Mastenges

142. The night before the decision

1 week later.

"Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Westarakatuh, Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Westarakatuh." Pongki said the last two greetings as he wanted to end the isha prayer he was performing tonight. Tomorrow, is a sentencing hearing that he will undergo for his actions that violate the applicable law, namely by deliberately producing and distributing illegal goods, namely drugs.

Pongki put both of his hands together and looked at the ceiling of the cell he was occupying. The dim lights and the snoring sound of his cellmates did not make him lose concentration to pray and also pray to the creator.

"Bismil was bornrahmanirrahim, O God my Lord. Tonight I surrender to you for my life and death. I truly surrender to whatever decision you make. I know you love me so much that you allow me to be confined here."

"O Allah, tomorrow is the judgment hearing I will accept. I believe in you God, everything you have arranged and that is what is best for me."

"If it is a severe punishment that I receive, I surrender to you. Whatever it is, I just want to ask you, O God. Take care of my wife and children, wherever they are. Lead them always in your way and kindness."

"Oh my God, I lied I feel fine. You are the one who knows the heart and mind of your creatures. You know what is in my heart. O Allah. I beg you, give your best to me. If you have to serve the death penalty or life sentence, I will sincerely live it."

"O Allah, you are all-seeing and listening. I believe you heard tonight what I asked. O Allah, grant the servant's prayer."

Tears dripped down Pongki's cheeks. Then he rubbed his face with his palms, and began to move from his seat. Pongki cleaned the prayer rug given by Berta for himself to pray in the cell. The chocolate-colored prayer rug he folded and he put it on his pillow. Pongki sits on a cot with a cotton mattress that has deflated. He folded his legs and stared blankly at the cell wall.

The beautiful face of Berta when she first fell in love with berta at first sight. The beautiful girl who was different caste with her was very attention-grabbing. Until the last time he met her. The face was still beautiful, only it looked that there was already a sign of aging on the face of his lover.

Pongki also imagined the face of Anna, a beautiful and kind innocent girl. Anna has such deep dimples. Until he smiled, it was always the attention of the people around him. Anna Fatimah the full name of the dimpled girl. The girl who saved herself while on the run evaded the law. He eventually married for just a formality. However, Anna's kindness also makes her have to release the girl. Anna deserves a companion who also loves her. After all, Pongki will not be able to make the girl happy that he does not love.

Now, imagine Bella's face, starting when Bella was born into the world and the first time she held Bella in her arms. The little girl cried loudly, forcing her mother to give herself ASI. Bella's face is grown up. Bella grows up to be a beautiful and charming girl. Luckily, she always leads Bella down a good path. He did not want Bella to deviate from the teachings of goodness. Neither religious teachings nor manners in socializing.

Then Pongki imagined the innocent face of a man named Typhoon who disguised himself as Paijo. Then he smiled at her. Pongki could have blamed the young man, but he could have thought that without the Typhoon, he would never have quit the business. And on the other hand, Pongki is very grateful to be able to get to know the Typhoon. That way, he can leave Berta and Bella to the Cyclone.

"Oh Allah.." Her speech.

..

"Welcome to Jakarta, Baba.." Said Cyclone, when picking up Galang at the airport.

"Thank you son," Galang hugged the Typhoon tightly.

"How's baba doing?"

"Alhamdulillah good son. Why are you alone to pick up baba? Where's your mom?"

"Hmmm, I want to see you tomorrow, she said."

"Oh so..., Hmmmm.. Typhoon, is your mom going to come back with baba?" Ask Galang.

"Does Baba want to marry me?" Ask Typhoon.

"Of course, there is no age limit in realizing love." Strictly Galang.

Typhoon smiled and lowered his gaze.

"What's wrong?" Ask Galang.

"There's nothing. It's just, I asked baba to be patient huh.. Mom's condition is still losing you. It must have taken some time for mom to prove herself ready to accept baba. Is she already dusk."

Galang fell silent, then he nodded in understanding.

"Yes, baba will be patient. Thirty-two years wait. For the next year or two, Baba can't wait?"

Typhoon smiled and started to step with Galang towards the parking lot.

..

Erna was silent on the edge of her bed. He still uses mukena, because he has just completed his duty as a Muslimah. In his hand was seen a picture frame, which contained a photo of Amoroso who had just been raised to be a general. Beside Amoroso, a picture of her smiling self was staring at the camera. The photo was taken by Pinky with her DSLR camera.

Erna loved that photo. Because in the photo he looks very beautiful, while Amoroso looks very handsome. Therefore, Erna printed the photo with a large size and put it on display in the living room, and also printed it with a size of 10 R which she displayed on the nightstand, next to his bed and Amoroso's.

Still fresh in the memory of Erna, when Amoroso smiled proudly to himself on the day of the rapture. Loved by two extraordinary men, it is very difficult for Erna to decide to choose Galang or Amoroso when Galang invites her to meet again. However, because he already had children and also he had to keep the good name of Amoroso and also his family, finally Erna decided not to see Galang again.

But now, Amoroso has left and left a final message that makes him understand, Amoroso love is not ordinary love. Even if he has to be imprisoned in a love he does not want. However, at least Amoroso has been treating himself very sincerely.

Now, the door back with Galang is wide open. He is still alone without an escort. The man remained steadfast in his promise, who would still want to be with Erna, whatever her circumstances.

"O Allah, shall I obey the will? Why do I feel guilty like this" he murmured.

Tomorrow, he will meet Galang. He was reunited after one week of their first meeting after so many years of not meeting.

Degggggs... Degggm... Deggg..!

Erna's heart was racing, her hands were trembling.

"Mas, are you really willing to let go of me with Galang?" Ask while gently rubbing the photo Amoroso in the picture frame.