Destiny Syakila
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The next morning, at the dinner table, in the kitchen of Alimin's residence.
”How did you sleep last night Son, soundly?” ask Nesa.
”Yes, alhamdulilah. Hardin sleeps well.” replied Hardin.
”Then, after this what are your activities? Papa plans to take you to a tv partner and take you around, introducing you to the situation there.” said Alimin.
”Sorry, Pa. Hardin can't today. Hardin's going to the hospital. Want to visit brother, all of you buy citrus fruits for brother. Sister was aware last night.” said Hardin.
”Alhamdulillah!” thank God Alimin and Nesa. They were both happy and happy to hear Syakila was fine. ”Then, we go together.” continued Nesa said.
Hardin remained silent. Well..how is this? The plan is to go home first. Tell mama Syakila is aware and all of you take mama to the hospital to visit Syakila. But, mama here already asked me first. How am I supposed to? his mind.
”Yes, Hardin go with your Mama. Papa can't accompany you to the hospital. Papa still has business at Papa's place of work. Doesn't it trouble you?” ask Alimin.
”Em..not Pa. Hardin's going with Mama. But...Hardin to my mom's house used to take the motor.”
”Taking motor?” Alimin and Nesa looked at each other.
”Iya. Let Hardin be free to drive or travel.” replied Hardin.
”What do you think, son? In this house, Sardin's is yours. In the trunk are Sardin's cars and motorcycles. You take it to wear it. The key, usually Sardin store it in a small drawer, in the middle, on the decoration table.” said Nesa.
”Iya, Ma.” says Hardin.
They finished their meal.
”Then, Papa leaves for work first. You guys, be careful when going to the hospital.” Alimin advises Hardin and Nesa. He stands.
”Iya, Pa.” says Hardin and Nesa.
Alimin went to work, before, he kissed his wife's forehead.
”Ya. You prepared. Mama will clean this up first. You just wait for Mama on the terrace of the house if it is finished preparing.” said Nesa.
”Iya. Ma.” Hardin stepped out of the kitchen. He went to his room.
Nesa's still cleaning the dining table. When he finished, he went to his room to prepare.
In Sardin's room.
Hardin was choosing Sardine clothes for him to wear. Although he and Sardin were different in height, Sardin's clothes seemed to fit on Hardin's body.
Hardin stood looking at himself in the mirror. ”Is it okay for me to wear the clothes of the deceased to visit my sister? Won't you be sad to see this Sardine shirt I'm wearing? Fearfully, the memory of big brother Sardin will be recalled in the memory of big brother, and will make big brother sad.”
”Already, just wear it. I also have to get used to wearing Sardine. Otherwise, my mother here will be disappointed in me. After all, brother also had to get used to the memories of brother with Sardin. Let when you remember the deceased, not the sadness you feel anymore.”
Hardin opened the drawer of the ornamental table, which was in the middle. He saw that there was one car key and two motor keys, in that drawer. He was confused to reach for a car key or motorcycle key for him to use.
Finally he grabbed the car keys after a few minutes he thought. He closed the drawer and came out of the room. He kept walking out, to the porch of the house.
His view has not seen the existence of Nesa on the porch of the house. He kept stepping into the trunk. He saw Sardin's car.
With a bismillah, he opened the car door and went inside. Again he found a picture of his brother in the car. A photo of her brother and Sardin in small size hanging inside a small love-shaped hanger, which is hung under the rearview mirror of the car.
Does love really make people crazy? Is love like this? hardin's mind, shaking his head.
He started the car engine. After that, he runs the car out of the trunk to the yard of the house. He got out of the car and went to sit on the porch.
He left the car engine running and the car door open. He's waiting for Nesa.
Not long after, Nesa arrived. ”Have long waited for Mama?” Nesa locked the door of the house and put the key in her bag.
”Numbers, Ma.” Hardin.
”Oh. Come on, let's go now.” take Nesa. He walked first to the car.
Hardin followed behind him. Nesa opened the front door of the other car and got into the car. Hardin himself also got into the car.
In the ready position, Hardin runs his car to the hospital.
.. .
In the hospital.
”Ugh...Is it morning?” Shakila got up and sat down on the bed. His gaze swept across the room.
”You're awake? Looking for Geo?” Rivaldi walked closer to Syakila. He sat down on the side of Syakila's bed.
”No. You're alone here? My mama? My sister? Did they not come to see me?” ask Syakila.
”Last night.your mama, Hardin, Nesa, Alimin came to see you. Before you know they're home. Maybe they'll come see you for a second, follow Geo. Coincidentally, Geo is returning home.” said Rivaldi.
Oh, he's coming home. Kirain in the bathroom.
”Have long since he left?”
”Half hour ago. You want to eat something? I'll go buy it for you.” bargain Rivaldi.
”No.” Reply Syakila. He held the necklace around his neck. The necklace Sardines were given when they were little. Also the necklace that became the dowry for the wedding of him and Sardin. However, unfortunately the necklace instead became a dowry for him and Geo. He sighed.
”Why? Miss Geo? Or Sardin?” Rivaldi. Of course he was aware of Syakila's current thoughts. It was not because of what, the necklace he was holding, there were two hidden meanings.
Please see Rivaldi, ”Do you think?” he asked back.
Rivaldi smiled, his hands scratching his non-itchy eyebrows. ”Which means more, put on the first or the second?” he even gave the answer to Syakila himself.
Syakila. He can't answer it. The first to wear is Sardin. Of course the necklace reflects Sardin's feelings for him. And that means a lot in their relationship. The second one is Geo. Although the meaning is higher, but still the necklace is a gift of Sardin.
”Syakila, if you want to be happy. I suggest you to let go of the past, and pursue the future that is in your eyes now.” Rivaldi stopped his speech when Syakila looked at him.
”I know what your love for Sardin is like. But, you cannot live in the shadow of Sardin. You're just going to deceive yourself and hurt Geo's feelings. I didn't tell you to bury your memories with Sardin. But, look at Geo now. He is your husband, your future. Appreciate how she feels. Ok?”
”Maybe I need some time for that. What if I still see myself Sardin on Geo?” ask Syakila.
”You convinced yourself that it wasn't Sardin, it was Geo. Your husband.”
”If I can't?”
”You can.”
Syakila and Rivaldi turned towards the door when they heard the sound of the door being pushed open from outside. They saw Hardin and Nesa walking into the room, approaching them.
Syakila looked at her sister for a moment. The clothes his sister wore were the clothes Sardin wore when he first picked her up at the cobra.
”Alhamdulillah, Syakila has improved Ma.” Syakila replied. He saw Hardin peeling an orange.
”Sister, why does brother keep staring at Hardin? Is there something wrong in Hardin's appearance, at the moment?” Hardin gave the peeled orange to Syakila.
Syakila. ”Is that your new shirt?” he looked back at the clothes his sister was wearing.
”Oh, she's wearing a Sardine shirt. Now, Sardin's is Hardin's. Hardin is now Mama's adopted son. So, she lives with Mama now. But, he was still free to live wherever he wanted. At my house, or at Sarmi.” house Nesa said.
Syakila raised next to her eyebrows looking at Hardin. Hardin gave Syakila an eye code. Syakila understand.
”Eat the orange brother. Hardin has been peeled specifically for brother. Not eating time, just held it!” lamented Hardin.
”Yes, sister will eat. Thanks yes.” Syakila took a piece of orange and ate it.
”Where is sister-in-law? How do you not look?” ask Hardin.
”I'm here. Wh why? Miss?” sahut Geo while walking into the room.
All eyes see Geo. Behind Geo there are Sarmi and the Syakila sisters also Johan and Biah.
Syakila smiled at her family.
Sarmi walked quickly to Syakila. He hugged Syakila's body tightly. ”How are you doing, son?” his voice sounded hoarse.
”Mama, don't cry. Sorry, Syakila has made Mama worried and anxious. Syakila is fine Ma.” Syakila calmed her mother's heart. He patted the back of his mother, who was still in his arms.
”You're patient, strong yes son. Mama does not want you why-why.” Sarmi's heart still feels anxiety. Especially when he heard Geo's story that Syakila still thought Sardin was alive and in care.
”Iya, Mother. Syakila is strong. Syakila is strong like Mama.” she knows her mother's heart is still anxious for her.
”Em. I brought you breakfast. You eat first yes.” said Geo. He opened the plastic package and took out Syakila's food supply.
”Where to? How you are not fair! You told me to take care of Syakila but, you did not bring food for me.” complained Rivaldi.
Geo stared at Rivaldi, ”For you! Mau!”
Rivaldi shook his head in two sentences that Geo said was a threat to him.
Geo gave Syakila food.
Tok tok! ”Excuse me! Sir doctor, you are waiting for the patient in the room with room number 15.” said the nurse.
All eyes were on the nurse standing on the lips of the open door.
”Oh, okay. I'll be there.” replied Rivaldi.
The nurse turned away after getting an answer from Rivaldi.
”Alright, you guys relax here first. I have to go see my patients.” said Rivaldi.
”Iya.” say everything.
Rivaldi left Syakila's room.
”Alright, Geo, you accompany your wife to eat. We will take a short walk to the hospital park.” said Sarmi.
”Iya, Mah.” says Geo.
Nesa, Biah, Johan, and the Syakila sisters came out of the room. Leaving Syakila and Geo.
”Why not eat? Don't like it?” ask Geo. She saw Syakila just stirring up her food. ”Or...mau I bribe?”
Syakila. ”I'm still a little full, finished eating oranges given Hardin.”
Geo took over the food and spoon from Syakila's hand. ”That you only eat fruit, will not make you full. Now, you have to fill your stomach with this fried rice.” he takes a spoonful of rice and feeds Syakila.
Shakila looked at Geo. But what he saw was Sardin. He opened his mouth and ate a mouthful of Sardin, while continuing to look at Sardin's face, on Geo's face.
”Why see me continue? I'm handsome, right? Are you interested in me?” goda Geo, with a smile.
What Syakila saw and heard was Sardin smiling and teasing her.
Syakila smiled back, ”You are indeed handsome from the past. And this handsome face is only mine a.” she pulled Geo's head and kissed Geo's lips.
Geo was surprised and pleased with Syakila's aggressive attitude.
This kid is the first time he's ever taken the initiative to kiss me. During his first marriage to her, Syakila never kissed her. There was only me who forced her to kiss him, Geo thought
He returned Syakila's kiss. After a few minutes of kissing, Geo decided on their kiss. ”Eat first, you will not be full if you eat my lips.” Geo tease again.
Surely realized, what he kissed was not Sardin, but Geo. He was silent while looking down.
”Why? You angry?”
Syakila looked up, saw Geo. This time it was really Geo's face that he saw. ”I'm not angry. Suap me again.” he said.
He wouldn't have told Geo that he was kissing Sardin. He'll keep Geo feeling.
”Iya, dear.” she is back to feed Syakila.
.. ..
In the hospital park.
”Astaghfirullah! Is that true?” nesa and Biah. They were shocked to hear Sarmi's story about Syakila.
”Iya. So, how? Does Syakila have to attend the third day of Sardin tomorrow?” ask Sarmi.
”Then I think. It is better that Syakila be present and follow haul Sardin. So that he is sure that Sardin is dead.” Johan proposed.
”Iya. I concur. We must help Syakila to get rid of her hallucinations about Sardine. If we let it continue, over time it will be fatal for Syakila's mental condition.” continued Biah.
”Although Sardin is my son. And I am pleased with Syakila's strong love for Sardin. But, in reality Sardin had died. I agree, Syakila must be detached from the shadow of Sardin.” said Nesa
”Hardin also agrees with what Bibi, Om and Mama Nesa said. Syakila must not be immersed in the hallucinations of Sardine's shadow. Poor Geo. His feelings will be hurt.” said Hardin.
Sarmi. When Halim died, she almost drowned with a shadow of the memory of the deceased, as if the deceased were still alive. If he does not try hard and turn his attention to his children, maybe he will be mentally ill.
Sarmi nodded. ”Good. You're correct. We must help Syakila not to drown with the hallucinatory shadow of Sardin.”
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