
The atmosphere was completely silent. Akmal does not speak the same way with Jamilah. Want to start a conversation but from where ... Everyone is still struggling with their own minds. The same one that they both think about the state of Pussy. Until Fariah came out to meet them.
"How's Pussy doing?" Ask them almost simultaneously.
"Alhamdulillah, the projectile has been removed. Now he is being taken to the treatment room. You can go see him."
They followed Fariah's steps towards a room. There they saw Pussy sleeping with a bandage covering almost half his body. Carefully Akmal took Pussy.
"Thank you Pussy."
Pussy opened his eyes for a while and went back to sleep.
"May I carry it?"
"Don't! Let him rest in the bed. So that the wound heals quickly" said Fariah.
But Jamilah still insisted on holding Pussy. Inevitably Akmal also gave it very carefully. In order not to occur movements that can make the wound worse.
"Pus, thank you, for helping me. I can't repay your kindness, Pus." He put the cat's head on his cheek for a while. Then he slowly returned it to bed.
Then Jamilah sat by Pussy's bed. Groomed her head gently. Without being able to say anything. His heart was truly sad, The animal that had saved him was lying helplessly on the bed.
"See your shirt full of blood. We go home ... Let pussy rest," Akmal asked
Jamilah still refused to move from his seat. He still keeps stroking pussy's head. There were tears coming from the end of her eyes.
"Call you cry?"
"Pity him, General."
"God willing he will be fine. Three more days you can bring it home ... It is almost nearing the time of prayer. You can't wear that shirt, right" said Farisha.
"True said aunt. Let's go home yuk," Akmal asked.
With a heavy heart, he followed their advice. He also moved from his seat. The look in his eyes was still on Pussy. It was as if it was too hard to leave him.
"Come on!"
"Pus. You are strong ... Heals soon. I'm waiting for you. We'll play together." Jamilah gently stroked Pussy's head before stepping away following Akmal.
"Tante Fariha, I'm picking up Pussy."
"Don't worry. He's a strong cat."
There was no reason for him to stay there. As you can see, everything is fine. Although his heart was very sad, he also stepped away following Akmal who first left the room. He waited for Jamilah in the reception room, chatting lightly with the clerk at the clinic.
"Sorry General."
"Emc ... Can you not call me General." Akmal feels uncomfortable with the name Jamilah to him at this time. Since he recovered from memory impairment and paralysis of his legs.
"What to call, brother."
Oops ... Cover your face with both palms. It feels so shameful. He had unknowingly mentioned Akmal with Big Brother's call.
"I'm sorry, General .. e ... Sis. I thought of Pussy."
"What's wrong. We're same. Both were sad to see Pussy was sick. We'll see you tomorrow."
Just nod. Can't even say anything anymore. He went back to silence and silence. Accompany Akmal to leave the clinic. Go to the parking lot. Everything is still the same. Until they get in the car.
After they put on their seat belts, Akmal runs his car out of the parking lot to the city streets. He occasionally glanced at Jamilah who was sitting beside him. Face bowed. Not once did he see it.
"Do not be sad ... I'm even sadder to see you that way."
"I'm so sad, brother, all I think is not that." Let's stop for a moment. Take a deep breath and let it out. Trying to keep your heart calm. He vividly remembers being thrown off the plane by Tazkia, rescued by the man now beside him. Or what happened during her amnesia.
"Then what, Jamilah?" Akmal caught a glimpse of Jamilah, but remained concentrated in driving the vehicle. There was a curiosity that tickled his heart. Especially when you see Jamilah getting down.
"If you may know?"
"I miss my mother Papa. Want to get home soon. But I can't afford to leave Pussy."
"There's actually a plan for Brother to drive you home tomorrow with Papa and Mama. Coincidentally we want to vacation in Indonesia as well.But if you think about pussy, it's okay to postpone. Later let Brother tell Mama Naura, the plan is backtracked."
"Do not know, brother. It's a sin if I leave him." Come back sad. Akmal was silent, unable to answer. So that along the way only sadness is painted on their faces. Back to quiet. Arrive at the Akmal family home.
Until here Jamilah recalls the question that arose so far. Especially when he knows that Akmal lives with aunt Naura who is referred to as his mother and also Kak Aisye and Kak Akram. Don't-don't ....
"Sister!" Not even Jamilah said his point, Akmal had already got out of the car first. He had to keep the question back in him. He got out of the car, following Akmal's steps into the house in a state of silence a thousand languages.
Arriving at the living room, Akmal stopped his steps. Look deeply at Jamilah who will go to his room.
"What's up, brother?" Also stop his steps. He felt strange with Akmal's attitude this time. Like something to reveal. But it looks heavy.
"Ah, there's nothing. I'd like to see Aunt Umaimah first."
"I thought what was wrong, brother. Yes, Jamilah go to the room." Then Jamilah continued his steps. Leaving Akmal alone who was still quietly glued to the living room.
Akmal watched Jamilah's steps until they disappeared. His mind was confused again.
How this ... Should I reveal it at his house later. In front of his parents and family. That won't shock him. Or do I reveal it right now. If I am rejected, my family is not disappointed. Or is it accepted that will make us all happy. Ah, why is this getting hard?
Hopefully, 1 day I can use as well as possible. And I can reveal what I want to her.
He went to the kitchen to see Umaimah's aunt, asking her to bring all the items that were still in the trunk of the car. To secure it first. Don't let Jamilah know.
After everything was finished, Akmal was now able to breathe a sigh of relief. All the goods have been safe for a while. Waiting for his readiness.
Shooting dead object targets, he can already, even arguably an expert, because it immediately got guidance from experts namely Bastian. But if you want to shoot the heart, have not yet made a headache. Ah, leave first. already want magrib. Think about it again.
Just about to step up, Jamilah suddenly nongol in front of him.
"Astaghfirullah al adzim, you Ayu. Just surprise my sister."