HIJRAH IS LOVE

Chapter 86. Baby Rachel

Nur and Ghibran's mother and other families have gathered at the hospital. Operation Rachel is on the way. All just silence, in each other's minds.

Meanwhile in the operating room, doctors and nurses are struggling to save the lives of their patients. Rachel has been bleeding a lot.

"Suster, we have to continue the operation. We don't have much time" said the doctor with the nurse.

"Ready, Doctor," replied the nurse.

Every second felt like a century to Ghibran and the rest of the family, as they all sat in the hospital waiting room, waiting for word from the doctor. They feel restless, worried, and full of anxiety. It felt like there were thousands of kilograms of weight pressing down on the chest, they could only pray that everything would be fine.

Finally, the doctor came out of the operating room and headed towards Ghibran and the family. His face looked serious while holding onto a piece of paper. Ghibran and Aisha immediately stood up from her chair and looked at the doctor with hopeful eyes. He could not wait to hear the news about Rachel, Ghibran's stepmother who was undergoing a C-section.

"I'm sorry to bother you" said the doctor, looking seriously at Ghibran. "Operation Rachel's going well and the baby's in stable condition."

Ghibran and Aisha as well as Nur's mother felt her heavy chest like she was losing a huge weight. Happy tears flowed down their cheeks as they felt relieved and grateful. Without hesitation, he asked, "What about Miss Rachel? He's fine, right?" ask Aisha.

The doctor shook his head and his eyes were full of empathy. "I'm sorry, but the mother can't be saved. The operation went well, but there were unexpected complications. We tried our best, but we couldn't stop the sudden internal bleeding."

Ghibran and Aisha as well as Ibu Nur and other families who heard it, such as being struck by lightning. It felt like the universe was taking something of cruel value out of his life. He felt a deep loss that could not be expressed in words. Ghibran felt guilty for not accepting the woman's apology.

Doctors grabbed Ghibran's hand gently and tried to provide support. "I know how difficult this situation is for you and your family. We have tried our best to save both lives, but we can only try but everything is destiny from God. Sorry about all this."

Ghibran took a deep breath, trying to overcome the guilt on his stepmother. "Thank you for everything the doctor did. Can I see the baby?"

They walked towards the newborn's nursery, where Ghibran saw his sister for the first time. Her heart trembled as she looked at the tiny face of the baby, which was very similar to Rachel.

After that the doctor left Ghibran and Rachel. Both of them looked at the little sinful baby. Unknowingly the man's tears were dripping. Syifa his daughter. Why is she always surrounded by women who died during childbirth.

Ghibran looks at his wife Aisha. He hugged the woman's body tightly. Pray for the safety of his wife and children. Not knowing how to proceed if Aisha leaves her.

"Mas, pity that baby. She was born into the world, but was immediately stranded," Aisha said in a hoarse voice holding back tears. He actually became scared and nervous. One more month of labor.

The ghibran who saw Aisha crying mekin tightened his embrace. In every breath the man always prayed for the safety of his wife and the baby in his womb.

After quite a look at Rachel's baby state, the two headed for the ICU room. Dad's been moved to that room. He's not self-conscious. Nur's mother was staring at her husband from behind the glass. The doctor asked for time to let Abdul rest. I can come in in three hours.

"Ghibran, your father must have survived, right? He cannot leave his mother" said Ibu Nur with tears.

"Right now is the only prayer we can do, ma'am. We leave all treatment to the doctor and healing to God" replied Ghibran.

"Aisha, ma'am, I want to take care of Rachel's body. Is he allowed to stay in our house?" ask Ghibran.

He must ask the mother's permission. If the body is brought to the house, the neighbor will automatically ask who the woman is. You have to be mentally prepared to accept all the talk. Mother nodded in agreement. He was sincere about everything that happened. Is not everything that happens on the face of this earth of almighty will.

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