
Pov Rain
Sunday morning I and Mas Restu were on their way to Abah and Ummi's residence. In Magelang, Central Java. Throughout the journey cold sweat incessantly poured from my body. Heart rate also began to irregular. Do not forget that I read the words of Allah.
"Trust me, everything will be fine. Ii'm sorry. If it wasn't for my selfishness maybe none of this would have happened."
I didn't respond to his words. I know it's just a calming remark. After a few hours of travel, we arrived at Abah and Ummi's residence. The two men greeted us with smiles of happiness. Because it's been a long time since me and Mas Restu did not go to his house.
"I didn't say I wanted to come here."
Ummi asked as usual when me and Mas Restu came suddenly. Then, Abah, a middle-aged man who is so familiar with myself, said while observing my body's gestures.
"Your households are fine, right?"
Not miss a bit. Abah always knew and his words just now were true. After we sat down, Mas Restu began to explain everything to my parents. Abah looks disappointed with Ummi.
The old woman I lied to began to shed her tears. Irisku nanar when he found the painful scenery. A moment later after Mas Restu explained everything, I immediately prostrated at the feet of Abah and Ummiku.
"Please, forgive me. Rain did this for a reason, Bah, Ummi."
"Abah and Ummu will not be angry, Nduk. We regret your stupidity. For years you kept your secrets so tight. You may be proud but remember, Allah cannot lie. You must ask God for forgiveness."
"I'm sorry, Abah. It's all my fault. It's all because of my selfishness. Please don't punish, Rain."
Mas Restu was also not inferior to me, all the words of defense He made at that time. But Restu did not cry. The net is just glazed.
"Rain, Restu, you're all grown up. I hope you won't repeat this stupidity. Abah and Ummi forgive you, but what about Allah, do you know Allah forgives you or not?"
It was like a sword. Abah's words are true, does God forgive my mistakes? O God at the end of my life I have made this much sin. I know Your forgiveness is high, so forgive me, O God.
"If God does this to you, it's a sign Rain is not the best for you, Son Restu. And Nak Restu is not the best for our daughter. Believe, Son. If God takes something from us, God will one day replace it with a better one."
"True, Rain what your Abah said. And Nak Restu, ummi hope our friendship rope will never break. Our door is always open to you. And we'll also keep taking Rara as our granddaughter."
*****
It's been a week that my body's been in no pain. Last night Mario and Aunt Arumi told me that I should get chemotherapy as soon as possible. Just look, my hair is getting thinner, my body is really thin.
The morning was as usual, going through the days at the cake shop. Thank God, behind all the sorrow, Allah gave the most beautiful gift. My kueku shop got a cooperation offer with one of the cafes in Europe. One of Mario's coworkers was interested in my doughnuts and cakes.
"Assalamualaiku, son-in-law. Ready for chemotherapy?" aunt Arumi is Mario's mother, her nature is not much different. It can even be said if they have the same nature. Likes to come suddenly and entertain a lot of people with his laws.
"Already, Auntie," I answered briefly.
The first chemotherapy of my life. When everything was over, Aunt Arumi told me about the illness I was suffering from. He said that heart cancer or commonly known as a heart tumor is one of the rare and very deadly diseases. Aunty Arumi said that diseases that attack human internal organs have a chance of recovery of only 1%.
I was really down, then Mario came to me. The young doctor rubbed my shoulder with a smile.
"Don't be discouraged. Any disease can be cured if God wills it. I promise, I will help you heal. So for now you want to, yes, be chemotherapy and irradiated. Not every day," he said, smiling at me. Then, Aunt Arumi passed by leaving us.
"Oh, sorry Doctor Galend! I guess I'll have to excuse myself because there's still a lot of patients I haven't dealt with."
"Please, Doctor Arumi is the centile!" then his speech ended with a sudden laugh that made Aunt Arumi snort and clench her hands towards Mario. I was jealous of the mother and the child. They can be happy in just a simple way.
"Udah, don't think too much. Remember that! You can't be stressed, you have to be happy!"