Mastenges

144. Punishment

Pongki entered the courtroom. All the eyes and cameras were pointing at him. The crowded courtroom, was getting noisy because of the sound of the camera that was capturing the moment when Pongki entered the courtroom. The white man, 170 centimeters tall, kept his face down as he walked towards the sickly seat.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

The judge knocked on the hammer, to appease the audience. Instantly, the room eased from the noise.

After a calm atmosphere, the decision trial began.

Finally the waiting time arrived. The public prosecutor began reading out his decision for the appropriate punishment to give to Pongki, after reading out all the problems that resulted in Pongki being given a criminal offense.

"As explained by the previous elements, so we the public prosecutor asked the defendant to be sentenced to death."

Yes, the public prosecutor, asked the judge to impose the death penalty for Pongki.

At once the atmosphere in the room began to sound crisp. The sobs of Bella and Berta began to echo in the room. While the Typhoon continues to calm Bella and Berta.

Again the judge knocked the hammer, to calm the audience and the atmosphere was calm again after a while.

"Brother Pongki Susilo, have you heard the prosecution's demands?" Ask the judge who presided over the verdict.

Pongki nodded with a lethargic face. "Already," he said.

"Okay, just listen to me. The following is the right of the brother to submit a defense on charges from the public prosecutor. It can be from your own brother or can be discussed with your lawyer. Hows it? Please," the judge allowed Pongki to negotiate his defense with the lawyer.

Pongki long fell silent in his chair. Then, a few moments later, he turned his head and looked at the people he loved so much. Berta, Bella and Typhoon. Her lips smiled, her tears welled up. Then, he looked back at the presiding judge who presided over the trial.

"The honorable father of the judge, I'm Pongki Susilo, sternly saying, I am guilty and do not want to read a pledoi,"

All the spectators and members of the assembly were astonished to hear Pongki's words.

"Bigger! What the fuck!" Jerit Berta's.

The judge knocked the hammer back.

Geck! Geck! Geck!

"Please relax!"

Berta did not hear what the judge said anymore, he continued to shout the name of Pongki, his lover who was willing to accept the punishment without defending himself in the slightest.

"Mother, if mother impedes the proceedings, please leave the courtroom" the judge said.

"Bigger! I don't take it, Pongki!" Jerit Berta again.

The judge instructed the officer to secure Berta. Two officers approached Berta who was hysterical. At that time the Typhoon also confronted the officers who would bring Berta, and he promised to calm Berta. However, officers continued to force Berta to leave the room. Almost the Typhoon provoked emotions, until finally Berta can be directed by Galang, to be quiet and calm and Berta was stopped to be dragged out of the room.

Berta was only able to cry by closing his mouth so that he did not make a sound. His heart was broken to pieces. His lover willingly accepted the death penalty proposed by the public prosecutor.

"Why are you doing that Pongki?" His inner.

In the absence of a plea, the presiding judge began to read out his decision.

"Brother of Pongki Susilo bin Abi Sufyan Susilo bin Jailani Sufyan, found guilty, it has violated the law of producing illicit goods and distributing them and as stipulated in the narcotics law and the demands of the public prosecutor, therefore coincides today, on the second of January two thousand two two. We, the panel of judges accept the demands of the public prosecutor. That is, the death penalty." Hammers are also tapped 3 times. Signs of the end of his trial and the final of his sentencing decision were given to Pongki.

The atmosphere back noisy, the sound released from the camera that was capturing images of Pongki increasingly makes Berta feel dizzy. Berta had no power to endure his grief. Until he fell unconscious. Bella also panicked when Berta fell unconscious. With a swift, Typhoon carrying Berta's body to be brought to a special room. While Bella and Galang, out of the courtroom, followed Typhoon who was carrying Berta's body out of the room.

Pongki seemed devastated, he witnessed firsthand how Berta did not accept his decision and the punishment he was sent to him. But no matter how he has promised, he will accept whatever punishment he decides for himself.

"Can I have some time? I want to see my wife who fainted first." Pongki said, as he was about to be dribbled back to Lapas.

The police have a high heart and humanity, they allow Pongki to meet his family first. Pongki was driven to the room where Berta was lying limp, unconscious.

"Why did daddy do that? Didn't daddy have a chance to defend himself!" Bella said in frustration.

Pongki lowered his head, then he ventured to look at Bella. With teary eyes, he stared at the beautiful face of his daughter.

"Daddy is guilty, it's not fair if daddy defends himself for the life of the life that has been lost because of the illegal goods. With a family that is messy and miserable for the illicit goods. As for daddy, live well on top of the suffering of those families. Even if it's the folly of those who have bought what daddy sells, but if daddy doesn't produce it, maybe they'll be saved."

Bella again sobbed at the explanation from Pongki.

"Son, daddy's old, whatever punishment, daddy's gonna die in jail. Better, daddy's death accelerated. Not daddy doesn't want to serve years of punishment. It's just that, years of daddy inside, will only make you and your descendants will be ashamed. Your mother will continue to suffer. This has been a decision of daddy son.. Daddy please, appreciate it." Tears dripped down Pongki's cheeks. Then, he hugged Bella who was no longer able to speak.

Typhoon gave a fragrance around Berta's nostrils. Until finally the middle-aged woman regained her senses and began to open both her eyes. The first thing he did was look around him. Until his eyes landed on the figure of Pongki who was hugging Bella. Instantly, Berta roared again, crying over Pongki's stupidity. He was able to sit down, helped by the Typhoon. At that moment, Pongki released her embrace from Bella and walked over to Berta.

Pongki crouched down facing Berta who was sitting on the sofa. He stared into the bead of the woman he loved so much. Stares full of love, regret and feeling hit are clearly visible in the eyes of the two people.

"Why are you so stupid?" Tanya Berta with her voice weakened.

"I'm sorry, this is all I do because I love you so much" Pongki said.

"But why!" Sesal Berta's.

Pongki grabbed Berta's hand, then he gently kissed her.

"Love, I get you like I'm picking stars. The distance between the Earth and the stars is very far away. I'm sorry if I'm looking for a shortcut so I look worthy of the star."

Berta continued to shed tears, when he heard Pongki's words.

"Love, how long will you wait for me? I'm getting old. No matter what punishment is given to me, it will only torture you in waiting. Maybe my age will not be long, why wait for uncertain days? It is better that I receive the death penalty for what I have done, than that I should spend decades in a cell, and torture you in endless waiting."

"You know what I can't stand the most?"

Berta shook his head.

"What I can't do is, if one day I die in a cell, without your hands clutching my hands. Or, you go first, without being able to attend your funeral. Without me leading you in the creed. I really can't imagine that."

Berta cried until his shoulder was shaken violently. Pongki hugged him tightly. To calm Berta who was being battered inwardly.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry Berta. I love you more than anything, until I think of the best thing for the end of our wonderful relationship. At least, when I was executed, there were you who attended and witnessed my departure. Rather than me having to suddenly be lifeless in a cramped bed in a holding cell, without you. Without being able to meet and look into your beautiful eyes." Pongki was crying in Berta's arms.

The sight is so heartbreaking to anyone who sees it. Be it Galang, Bella and Typhoon themselves. Typhoon really felt guilty for what he had done. But, back to reality. Typhoon does not plan to fall in love with Bella, the son of Pongki. He came just want to carry out his duties as an officer in charge of capturing targets that have become the target of the state. However, Typhoon must do his duty and put aside his love for the family. For the State, the flag, and the earth of Mother Earth are his life, his home and his life.

No tears kept flowing on both cheeks Typhoon. Especially when he saw the empty eyes of the prospective wife who he had just officially applied for. Bella was silent in the corner of the room, her eyes kept on shedding tears, her lips and body shaking violently.

At that time also the Typhoon approached Bella who looked dazed. Then hold Bella in his arms.

"I'm sorry," the Typhoon cried out, his shoulders shaken. Then, he knelt before Bella who just silently stared.

"I'm sorry..." Say it again.

Bella stared at the Typhoon, then she knelt down and hugged the Typhoon body tightly.

Without a word, the wound mingled into one in a tightly felt embrace.

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There are those who choose to surrender without wanting to defend themselves. Not defending yourself, sometimes it looks stupid. But you know, the people who no longer defend themselves are the ones who really realize they are wrong. No more selfishness, no more wanting to be justified. No more, worldly lust in him. No longer want to see people around him suffer because of him. No longer want to see himself continue to slump when fighting the destiny that has been set for him.

Sometimes, defending yourself will be more burdensome steps, only God knows someone's intentions. Let everything go with what is written. After all, one must know, the best way to atone for his sin, before actually facing the actual penance in the afterlife.De'rini-