My Soul in Grandpa's Hands

Attention

"Assalamualaikum Bu Rosna," Haris gave his greetings to the mother of the parlour.

"Wa Alaikum greetings, uh there's Haris nak. Tumben played here." Miss Rosna answered my regards.

"Yes Ms. Rosna, it was my Aleta WhatsApp to contact Doctor Puskesmas and bring him here."

Haris introduces Ms. Rosna to Gunawan's doctor.

"This doctor is Miss Rosna's foster mother at this orphanage."

Doctor Gunawan reached out his hand to Ms. Rosna, and kindly conveyed his greetings.

"Assalamualaikum Bu Rosna, meet my cousin Gunawan Haris, I happened to help in Puskesmas District."

"Wa Alaikum greetings son, please sit down first." Ms. Rosna answered her greetings and invited her two guests to sit on the terrace chair.

Gunawan and Haris immediately sat in the guest seats available on the terrace.

"Who is sick" asked Haris.

Ms. Rosna told me about the incident that happened to Grandpa Cokro this morning at a glance. Haris and Gunawan looked at each other, they suspected that Cokro's grandfather was a bad person. But the promise of medicine should help anyone regardless of who the patient is.

"I can see the patient's condition briefly Mom, before giving additional steps.": Gunawan asked permission to see Cokro's grandfather.

"May, let's take my doctor inside."

"Now Aleta is where Ma'am is, "ask Haris dizzy looking for Aleta.

"Aleta is in the cabin behind Haris' son, accompanying his younger siblings to study."

"I can find Aleta Bu Rosna."

"Well, cook Aleta who invites you, I won't let you meet." replied Ms. Rosna smiling meaningfully.

"Don't Ris mode." Gunawan led on his cousin.

"Take a dive drink water bro..," he said.

Miss Rosna smiled to see Haris joking with her cousin.

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Arriving at the back hut, Haris sees Aleta patiently teaching the sisters of the parlour. He does not disturb Aleta's concentration, and unbeknownst to Aleta, Haris sits on the floor leaning against a pendopo pole while watching Aleta teach.

"Who knows, the name of the first president of Indonesia?"

"I brother, President Sukarno." replied one of the orphanage's younger brothers with funny.

"If our country's capital?"

"Jakarta brother."

For thirty minutes, Haris patiently waited for Aleta to finish teaching. After Aleta was finished, Haris stood up and clapped his hands to give appreciation and encouragement to the foster children. Aleta looked up and gave her sweet smile to Haris

"It's been a long time, Brother Haris." asked Aleta softly.

"Just now, according to your request, Doctor Gunawan I have brought here the Princess" he replied while teasing Aleta.

"Thank you, brother, now doctor where's sister."

"Checking the patient with Ms. Rosna."

"Oh Alhamdulillah. Brother Haris ahead first yes. Aleta wants to make tea in the kitchen."

"I'm with ya."

Then Aleta opened the kitchen cabinet, and took two jars filled with emping and satru cake. Haris was stunned to see the nimble Aleta prepared a Snack and drink in such a short time.

"I'm the one who brought the tea forward, Aleta brought the jar."

"Yes, thank you."

Aleta and Haris immediately brought drinks and snacks into the living room, and placed them on the table. Ms. Rosna and Doctor Gunawan seemed happy to witness their closeness. The doctor had finished checking on Grandpa Cokro, and they seemed to be having pleasantries in the conversation. Aleta and Haris then joined in the living room.

"How's Grandpa Cokro doing, doctor? Are the injuries severe." Aleta asked curiously.

"Grandfather is okay Aleta, this grandfather is a strong person" said Grandpa Cokro not want to worry about the people around him."

"Alhamdulillah thankfully the wound was not infected. But the wound on his stomach was deep enough, it might take a long time to heal."

"Then there were three ribs cracked, but at the Puskesmas this does not have medical equipment to perform heavy medical action." Gunawan doctor explained the state of Cokro grandfather.

"If you are willing, I can help recommend a referral so that you get treatment at Dr. RSUP. Sarjito in DIY."

"You don't have to worry about Grandpa. After grandfather has enough rest, grandfather will recover as usual. Grandfather just asked for help, let grandfather rest in this parlour for some time."

"Yes cake, grandpa can stay here for a while. Yes, mother." asked Aleta.

Ms. Rosna nodded in agreement, then invited them to have tea while it was hot. Aleta responded with Grandpa Cokro's condition, he took a pillow to prop up grandfather's back. After that, Aleta sat grandfather down by leaning on the pillow. After positioning Grandpa Cokro, Aleta picked up the tea and carefully held the glass to help grandfather drink. Grandpa Cokro was moved and very happy with the attention Aleta had given him.

"To take care of my grandfather to recover quickly, what should I do doctor." asked Aleta.

" For now, there's not much Aleta can do. Make sure the medicine is not too late to take it so that the wound dries quickly."

"So I gave antibiotics to avoid infection, and pain relief."

After some time, doctors Gunawan and Haris say goodbye.

"Then I say yes Aleta, Miss Rosna. And Grandpa Cokro, hopefully get well soon sir."

Thank you Doctor, Mr. Haris."

"Assynogaic"

"Wa Alaikum salam."

*****

"Grandfather, do not you want to report to the police station for the persecution of grandfather." asked Aleta carefully.

Grandpa Cokro smiled as he looked at Aleta. An orphan girl living in an orphanage is far from the affections of her parents. But she grew up to be a polite and selfless helpful girl.

"Actually who hurt grandfather and threw grandfather into this area."

"Here come son, there is no need to want Aleta to think a lot. If grandfather is already rather strong, grandfather will solve this problem himself."

"Good cake, hopefully grandfather will recover quickly."

"Son Aleta said Ms. Rosna is currently in college." asked the grandfather to switch the conversation.

"Yes kek, Aleta majored in Informatics. Aleta wants to be a programmer, a technopreneur" Aleta replied.

"Good it's a very big prospect going forward. May God grant your ideals, son."

"Aamiin, thank you grandpa Cokro for praying."

Aleta, who never felt the affection of a father, seemed to miss the figure of a man who would protect her. Maybe because of that, though,. Aleta quickly got along and took very good care of Grandpa Cokro. Grandpa Cokro is also very fond of Aleta, a beautiful girl who has a very delicate character. Grandpa Cokro smiled and seemed to be thinking of a plan.

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