Canticles

244. Call Gaza

That night Rex and Shezi left for Aceh through Soekarno-Hatta airport. Only Ramon and Lanni were to take them away because Lilian and Gama had to prepare for Lilian's delivery.

Apparently Lilian had contractions several times until she had to be taken to the Hospital. Gondo and Mira also did not attend because they were busy helping prepare for the birth of their grandchildren.

" Hopefully Brother Lian can give birth safely, Ma'am" Shezi said.

" Aamiin's. Iya Zi, Mother also hopes so..," Lanni said with a smile.

" Mom should be the same Daddy don't need to stop us. Brother Lian needs you more than you need Mom at this time, Dad." said Rex from behind the wheel.

" Don't say that Rex. You and Shezi are also our children. We want to share affection fairly so that there is no impression of favoritism. Lian wasn't there by herself anyway. There's Gama, Mama and Papa. We have done our duty to be able to handle everything..," said Lanni while rubbing the back of Shezi's hand gently.

" Thank you Ma'am" Shezi said sincerely.

" Everyone Son. So you've been looking at Aksara...?" lanni asked as she looked at Rex and Shezi alternately.

" Yes Ma'am. There was also a little drama that made my husband almost explode..," Shezi said with a smile and then glanced at Rex.

" Oh yeah. What happened that made Mother's Son almost explode...?" ask Lanni curiously.

Shezi also recounted the incident in the hospital room Aksara was complete. Ramon and Lanni appear to shake their heads while Rex seems to be not distracted by the wife's story. He stared at the highway in front of him while driving a car casually.

" Thank God I'm happy because Rex finally escaped the unhealthy relationship. And it's even happier that Rex has a wise wife like you" Lanni said, hugging Shezi tightly.

" I'm proud of you for being able to make the best decision of your life, son." Ramon said as he rubbed Rex's head gently.

" I have to be realistic. My future is Shezi and not Aksara. Why do I again trouble myself with Aksara which is clearly not in my heart anymore..," said Rex while glancing at Shezi through the rearview mirror.

Shezi smiled at Rex's reply, while Lanni and Ramon laughed in satisfaction.

" Good Son. Focus on your little family. Don't forget to regularly press so that I don't lose you, '" Lanni said as she hugged Shezi.

" God willing, Mom...!" sahut Rex and Shezi.

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After releasing Rex and Shezi, Ramon and Lanni rushed to Sentosa Hospital.

There they were directed to the delivery room where Lilian was struggling to give birth to her child.

" How did Mir, did Lian give birth...? " ask Lanni.

" No Ma'am yet. Daritadi is still a contraction..," said Mira while rubbing sweat on her face.

" Why are you here, who's Lian's nemenin...?" ask Lanni to panic.

" There's Gama Ma'am. I'm sorry I'm not nemenin because I'm not strong to squirm Lian whimpering continues from there. I was sad when I gave birth to Gama first..," said Mira was not happy.

" Gapapa, let me look inside first Mir. Who knows I can go in for encouragement so that Lian can give birth sooner..," said Lanni as she rushed into the delivery room.

It turns out that the arrival of Lanni did bring a positive influence for Lilian. Five minutes later Lilian was able to deliver her baby safely thanks to support from Lanni and Gama.

The cry of the baby sounded shrill as the clock showed ten o'clock at night. In the waiting room, three adults were laughing happily while saying their hamdalah many times.

" Thank God...!" ramon, Gondo and Mira together.

Half an hour later Lanni came out of the delivery room holding a healthy and cute baby boy. Ramon, Gondo and Mira laughed happily at their second grandchild.

" It's so unique that our grandson. Her gender is male but her face looks exactly like Lian." Mira said.

" Patience first. Now this baby has to go with his mother to the hospital room. We'll see you there later huh..," Lanni said as she carried the baby back into the delivery room.

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Gama was endlessly staring at the baby sleeping in the baby box. Beside him Lilian also seemed to close her eyes with a smile.

" Does it still hurt, dear...?" asked Gama while kissing Lilian's forehead fondly.

" Still, but immediately lost when squirming the little one..," Lilian said with a smile.

" Thank God. Thank you for bringing him into this world huh..," whispered Gama while shedding tears.

" All together. Don't cry dong, be ashamed of your little one." said Lilian, rubbing Gama's wet eyes with her finger.

Gama smiled and hugged Lilian tightly.

" So it's been a good name not Gam...?" gondo asked as he approached the baby box.

" It's Pa..," said Gama.

" Oh yeah, what's his name ?. Don't be weird, Gam." said Gondo.

" It's not weird Pa. The important thing is because there is Our prayer in his name..," said Gama while glancing at Lilian who seemed to nod her head.

" Gama is right Pa..," Lilian interrupted while holding Gama's fingers.

" His name is Gaza Muhammad Aziel. Which means a man who fights for the glory of his Lord" said Gama while looking at his baby with a loving gaze.

" God, what a good name Gam. Mama likes the horror. Yes Mbak..," said Mira enthusiastically.

" Yes Mir, we also like that name..," Lanni said with a smile.

" So the call is Gaza or Aziel...?" ramon asked as he gently touched the baby's cheek.

" Gaza can be Yah too. The name of his father is Gama, so his son is Gaza." said Lilian while looking at Gama with a soft gaze.

" Okay, okay deal. We call Gaza for this great little one" Ramon said to everyone's laughter.

Suddenly Ramon's cell phone rang and shocked everyone. Apparently Rex was contacting through a video call. After Ramon reported the birth of Gaza, Rex asked to speak directly with his brother.

" Congratulations, my niece was born, too" said Rex.

" Thank you Rex. Where are you right now, Shezi. why don't you look...?" ask Lilian.

" Well to Aceh Kak. This is again in the mosque to pray at dawn. Shezi's in the hotel room again for a break.

Their conversation had to be interrupted when a doctor came into the room.

" Don't stay up on Sister Lian. You also need to rest. Sleeping for an hour or two is good for restoring stamina after giving birth, " said the doctor while checking Lilian's condition.

" Dock ready..," said Lilian with a smile.

Lilian also followed the advice of doctors to sleep. While his family chose to wait outside the room so that Lilian could rest without having to be sober as they spoke.

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