Blue Berets

49. Travelling and Presence

Raihan is with his parents. Adnan took the jacket that Raihan meant, as well as bringing Amira to the house of Papa and Mama. There is already Lucy who does not know the details of what happened.

“Cy, you don't think macem-macem. You calm your heart, let Amira not be afraid, ok?” adnan said with all his might to hold back his cries.

Adnan went into the room that used to be occupied by Kirana and Raihan. He turned on the sitting lamp that was on the table to read the little book he found in Raihan's jacket pocket earlier. The book that he thought contained Raihan's outpouring of heart, in fact it wasn't. In it is written in detail what he has prepared for Amira and Kirana.

Raihan even wrote there repeatedly he said if he willing Kirana to marry again someday. Raihan even wrote, if Kirana does not accept the presence of Amira Raihan ask Adnan and Lucy to consider Amira like their own daughter. Exactly as Raihan said to Adnan in person.

That night Raihan who was forced to death by his parents finally underwent surgery. A dozen hours he was in the operating room and came out in not so good condition. The doctor explained that if in a certain period Raihan did not also give an improved response, his case would be recorded as a case of brain death.

“Adnan?” call Mama.

Mama forced her way into this room of her daughter's. He found Adnan crying still holding a diary written by Raihan. In the book, Mama also read some sheets that successfully drain her tears.

“Ma, why does Kirana deck have to experience all this? He was just happy Ma, but why did God take away his happiness again? If after this Kirana recovers will I still be able to look into her eyes? He will definitely be destroyed Ma, my little brother is definitely crumbling,” said Adnan who continued to cry.

“You are how the hell, you ask your wife to calm her heart so that Amira is not afraid but if your own heart is sad what might your daughter be calm?” said Mama.

“What does Mama mean? Why did Mama say rich? Naw. Kirana and Raihan will be fine. They'll both wake up. Amira is their son Mama is not my son,” said Adnan.

“Adnan, we've all let Kirana and Raihan go. You should also let them go. Let them calm down, already do not be forced again,” said Mama who did not lose loudly crying.

...***...

Not until the next day, Pak Nandar's house was crowded with mourners. There is a clean white crate in the house is now starting to be lifted out to depart. In front of the chest was a photo of an officer who was known to be close to his comrades, both to his subordinates, and to his superior. Raihan Dhananjaya's name, who finally chose to give up his life and sleep in peace left everything he had in this world.

After the entire funeral procession was over, Adnan accompanied his wife to the hospital. Kirana has just been transferred from her ward in the ICU to a regular room. Although he was not aware but the doctor stated Kirana was separated from her coma. As soon as he saw Kirana's condition, Adnan cried. He was no longer able to support himself until he fell down and knelt down while apologizing to his sister who would not be able to hear all of his current apologies.

Lucy who is still able to toughen up put a photo of Raihan who looks so dashing with his uniform on the nightstand next to Kirana's bed. She held the hand of her best friend, and continued to stroke Kirana's hair.

“Kirana, you must be strong yes. I won't leave you alone Ki, I'll be here with you. Whatever happens, I will be with you. Even if my husband forbids me from coming, I will still be with you, whatever the risk I do not care,” said Lucy.

...***...

Exerting all her strength, Kirana shook her hand to wake Adnan up. Adnan was obviously shocked, as well as Lucy who immediately ran to call the doctor so unreliable finally Kirana was able to open her eyes again.

“Patients are already awake, but the condition is still not stable. Please be careful not to move too much first. If the patient complains of unbearable dizziness, or the patient experiences vomiting please be informed to the nurse who is on guard. Tomorrow morning we do a CT scan first so that we know for sure how the condition is today,” said the doctor explained.

Adnan knew Kirana was trying to ask about her daughter and husband, but Adnan was always trying to shift the conversation. He even dared to lie telling Kirana that Raihan would come later only for Kirana to stop asking questions and she could calm down again. Not long after, Kirana fell asleep again. After all, it was too early and he did not yet have the energy to do many things.

“Han, Kirana nyariin you. What do I have to answer?” inner Adnan.

Ever since Kirana was a human, she's always been looking for her husband. Adnan, Lucy, Papa, and Mama only say if her daughter could have been born safely and is currently being cared for by Lucy for a while. No one said where or how Raihan was.

Adnan temporarily stays with Papa and Mama because Lucy has to look after Amira while also completing her work. Both of Raihan's parents since the departure of his only son immediately handed over custody of Amira to the Kirana family. It's not a matter of not accepting, but Mama Raihan has been crazy since she was abandoned by her son. Every time Mama looked Amira in the eyes, she would think of her son and cry hysterically afterwards. His health condition also declined, making Papa Bagus and Adnan take Amira's responsibility without protest.

“Abang...,” call Lucy to her husband who is sleeping Amira in his arms.

“Hmm?”

“Bang, I met Kirana,” said Lucy made Adnan speechless.

“She asked about Bang Raihan again. I can't lie Bang I can't see her tears anymore,” Lucy said.

“Once I am,” replied Adnan.

“Abang, the doctor said Kirana is fine. He's been allowed to go home. We can't lie to Kirana forever. I know it's hard but only you can tell Kirana. All this time only Brother is still heard by Kirana,” said Lucy.

“I am not ready.”

“Everybody is not ready. I promise I'll accompany Brother and Kirana, we'll let her know tomorrow, yeah?” persuade Lucy.

“Promise you will always be with Brother?”

“I swear Bang. I'm your wife, if I'm not next to you who else?” lucy said she made Adnan smile. He took turns kissing the forehead of Amira who had begun to fall asleep and then kissed his wife's lips as a sense of pride in Lucy who was so loyal to accompany her who was full of shortcomings.