Joseph was very worried. Rahma nodded her head, rubbing her wet cheeks with unbearable tears.

"Come..." Yusuf also took Rahma to the IGD room,

"Mother...." Rahma half ran towards the mother who was sitting in the waiting chair of the patient's family with a middle-aged woman who was not Rahma knew, there also appeared some people including Mr. RT, there were also some people who were Mr. RT, his wife was also some neighbors who seemed to have helped bring the father to the hospital.

"Tea..the Father of Tea..." Mother again cried sobbing in the arms of her eldest child, she could not help her sadness and anxiety when she saw the husband who some days seemed to be in better health had to lie weak helpless again.

"The patient's family.." a male doctor came out of the action room followed by several nurses.

"I dok his son" Yusuf immediately approached the doctor followed by Rahma and her mother who stood up from the patient's waiting chair.

"I'm sorry, you're no longer helped. According to our predictions he's been gone since he's been on his way"

Duaarrrr. The departure of the father is not expected to be this fast, but a few days ago he already looked healthy and began to walk occasionally without using a wheelchair or cane.

A few months ago the hypertension experienced by the father relapsed and at that time his position was in the bathroom to take ablution before dzuhur after activities in the garden not far from home. In his retirement father did not want to stop the activity, go to the garden and to the rice fields became his routine in filling his full term.

Since then he is no longer free to move because of the stroke he suffered. Wheelchairs and sticks became a tool that helps him in his activities.

Mother who also has a history of heart disease is not as strong as before, she sometimes has difficulty in taking care of the father. Every week Rahma and Maya take turns to take care of the father. While their eldest brother can only communicate by phone because of the distance that stretches. But along with the obligations that must also be carried out Rahma and Maya because they have married, but, be the youngest Yusuf who voluntarily quenched his desire to study in Jakarta and choose to study in Garut so that he could while looking after their father and mother.

"Innalillahi wa innailaihi raji'un" in unison said from the words of everyone in the room, Rahma covered her face with both palms holding back the crying that wanted to explode but she had to hold it, she said,

Brakkk.....

"Mother.." cried Joseph, saying,

At the same time, Rahma who was shocked by the news she was debating unconsciously released her embrace to mother. As a result, when the mother fainted she was shocked because she could not hold the body of the mother, fortunately someone helped hold the body of the mother so that it was not too hard to hit the floor.

The procession of recovery of the body was completed almost late at night, based on the mandate of the father who had been conveyed to his mother asked if he died so that he would be buried immediately. Mother who is aware and calmer conveys the trust of the father to her children.

The plan of the body will be buried after Rahma's brother who is the first child in the family came. According to the latest news, he is currently on his way from Jakarta to Garut, having previously used the air route to reach Jakarta. But hearing the request of the deceased during life, all agreed to bury the father tonight also after previously Joseph called A Budi and conveyed the mandate of the Father. A Budi also understood and allowed to continue the funeral procession of the father without having to wait for him.

The three brothers sat side by side with their mother, the atmosphere of grief enveloping the funeral home. The holy verse of the Qur'an is unceasingly recited, not only by the family and nearby neighbors but also the mourners who want to take you to his final resting place.

The more the night the more guests arrive, Rahma does not even know anyone who likes her other than family and neighbors. Because if he noticed a lot of unfamiliar faces. They admit they are students.

Deg ... when the guest who came was a little slow, Rahma remembered if she had not informed Anggara about the passing of the Father. However, her status is still her husband. Let him know the sad news of Rahma's family, Rahma thought.

"Assalamu'alaikum's chat... My father died this afternoon and tonight will be buried immediately"

Brief, dense and clear message that Rahma sent to her husband. He put his cell phone back in his jacket pocket and prepared to follow the funeral procession of the father who will be buried in the family tomb area not too far from their home.

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Early in the morning, the funeral procession of the father alhamdulillah smoothly and completed at exactly one in the morning. All the mourners had gone home last night, living in distant families who decided to stay overnight because it was too late if they had to go home.

"Tea, there's a guest..." Bi Asih who is a distant cousin of Mr. told Rahma who is currently cooking in the kitchen for breakfast all family members assisted by his other family. While the mother accompanied by Rahma was still in her room.

"Who, Bi?" ask Rahma, please,

"Got to know Teh, he said he wanted to meet his deceased children" explained Bi Asih who then took over Rahma's work.

"Assalamu'alaikum" Rahma greeted the guests who came, they were sitting in the living room because the guest chair was deliberately removed last night and had not been restored.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" replied a man who seemed to be the same age as Rahma's late father,

"Is there anything I can help you with, sir? my aunt said you wanted to see me?" asked Rahma politely, she looked at her guest and tried to remember maybe she knew the guest.

"This must be Rahma" guessed the guest,

"Yes sir, I am Rahma. Father's second son. I'm sorry, if I may know whose father?" Rahma finally ventured to ask who her guest was,

"Include me Judge. I've been your father's best friend since high school. It just so happened that after High School I went to the city to work and continue school there. We hadn't seen each other for a long time, two years ago we were reunited. At that time your father had not retired long ago, he was buying fertilizer in the market and we accidentally met. Alhamdulillah since then our communication continues to be well established" middle-aged man who claimed to be named Mr. Hakim also told me about his relationship with his father.

Rahma was just a mangosteen, listening carefully to what the Judge told her.

"May I meet all his children? there is something I want to tell you all" asked the Judge,

"Sure sir, I want to call my brother and sister first" replied Rahma, she immediately said goodbye to call her brothers.

Not long ago, the four brothers were already sitting in a circle with Mr. Judge. A Budi as the oldest child asked about the purpose and purpose of the arrival of the Judge.

"Before I apologize, especially to Nak Rahma if what I will say will make uncomfortable. I just want to carry out the mandate of the deceased as soon as possible, that was his request in the car before passing out on the way to the hospital" Mr. Hakim paused his speech, he took a breath and exhaled slowly before returning to continue speaking.