It's up to God

Hafiz's departure to Cairo

That morning, Nadira woke up earlier than usual. He began to compile a list of necessities that Hafiz had to bring to Cairo. She feels anxious and sad to let go of her son, but she is also proud that Hafiz will continue her studies at one of the best universities in the world.

Nadira checked the list of necessities several times to make sure nothing was missed. He also re-examined Hafiz's passport and flight tickets to make sure everything was complete and correct.

Not long after, Ammar approached his busy wife. It is clear from the raw face of Nadira who is very tired, but a mother will always make sure her child is fine and does not want her child to experience deficiencies while away from the family.

"What are you doing, honey? It seems you are already very tired," asked Ammar as he hugged his wife's body from behind.

"I was checking Hafiz's list of requirements for his departure to Cairo. I want to make sure everything is ready and nothing is missed" Nadira replied. His eyes remained focused on what was being done.

"In that case, what can I help you with?" tanya Ammar let go of her embrace.

"Please check this list carefully. I want to make sure nothing is missed" Nadira pinta gave a piece of paper written by her.

"Ready, First lady!" Ammar also sparingly, immediately check the completeness according to the list just given by Nadira.

Nadira, doing the other.

"It looks like it's all complete, honey. You've checked it many times. Everything is ready and complete, I have also confirmed it" said Ammar while closing the suitcase that will be carried by Hafiz.

"But I still feel anxious. Have I prepared everything well? I just want to make sure everything is ready. I didn't want any trouble when Hafiz left" Nadira said, staring at her husband.

"Of course, honey. You have prepared everything very well. Nothing is missed. I also checked everything carefully. Hafiz will be fine there. We are ready to take Hafiz to the airport" said Ammar, hugging and peeping his beloved wife.

"Thank you, Ammar. I'm glad to hear that from you. I don't know what I'd do without you" Nadira said. At least a hug from Ammar slightly reduced his anxiety.

"It's our responsibility together, honey. We have to work together to make sure everything goes well" Ammar said, releasing his arms and pointing Nadira at him. Ammar held Nadira's shoulder. "You know, honey, as a mother, anxiety is natural. But, you have to trust yourself and know that you have done your best for Hafiz."

"Yes, you're right. Thank you for your help. You always give me support and confidence. Once again, thank you for everything, baby," said Nadira, smiling.

"Together, Honey. I am always ready to help you anytime. We should always be supportive in every situation. Now, let's take a break. Later we have to get ready to take Hafiz to the airport," pinta Ammar.

Nadira nodded and was about to go to the bedroom, but suddenly his head felt dizzy. Eventually, Nadira fainted.

Ammar swiftly hugged the fainted Nadira and led her into the bedroom. He laid his wife on the bed and immediately told Abi and Uminya who were in the living room.

"Abi, Umi, hurry into the room. Nadira suddenly fainted," said Ammar, panicking.

Abi Lutfi and Umi Aisyah followed Ammar to the bedroom and saw Nadira lying unconscious. Lutfi immediately checked on Nadira and tried to wake her up, but Nadira remained unresponsive.

"Ammar, call the doctor right now!" Lutfi's orders.

Ammar immediately contacted the family doctor and provided information about Nadira's condition. Meanwhile, Lutfi and Aisyah tried to give first aid to Nadira by adjusting her body position and giving warm water to drink. Nadira's body was very pale. This adds to everyone's growing anxiety.

Moments later, the doctor arrived and immediately performed an examination on Nadira. After examining and evaluating Nadira's condition, the doctor provided some first aid measures and suggested that Nadira be taken to the hospital for further treatment.

Ammar, Lutfi, and Aisyah immediately prepare Nadira to be taken to the hospital by family car. After arriving at the hospital, Nadira was immediately treated by a medical team and underwent several health tests to determine the cause of his stings.

Being too panicked, they forgot to tell Hafiz this. Nadira and Ammar's first child was with friends at the cottage. Ammar also asked his brother (Ali) to follow them in the hospital.

"Abi, I forgot to tell Hafiz that her mother had to be taken to the hospital. He must be worried if he knew his mother was sick" said Ammar with mixed feelings.

"Yes, you should call Hafiz immediately and tell him about the condition of his mother. Do not let him think, his mother left without clear news," said Lutfi.

"But I can't leave Nadira here alone. How about I ask Kak Ali to tell Hafiz?" ammar said, asking for advice.

"Alright, that's a good idea. Immediately contact Ali and ask him to help him to follow Hafiz in the cottage and tell the condition of his mother," said Lutfi.

Without delaying the time, Ammar immediately contacted Ali and informed him of the situation. Ali responded quickly and promised to catch up with Hafiz at the lodge soon, telling her about her mother who had to be taken to the hospital.

"Thank you, Brother. I really don't know what to do without you."

"Don't worry, Ammar. I'm always ready to help at any time."

After that, Ali immediately went to the cottage to deliver news to Hafiz. Ammar and the rest of the family remained in the hospital to accompany Nadira during her hospital stay.

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A few hours later, Ali and Hafiz arrived at the hospital with gasps.

"Hafiz, let's speed up your steps! Your mother is being cared for there" Ali said, pointing to the room where Nadira was being treated and helping her nephew walk to get there.

"What happened to my mom? He's fine, right?" ask Hafiz, worry.

"Just calm down, Hafiz. The doctor handled it. We just need to wait and pray for his recovery" said Ammar.

Hafiz looked worried. He kept asking, "How is he doing now?"

"I don't know exactly, because I just got here with you. But your father is in the doctor's office and he will definitely tell you the latest news about your mama's condition" Ali said. "Well, that's your grandparents! Let's get to them!" Ali and Hafiz arrived before Lutfi and Aisha.

Hafiz asked his mother's condition to his grandparents. While Ammar, still in the room of the doctor who handles Nadira.

"Grandma, Grandpa, how's my mama doing?" ask Hafiz.

Aisha told Hafiz to sit down.

"You sit down first, yeah. Drink this" he said, while giving a bottle of drink to his grandson and also did not forget to give it to Ali, another bottle of drink.

"You're in treatment, honey. But don't worry, the doctor is taking good care of her" Aisyah said, trying to calm her grandson down.

"We have all prayed for the healing of your mother, Hafiz. You should also pray for and support the healing of your mother, yes!" Lutfi continued to ask Allah for help with remembrance and prayer.

Meanwhile, the santri-santri in Pondok Pesantren Al Fathonah also prayed for the recovery of Nadira.

"Of course, Cake. I will always pray and hope my mother gets well soon. Thank you for taking care of my mama" said Hafiz.

"You don't have to thank me that way, Hafiz. We are a family, we should pray for each other and support in any situation" said Aisyah, stroking her granddaughter's head.

Then Ammar came out of the doctor's office. She sees Hafiz and Ali already in the waiting room with her parents.

"Hafiz, how are you? Have you eaten and drunk?" ammar asked, worried about his son's condition. She was afraid that Hafiz would get sick because she thought her mother was lying in the hospital.

"Already, Pa. But I'm worried about my mom. How's he doing now?" ask Hafiz. Face's tense. She was afraid that her mother died because a few days ago, one of her friends' parents, died of illness.

"Hafiz, your mama is in treatment due to exhaustion. You know, your mom does have low blood pressure and chronic magh that can make her condition worse if you're too tired or have too many thoughts."

"Yes, I know. But is that the only thing that made you faint, Pa?"

"Yes, it looks like your mama's condition is worsening from being too tired. But don't worry, the doctor is taking good care of her."

"Alright, Pa. I will always pray for your recovery."

"Yes, that's what we have to do. Oh yeah, one more piece of good news, Hafiz. You'll be a big brother!"

Everyone was happy to hear this happy news.

"Seriously, Pa? Really it?" Hafiz did not believe that she would soon become a sister after so many years of waiting and asking God to have a playmate. Well, in a sense, she wanted to feel how to have a sister."

"Yes, right. Your mother is pregnant with a second child. You're gonna be a great big brother."

"Wow, that's really exciting news. Thank you, Pa!" Hafiz hugged his papa tightly.

"really. You're gonna be a great big brother, Hafiz. We are all very happy with this good news" Aisyah said, responding to Ammar's remarks.

"Yes, and we will always be there to help and support the family, including your sister who is coming soon" Lutfi said.

"Thank you very much, Grandma and Grandpa. I'll try to be a good brother to my sister."

"Congratulations, Hafiz. Eh, but if your sister was born, you've come home yet, to Indonesia? Later tonight you will go to Cairo," said Ali who made Hafiz think again.

"Thank you, Om. Yeah, too. If so, I will work on it, when my sister is born, I will go home. Yes, ask permission from my lecturer later," said Hafiz by showing his teeth.

"If your lecturer doesn't allow it because you have to complete a lot of college assignments or you are taking exams, how?" Ali made Hafiz think harder.

"Hm. I had to, I had to video call. Meanwhile, meet virtual first, same with my sister." Hafiz looked sad, but how else, he had to continue his education.

Everyone laughed at the conversation of Ali and Hafiz. Not expecting, Ali could quickly familiarize himself with his nephew since the accident last time. For Hafiz, his uncle was a hero for saving him and bringing the family back together.

That evening, after all the preparations were done, Nadira prepared to take Hafiz to the airport. He hugged his son tightly and gave some final advice before finally releasing Hafiz to go to Cairo.

Ammar asked Nadira to take better care of his health. He did not want to take the risk, given Nadira's health condition that had decreased. Moreover, this morning the doctor suggested that Nadira rest a lot. Nadira followed her husband's orders.

Meanwhile, Sultan, Fenny, Haikal, and Yasmin followed to the airport. Happiness is more complete because Yasmin is also pregnant with the first child with Haikal. That is, Nadira will be a mother of two children, as well as the prime to have a nephew. Hafiz was getting excited because she was going to have two younger sisters.

After the plane that Hafiz boarded had already departed. They split up at the airport. The Sultan and Fenny return to their home. Same with Haikal and Yasmin. While Nadira, Ammar, Lutfi, Aisyah, and Ali, they returned to Al Fathonah boarding school because they lived there.

Nadira returned to the pesantren with mixed feelings. He felt sad and longed for the existence of Hafiz. They split a few hours ago, but Nadira is very proud of her son's achievements. He prayed that Hafiz would always be in God's protection and achieve his goals.

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