Destiny Syakila

eps 62's

Doctors tried to lure Halim's heart with a pacemaker, but failed. Halim is no longer alive. The doctor shook his head, gave up, and sighed in regret.

The doctor covered Halim's entire body with a long cloth. Syakila confusion.

”Doctor why is my papa closed so Doctor? Papa can't breathe.” Syakila protest.

”Syakila, your papa is gone. Your father is dead.” the doctor explained.

”No!” Syakila cried hysterically and walked out of the ER room

Pork!

Syakila slammed the ER room door hard and ran to hug her mother. The attitude that Syakila showed made Sarmi, Denis, Anton, Serlina, Roni, Hamid, Halima, Mulfa and Fatma confused.

”Mama, bad doctor! He covered all of papa's body with a long white cloth, Mah. Papa will not be able to breathe later, Mah.” lamented Syakila. ”Mama tell doctor, don't make Papa like that.”

Deg deg!

Those who heard Syakila's words were shocked. Sarmi drowned and sat on the floor. Making Syakila who was hugging him also sat on the floor. Slowly without a sound Sarmi's tears fell down.

His heart seemed to stop working, his blood seemed to disappear from his body. He could not believe what his second son had just said. Sarmi's consciousness slowly disappeared. Surprised those who were there. Everyone is panicking.

”Mama...Mama why, Mah?” Fatma and Syakila shouted hysterically. They cry to see their mother.

Anton and Denis approach Sarmi. Anton patted Sarmi's cheek slowly, trying to resuscitate Sarmi. Halima grabbed Syakila's body and hugged her. Serlina grabbed Fatma's body and hugged her. They're all crying.

”Sarmi. Sarmi...”.

However, Sarmi did not respond. The doctor came out of the ER room intending to tell him if Halim had breathed his last.

Denis who saw the doctor said with worry.

”Doctor, please Sarmi, Doc! He fainted!”

”Bring him in the room!” doctor's decree.

Anton raises Sarmi's body and takes her to the room where her husband Sarmi is. Anton lays Sarmi's body on a different bed, but next to Halim. The doctor checked Sarmi's condition.

Anton looked at Halim's body which was already wrapped in a long cloth. He approached and opened the cover. He saw Halim's lifeless body with a calm face and a smile etched on his lips. It was like sleeping, not looking dead. Think Anton.

”Innalilahi wa Inna ilaihi raji. Didn't think you were so quick to leave us, Halim.”

Anton closed Halim's body. He turned to see Sarmi who was still in the doctor's examination.

”How, Doc? Is she okay?”

”No need to worry, the patient just fainted. He was just in shock, soon to be aware.” explained the doctor while tidying up his tools.

The doctor saw Halim's body.

”We have cleaned the wound on Halim's body. Here's the stab wound, but we haven't sewed the wound yet.” said the doctor again.

”No need to stitch the wound, Doc. It is enough to clean it.” said Anton while looking at Halim's body.

”Papa, baby. Papa!” Sarmi.

Anton and the doctor see Sarmi. Anton patted Sarmi's cheek slowly.

”Sarmi, wake Sar.”

Sarmi's awake. She cried. ”Anton, where's my husband, Anton?”

”Sarmi, you are calm and patient.” said Anton gently. He pointed to the bed next to Sarmi. Sarmi follows Anton's direction.

Sarmi got out of bed and approached the husband's bed. Sarmi's tears of grief became more and more, she opened the cloth cover that covered the body of her husband.

Sarmi hugged that lifeless body.

”Why did Papa leave so soon, Pa? Papa hasn't explained all this to me and Papa just left a curiosity in my mind. Papa wake up Pa, wake up explain to me what happened.”

"Sar, let him go. We have to take care of the body now, not cry. You know your husband well, right, how does he feel when he sees you crying?”

Sarmi nodded. He wiped his tears. They took good care of Halim's body. After they had confessed, they brought Halim's body to a mosque near the hospital.

After the worshipers perform Friday prayers. They're holing up Halim's body. After it was over, the worshipers along with the Halim family, both delivered Halim's body to his final resting place.

Sarmi and Syakila were devastated by Halim's departure. They only remained silent since Halim's body was washed. There were no tears in their eyes. However, their faces revealed a deep sadness.

Anton, Denis, Hamid, Roni, Halima, Syakila and Sarmi are still in the cemetery. They stared at the ground mound in front of him, with their respective thoughts. The laughter, jokes, and good deeds that Halim did for them all fell on their eyes. The others, however, went home first.

I don't know what makes you and them hostile to each other. Until you end up like this. Halim, thank you for your kindness to my family.

inner Anton.

Brother, so soon you're gone, Bang. It's just a few months away from my wedding day with Samnia. I wish I could see you bless us, Bang. But my brother left us.

inner Denis.

Halim, you're the best man I've ever met. Now who will I confide in after your departure? To whom else would I ask for an opinion. You've protected my future wife, I promise I'll look after and take care of your children later, Halim.

inner Hamid.

Thank you Halim, even though our friendship was short. I will always remember you. Thank you for everything.

inner Roni.

Halim, I will always remember you. You're the best and the best man I've ever met. Thank you for your sacrifice of protecting me, Halim. I will take good care of myself, cherish my own body to fulfill my promise to you. That's a precious last sentence for me, Halim.

inner Halima.

Papa, why did you leave Syakila, pa? Just who else would Syakila share the story, pa? Papa, Syakila will fulfill papa's promise if that person comes to us. Papa, who are they all that killed papa. Syakila will pay it back, pa. Gege, one day you will die at my hands.

inner Syakila.

His gaze was sharp and vengeful.

Papa, last week papa was so spoiled on Mama. Papa was so cruel, carving out beautiful things before leaving, Mama. That night, last night we were together, last night I was feeding you, last night I bathed you and dressed you. Papa, if Mama knew it would be the last thing for us, Mama didn't do that. It hurts so much, pa. So hurt. What if I miss papa's body? Papa's hug? Papa's...

inner Sarmi.

The tears she wanted to endure, were finally unstoppable. She cried.

.. ..

Two weeks have passed since Halim's death. Sarmi and Halim's children live with Anton. Serlina takes good care of Sarmi's children. Sarmi still locked herself in her room. And Syakila was still alone, whether it was at home or at school. Sarmi shop cosmetics and Halim glassware, guarded by Anton employees. And Anton himself, calling a new employee for himself.

Anton, Serlina, and Denis are deeply saddened to see Sarmi and Syakila like that.

”If Sarmi and Syakila like this keep How, Pa? Both of them can be disturbed. And what about the kids, the other Sarmi, Pa?” lamented Serlina.

”Yes, Bang Anton. If we keep them quiet like this. Their souls can both be disturbed, Bang. And it's been two weeks since Halim's brother passed away.” Denis commented.

”Papa will call Halim's brother who is in S city to come here. Sarmi was closer to her husband's family than her own. If, Halim's brother is speaking, Sarmi will definitely hear their remarks.” Anton explained.

"Then don't delay, Pa. Contact them immediately!” serlina pinta. Anton nodded.

A week later, Halim's brother came to the city of A, he was very sad to hear the news about his brother, to bring him to death. He was also very sad to see the condition of his sister-in-law and niece. Anton was talking to Halim's brother about the events Halim was going through.

”So, what do you think?" Anton asks for the opinion of Johan, his late brother Halim.

”I'll take them all to the city of S. And for his business, you find people who know there's an interest in buying it." Johan gave a response.

”Until there, what will Sarmi do to support her children?” ask Anton to know.

”He will work in my office. For your children do not worry, I will gladly support them. After all, I have nothing to depend on but my wife.” Johan said.

"All right, I'm handing them over to you. I believe in you, Johan. For Halim's efforts here will be my responsibility. So, when are you going back to S?” city

”Lusa, the day after I'll be back.”

"Neither ship?”

”No, I got on a plane.”

"Oh.” says Anton briefly.

Their conversation stopped.

Anton is in the bank with Syakila, Fatma, Ita, Hardin, and Endang. Anton manages credit cards for each of them. As for Sarmi herself, she holds a credit card belonging to her late husband. Anton will not sell Halim's business, but he will manage it himself, and put it every month into the accounts of Halim's children later. Also to Halim's account.

After the bank, Anton goes straight to the airport and buys a plane ticket for Sarmi and his children also buy a ticket for Johan. Afterwards, Anton invites them to eat at one of the famous restaurants in the city of A for dinner. After that they went home.

Anton finds Johan sitting on the porch. Anton and the children sat there accompanying Johan.

”Where have you kids been?" ask Johan.

”From the streets of Om, same Uncle Anton.” answer they are compact with their respective styles. It makes Johan and Anton laugh.

”Kids, you're in now yeah. Rest up. Tomorrow morning you will leave for a new city with Uncle Johan.” Anton said gently to the children.

"Yes, Om.”

They went into the house and went to his room to rest. Anton pulled out an envelope with a plane ticket from his pocket. He gave it to Johan.

”Johan, here's a plane ticket for all of you.”

Johan took and opened the envelope, he saw one by one the plane ticket.

”Thank you Anton, you bought me a ticket. Though the plan tomorrow morning new I will buy tickets for me and for them.” said Johan.

”Do not hesitate, Johan. I'll leave Sarmi and her children to you. If anything please tell me later.” Anton said.

”Sure.”

After speaking they went inside the house for the rest.

.. ..

This morning Anton woke up quickly. He went to the porch. He was confused because the door was not locked.

The door is unlocked? How could? Last night I locked the door before I went to bed.

”Perhaps someone is out.”

Anton opens the door, he sees in the chair no one. He faintly heard the sound of someone crying. Anton went to his side of the house and saw on the swing saw Sarmi sitting on his own while crying.

Anton approached Sarmi. He sat on the other swing. He saw Sarmi. Sarmi knows about Anton's presence there. He stopped the crying sound and wiped away the tears.

”Sar, what are you doing here?”

”I'm just sitting around, Anton. I will soon leave this city. So, i__”

”You missed your husband?” Anton asked to cut Sarmi's speech.

Sarmi's tears came back. ”Slight.”

Anton speechless. He looked at Sarmi with pity. He knows how Sarmi feels.

”I know you are still saddened by the passing of your husband. I won't talk much, I'm just advising you a little. Sar, even if you are sad. Watch your children. They are your heart and Halim. Don't abandon them just because of your ego. You will leave this city soon. Tomorrow onwards live well in the city of S.”

Sarmi nodded while crying.

”I'll be here later to read the prayer on the forty and hundredth day of my husband.”

”Yes, I'm waiting for you for that. What about your house, Sar? Do I have to sell it or contract people?"

”I don't want his house sold or rented, Anton. Let Denis stay there, even if he's married. Tell him to stay there.”

”You can talk to him yourself later. The day that the hundredth day is Halim, tomorrow is their wedding day. So you had the opportunity to give her blessing.” Sarmi nodded. ”You go in and wake the kids up, and get ready to go. I'll take you to the airport.” Sarmi nodded back.

He went in and took a bath, after which he woke up his children and told them to take a bath and get ready. When finished, coincide with Johan who was preparing. Anton started the car engine. Then he went into the house.

”Is this all your stuff, Sar?” Ask Anton. Sarmi nodded.

Anton, who helps Denis and Johan raise their belongings in Denis' car. Sarmi, the children, and Johan get into Anton's car. After everything goes up. Anton runs his car to take them to the airport. Denis is behind.

On arrival, their plane just arrived. They were with other passengers to check in. Anton escorted them to the plane. Denis is waiting in the waiting room.

"Sarmi, remember well my message.” Sarmi nodded. Anton got off the plane. The plane left Pattimura.A international airport.

Goodbye to city A. I'll come back later to keep my promise, avenge me.