Ride in Bed

Go Not Back

“Bang.. I'm sorry that I have taken your happiness. Sorry I snatched your love.”

“What do you mean?”

“I know, bang. I know. the woman my brother loves is Dewi.”

Not only Adrian, but Ida was also surprised to hear Aditya's words. The woman looked at her two children in turn. Adrian was still glued, not a word coming out of his mouth. It turns out Aditya's strange attitude at that time because he already knew the contents of his pent-up heart.

“Bang.. I want brother to marry Dewi.”

“Dit.. What are you talking about? You must heal, Goddess and Arkhan need you, only you.”

“My time isn't much, bang. Promise me. brother will marry the Goddess after his iddo period is over. Don't let Arkhan grow up without affection and father figure.”

“Adit..”.

“Please promise, bang. promise... I'm sure you will love and take good care of Dewi and Arkhan. promise me.”.

Aditya's hand grabbed Adrian's hand, his eyes staring at the elder brother full of supplications. Adrian was at a loss for words, only tears could be shed at this moment. Hearing Aditya who kept begging him, Adrian nodded his head slowly.

“Thank you, bang. I.. give back the love you lent me..”.

“Adit..”.

Adrian's tears are getting louder. Ida's cries grew louder in her husband's arms. From the outside, there was the sound of footsteps approaching the isolation room. The goddess came into the room and rushed straight to her husband. Adrian shifted his position, giving room to the Goddess.

“Mas.. mas already conscious.. mas..” Goddess hugging her husband.

“Sayang... sorry to worry you. How's Arkhan?”

“Arkhan misses you so much, mas. Me too..”

Aditya's hand hugged the Goddess' back. His eyes again let out a clear circle. He then looked at Pipit and Roxas, as well as Cahyadi and his two uncles. Slowly the Goddess took off her embrace. His hand was still tightly holding Aditya's hand.

“Tante..”

“Adit.. You must be strong yes,” Pipit sound raucous. Somehow seeing the state of his nephew, he felt that the time would not be long.

“Sorry I'm aunty. forgive your naughty niece.”

No answer from Pipit. The woman's cry began to break, fear began to ambush her. She was crying in her husband's arms. Roxas could not hold back his tears. Seeing the face of the friend who was so pale made his heart wavy.

“Xas.. Thank you for being my best friend.”

“Iya, Dit. Thanks for being my best friend too,” Roxas wiped his tears.

“Jaga and dear aunt Pit. Please please happy with my beloved aunt. And don't forget my brother's cousin who much.”

Aditya tried to smile afterwards. He then looked at his two uncles and grandfather and said an apology as well. The feeling of the Goddess was getting worse, her grip on Aditya's hand was getting tighter.

“De.. darling.. May I.. ask for something?”

“What mas? Say aja. Whatever I'll do for mas.”

“You should marry with bang Ad.”

“Ngga. I just want you to stay by my side, me and Arkhan need you. Don't stay with me, quite father same mother who left. I can't go, I have to heal, for me and Arkhan. We need you.”

The Goddess's cry is getting louder. Now fear completely controlled his heart. He is afraid that Aditya will leave him, just like Herman and Nenden used to. Aditya's hands raised rubbed tears on his wife's face.

“Honey... i.. no longer. ku.at.”

“Mas…. Mas...”

“Married to bang Ad. Only he that I trust to take care of you is also Arkhan,” Aditya's voice sounds increasingly weakened. The goddess still shook her head.

“I beg you, dear.married to bang Ad. I beg.”

“Mas must be healed. mas can not say that,” replied Dewi on the sidelines of her crying.

“Married.lah. de..ngan bang.. Ad. I. mo..hon.”

The sound of crying inside the room grew louder and louder. Cahyadi rubbed his old eye which continued to release clear liquid. Ida continued to cry in the arms of her husband who also could not hold back her tears. Pipit and roxas cuddle while crying. Adrian just lowered his head, the drops of water from his eyes continued to slide rapidly.

“Sayang.. demi.. Ar..khan.”.

The Goddess's defense collapsed. He finally nodded his head. I could not bear to see her husband pleading. Adrian raised his head when Aditya touched his hand. He carried Adrian's hand over the hand of the Goddess and then closed it with his hand.

“I leave cin... taku.. on a.bang..”

“Dit..”.

“Sayang... be. ri. kan. ciu..man slag...hirmu un..tukku...”.

Both hands of Dewi cupped Aditya's face then kissed her husband's face. His tears kept dripping down Aditya's face. The goddess pressed her lips against Aditya's lips long enough, then released her kiss.

“Pa..pa... bim..bing a..ku.. pa....”.

Toni took her arms off Ida. The man approached the child. He knew it was time to let his youngest son go. With a raucous and quivering voice, Toni led the child to utter the lafazh of God. In a slow voice Aditya followed his father's words. His eyes looked again at the faces of those he loved dearly. Slowly his eyes closed after life left his body. Only a smile was left on his face.

“ADIT!!”

“MAS!!!”

The goddess embraced Aditya's body which was no longer moving. The woman was crying hysterically while calling her husband. Toni fell on the side of the bed. Ida's body is confused to know that her youngest child has left the world forever. Pipit cried loudly in the arms of her husband. Adrian fell to the floor with his head down. Tears were pouring down on the floor below.

Dawn's steps were restrained as she was about to enter the isolation room upon hearing the screams and crying sounds of the room. The man leaned his back against the wall and slowly slumped downwards. She cries, blaming herself for failing to protect Aditya.

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A small drizzle accompanies Aditya's funeral. The universe seems to be mourning the departure of men who always look cheerful every day. Adrian, Roxas and Toni lay Aditya's body to his final bed. The goddess did not stop crying when the ground began to cover her husband's body.

For the third time, he lost someone he loved. For the third time he was abandoned by a loved one. Iis who just came earlier shubuh continues to accompany his nephew who seems so hit. The goddess continued to cry in her arms.

News of Aditya's departure in an accident continued to color the television screen as well as social media. The public burial place where Aditya was buried was visited not only by the family, but the personnel of The Soul and management also came to say condolences. Fay sobbed in Rangga's arms. He did not expect Aditya would leave them so soon.

Dewi's college friends also came to lend her support. They are also quite familiar with Aditya. Still remembered clearly their moment of togetherness so far. Haji Soleh and his family and also the rented residents also came to pay their last respects. The figure of Aditya who is supple, friendly and humorous is so attached to their minds.

Soulers don't want to miss. The Soul fans, especially Aditya, came. They want to take their idol off to his last home. Many were crying and could not believe Aditya's departure. One of them is Dita. The woman continued to cry in the arms of her brother. Still clinging to his memory of their last meeting. When Aditya suddenly apologizes to her. Setya and his wife and sister also came to the funeral. The man was completely shocked to hear of the accident that happened and ended up taking Aditya's life.

The goddess continued to embrace her husband's headstone with tears breaking. Adrian sat down near the tomb. His hands were pinching the red soil that was still wet. Roxas sat down in front of him. The man was also unable to shake his sorrow. The departure of the friend really took him hit.

One by one the men who drove Aditya to his final resting place left the tomb area. Now only the nuclear family members are there. Ida invites her daughter-in-law to come home, but Wardhani calls her saying Arkhan doesn't stop crying.

“Wi.. let's go home. Arkhan fussing continues.”

Hearing the name of his son, the Goddess was awakened from his daydream. Helped by Pipit, the woman woke up. Before leaving, he looked first at the gravestone that read the husband's name. While wiping away her tears, the Goddess walked away from Aditya's tomb. A few moments later, Adrian followed.

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The next night we held a lecture in two places. Study at Toni residence and in the contract of Haji Soleh. For the study in rented, Pipit and Roxas who arranged it were assisted by Iis. Management of The Soul directs Soulers who want to attend the study can come to the contract of Haji Soleh.

Common prayers are held almost at the same hour in two different places. Toni had to put up a tent to accommodate the neighbors who came to pray for her late youngest child. Similarly, in the contract of Haji Soleh, a long mat is held extending in front of the contract to the gate.

In the midst of his grief, Roxas is grateful that there are many people who pray for his late friend. He hopes Aditya is calm in his new realm and the Goddess can go through this all steadfastly. Although difficult, but the man is sure, he and everyone who loves Aditya can get through this sadness and live life as usual.

After the study, silence surrounded Toni's residence. The man chose to lock himself in the room along with Ida. The goddess also shut herself in the room along with Arkhan. The woman lay on the bed, accompanying her child who was still awake.

The same thing happened to Adrian. Men who usually look tough and able to raise the spirit of others, now can only stay silent in the room. Never mind encouraging others, helping himself rise up even now still not able to. Adrian is still very saddened by Aditya's departure.

Adrian stayed awake last night. He can't close his eyes even a little. The man chose to sit on his alphabet after performing the tahajud circumcision prayer. His tears flowed again when he prayed for his beloved sister. There are tears that wet the cheeks. After a long time, he got up from his seat and cleaned his prayer equipment.

His eyes looked at the clock hanging on the wall, the time showing two o'clock in the morning. He heard Arkhan's crying voice from Aditya's room. The man came out of his room and headed towards Aditya's room.

GECK

GECK

GECK

“Wi.”

There was no answer from within, only Arkhan's crying voice grew louder. Again the man knocked on the door of the room, until finally the Goddess opened the door. Arkhan cried in the arms of the Goddess.

“Arkhan why?”

“Ngga tau, bang. I also don't want.”

“Why dear? Here's the same dad.”

Adrian took Arkhan from the sling of the Goddess. The boy fell silent as soon as he was in his father's arms.

“You just slept. Let Arkhan be the same brother.”

The goddess just nodded her head. He closed the door and then went back to bed. His head was heavy from crying too much. Adrian walks into the kitchen to get a drink for him and also biscuits for Arkhan. Adrian went back to his room. Put Arkhan on the bed, then give some toys to the boy.

While holding the game, Arkhan ate a biscuit given by Adrian. The man looked at the face of the niece whose face was so similar to Aditya's. Arkhan is like a copy of his papa. Even the location of the dimples is the same. Adrian smiled, as if he was facing Aditya.

After performing the prayer service, the Goddess came out of the room. He went straight to Adrian's room. No sound from inside there. The door to her sister-in-law's room came, but there was no answer from inside. Goddess moves door handle.

As soon as the door opened, Adrian and Arkhan fell into a deep sleep. Arkhan's thumb went into his mouth, and another hand held Adrian's hand. Seeing Adrian yak sleep soundly did not feel like having to wake him. Eventually, the woman woke up her sister-in-law.

“Bang.. wake up, shubuh.”

Feeling the shock on his body, Adrian's eyes slowly opened. The first sight he saw was the face of the Goddess, then his gaze switched on the wall clock in his room. The man woke up from his sleep.

“Arkhan, leave it here.”

“Iya, bang.”

The goddess comes out of the room followed by Adrian. Before long the man returned and immediately performed the shabuh prayer. After his duty was done, the man went back up on his bed and laid down his body near Arkhan. Still sleepy, Adrian fell asleep again.

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Three days after Aditya's departure, Dawn dared to come to Adrian's residence to tell all the truth that happened to Aditya. Adrian's condition was a little calm, although the cloud of grief still enveloped him. The man resigned if later Adrian will be angry with him.

Hearing the arrival of Dawn, Adrian who was playing with Arkhan immediately headed for the terrace. His best friend sat waiting for him with his head down. The man took a seat near his best friend.

“What's up, Jar?”

“Ad.. earlier I apologize.”

“Sorry? About what?”

“Soal Adit.”

“Adit? What happened to Adit?”

Fajar ventured to look at his best friend's face. He took a deep breath before saying what happened to Aditya before the accident. Adrian's face hardened hearing the story of Dawn. His hands clenched tightly and suddenly the man stood up while kicking the chair he was sitting on.

Seeing the emotional friend, Dawn stood up to calm him down. Everyone inside was shocked to hear the commotion on the terrace. Tony rushed out to see what was happening.

“Ad.. be patient.. don't put this up.”

BUGH

BUGH

Two consecutive blows landed on Dawn's face until the man fell down. Toni who just came out was surprised to see her son who was so emotional. Adrian shouted loudly while kicking or slamming things around him. Then his clenched hand hit the nearby wall until his hand was injured.

Dawn and Toni try to calm the emotional Adrian. The goddess could only be silently glued to see Adrian this emotion. Afraid to see his father going berserk, Arkhan burst into tears. Hearing Arkhan's cry, Adrian's emotions began to recede. The man fell on the floor.

“Why are you, Ad?” ask Tony who is confused.

“Fajar?” Toni asked Fajar because Adrian did not answer her.

A moment of Dawn looked at Adrian, waiting for the man's response. Finally, he decided to tell the whole family. The man helps Adrian wake up and enter the house. In the living room, Toni, Ida, Cahyadi, Wardhani and Dewi gather, waiting for an explanation from Dawn.

Ida's cry broke upon hearing of her son's death not because of a regular traffic accident, but because there was someone who wanted his death. Just like Adrian, Toni feels the same emotions. But the man tried to hold it back when he saw the face of the Goddess who was so shocked.

“Who has harmed my husband?” ask the Goddess with a blank look.

“We are still investigating. I promise I'll find the killer and I'll bring him in front of you. I promise, Wi. Forgive me for not being able to protect Aditya.”

The goddess could not hold back her tears anymore. Carrying Arkhan, the woman entered the room. Putting Arkhan on the bed, Dewi laid his body on the bed and cried bitterly. Her heart ached hearing all the reality that had happened to her husband.

The door to his room was open, Wardhani came in and sat on the side of the bed. He rubbed the back of his grandson. The sorrow that the Goddess felt was also felt by her. The grandson must be the victim of an irresponsible person. The old woman could only hope that justice could be served. And Aditya's killer gets the right punishment.

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**Alhamdulillah yesterday sale kanebo sale. Now want to add the same mop and napkin🤭

For the crying bombay and disappointed because Adit must be made dead, sorry.. This is the best, natural and reasonable scenario that I have been working on since the beginning of this novel.

Many want the same Adit Dita, if so still a fall cheating. There is no way Adit nyerahin Dewi so to Ad, let alone already there Arkhan. Ad certainly will not want, as well as the Goddess. If this groove happens, it does not make sense. Not married yet Ad has been willing to release the Goddess, let alone already married, does she want to accept the Goddess?

Since the beginning of the novel is indeed about conflict of heart, and Aditya as a second lead. I want Adit's character to remain remembered as a good man², loyal and dear to his family. Do not be corrupted by other women. Moreover, Adit married Dewi at the expense of his brother's feelings. Something strange if he's stuck in another girl. And the third relationship will be awward if it happens.

POV Aditya :

Good bye everyone. Thank you for all your support for me. Remember me as a sweet and beautiful story🤗**