Droplets of Night Creatures

163. Remembrance

Edi's body was buried in a public cemetery. Puri and his three children seemed to release Edi's departure with a flat face as if there was no sadness there. Their attitude made Mama Elan who loved Edi very disappointed.

" Why didn't you and your children show sad expressions when Edi died ?. That way he was in front of you...?" mama Elan asked with tears.

Puri only glanced at his father-in-law without answering. The three children also seemed to be docked towards Puri as if they wanted to be the shield of the mother. It touched Aruna, Kautsar and Kenzo.

" Ssttt, it's Ma. Not now, shame many people." asked Elan's father.

Mama Elan was silent and then looked back at the burrow of Edi which began to be landfilled. After a long prayer recitation, one by one the mourners began to leave the burial area.

Puri and his three children remained there. The three gathered at the side of Edi's tomb while reciting Surah Al Fatihah for the deceased Edi. Behind them are seen bi Ijah and Rama standing waiting.

After finishing chanting a prayer for her late husband, Puri rose up followed by her three children.

" Mommy. Ki... ta ke ma... na se... ka.... rang...?" tanya Love stammering.

The question of Love left both Elan's parents confused.

" You go home, honey. Where are you going...?" mama asked Elan not to understand.

" To Papa Nek's house...?" ask Edwin.

" Yes dear..," said Mama Elan quickly.

" We don't like it there, Grandma. If we stayed there, we remembered Papa." said Edwin representing his two brothers.

Edwin's words touched Elan's parents. They smiled because they thought that the 'memory' Edwin meant was something beautiful and pleasant. But both were shocked as Edwin continued his words.

" There Papa always made Me, Edgar and Love afraid, feel worthless and terzholimi. We don't want to remember that, Grandma. It was very painful for us." said Edwin Lirih.

" What do you mean Edwin...?" ask Kenzo curiously.

" This must be Kenzo's brother huh. Dear nephew Papa.," said Edwin with a wry smile as he extended his hand.

Kenzo welcomes Edwin's hand and holds it tight. Aruna, Kautsar, Elan, Nina and Elan's parents were again surprised by Edwin's statement.

" Why are you talking about Edwin. Papa you must love you too...?" ask Kenzo not so good.

" Papa never loved Us Bang. Papa's ashamed to have our rich son. For Papa We are only a disgrace that must be covered even if it can be thrown away because it is worthless.", said Edwin sadly.

" It was a lie !. Papa wasn't even willing to spend the money for our school fees. Papa said schools for disabled children are expensive. So we can't sue this much. We never get rich friends. We never knew what it was like to sit in the school cafeteria and eat with friends because we didn't have any money...!" edwin with a red face.

The castle approached Edwin to calm him down. Both Elan's parents looked at each other as if they could not believe Edwin's words. So far they have spent a lot of money to help Edi treat his three children. If they never seek treatment, then what is the money for. The question kept echoing in their heads.

" I'm sorry Ma, Dad. No. I can't teach my son manners. But what happens is like that. Bang Edi never again touch let alone love his son after knowing they have shortcomings. Every day only the mockery that Bang Edi made for them. So it is natural that children are afraid and do not like the Papa..," Puri said sadly.

" Why don't you ever tell Puri. Mama thinks you're all right. As long as you know yes, Mama and Dad also gave Edi a considerable amount of money to help your children's medical expenses. Does it never get into your hands, either...?" ask mama Elan.

" I even just found out if Mama and Dad gave money to Bang Edi to do children. During this time Bang Edi always complained of lack of money because of the expensive school fees of children. He never gave pocket money to children. That's why I always ask Bi Ijah to make it stock..," said Puri.

" Oh my God, I'm sorry Mama, son. Mama does not know if the cruel Edi is the same as you," said Mama Elan then hugged Puri and her three children alternately.

Puri and his three children seemed to smile sincerely and it made both parents happy Elan.

" You don't worry, after this you can seek treatment and recover. Grandpa who charges it all later" said Elan's father.

" God willing Papa Elan will also help find a reliable doctor to heal you," said Elan suddenly to the surprise of Puri and his three children.

" Are you serious...?" ask Puri.

" Yes Puri. I really don't like the kids. But the three of them are not wrong and I have no reason to hate them.

" Thank you Bang. I know my sin and Bang Edi is too much. Please forgive us Bang." Puri said in tears.

Nina hugged Puri until she made Puri cry even harder. The tears that he had been holding since yesterday finally spilled out as well. Puri initially thought he would lose his family after Edi's death. But in fact Edi's family still hold him and even promised to finance his three children.

Knowing the mother was crying made Edwin, Edgar and Love look panicked. They worry if something bad happens to the mother because that is what is in their memory. My mother would cry whenever she felt sad and hurt. Who else did it if not their own papa.

" Mama...!" call Edwin and Love together.

" Gapapa kids. Mama is happy because soon you will be treated. Do not forget to pray to God so that Edwin's eyes can see again, Edgar can participate in speech therapy and Love also participate in therapy in order to walk normally." said Elan.

Hearing Elan's words made Edwin, Edgar and Love laugh happily. The three also hugged the mother while jumping up and down. All who still survive there also laugh to see the funny behavior of the twins.

From where it stands Rama and Ijah can see the behavior of Puri and his three children. Although late but both are sure if Puri and his three children will pick up their happiness.

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