Kuyang Dribble

108. Happy in the Midst of Grief

Fikri left ustadz Zulkifli's clinic when the clock showed at nine p.m. Fikri sped up the speed of his motorbike as he remembered his wife and son.

Fikri's wife, Ayu, is pregnant with her second child. Their first child was a girl and is now two years old. Name's Arafah.

Since Ayu's pregnancy entered the age of eight months, Arafah lived with Ayu's parents for safety. Fikri and her in-laws are worried that Ayu is exhausted from taking care of Arafah, resulting in premature childbirth.

Fikri arrived at his rented house and felt a little confused because the condition of the house was quiet.

Fikri rushed down from the motorbike and quickly stepped towards the door of the house. He knocked many times while calling his wife.

"Attoman Ummi. Assalamualaikum Ummi's. Ayyu ... Pax ...!" call Fikri.

There was no silence and it made Fikri panic. At that time one of Fikri's neighbors came and reported that his wife was taken to the Hospital because of bleeding.

"Inna Lillahi wainna ilaihi roji'uun ..., to which Hospital is Ma'am ?" ask Fikri.

"JJ Mas Hospital" said neighbor Fikri.

"No one's calling me to tell you, Mom ?" ask Fikri.

"Udah Mas's. But Mas Fikri's phone is not active" said the neighbor.

Fikri grabbed her phone and patted her on the forehead because her phone was lowbatt.

After saying thank you Fikri also entered the house with a spare key that he had. He intended to retrieve documents that his wife might need later.

How surprised Fikri when he saw the conditions inside the house that was in a mess. Neighbor Fikri who was still standing there also explained what happened earlier.

"Mbak Ayu suddenly screamed Mas. Very cool until I and my family who again watch Tivi at home just shocked. My home is far from here. As my husband and I went out, other neighbors also arrived. Fortunately, the door to the house was locked. That is why people can enter the house. When the residents entered, Mbak Ayu lay in front of the room Mas. Woey conditions. His face was pale, blood had flooded on the floor, and his hands were also pointing at the window above the bathroom it was rich to say there was something there. Do not-don't Ma'am Ayu see the devil continues to be shocked and fall. But once I rented around here safe-safe, really" said neighbor Fikri while shuddering.

Fikri seemed to rub his face with a rough sign that he was very anxious at that time. Fikri also ignored the condition of his house and chose to go after his wife after taking personal documents belonging to Ayu.

"I'm going to the Hospital first ma'am. Please convey my gratitude to my neighbors here," said Fikri.

"Yes, but be careful on the road. Don't speed," said neighbor Fikri.

Fikri nodded then drove his motorbike quickly towards JJ Hospital.

Arriving at the Hospital, Fikri took a quick step towards the ER. It was then that Fikri passed by a neighbor who drove his wife to the Hospital. They ask Fikri to see Ayu immediately.

When Ayu saw Fikri, her crying broke. Fikri hugged the wife tightly while reciting some prayers to calm the woman down.

"I'm afraid Biii .., there's a demon in the bathroom window. The devil came in and attacked Me and our baby Biii ..," Ayu said in between sobs.

"There may be a rich demon dear. You're just a matter of times" said Fikri while tidying up the wife's hijab.

"You don't believe me ?!" said Fikri's wife while breaking away from her husband's embrace.

Ayu does always change the call from 'Abi' to 'Mas' if you are angry. Fikri seemed to shake his head in recognition of Ayu's anger. He again grabbed Ayu into his arms and kissed her forehead.

"Istighfar Darling. Don't take your anger at this time. If there really is a demon in there, don't let him influence you and make us quarrel. If that happens, he must be cheering with pleasure right now for making us fight," said Fikri softly as he looked at Ayu's two clingy eyes.

Ayu flinched and said Istighfar. Afterwards he smiled then hugged Fikri tightly.

"I'm sorry Mas" whispered Ayu Lirih.

When a nurse arrives, Fikri and Ayu break their arms. The nurse checked the infusion fluid and gave Ayu a vitamin injection.

"Where is the condition of my Wife Sister's womb?" ask Fikri.

"What is Father Husband Mother Ayu ?" ask the nurse.

"Betul" said Fikri.

"What a coincidence. You can see Dina's doctor now because there are things that the doctor wants to talk directly with Bu Ayu's husband," said the nurse.

"OKs. Where can I see Doctor Dina Sus ?" ask Fikri.

"Let's come with me sir" said the nurse.

Fikri looked towards his wife. When Ayu nods her head in a sign that she is fine if left alone, Fikri smiles and rushes to follow the nurse.

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Fikri had just walked out of Dina's doctor's room when a voice called out to her. He looked over and was surprised to see Bayan and Nathan. The three shook hands with each other familiarly.

"Who's sick Bang ?" ask Nathan.

Somehow hearing Nathan call him Abang made Fikri's naturally sad feelings a little comforted.

Fikri also explained what happened including what his neighbor said earlier. Bayan and Nathan looked surprised and stared at each other for a moment.

"May we look at the Bang ?" nathan asked who represented Bayan's feelings as well.

"of course. But by the way you guys are doing here again, who's sick ?" asked Fikri while starting to step up.

"We are here to find out information about the condition of Mia's deceased when she was first brought here. This is important to Nathan because it can determine his attitude to Rosiana later," Bayan said as he glanced at Nathan.

"Oh that," said Fikri while nodding.

"I'm sorry Rosiana is Dad, Bang. But the law must be enforced. And Rosiana must account for her actions by serving time in prison. About how long he's been in prison it's none of my business" Nathan said, leaving Bayan and Fikri smiling.

Shortly thereafter they arrived in front of the ER. It was at the same time as the process of moving Ayu to the inpatient room. Fikri was made busy because he had to take care of his wife.

Bayan and Nathan remained patiently accompanying Fikri through the process of moving Ayu into the room. Even Bayan requests that Ayu be moved to the VIP room so that Ayu can be more comfortable. Bayan also said that he will bear all the medical expenses of Ayu until he recovers later.

"But Mr. ..," Fikri's remark was interrupted because Bayan cut fast.

"Ga think about the cost of Fikri. Let me take responsibility later. You and Nathan are friends, so let me help you this time. How can you, please ?" ask Bayan.

"alright. Thank you sir," said Fikri with teary eyes to make Nathan and Bayan smile.

Then Ayu was taken to the VIP inpatient room at Bayan's request.

Ayu looked confused. She was worried that her husband would not be able to pay for her room and medical expenses later. But when Fikri explained who bore Ayu's medical expenses including the room, Ayu smiled with relief.

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