Mastenges

174. Bella's Letters

"Mr Pongki susilo!" Call a warden who just opened Pongki's cell door.

"Yes?" Pongki who was ready to face punishment also moved from his seat.

Today, Pongki wears all-white clothing, which is intended for inmates who will carry out their death sentences.

"Come along, your family's waiting."

"I-i-iya," Sahutnya as he moved closer to the prison warden.

Pongki was also dribbled towards a special room. There was already Berta and Galang who wanted to meet him for the last time.

Cklekk!

The door of the room was also opened. Pongki was allowed in to meet Berta and Galang.

"Rubby!" He hugged Pongki, who smiled at him as he entered the room.

"You kept your promise" Pongki said.

"I told you, I must have come."

Pongki smiled as she saw Berta wearing the black gown she had been given.

"You are so beautiful" he said, gently rubbing Berta's head.

Berta who would soon lose Pongki could not smile or cry, he was only able to look at the man with a sorrowful look.

"This is a letter from Bella and Typhoon." Berta offered Bella's letter to Pongki.

"Top?" Ask her.

"Yes, Bella and Typhoon."

Pongki grabbed the letter, then he looked at Galang who was staring at him with a look that seemed to harbor sadness.

"How are you, sir?"

"Alhamdulillah well," said Galang with the end of the sound choked.

"Thank you for yesterday sir" Pongki said.

"No problem sir," said Galang while hugging Pongki tightly.

They also sat three. Berta sat next to Pongki, while Galang sat in front of them.

There were no words between the three of them. All were silent as if there were no words to speak again on this last day of Pongki.

"Sa-sa-I read a letter from Bella first yes," Pongki asked Berta and Galang for permission. They both nodded and let Pongki read a letter from Bella.

Pongki opened the cover of the letter and began to read it.

Assalamualaikum dad, Bella apologizes for not being able to attend to meet with daddy for the last time. Because Bella just gave birth. Bella cannot go far. Even the corn has not yet belly button. Bella hopes daddy understands and forgives Bella.

Dad... Bella knows it's very heavy. Even Bella can't stop crying when she remembers daddy. Why must this path that daddy took to make up for everything? But yes it is.. After all, Bella feels proud of the daddy who is very meritorious in Bella's life. Because of daddy, Bella can go to high school. Because of daddy, Bella can get a very meaningful life lesson, which maybe not everyone can feel her.

Daddy, no matter what happens, even after daddy's departure. Believe me, daddy will live in the heart of Bella, Jagat and mas Typhoon.

There's not much Bella wants to say in these last moments. Bella just wanted to tell daddy. We all love daddy. Go home with a smile on daddy's face. May daddy get the best place by Allah SWT. Aamiins.

Oh yes dad, mas Typhoon also advised, he apologized to daddy for everything that happened or all his mistakes to daddy. Yesterday was all he said before he left to carry out his duties outside the City. Since yesterday he has not come home. That was also his reason why he could not be present there.

Dear Opa, Jagat is very happy to feel the warm embrace of opa. Thank you opa, for the opa request who wants to see Jagat before opa leaves. Mama promised to tell me how handsome and great opa, later when Jagat grow up. Opa, Jagat will always miss and pray for opa. I love you opa.

Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi.

From son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter daddy.

Tears trickled down Pongki's cheeks, as he had just finished reading a letter from Bella. Then he tried to smile and look at Berta.

"Send my loving greetings to Bella, Typhoon and Corn. Tell them, it's okay that they're not present. If the best is that. Just, please, pray for me. Only the prayers of loved ones are able to save me in nature" Pongki said in a trembling voice.

Even the strong-looking barn was unable to hide her tears. Even with Berta who began to sob when he heard Pongki's words.

"Don't cry baby, smile. Let me not feel heavy to go" Pinta Pongki wiped away the tears that flooded Berta's cheeks.

Berta just nodded, then he tried to give his best smile to Pongki.

"Well, so dong," Pongki smiled and grabbed Berta in his arms.

"Together, I apologize for my many mistakes during this time as your husband. Please, please let me go."

Berta was speechless. He hugged Pongki tightly.

"Sir Galang, I also apologize if there is my mistake to the father and also Miss Erna."

"There is no mistake sir" said Galang in a trembling voice.

"Thank you sir" Pongki smiled sincerely at Galang. Then he returned Berta's embrace tightly.

"Sir Pongki, the time is up" said a warden who had just entered the room.

"Yes sir," said Pongki, releasing his embrace from Berta's body that would not let go of his embrace.

"Give me a little more time sir" Berta cried to the warden. But the warden was flinching. The warden simply stared at the heartbreaking farewell with a flat gaze.

"Pongki, don't let go of your embrace" said Berta, who appeared to be begging Pongki.

"I'm sorry, the time has come." Pongki let go of Berta's hand which was increasingly tightly coiled around his waist.

"After this I'll go home with you. Relieve me Berta," Pongki said.

Slowly Berta's hand released his embrace from Pongki's waist. Pongki passed from before Berta while waving his hand and giving his best smile to Berta.

"Goodbye my love" Pongki said.

At that time Berta also sat on the floor. His hand was like trying to reach Pongki who disappeared behind the door of the room.

"Rubby!" Call her.

As he approached Berta, the man tried to strengthen Berta who had to prepare to release Pongki forever.

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Bukit Nirbaya is the location of the execution of the convicts who will carry out their sentences. The hill is about 6 kilo meters south of Lapas Batu, Nusakambangan. The executors and the authorities were there, waiting for Pongki on his way there with a clergyman who kept trying to calm himself. While Galang and Berta, did not come to the location. They just wait in the room until the news of death reaches their ears, and go home with Pongki's body.

A few minutes later, Pongki reached Nirbaya Hill. He was dribbled to the location and was allowed to sit in a chair that had been provided for him. While the event was started. There the atmosphere was quite gripping, Pongki stared one by one the people who were there. Seen 12 people in all black clothes with head coverings, he tried to recognize one of the 12 people who would be the executor for him. Yeah, he's trying to figure out the Typhoon, his son-in-law. But it was very difficult for him. Because when personnel use complete uniforms, they can hardly be recognized. They also did not make any sound. There is also seen the commander-in-chief of the executors who are giving instructions. There are also seen medics who are ready to take care to check the state of Pongki after the bullet penetrated his heart, and also his corpse.

Instantly, Pongki's entire body began to tremble. Fear attacks him. But he's already lost the responsibility. This has become his choice. To ward off his fears, Pongki returns to look for the Typhoon. Somehow, he tried to pay attention to the movements of the personnel one by one, hoping the Typhoon gave itself a sign, if the Typhoon was there among the 12 executors. However, no matter how hard he tried to recognize the Typhoon, it was all in vain.

"Do you break your promise? Are you not here at the moment? Where are you Typhoon?" Pongki Muttering.