Not as Beautiful as Roses

chapter 118

Damian, Rey, Ruly and Joe helped put the women's suitcases in their cars. They wait for Ryan who is calling Miss Sasi to say goodbye.

The men sipped black coffee prepared by the inn. At Bram's request, of course. And the women were in the lobby to enjoy their warm tea.

" Astrid. What's with your eyes ? How swollen." asked Ratih astonished.

"This is because of Laras, Tih."

" I ?? Do I have any fault Ma ?" ask Laras wonder.

Mahira and Tiwi seemed to be chuckling at the end there.

"Because of your novel, baby. "

"Aahh, Mommy. Kirain Laras has it wrong. "

" Aren't you as beautiful as Mama Astrid's roses ?" tanya Azka made sure.

" Yes Azka. "

Azka and Mei chuckled like Mahira and Tiwi. Prita just smiled. Well, he also experienced the same reaction when helping Laras edit it first.

"Have you read it ?"

" In fact we were the first readers before the novel Laras published Mama Astrid.

"really ?" astrid asked, looking at Laras.

" Yes, Ma. Baras doesn't matter every time the novel wants me to submit. So, ask both of them and Mbak Prita to read it first. If okay, I just sent it to the publisher. "

" That's just one novel, Aunt. The other was sent directly to the publisher. Because we were busy at that time, " explained Prita.

The three nodded in agreement.

" Laras, someone wants to see you" Nico said with a smile.

" Who is Pi ?" ask Laras wonder.

" getting out. They must be happy to see you"

" They ??"

" Don't the twin brother Ryan Kak Laras." guess Mahira.

" Aahh yes. Come meet them. " cried Laras happy.

Laras stared one by one his family who were sobbing while looking at him gently.

What is this ?? Her thought.

The barrel covered her mouth with both palms when she saw two seven-year-old twins sitting in wheelchairs. Their faces were pale, their heads bald. Either they were in pain but a gaze full of twinkle and a smile of happiness emanated clearly on their faces. Laras looked at Bi Sasi and Ryan alternately as if waiting for an investigation.

" The two had leukemia. Stadium four." replied Ms. Sasi.

Laras' eyes seem to have been glazed but as much as possible to digest.

The barrel approached after being able to overcome his shock. Right now, his heart was invaded by ordinary wild novelty. He sat down to match his body with the wheelchairs of the two girls.

" Are you the twins that Ryan's sister meant ?" asked Laras in a raucous voice.

" Yes Brother Laras. We are very happy to meet Kak Laras. It is Syakila. "

" Yes really. "

" What is his name ? " aanya Laras while fixing the position of each of them's scarves.

" I'm Syakira Brother. "

" I'm Syakilla Brother. "

" What a pretty name. As pretty as your smile, let alone these dimples. Heeemm, Brother be a darling. "

" Brother Laras, can we get Kak Laras's signature in our novel ? "

" Of course. Where's novel. "

Syakila handed over the novel, Laras immediately affixed his signature. His eyes were growing bigger because of the tears.

" Brother Laras, "call Syakira slowly.

Barrels looking up and ,,

Tesss, tess,,, tess,,,

Her tears just fell. His defense broke down when he saw Syakira's nose bleed.

" O Allah Shakira." he cried in panic.

" Sister Laras, "call Syakira again while pulling his hand until Laras sits limp with increasingly heavy tears.

" What dear, does it still hurt ? We go back to your room. "pinta Laras is sad.

" No want Brother. It's the first time Sister Ryan has allowed us to leave the house "Syakila is sad.

" Because you need to rest. "

" We've missed too many beautiful scenery Kak. "answered Syakira who had wiped the blood on her nose with a scarf so that Laras did not worry.

" Are we going to find a miracle like Kak Laras' novel Like a Star ' ??" ask Syakira.

" Syakira, don't be. We already have Mother and Sister Ryan. " entertain Syakila.

Laras looked at the sky that looked bright that night. When they saw the two looking up at the sky.

" For only Heaven understands you when the world sees you differently" said the two together.

Laras looked back at the twin in amazement. Ryan's right. They even memorized it. The twins threw smiles at each other.

" Have you found that star yet ?" asked Laras with a choked voice.

" It's Brother. "

" really ? Which side is it ?" ask Laras while looking up so that his tears do not fall back.

" The brightest star. "

" Brother Laras. Can Syakira hug Kak Laras ? "

" Shakila don't. "hardik Syakila.

Baras smiled then nodded.

" Syakira, " murmured Laras slowly when he saw Syakira standing from her wheelchair. And walked closer to Laras who was still sitting and kneeled to be the same height as Syakira.

" Brother Laras beautiful. May I touch Brother Laras's face ?"

Laaras nodded, his tongue cackled. Only her tears fell.

Syakira touched Laras's face and grabbed him slowly.

" Sister Laras' nose is pointed, his lips are thin, his cheeks are thin, his eyebrows are thick and almost connected. Laras also wears a hijab. But,, "

" But why Syakira ??"

" We make Brother Laras sad, Syakila. Brother Laras cried. "Syakira replied while wiping away her tears.

Spontaneous Laras looked at Bu Sasi again.

" His kankeer cells have taken away their sight, Mr. Laras" replied Ryan.

" Boy brother Laras is a good man. Therefore, the miracle approached Kak Laras. Perhaps that is why, Allah made the sky more star-studded so that Kak Laras is not alone anymore. "

Laras is crying.

Yeah, in that novel. He told me of a little girl that his father left behind. He likens himself to a star in the middle of the cloud and rain. As of this moment, he was alone amidst the deep sorrow that his mother had died. How do stars look when they are cloudy and raining ? How can his father find him if he is getting late in grief and not trying to find him ? After the rain there is always a rainbow. Because the sky is dark. There will be a lot of stars with him. Like him, when he decided to get out of his grief. Many people offered him sincere affection. Until even though the cloudy back comes, the star blips will still radiate. Until he finds his father again.

" Thank you, Brother Laras. "

Syakira again touched Laras' face and landed a kiss on Laras' right cheek.

" Don't cry anymore, brother. " Syakira fumbled around him. Ryan swiftly pushed his wheelchair forward towards him.

" It must be Ryan's sister. Thank you, brother " said he.

" Syakira, what if I hug Kak Laras too. Brother Laras will cry again ?"

Barrel stepped forward with his knees. Then caress Syakila.

" Brother Laras,, ? Can I,, ??"

" Of course Syakila" replied Laras

Then he hugged Syakila.

" Because of Kak Laras' novel. We have the spirit to live. Darii Kak Laras novel we also want to be one of the stars that accompany Kak Laras. Can ?"

" So, so good. As long as you promise to heal the spirit. The spirit to live. "

" Life, death, and the blessings of Allah. We open up for anyone to arrange it. "

Laras bowed regretfully. Syakila's words seemed to slap him.

" Abaghfirullahaladzim." he murmured.b

" I apologize for not being able to promise anything, Sister Laras, " replied Syakila.

" The origin of Brother Laras knows. We loved Brother Laras, long before we met today. " Syakira is back to telling stories.

Syakila felt the face of Laras just like Syakira earlier. Laras' chest became increasingly tight to resist crying.

" Kak Laras cried constantly. When can the rainbow come out ? " joke Syakila while pulling Baras' nose.

Both of them read the dialogue in the novel that finally brought him to meet his father. After going through the inner war.

" Brother Laras, we were finally met with Kak Laras. We are very happy, brother. At least God gave us our prayers. "

" What prayer is Syakira ?"

" At least one time, you can meet with Kak Laras." replied Syakira.

" Now you have met must be a healthy spirit huh. One more month Laraa's sister is getting married here. Kak Laras wants you to be his little bride. "

" We are happy, brother. But, honestly, we're tired" replied Syakira.

" Why did you say that ?"

" Faster is better, brother. "

" Sayakila,, "

" That's a sign that God loves us. "

" And don't want to let Mother, Brother Ryan and the other brothers be sad for longer. "

" Come, brother take a break. "

" Can we sleep in the inn ?? On the terrace Kak. Because Kak Ryan likes the story that Kak Laras and Kak Laras family like to be explored. "tanay Syakira.

" Of course. "

Baras was about to stand up, Damian immediately helped him stand Laras tershnyum full of thanks. Then Laras sat on the floor teraa in front of a clean inn. Still see his family crying each other in the arms of each other's partner.

The barrel sits against the wall. Ryan held Syakira and placed her on the left side of Laras. Damian helps Ryan by holding Syakila and putting her to the right of Laras. Syakila held Damian's arm.

" This, not Ryan's sister. Not even Joe's hand. "

" That, Brother Damian. Kak Laras' husband-to-be, Syakila" replied Ryan.

Syakila felt Damian's face. And smile.

" Syakira. Kak Laras' husband-to-be is very handsome. Better looking than Ryan and Joe's sister, Syakira. "

" Of course. Kan Kak Laras beautiful. "

" Sister Damian, I'm sure Brother Damian will always look after Brother Laras. Thank you Brother. "

" Together Syakila" Damian replied.

The barrel removes the blood that fell back from Syakira's nose.

" Syakira, we go to the hospital. Kaka's worried."

" I want to sleep hugging Kak Laras." replied Syakira as she shifted her seat until Laras grabbed her in his arms.

" I also want Sis. " cried Syakila while shifting her body as well. Laras held Syakila in his arms as well.

" Which hand is Laras ?"

Laras released his arms and held both hands on his thighs. The twin smiles happily.

" I like the fragrance of Laras. "

" yes. Try a new perfume. Fragrant jasmine. "

Laras turned to Syakila as two drops of blood fell on his hand.

" So please, we're , to the hospital huh. "pinta Laraa is worried.

" Sister Laraa don't nagis mulu. Noisy ah. I would like to tidue next to Kak Laras. "said Syakila while rubbing a tear on Laras' right cheek.

" Sayakila let's read the prayer first. "

Both recite the 3 verses of Qul, the verse of the seat and the last shahadah.

after reading the shahadah. Syakila's hand weakly fell down on Laraa's thigh. Along with a few drops of blood from his nose. The barrel is getting panicked. She cried even more when Syakira looked the same.

" I'm going to take them to the hospital, please "worry.

Mei let go of Joe's hold. Then wipe away her tears while approaching towards Syakila and Syakira. Checking pulse and nafaas both. Then shook his head while looking at Miss Sasi and Ryan.

" They are, have died Race"." said Mei Parau.

" We, take her to the hospital. I beg you. wake up Syakira,, wake up Syakila. " said Laras while rubbing their cheeks alternately. Her crying broke earlier. Not how long he's been drowning.

" Barrel,, "

" Dear, " cried Damian as he rubbed Laras cheek.

Ryann and Joe carry the bodies of Syakira and Syakila and take them to an orphanage. Bram called the local RT chief. Nico immediately told his men to buy the corpse equipment.

Damian held Laras and laid his body on the sofa. As usual, the mothers are worried about it.

Pratama kept calling the clinic doctor who was not far from the inspection to check Syakira and Syakila. Also to check the Barrel.

Like Mei said, the twins are dead. Dna Laras fainted from shock. His mind is too burdened.