Not as Beautiful as Roses

chapter 112

Damian and Astrid look at each other when they arrive at Mother Laras' funeral. Because Marco was also here. Because of the terrible condition of his body because of the accident.

" Aunty Astrid, isn't it that Om Marco is also buried here ?" mahira said making all people look.

" Really ?" tanya Laras did not expect.

" Iya dear." replied Damian.

" Come on in. "

Everything follows where Pratama's footsteps go. Laras let go of his mother's hand, only answering her with a smile as Mom looked at him as if asking. Then he taught Ratih steps. My mother smiled understandingly. Replace Joe and Azka who become confused.

Ratih turned his head, then rubbed Laras arm as if to say he was fine. Ratih turned his eyes to a tomb that seemed to have been renovated. The barrel follows the direction of Ratih's view.

" Sister Randy ??" whispered.

Ratih looked over and just nodded sadly.

Who renovated Randy's tomb ? I haven't been here for almost ten years. I'm sorry Mama Randy. Batin Ratih is sad.

Mahira only covered his mouth with both hands when Pratama stopped at a tomb that also had a roof like a house. Likewise with the tomb of the man next to him.

" Why Hiragana ?" ask Rey wonder.

" Even the graves of Mother Kak Laras and Papa Kak Damian side by side. "

All seemed amazed by God's destiny for the affairs of a soul mate.

" If the soul mate does not go anywhere. "mom's mumbling that sounds Laras.

" Icon has met Mother Laras." muttered Astrid. Damian held Astrid tightly and thought the same thing.

Larass's eyes are glazed, what a beautiful coincidence. Thank you for the grace of Your love, O God. Inner Barrel.

" Let's pray. " cried Pratama.

Everyone sat down. Then read Yasin and Tahlil's letter led by Ruly. Everything read with solemnity. One by one a series of letters Yasin dannTahlil. Then Joe sprinkled flowers on his mother's navel with a very longing feeling. Barrel clutched Joe as he stood beside him. Joe turned around and hugged Baras. One moment sobbing there. Barrel rubbed Joe's back to make it calmer.

" I'm sorry I just got to accompany you here." whispered Laras. Joe nodded.

" Thank you for standing by me all this time. Mom must be happy there. "

Joe let go of his embrace. Laras looked at Damian who was also calming Astrid who was sad to remember her husband. Damian and Laras' eyes meet. The two throw smiles at each other to entertain.

" We stopped by Dad's grave, Ma'am" Azka said.

" Azka of course." replied Ruly while rubbing Azka's head fondly.

Barrel remembered something. Ahh, wasn't Father Azka's tomb in Sister Randy's ??

Ratih sat down and hung in front of Randy's grave.

" Why ?" ask Ruly to Prita. And Prita who had never been told where Randy's grave by Ratih just shook his head.

" Ma, "call Laras and hug Ratih to calm him down.

" Mama is okay, baby. Maama just misses him. "

" This is the tomb of Brother Randy Mbak. " replied Laras when Prita looked at him for explanation.

Both Prita and Pratama just sat down sad. Even the graves of his wife and son were close together all this time.

Why am I so selfish. Forgive Papa Randy. Batin Pratama's.

" Who's renovating Randy's tomb if you're not Pa ?" ask the calmer Rati.

" Are you Rud ?" tanay Ratih again.

" Not Brother. "

" Eehmm, it's Ma. Next to Randy's grave. It's Father Ruly's tomb. It used to be Ruly's time to renovate Dad's tomb. I asked Rule to renovate this tomb. Because it's a little unkempt. "it's obvious that Ruly is afraid that his parents are offended.

Trainly stood up, and hugged the Holy Mother. Crying in the arms of the Holy Mother.

" Thank you Holy Mother. Thank you for taking care of my son's grave. May Allah recompense all the goodness of the Holy Mother. "

" Aamiyne. Alhamdulillahot. God's destiny is always more beautiful than we imagine it to be, " answered the Mother while rubbing Ratih's back.

" Thank you, Mas Ruly, " whispered Prita.

" It's my duty now, baby. "

" Come Rul. We read Yasin's letter and know it again" said Mother as she let go of Ratih's embrace.

They came back to read Yassin and Tahlil's letter. Sam rubbed Azka's head which sounded crying in front of him. Joe, who was beside Azka, grabbed her. Spontane makes Azka cry stuck in Joe's arms.

After sprinkling the flowers, Laras taught Azka steps. Replacing the position of Joe who had previously held him.

" I miss Father Ras. "he whispered softly.

" There was Papa who replaced Azka. My father, your father too. Like me and Joe, you and I gave you a chance to feel Mom's affection. "

" Can I ask you something Cia ?" ask Grandma suddenly. Make all eyes look at him.

" What's wrong Ma ?" asked Vaencia in a raucous voice. Because I am overwhelmed by this family. How can everything be related.

" If I die later, please bury me here as well. I want this warmth, I want this togetherness. "

" Mama said what the hell. Mama will live a long life, "answered Valencia while hugging Grandma.

" Granny is not funny ah becanya. "the scolding of Mei who also joined Grandma.

Laras looked at Grandma who was also looking at him. And Grandma just smiled happily to see Laras who shook her head slowly.

" Granny is old Mei. "

" But great parents like Grandma, will always live a long life." entertain Joe while hugging Grandma from behind. While rubbing the head of Mei who was crying in front of Grandma.

Sekar looked at Bram whose eyes looked watery.

" Already, you don't come asking like Grandma dear. I won't be too far away from you. "he whispered to understand the gaze of Sekar.

Sekar held Bram who seemed sensitive to his feelings.

" Already, already, already, even on crying here. Let's go home. So you came by the house, didn't Pa ?" ask Ruly.

" Yes Rul. "

Everything came out of the funeral. Pratama pulled Ratih and clasped his hands to walk with her.

" I'm sorry Ma. Forgive my selfishness. "pinta Pratama.

" Laras has represented him Pa. I've forgiven Papa. You're not selfish Pa. It's already passed. "

" Thank you, thank you, Ma" Pratama said, kissing the back of Ratih's hand.

" Thank you to Laras who is always sensitive to the people around him. I am happy because Rahayu has given birth to a great child like her. "

" Surely, definitely Ma. I love you Ma. Hugely. "

Ratih smiled happily to snatch it. Prita who was in front of them smiling happily landed the conversation of his parents. Ruly rubbed Prita's head and wiped her tears.

" Here, let me carry Al. "

Prita nodded. Then hold onto Ruly's arm when baby Al has changed hands.

" May happiness always abound in our family, dear. "

" Aaamiin Mas's. The barrel carries colors in my family Mas. I love him Mas. "

" May know. And very well know. "

Prita smiles.

" Sister. How do you know Randy's grave ?" joe asked as he taught Laras steps that were walking with Azka.

" Joe, every woman will never be combined. Even though Mama has accepted us. It does not mean that the pain of being cheated on can be forgotten. Even though Mother is indeed her position does not know about it. "

" Mama Ratih hasn't forgiven Mom yet ?"

" It's. Since Mama knew, if Mother did not know the condition of Papa who was married at that time. "

" So, why is it still skait hati ?"

" Azka, will you be able to easily forget the person you love has cheated ? Even though they've split up ?"

Azka shook her head for sure. Baras smiled and looked at Joe.

" Of course not. "

" You already know the answer, right ? Mama Ratih is a good woman. Let's forget Papa's mistakes. It's just that Papa forgot, there is Brother Randy who also died because of Papa's mistake to marry Mom. In fact, this was the first time Papa had come to the grave of his own son. If you are in the position of Mama Ratih, are you able to accept the fact that her husband himself forgot his son's grave ? "

Both returned quickly.

" Therefore, Mbak Laras was always beside Mama when we just came earlier ?"

" I'm sure the wound's back open Joe. By coming here again. It will make the wound feel sore. "

" Because it must be remembered his son who died also caused his son to die" replied Azka.

Laras nodded.

" The one who has his wounds, and cannot tell others. It will feel more torturous. Mama has been trying to bury her past. And stressed to himself that Mama was fine. Even Mbak Prita himself does not know the feelings of Mama at this time. Because they seem to be closing themselves.

And I brought it up when I wanted to visit Mom's grave. Mama is sad because she has not been able to make peace with her past. His heart still hurts not because Papa dares to, even though I know that's one of the reasons. But, Mama's heart is more hurt because Papa has escaped Brother Randy. "

Joe's holding Baras. As usual, her brother was always sensitive to the feelings of those around her.

Rudy and Lyra who had just heard the conversation looked at each other and threw a smile. Rudy wiped away the tears of Lyra who was giving her thumbs up while pointing towards Laras. Rudy hanay chuckled.