Dusk At the End Please

New Place, New Hope, Bismillah...

A mother was sitting in a hospital prayer room. Thousands of do'a he skipped, entreated to plead for healing for the son.

The results of the doctor's examination stated that all the organs of the son's body were functioning properly. But strangely, there was no sign yet that her son would wake up.

"Mom, said doctor Akhtar there is a development" said someone who is none other than Ahsan stopped the sobs of Bu Fatimah shortly after saying do'a. He got up from his prostration and immediately approached Ahsan.

"really? you didn't lie, did you?" ask Ms. Fatimah to make sure.

"Yes Ma'am, he said Akhtar moved his finger just now and it was an incredible progress the doctor said. Now Akhtar will be transferred to the usual treatment room and we can wait for him inside" Ahsan explained.

Ms. Fatimah immediately walked towards the room where her son was being cared for followed by Ahsan behind her. Now that Akhtar has been moved to the usual ward, Ms. Fatimah and other family members have been allowed to enter the room and wait for Akhtar.

In that room there were Mr. Furqan and Ms. Sopia.

"Assalamu'alaikum" said Mrs Fatimah as she entered the room.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" everyone in the room answered in unison.

"How's my son developing, Doc?" Ms. Fatimah immediately walked up to the doctor, she passed Mr. Furqan and Ms. Sopia without greeting him.

"Alhamdulillah there is a development, ma'am, we are increasingly sure if all his organs have returned to functioning properly. We just have to wait for when he wakes up. Hopefully, with the presence of people closest to him can give him motivation to immediately wake up from his long sleep" the doctor explained in detail the development of Akhtar's health. Ms. Fatimah nodded her head to understand the explanation given by the doctor, she was a little relieved because she could now wait for her son directly.

The day changed, Ms. Fatimah tirelessly waited and cared for her son who was still reluctant to open his eyes. Seeing no more significant development of the son made Mr. Furqan finally accept the advice of doctors so that Akhtar was taken abroad. There Akhtar will go through a more detailed examination with more accurate results. More complete hospital facilities are expected to find the cause of Akhtar that has not been awakened and can support Akhtar's recovery. Ms. Fatimah could do nothing but agree and accept whatever Mr. Furqan's decision was for the sake of his son's recovery.

Before Akhtar's departure abroad, Fatimah had heard the debate between Mr. Furqan and his wife, Bu Sopia did not allow if Bu Fatimah participated abroad and waited for Akhtar. Enough here she let her husband's ex-wife be close to her husband. During Ms Fatimah waiting for Akhtar in the automatic hospital she often met her husband. Even not infrequently because of something related to Akhtar, the two of them are often equated in one moment. It obviously made Ms. Sopia furious, she still could not suppress her jealousy. However, she can feel if her husband still loves his ex-wife and ex-friend.

"I'll stop all Akhtar's medical expenses if Akang lets Fatimah come with us to Australia" threatened Ms. Sopia, "I trust him with me. I can also take good care of Akhtar" the last words of Ms. Sopia who had been heard by Ms. Fatimah and could only be answered with a deep breath by her ex-husband.

Ms. Fatimah tried to defend her chest, she again had to let herself go away from the son for his recovery. Ms. Fatimah did not want to be selfish even though she was sure that if the son wanted her to join him, but Ms. Fatimah could not force herself.

Ms. Fatimah realized the limitations of the material she had became one of the reasons she had to be willing to return far away from the son. Again what he had experienced in the past was repeated. And Ms. Fatimah was quite aware of the series if being breastfed and sincere was the best solution that she had to take at this time.

"I leave Akhtar, I entrust everything to Akang and Sopia" Fatimah said calmly as they now had the opportunity to speak together. Ms. Sopia left the hospital a few minutes ago because someone called her.

"Excuse Akang Fatimah" Mr. Furqan spoke slowly, understanding the intention of his ex-wife's words. He bowed his head powerless if he had to face Bu Fatimah because back he had to be a cowardly man.

"I understand" replied Fatimah, she walked up to Akhtar and whispered something in the ear of the son.

"Mom will wait for you to come back, I'm sorry I can't give you together but trust me do'a mom will always accompany. Shafakallah" whispered Bu Fatimah slowly right in Akhtar's ear. Mr. Furqan who approached mehup-sayup heard what Bu Fatimah said to their son he rubbed the end of his eyes that suddenly water.

Akhtar's departure abroad left sorrow and hope in the heart of Bu Fatimah. She grieves having to go back far with her son while she believes that her son needs her most. But in his heart also grew great hope if the son will go home healthy wal afiyat as ever.

Almost five months more he waited for the son, even the hospital was like a motel for Ms Fatimah, not a day he left the hospital, he said, Pa Furqan once asked Bu Fatimah to stay at the house of the foundation Akhtar occupied but she refused.

Ms. Fatimah also packed, after delivering Akhtar to the airport she also planned to return to Garut. For a long time he left the boarding school where he served, initially saying goodbye to attend his son's wedding in Bandung, but fate said otherwise. He had to wait for the son who lay in a coma for months in the hospital.

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While in Bogor ...

Shanum returned to the routine that he had left because he had to live in Jakarta for several months. The birth of her niece who was the son of Farida and Adam made her even more busy and able to shift her grief. After giving birth Rida chose to stay at his parents' house in Bogor, Adam also followed his wife's wishes he had to go back to Jakarta Bogor because he had to keep working.

Shanum who was very enthusiastic to welcome the presence of their new family members became the leader who helped take care of the tiny baby girl. Almost every night Shanum woke up because he had to change diapers or accompany Rida to breastfeed the tiny baby she named Humairah.

Adam and Rida accidentally ask Shanum to give their first daughter a name. Of course it was welcomed by Shanum he was honored and proud to be given the opportunity. And said a name from Shanum's mouth at that time also Awwalia Humairah.

Babies who are familiarly called Humairah are always comfortable if they are in the arms of Shanum. Sometimes Rida fell asleep at night not knowing if the princess was crying because Shanum had already carried and put Humairah back to sleep.

The calm and comfort of Shanum was in Bogor with all his busy teaching and nurturing his nephew was not long. He was again plagued by uncomfortable news that he heard from the neighbors.

"She was a pesky carrier, because her future husband died the day before marriage, now her husband who died"

"If a man knows his past, he must think twice about approaching him afraid of being the next victim"

"Si Rida should be careful now her sister helps take care of her son, long her husband who is being cared for"

And there are many more spicy words that reach Shanum's ears about him. His defenses slowly began to collapse. Bodo is also very fixed in mind.

"His raw strength, Tea. Nowadays many people carelessly talk and never think about the feelings of others" Fauzan's voice broke the daydreams of Shanum sitting alone on the bench in his backyard. She knew that her brother was thinking about the rumors about her that were circulating at this time.

After returning home from the madrasah, Shanum did not find anyone at home. She receives a message if Rida and Adam are taking the baby for a walk. The age of Humairah which has been one month more has begun to be invited to go far. Rida's situation has improved. Mom and Dad decided to go back to Garut.

He also had time to think if the existence at home with Rida and Adam is only natural if it becomes the material su'udzan neighbors. Especially considering her status as a widow, surely people will have their own views. Fauzan is more often out of the house because he has to work in two places at once from morning to night.

Shanum took a deep breath. He looked towards the source of the voice. Fauzan was staring at him while grinning his horse.

"Teteh wants to stay in Garut. You're anterin, aren't you?!" Shanum expressed his thoughts. He better avoid. Shanum wanted to completely calm himself down, it had been quite his burden all along. He really wants to live quietly.

After discussing it with Rida and Adam. Shanum decides to go to Garut tomorrow. All of tomorrow he'll be paying his respects to the principal where he teaches. He will also visit his mother-in-law and sister-in-law in Jakarta before going to Garut.

"Teh, said the wise man the great was formed from a painful process, the time came they fell he would not panic because it was certain to know very well how to stand up" fauzan said as they were on their way to Jakarta.

"Wishh...cool really adek Teteh, where do you get such rich words of wisdom?" Shanum bled his sister's lips.

"Ck.si Teteh mah, I've been cape-cape even moppedek" Fauzan clucked to get the response of the brother who even mocked him.

"Hahaha.." suddenly Shanum's laughter broke, he could not help but laugh when he saw the face of the younger brother who grunts disappointed.

Shanum, who last night had contacted his mother-in-law and sister that he was coming, was greeted with a friendly welcome at the house.

It still feels the same as when he first came to the house, Shanum got a warm welcome from his mother-in-law and sister-in-law who accidentally did not enter the office because they knew he was coming.

Without further ado Shanum conveyed the purpose and purpose of his arrival. Bu Ratna and Hasna had banned Shanum because their distance was further if Shanum in Garut, but with various considerations that Shanum conveyed finally Bu Ratna and Hasna also allowed.

"Steak, be careful on the road. Be happy there do not forget every day to ngabarin Mami" said Ms Ratna when hugging Shanum.

During this time Shanum never forgets to always ask the news of Bu Ratna and Hasna, he said, they always exchange messages and share stories about the activities they live each even though only through video calls or group chats deliberately made by Hasna the sister-in-law.

Shanum really feels like a real child in their family. Haqi's momentary presence really gave him many blessings, Shanum got a new family that truly sincerely doted on him.

"Seeh, when can I not play to Garut?" Hasna wrestled spoiled in Shanum's hands, she felt reluctant to take off her brother-in-law who felt like a friend.

"Sure dong, Deck. The Lord will wait for your arrival there. Later we play mud in the rice fields yes" joked Shanum while trying his sister-in-law's chin.

"Asiiik.I like, I like, I like, I like..." Shouted Hasna without hesitation, she hugged and kissed Shanum before they parted.

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Seven hours to get to Garut. Several times stop at the rest area, making them still fresh enough to enjoy the nature of Garut before dusk.

"Garuutttt.....I'm coming!" Shouted Shanum as the gate read welcome in Garut Regency they passed.

Shanum exhaled slowly, he again pulled Garut air through his nose that had started to cool because the time was almost maghrib Window car that was accidentally opened because Shanum asked Fauzan to turn off the car AC to make the air cool and cold enter the car and really Shanum enjoy.

"New place, new hope, Bismillah!" shanum muttered softly, yet was still heard by Fauzan. He glanced at Shanum and smiled happily, seeing the brother who looked cheerful again.