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146. Sneakily

After venting her frustration, Lanni realized that her husband was just silent and did not respond to her speech as usual. Lanni also ventured to ask.

" You why...?" ask Lanni.

" Gapap. Sorry ma'am, there's a doctor looking to check on Ramzi. I close first yes..," said Ramon without waiting for Lanni's answer.

Lanni stared at the screen of her phone while frowning in confusion. And now he was more confused on who to tell his dream earlier. Then Lanni rubbed her face while thinking to calm down.

Meanwhile, at the Hospital, Ramon was seen bowing his face while crying. Luckily Ramon was still in the mosque until his tears did not attract the attention of others.

Ramon recalls, when he finished performing the evening prayer a few minutes ago, he got a call from a foreign number. Initially Ramon wanted to ignore the call but out of curiosity Ramon also received the call.

" Goodnight Assalamualaikum.," said a voice from across the phone.

" Wa alaikumsalam, good night." - Ramon.

" Is this right with Mr. Ramon, the father of Captain Rex Aldan...?" ask for a voice across the phone.

" Sure, sorry who's this with...?" ramon asked, worried.

" Ready Sir. Introduce me Serda Irfan, from the unit where Captain Rex Aldan served. We contacted you because this number is included in the emergency number that we can call if something unexpected happens to Captain Rex Aldan..," said Sergeant Irfan.

Hearing the man across the phone startled Ramon. With great difficulty he swallowed his saliva then asked.

" What happened to My Son Sir...?" ramon asked with a trembling voice.

" Last night around seven, We got word from Cikampek Police about the discovery of a member card belonging to Captain Rex Aldan at the accident site." said Serda Irfan sadly.

" The accident site. What do you mean, sir...?" ask Ramon riled.

" This is Sir. Captain Rex Aldan became one of the victims of the Jagasa Travel mini bus explosion at an SPBU. At that time the mini bus that was waiting in line to buy fuel suddenly exploded. The condition of Captain Rex Aldan is critical and is now being treated at Kramat Jati Police Hospital. Deliberately brought there because the accident site is close to Jakarta." said Sarda Irfan.

" Inna Lillahi wainna ilaihi roji'uun...!" ramon said while screaming.

" We hope the family will come to see you soon because given the condition of Captain Rex who. I mean, can the family immediately visit Him. Maybe the presence of the family can make Captain Rex quickly recover as usual.", said Serda Irfan with a choked voice.

Not without reason Sergeant Two Irfan said that. He was very close to the Captain. And he could not imagine that the good, friendly and accomplished Captain had to die at a young age.

" God willing, we'll be there soon. Thank you Sergeant Irfan, Assalamualaikum..," Ramon said quickly.

" Together Sir, Wa alaikumsalam.., "solda Irfan said while wiping the wet end of her eyes.

And upon hearing the news of the grief were joints throughout Ramon's body as dated one by one. He felt his body suddenly weak helpless. When the wife contacted him, Ramon did not have the power to respond because at that time he was busy arranging his heart and mind to stay strong.

Ramon again rubbed his wet eyes and with trembling hands he contacted Gama, his son-in-law and friend Rex.

" Assalamualaikum Gama.," said Ramon in a quivering voice.

" Wa alaikumsalam, what's up. How does Dad's voice sound a little different huh...?" ask Gama worriedly.

" Look, Gama, Dad telephon you secretly. If you can't get Lian horrified about this. I just want to ask you for help so you can go to the Police Hospital immediately..," Ramon said.

Hearing the father-in-law's words made Gama more anxious. But he understood and tried to act as calm as possible so that Lilian who was awake at that time because of the ringing sound of her cellphone was not suspicious.

Gama came out of the room with an empty glass. He pointed the empty glass at Lilian and the wife nodded in understanding that Gama was going to get water.

" The new father got word that Rex was in an accident and is now being treated at Jakarta Police Hospital." Ramon said.

" What...?!" ask Gama loudly to surprise Lilian.

" Ssttt.., lower your voice, son. Remember, keep this a secret from your wife because she's pregnant young. I don't want him shaken by this news. He is currently in Om Ramzi Hospital, which has just finished surgery. That's why I'm asking you to help make Rex's condition mastiin there..," said Ramon riled.

" Yes, sorry Dad. That's why I'm going to the hospital now. I hope Rex's condition is good Well..," said Gama while rubbing his nape.

" Aamiin's. Let me know if you're there, son." pinta Ramon.

" God willing. Now I'm closing first Yeah Dad. "Gama said ending their conversation.

" Wa alaikumsalam..," said Ramon as he stared at the screen of his phone.

Ramon rubbed his face once more while smiling faintly as he felt his burden slightly reduced after contacting Gama. After that Ramon returned to recollect while waiting for the time of dawn.

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Gama is seen standing in front of the dining table with tears flowing down his cheeks. Gama did not want to cry, but somehow the tears just slid on his face. Gama hurried to wipe away his tears when he heard Lilian calling his name from the doorway of their room.

" dear. How long did you take the water...?" lillian asked as she rubbed her eyes.

" i. yes. This is a lase...," said Gama nervously while trying to smile.

" You cry, right ?. How come your face is wet...?" lillian asked as she stretched out her hand to touch the husband's face.

" I'm gapapa, baby. I was in a hurry when the water was pouring, so the water splashed everywhere..," said Gama lying.

" The time ?. Who was that nelephon ?. It may not be a workshop customer, it is still very early in the morning, dear..," said Lilian.

" The customer of the workshop, but I told him to go straight to the workshop at seven o'clock. Usually Ipung has come at that hour..," said Gama quickly.

Lilian nodded and lay back on the bed with Gama's help.

" I'm out for a while, baby," said Gama suddenly.

" Now...?" ask Lilian.

" Yes..," said Gama quickly while taking the jacket from behind the door.

" You said you've sent the workshop customer to the workshop at seven o'clock. Why go now. You're not doing anything anymore, are you, honey...?" lilian asked as she looked at Gama.

Gama took a deep breath and smiled. Then Gama kissed Lilian's forehead fondly.

" I can never lie to you. Ok, I did. I'm going to my brother's hospital. He was in an accident and is now being treated at the Police Hospital. His father asked for help I made check his condition because there is still business outside the city..," said Gama while holding Lilian's fingers tightly.

" Subhanallah, what a mess. Yeah, you sneak in there. But remember, you can't speed yes..," Lilian's pinta while rubbing Gama's arm.

" Ok Honey. Thank you..," said Gama while kissing Lilian's lips gently.

Lilian smiled and followed Gama out of the room to close the door.

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