Love is Not Finished

CHAPTER 91: The Wailing

Everything is ready.

We're all out of the hospital. All the affairs of the hospital administration have been taken care of by one of Bram's managers in Prn.

Bram started running smoothly. His hand held my hand all the way to the car park.

As usual, the Bram members were accompanying from behind. One of them opened the car door. The members also helped Bram get into the car.

Bram sat in front near Jack as a driver. Me and Laura in the back. All the Bram members used two other cars and walked with them from behind.

Like the motorcade of the office, hadeh...!

The car drove towards Vincent's house. The distance from the hospital to the funeral home is only about fifteen minutes.

From a distance it is visible along a crowded street with mourners. The queue of vehicles takes a few minutes to get through the crowd on the road. In this area, the Vincent family is a distinguished family. So no wonder if who wants to worship is very much.

The car park was forced to find a closer distance to the funeral home. Because of Bram's condition that can't go too far. All the Bram members were busy arranging for people to make way for his car.

This office is not just any office, yuhuu...

Once conditions are safe and under control, we all get out of the car. Automatic, all looking towards us especially Bram. Don't explain why, because you already know the answer.

Bram whispered something in Jack's ear. A moment later, Mr. Jack, Laura and all the members broke away from me and Bram.

Lho? What was?

"Yok Zanu, let's go straight inside" Bram took me in his arms.

"Which else is where? Why not come with us?" many wonder.

"They followed. I also do not want to be escorted when people grieve gini," replied Bram.

"Oh..,"

While on the porch of Vincent's house, Bram sees Bibi and Aura. I did not see the Rector there, only his wife aka Aunt Bram.

"Hey son Bram, where have you been? It's been two days no news, how is it now?" ask Aunt enthusiastically.

"Alhamdulillah healthy Bi, but still recovering. I'm asking for an outpatient. Uncle didn't come with Bi?" ask Bram base stale while greeting Aunt's hand.

I'm going with Bibi. My aunt greeted him with a smile.

"Uncle there is an important job, so just represent Aunt. You are reckless, not healthy really have gone," replied Auntie.

"There are important things to take care of Bi. I'm bored in the hospital anyway" said Bram.

"You're a mulu job that's taken care of, once bring Zanu the way. Isn't it Nak?" aunty said while winking at me.

I smiled ashamedly at Aunt's words.

I saw Aura silence from the moment, even though her face looked sad. Her eyes were puffy as a result of mostly crying, perhaps.

"Aura, hail Abang Bram and Zanu. Don't be so discreet. Udah dong sad, all is the destiny of God, we just pray," Bibi reprimanded towards Aura.

Aura moved and stretched out her hand to greet Bram and I.

"So sorry to Aura. May you be stoic and patient" I said as I stroked Aura's shoulders.

Aura nodded without expression. I understand because it takes time to be ready to accept reality. Vincent and Aura are engaged.

"We go into yuk, Aura's parents are also inside. We pray together. Were you here until the deceased was interred?" ask your aunt to Bram.

"No Bi, we're just for a second. Because I'm going to P, I'm going to college tomorrow. Zanu also had not had time to go home from two days ago," replied Bram.

"Ooo, so Zanu's son who accompanied you during the hospital? Pantesan quickly healed yaaa," ledek Aunty.

"Ah Auntie, if not Zanu who else? I don't want to bother the others, because I understand that everyone is busy,"

"That's it, sorry Auntie couldn't see your uncle. Let's go inside, "take Auntie.

Seen inside Vincent's house full of mourners. It is clear that Vincent's parents, brother and sister are dissolving in grief. In the middle of the room, there was Vincent already in the cafeteria.

Ah.., a glimpse of about three years ago. Where Vincent took me to this house. In this room, introduce me to his family very happily.

Now it has become a memory carried to other realms.

Vincent, I know you still love me. I'm sorry that time didn't return your love.

I feel guilty about accepting Bram in my life, as if avoiding Vincent. But how else, Bram and Vincent's matchmaking were present at about the same time.

Even if Vincent is not betrothed and Bram is not present, Vincent and I remain separated. Separated by death. Who can fight against destiny?

"Darling, don't be dumb here" Bram whispered in my ear.

I'm shocked! And try to consciously see the current situation.

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Bram walked towards the line of the Fathers, while I sat in the line of Mothers. All of them concentrate on reading surah yasin and other do'a.

When she finished, Bram walked up to me.

"Zanu, we're going straight home, right? Vincent will be buried abis salat zuhur, as well as waiting for their other families," said Bram.

I'm nodding. Before we go home, Bram and I approach Vincent's family. Not to mention I was talking, suddenly Vincent's mother hugged me very tightly.

"Son. If he's wrong with you, please forgive me son," Vincent's mother said with tears.

"Yes Mom. Vincent has been good with me all along. Also grieving, Mom, hopefully Mother and family can be steadfast and sincere," I said.

"Son, play at home sometime. There's something I want to say" said Mother while whispering in my ear.

I was half shocked by what Vincent's mother said. What's up, huh?.

"God willing, ma'am" I replied with a smile.

Vincent's mother let go of his embrace. Not to mention I stepped up, brother Vincent hugged me as well.

"Zanu.." That's all that came out of brother Vincent's mouth.

"Zanu is very sorry, Brother" I replied.

"Yes Zanu, thank you for coming" brother Vincent let go of his embrace.

Followed by Vincent's brother. His sister immediately cried.

"Sister, why don't you play at my house? He said he wanted to play with me" he asked.

"Yes, sorry brother forgot. Tomorrow, God willing, brother play again here yes," persuaded me while wiping his tears.

It turns out that Vincent's sister remembers I used to ask him to play, but the opportunity just passed. Because my relationship was short with Vincent. I feel guilty again.

Last time I faced Vincent's father. Vincent's father doesn't know about me.

I saluted and just delivered a sentence of condolence. Only to that extent, because maybe Mr. Vincent has seen my closeness to his wife and children. So all the speech has been represented all.

Bram and I are done and permission to go home first.

As I was about to get out, I saw Aura looking at me cynically. I tried to keep smiling while nodding my head, as if I were saying go home first.

Aura's response remained silent. What's up, huh? Did he keep watching me when Vincent's mother hugged me? Is he still curious, what I have to do with Vincent?

I don't know...

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