Sidewalk

Chapter 20 acknowledges the Feelings

The atmosphere that was full of excitement instantly changed in sorrow. Ardhin was immediately taken to the Hospital, while the surrounding residents directly handled the Kamal's body. Shafi slowly approached the body of the aunt he had been calling ‘mama’ repeatedly he wiped his tears, so that the tears that dripped did not hit the body of his aunt. As complete and as ridiculous as he is, Shafi has also studied religion. Advice about not letting your tears hit mayyit, because the tears are like knives\paku that hurt the spirits of the dead. Feeling her tears dry, Shafi approached her aunt's body, opening the cloth that covered her aunt's face. Slowly kiss the loving face, which is now lifeless. The spies who saw the incident were unable to stem their tears.

 Shafi sits near the body of his aunt. Questions swirled around in his head, why his uncle could have a heart attack. It was because of her aunt who died suddenly.

“How, is Kamal's mom buried today or tomorrow?” The question made Shafi aware who was immersed in his empty mind.

“I will ask the family of another aunt,” replied Syafi.

Guests who had been visiting to party, now even come to grieve. The entertainment show ended, changing with the sound of the surrounding citizen studies. Family meetings are also underway, deliberating when Kamal's funeral will take place.

The family who had come for the wedding, even came for the event of death. Feeling the family will be gathered at two in the afternoon, the funeral will be held at 3 this afternoon.

The Shafi turned towards Rosalina. “How's Uncle?” tanyakanya.

“Uncle in the care of Dad, you focus here first,” said Rosalina.

Mayfa and her sisters help the women in the kitchen. The Shafi still sits near his aunt's body. A resident gave her the cell phone she found on top of the closet, fearing that a naughty hand might take advantage of the situation. Shafi received the phone, saw the phone video recording is still on, Shafi immediately turned off the recording that took place and saved the video. Shafi still did not realize whose cell phone it was, he immediately saved the phone to his room. Finished storing the thing, Shafi returned to sit near his aunt's body.

At the Hospital there are Dirga and Mr. Said who help take care of Ardhin who has not been conscious. Seeing his condition, the doctor immediately took Ardhin to a special room. Dirga and Mr. Said were sitting side by side in the waiting room, waiting for the team of doctors who were treating Ardhin.

“Why did this happen, sir?” ask Dirga.

Mr. Said began recounting the incident when Arnaff annulled his marriage to the Shafi. Dirga's jaw tightened, holding back the anger towards Arnaaf. Recalling the moment his Uncle needed himself Dirga tried to contain his anger. Mr. Said's cell phone kept ringing, making Dirga understand, if the man who is with him now in need of the people there.

“Bapak Just go back to Uncle's house, let me take care of uncle here,” Dirga proposed.

Seen Mr. Said sighed so deeply, confused what to do. Remembering that at this Hospital he was silent, he decided to return to Ardhin's residence, helping to take care of Kamal's funeral. At the Hospital, only Dirga accompanied Ardhin. Dirga called Arnaff asking for the news's certainty, sure enough. Arnaff also asserted, even he had canceled all bookings at the hotel, even had informed both parents, and Sam's family about the cancellation of his marriage. But has not canceled at the KUA office.

The Ardhin residence. The atmosphere is a little calmer, the Shafi looks start to be better, although sadness still emanates from the beautiful face.

“I cannot get married in this grieving condition,” Syafi said.

“Take it easy, brother. Brother Arnaff also had previously canceled your marriage,” said Shofia, Mayfa immediately nudged his brother's arm that was too innocent.

Shafi's dirty thoughts are active, he suspects this started because Arnaff annulled the marriage. Right now he wanted to finish his aunt's funeral, and wished his Uncle could survive.

The sun seemed reluctant to show its bright rays. The wind blows softly, as if to mourn the situation in that place, the atmosphere is so heartbreaking. One by one the Shafi family and the Kamal family arrived, news of the cancellation of the marriage had spread. Everyone is familiar, because it is difficult to get married when grieving like this. Kamal's funeral is over.  The Ardhin Residence is back. Just preparing for the next three days, Syafi asked Kamal's family to take care of the study, he wanted to go to the Hospital to accompany his Uncle.

The Hospital.

Dirga was allowed by the doctor to accompany Ardhin. Dirga immediately entered Ardhin's treatment room. As if hundreds of knives were hitting his heart, it was painful to see the figure he loved lying helplessly. He sat in the chair in the room. While his eyes and fingers were busy with his cellphone, answering all Sam's questions why he did not return, even though Arnaff's marriage was canceled. Dirga's focus was split when he heard the sound from the direction of the bed.

Slowly Ardhin's eyes opened, staring softly at Dirga. “A---ul.” Only that name was spoken. Ardhin closed his eyes again. Panicked, he immediately contacted the nurse with a phone connected to the nurses' room.

Not long after, the team of doctors entered the room again to check on Ardhin. Dirga told me what he saw and heard.

“You ready patient?” ask doctor.

“I—” Dirga confused answer who he is.

“If Mr. Ardhin's family comes, please ask them to see me immediately. A few months ago, Mr. Ardhin's heart condition was problematic.” Doctors began to describe the state of Ardhin's Health with Medical Language. Finished examining Ardhin, the doctor left Ardhin's room.

Dirga sat back on the chair, grabbing the still helpless hand.

“Uncle, I'm so happy to be able to set foot here. Uncle... forgive Arnaff, though I cannot forgive him myself. It feels like I would love to give a calculation with him, But right now for me the most important Uncle.” Dirga gathered his courage. “Uncle .. I don't know what to do. One side I was sad to see Uncle and Aunt. On one hand I am very happy that Shafi is not married. I fell in love with Shafi when I first saw him. Uncle ... don't demand Shafi to change, let him be himself.”

Dirga continued to recount his admiration for the figure of the Shafi. Realizing that the interlocutor will not respond to the story, it feels calmer to admit his feelings to Uncle Ardhin. Tired of talking to herself, Dirga grabbed her phone, sat leaning back while replying to Sam's message. Sam understood Dirga's current condition. He gave more time to Dirga. Dirga was still engrossed in his phone, unaware of Ardhin's slightly moving fingers.

At the Ardhin residence the situation began to be quiet, the guests who came to visit had returned home. Seen in front of the house, Shafi composed some items on his uncle's motorcycle.

“Bi, I'm sorry, I want to go to the hospital,” say goodbye Syafi on Uthe, sister of Kamal.

Uthe hesitated to allow the Shafi to go alone, too much grief for the boy, how else, he was busy preparing for the study for tonight. Shafi drove his motorbike to the Hospital, the journey was smooth. In front of the Hospital, she meets Mayfa and her father. Mayfa hugged her friend.

“Already ... I'm fine.” The Shafi released himself from Mayfa's embrace.

Mayfa is confused, he is used to joking and being alone with Shafi, when sad circumstances like this, Mayfa is confused as to what to do.

“We go straight inside, pity Dirga alone,” Usul Pak Said.

The three walked into the hospital, towards Ardhin's room. Arriving in Ardhin's room, Dirga was seen sitting on a chair near the bed where Ardhin was tebaring. Hearing the sound of the greeting Dirga turned towards the door while answering Salam. Staring at the Shafi, a glimpse of something extinguished from the rays of the face, according to Dirga.

Dirga soon awakened from his captivity. Let the Shafi approach his uncle.

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