Ride in Bed
Losing Again
“Mother. mother...”
“Goddess..” call Adrian slowly.
“Mother. a. mother..”
Adrian grabbed the Goddess' shoulder, his eyes staring at the doctor and the nurse who were struggling to save Nenden's life. Hugging Adrian's waist, Dewi continued to pay attention to the doctor Handoko who was pumping her mother's heart. Tears kept streaming down his face.
Doctor Handoko got off the bed then attached a defribilator to Nenden's body. Instantly the woman's body jumped when the heart shock device was working. Nenden's heart was still not beating, making the doctor go back up the bed. The nurse raises the defribilator voltage according to the doctor's orders.
Again Handoko doctor attached the tool to Nenden's chest. Once again the body jumped upwards, but the woman still had not reacted. The Goddess's cry grew louder seeing the mother still flinching. Adrian tightened his embrace, in his heart continued to hope there was a miracle for Nenden.
The sisters had installed a defribilator on the highest joule, but still could not make Nenden's heart beat. Dr. Handoko continues to do CPR or Lung Heart Resisutation, hoping that the patient can return. But after five minutes passed, there was still no movement from Nenden. With sweaty hair, the doctor came down from the bed.
“Death time at 22.20 WIB.”
“MOM!!!”
The goddess broke free from Adrian's embrace and then rushed towards Nenden. Doctor Handoko steps aside, making room for the Goddess to hug the mother one last time. The girl's cry broke as she hugged her mother's stiff body. The nurse who was there immediately cleaned the equipment that was used and then came out of the room. Doctor Handoko patted the Goddess' shoulder gently.
“Sabar. He's been fighting enough against his pain.”
“IBUUUU!!!”
Adrian was not able to hold back his tears. The man's hand was holding on to the end of the bed. His head lowered and a clear circle dripped from both of his eyes. The Goddess's roaring cry rang throughout the room. Wake up some patients as well as the people who are waiting for him. They approached the bed Nenden, some prayed and some calmed the Goddess.
After taking possession of himself, Adrian wiped off his tears and approached the Goddess. There was the sound of the girl's cell phone lying on the nightstand. On the screen is the name of bu Hj. Ratna. Adrian took the initiative to raise the call because the state of the Goddess is not possible.
“Assalamu’alaikum.” Adrian replied with a vibrating voice.
“Waalikumsalam's chat. Sorry.. it's with the goddess's phone right?”
“Iya, bu.”
“Where did it go?”
“Sorry mom. Dewi is not able to receive phone.”
“How's mom Nenden? Mom's feeling is not so good. Is Miss Nenden all right?”
“Bu Nenden... just passed away.”.
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi. Oh Allah, Goddess.please accompany the Goddess first. Soon father and Salim will be there.”
“Iya, bu.”
The call ended. Adrian pulled Dewi away from the bed when he saw the sisters coming to bring a white cloth to cover Nenden's body. He sat the Goddess on one of the chairs then squatted down near the girl.
“Wi.. contact your mother's family,” Adrian thrust the phone into the hands of the Goddess.
With trembling hands, Dewi picked up the phone then opened the contact number. The first person he would contact was Iis, the younger brother of Herman. Long enough he waited for Iis to answer his call. Maybe the woman is asleep. When the ringing came to an end, the woman answered her call.
“Assalamu’alaikum.” replied Iis in a hoarse voice.
“Waalaikumsalam. bi.. hiks... hiks...”
“Goddess..why Wi?” ask Iis in an anxious tone.
The goddess said nothing. The girl just cried, making Iis even more worried. Adrian took the phone from the hand of the Goddess. He told Nenden's departure to the woman. Iis's cry was heard after finding out that her brother-in-law was following her brother leaving the world. He promised to come directly to bandung after contacting Nandang.
“Who else is your mother's brother to contact?”
Adrian asked the goddess. While shrinking her tears, Dewi seeks the number of her sister from her mother, Sharif. He gave the phone to Adrian because he could not give the sad news. Back Adrian talking to brother of Nenden. Just like Iis, the man also cried hearing his youngest sister die. He's leaving for Bandung tonight.
After contacting all the Nenden family, Dewi returned to her mother's bed. The girl lay her head near her mother's body. His tears flowed from both eyes. Adrian who was about to enter was restrained by the arrival of the Hajj Soleh and Salim. Both went into the treatment room. The owner of the rented place where Nenden and Dewi lived to pray for the body of Nenden along with Salim.
“Please accompany the Goddess for a moment. You want to take care of the return of the body of Nenden,” said Haji Soleh to Adrian.
“Iya, sir.”
Haji Soleh invites Salim to take care of the administration of Nenden's return. The man immediately took care of all the arrangements in order to bring the woman to his residence. Not to forget he contacted his wife to prepare everything at home to welcome Nenden's body.
🌸🌸🌸
Aditya runs towards the parking lot as soon as he reads a message from Adrian. Since half an hour ago the older brother kept contacting him, but because he was on stage, he could not answer the call. Pipit who saw Aditya's hasty departure immediately called out to him.
“Dit! Where are you going?”
“To the hospital, his mother Dewi died, tan.”
“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi. Aunt follow.”
“Iya, tan.”
Both of them rushed to the motor park. There they meet Roxas who is also preparing to go to the hospital. Several times the young man wiped his tears upon hearing of Nenden's death. At high speed, the two motorcycles cut through the streets of the provincial capital to the hospital.
Impatiently, Roxas continued to push the ascending button on the right side of the elevator door as they arrived at the hospital. As soon as the door opened, the three of them immediately went inside. The movement of the elevator to get to the sixth floor felt so slow. And finally their wait ended as the clanking sounded. Roxas went straight out and ran towards the treatment room.
“Ibuuuu!!!”
Roxas immediately rushed towards Nenden's corpse which was covered in white cloth. The young man immediately hugged Nenden and burst into tears. Just last night he was joking with Nenden and now the woman has left him for good. The Goddess's tears trickled back to see Roxas crying.
With a slow step Aditya went into the treatment room. His eyes were immediately fixed on the figure behind the white cloth. His eyes began to water, his vision blurred as he approached the bed. Aditya drops himself near the Nenden bed. The young man could not help his crying.
“Ibuuu..” sheds in between her tears.
Pipit was only able to look at Nenden's stiff body covered in white cloth. Slowly, a clear circle fell from both of his eyes. The goddess, unable to see two men weeping over her mother's departure, chose to step aside. He stood leaning in front of the treatment room while closing his mouth so that the sound of crying did not come out.
Aditya stood up while wiping away his tears. His eyes looked at Roxas who was still crying bitterly. The young man looked around looking for the existence of the Goddess but did not find her. Then he walked out of the room and saw the Goddess standing by the door. He approached the girl.
“De... sorry... I came late.”.
Only sobs came out of the mouth of the Goddess. Her teary eyes looked at Aditya. The young man approached then pulled the Goddess into his arms. The Goddess's cry grew louder in Aditya's embrace.
“There I am. I will not leave you. There I am, baby.”
Aditya's embrace tightened on the Goddess' body. Her eyes were watering again, feeling what this lover was feeling. Two sisters who were about to move Nenden's body, came closer. Behind him follows Adrian. For a moment the man was silent to see Aditya who was hugging the Goddess tightly.
“Punten kang.. bu Nenden's body wants to be moved,” said one of the sisters on Roxas who still hugs Nenden.
Pipit forward then pulled the young man away from the bed. Still in tears, Roxas saw the two sisters move Nenden's body to be taken to the morgue for a while, then taken by ambulance to the funeral home.
Still in Aditya's arms, Dewi walks to where the nurse carries her mother's body. Behind them were Pipits and Roxas following. Adrian was right behind the sister. Then everyone got into the elevator.
🌸🌸🌸
At exactly nine in the morning, Nenden's funeral was held after all the families had gathered. The three Nenden brothers did not stop crying to see the body of the sister put into a burrow. Didn't expect their youngest brother to leave them first.
Dewi was still crying in the arms of Iis, staring at Aditya, Roxas and Adrian who were helping to put Nenden's body to sleep in his new home. All the neighbors in the contract of Haji Soleh helped usher in this notoriously friendly woman. Similarly, Dewi's friends on campus or former IPS 3 helped deliver Nenden to the last bed.
Adrian did share a post about the departure of Nenden in the group IPS 3 and communication lecturer. As for the class group on campus, Sheila did it. Even Hardi willingly came from Jakarta to provide support to his friend. Jiya and a few lecturers also came to recite condolences.
From where he stood, Jiya looked at Adrian who was going down to help Nenden's funeral. Suspicion as close as whether the man's relationship with the Goddess to want to participate in this procession. He then saw the Goddess who was in the arms of Iis. The girl's face was swollen from not stopping crying last night.
After the hole was perfectly closed and a headstone bearing the name Nenden was plugged in on it, the Goddess and the others approached. Pak Haji Soleh led a prayer that was observed by all who were there. The goddess sat down near Nenden's tomb. Next to the woman's grave is Herman's tomb.
“Come.. Wi.. we go home,” take Iis.
Half an hour after the mourners left the burial area, Dewi still survived there. His hands hugged Nenden's headstone with tears breaking. Several times Iis persuaded her to go home, but the girl flinched. Aditya approached and took the Goddess home.
“De.. let's go home. Don't be like this. I'll be sad if you're like this.”
Patiently Aditya continued to persuade the Goddess, until finally the girl was willing to go home. Aditya's hands embrace the Goddess, sweeping her towards Adrian's vehicle parked near the entrance to the public cemetery. After Aditya and Dewi enter, Pipit and Roxas enter. Adrian immediately runs his vehicle back to the contract of Haji Soleh.
🌸🌸🌸
In the evening there is a lecture or lesson to pray for Nenden. Ratna and the mothers who are in the contract of Haji Soleh help prepare all the needs for study. Food, beverage mats and yasin books. The Goddess was just locked in her room. The girl was still in shock at her beloved mother.
Adrian and Pipit attended the study until it was finished, as well as Aditya, Roxas and some friends of Dewi. After studying, Adrian talked to Nenden's sister. They entrust the Goddess and ask the man to help the Goddess out of her grief. Adrian can only promise to make sure Dewi finishes college as his parents wish. As for anything else, he was confident Aditya was capable of doing it.
Nenden's three brothers decided to return to Jakarta tonight. Tomorrow they have to work and can't stay long. They also thanked Iis who was willing to stay longer, helping the Goddess up to seven days Nenden.
When the time has shown at nine o'clock at night, Adrian invites Pipit to go home. The man approached Aditya who was talking to Roxas, Micky, Bobi and Budi in front of the house.
“Dit.. brother go home first.”
“Iya, bang.”
“Tante also home, yes.”
“Iya, tan. Thanks for coming.”
Pipit broke the top of his nephew's head. Then he looked at Roxas who had been quiet all day. The woman stepped closer to Roxas.
“Xas.. I go home first.”
“Iya, mom. Thanks for helping.”
“You don't feel sad anymore. If you are constantly sad what about the Goddess? You must be strong in order to strengthen Dewi.”
“Iya, bu.”
After gently patting the young man's shoulder, Pipit left Roxas. Together with Adrian, he immediately headed for the car parked near the gate. Aditya also took his sister and aunt there. Adrian honks his horn as his four-wheeled vehicle moves away. Aditya decided to return to the Goddess contract.
“Goddess is asleep?” ask Amir.
“His power is already, bu.”
“She must have cape from yesterday kanya did not sleep. Where do you want to sleep?”
“His contract is open, in place of Adit.”
Iis just nodded her head. He, Karta, Nandang and Tita were still gathered in the front room. They talked about the fate of the Goddess in the future. Iis wanted to take the girl to her place, but the Goddess herself still finished her studies here.
“Where's kang? If the Goddess lives alone here pity. But if invited to Lake, how will the lecture later,” said Iis opened the conversation.
“He can move to college in Tasik,” replied Nandang.
“Other cost, kang. Besides not necessarily the majors he took there.”
“If Dewi keeps going to college there is a cost? College is not cheap. Take it to the lake. The goddess is female, do not need high school, it will also only be in the kitchen. Better find a mate Goddess, marry her so that someone is responsible with her life,” Tita timpal.
“Yes Allah ceu.. The goddess is young, it is not yet time for marriage. After all, Kang Herman has also left money for college Dewi.”
“The money has been used up for treatment ceu Nenden.”
“ Anyway I do not agree that Goddess of marriage,” annoyed Iis.
“Try you think. Who will be responsible Java same Goddess now? If he marries, someone will take care of him and take his life. He can continue his studies if he gets married. Kan her son Dirman there is a lawyer who is not married, we just betrothed the same Dewi surely dirman juragan agreed. Kan Dewi is beautiful, surely his son will not nolak.”
Iis looked annoyed at Nandang who just kept quiet to hear his wife's words. Karta herself does not want to be involved in the debate with her brother-in-law. It's certain that it won't win. The woman besides being chatty also did not want to lose. There are only words to reply to the words of people who oppose his wishes.
“Or if Dewi wants to continue studying here, can be betrothed to the son of the prophet of Revelation. His son is opening a business here. Dewi can continue college and already there is a responsible for her life,” Tita continues to insist about the marriage of Dewi.
“Eceu.. Ceu Nenden just died, the grave is still wet. Can eceu talk about marriage Dewi.”
Iis got up from her seat then entered into the room of the Goddess. His nephew was asleep. The woman rubbed the top of her nephew's head, then laid the body on the side of the Goddess.
Slowly the Goddess opened her eyes, staring at the back of Iis who was already asleep. He had not closed his eyes. The girl heard all Tita's talk about getting her married. His heart is still sad left by his beloved mother, must be hurt again to hear the words of the woman. His tears melted back down his cheeks.
🌸🌸🌸
His fist was ma'am. teteh. akang. 10 thousand 3, wkwkwk.. Kabooorr🚴🚴🚴🚴
