Breaking the Boundaries of Love

The Collapse of Van Hoeberg's Heart - the third part

Ernest was in his room staring at what his daughter had said. The feeling of regret is very deep in his heart, maybe if he used to think longer, his daughter's son would not suffer such a bad fate.

Not felt by his tears flowing and he began to hiccup. Her regret would not return her daughter's son to her.

Keekkk ...

Benny came near her. He patted his cousin's shoulder. He knew this was the honesty Ernest showed him. The water cannot lie. And just this time Ernest showed his weak spot to others.

"Will God forgive me, Benny? Will my children forgive the wrong I have done", said the old man.

Benny used his head.

"They're good kids, Ernest. I'm sure they love you very much. Especially Rara. She is a soft-hearted woman", Benny said

"But I can't forgive myself, Benny. I admit that I am a cruel man and a cruel father. In Siberia, I kept cursing myself"

"Have it, don't be like that. Not okay. And that won't change everything that's happened. Most importantly you should try to heal and repair your relationship with your daughter"

"He's a good guy, isn't he??!. I believe he can take good care of my daughter. I saw from the light of his eyes and the way he treated his wife" Ernest asked

"You mean Raya? You're lucky to have a good daughter-in-law like Raya, she's a responsible man. I'm sure your daughter's choice is right for her husband now. You don't have to worry"

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Ernest's condition worsened, the lung cancer he had suffered for the past five years forced him to lie weak on the bed. He did not want to do chemotherapy or other medical checkups, since the beginning of the doctor sentenced him, Ernest did not care about the pain that gnawed at him. As if he was ready to pick up his death.

This time the doctor had to give up because his cancer cells had already spread to his other vital organs. His breathing was heavy and disjointed. Benny and Josie who were with him felt unbearable to witness the sakaratul death that approached Ernest. And at exactly one in the morning Ernest Van Hoeberg breathed his last accompanied by a priest and his cousin Benny.

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Ernest Van Hoeberg's funeral was held in the Netherlands at the last request of the deceased. Rara and her husband and father-in-law flew to the Netherlands. They also led to the departure of Ernest his final rest. The funeral was attended by the closest family.

"Mr, may you calm down there. At this time my father no longer felt pain. Rara loves you with Father. Although our meeting is very short but Rara will pray for you here. Happy Father's Way", said Rara Lirih in front of his father's meal.

Raya faithfully stands by his grieving wife. Hugging him, providing support and positive energy for his beloved wife.

Raya sat crouching in front of the tomb of her father-in-law. While holding the new headstone, Raya promised with all her heart.

"Mr Ernest Van Hoeberg, my wife's real father, I promise you. I will love and love your daughter with my whole life. You don't have to worry, Rara's life and her future is my responsibility. Calm down you are there", the promise of the Kingdom in front of the tomb in-laws.

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