The Chastity of Alesha

Funeral

In an instant the news of Raffi and Aulia's infant deaths was made public. Many journalists and reporters from various media outlets visited the hospital where Aulia gave birth to draw further information. Because Raffi and his family were reluctant to respond to them, they also received information from the hospital. They asked the doctor and the nurse who treated Aulia. The news has also spread and become a trending topic on social media.

Many Aulia fans and colleagues who say condolences on their personal instagram account. Raffi's phone was full of condolence messages from his staff and colleagues. But neither Raffi nor Aulia were reluctant to respond to it all. They still feel deep sorrow for the passing of their baby.

That afternoon Raffi carried the body of the baby and stepped slowly towards the cemetery. Raffi's tears flowed profusely as she drove her baby to her final resting place. Mr. Salman and Mr. Mirza have arranged a burial place for his grandson. Brothers, staff and colleagues were present at the cemetery. There are many bouquets of flowers that read the condolences of the fans, staff and business associates who decorate the funeral.

Ms Debby and Ms. Kania accompanied Aulia at the hospital because she was still weak after surgery. Aulia was constantly crying over the passing of her baby. Until Aulia was unconscious several times in her ward.

"Aulia you must be strong, baby. The patient yes. You have to be sincere." said Ms. Kania trying to calm her daughter.

"Why did God take Lia ma's baby? Why must Lia be the one experiencing all this? What's wrong Lia ma?" aulia exclaimed in between her sobs.

"Quiet darling.. You can get pregnant again" Debby said.

"Yes ma. Lia will not be able to get pregnant again because Raffi never loved Lia ma. The baby is Lia's only hope that Raffi's sister can open her heart to Lia. That baby will be our binder forever ma. But God took it. Now Lia has no hope anymore ma.." Aulia is sobbing.

"You calm down baby, later mom will talk to Raffi" added Ms Debby.

Ms. Kania and Ms. Debby are very concerned to see Aulia's current condition which seems to have not been able to accept reality. They were also devastated by the departure of their first grandchild. Right now they can only strengthen each other.

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Somewhere else...

That afternoon Esha was busy cleaning her contract. Ms. Dahlia is working at the restaurant. Esha's stomach is getting bigger because her gestational age has reached eight months. But Esha was even more excited about his activities. Esha mopped the floor using a mop she held with her right hand, while her left hand supported her waist. Because the atmosphere was quiet, Esha took the remote control and turned on the television. As usual, Esha mopped while watching the infotainment show on TV.

Esha is shocked to hear the news of Aulia Safina's death on TV. Esha stopped her mopping activity then stared intently at the television screen. Esha took the remote control to harden the volume of the TV. Esha was struck by lightning when she heard the news from the reporter.

"Oh my God. innalillahi wa innailaihi raji'un"

Esha covered her mouth with both of her hands in shock. The mop he was holding spontaneously fell to the floor.

"Sister Raffi, Aulia, you must be devastated by this reality"

On the television screen, Raffi, who was teary-eyed, was holding his baby to the cemetery. Esha could not help but hold a hole in her chest watching the news. There were grains of clear water dripping from Esha's eye pellets.

"The poor baby..."

Arriving just like someone encouraged Esha to come to the funeral. Esha turned off the TV and grabbed her phone to order a taxi online. After that, Esha went into her room to change clothes. Esha was wearing all black. Esha also wears a veil or face covering so that no one recognizes her. Now only a pair of Esha's eyes were visible. Esha picked up her bag and got out of the contract to wait for a taxi.

A few minutes later, Esha's taxi arrived. Esha immediately took a taxi to the cemetery. Along the way, Esha's heart was not calm. Esha's heart pounded. Esha's chest felt tight.

"Oh Allah, it seems that I can feel what Raffi and Aulia are feeling right now" Esha murmured inwardly.

Half an hour later, Esha arrived in front of the burial area. Esha told the taxi driver to wait for her for a while. Esha got off the taxi and stepped into the cemetery after greeting. Esha saw a lot of people attending the funeral. Many journalists and reporters were also on duty. Esha also saw a lot of wreaths with words of thanksgiving around the cemetery area.

Esha steps her foot toward the grave of Raffi and Aulia's infant son, Rifat Bastian Anggara bin Raffi Bastian Anggara. Esha could see Raffi sitting beside her baby grave while bowing his head. Esha could see the deep sadness that radiated from the look on Raffi's face. Esha had no power to hold a sebak in her chest. Esha's tears fell down her veil.

"God, put this baby in your paradise. Give strength and fortitude to Raffi and Aulia in the face of Your trials" Esha prayed in his heart.

Some time later, people left the cemetery.

"Sister Raffi wanted it to feel like I was beside you right now, hugging you and strengthening you. But it's all impossible" inner Esha.

Esha stepped out of the place. When he arrived in front of the burial area, Esha accidentally passed Bi Ijah and Pak Rahmat who were about to enter the burial area.

The deg!

Esha's heart pounded as Bi Ijah suddenly looked at her. Suddenly their gazes met.

"Non Esha.." cried Bi Ijah.

Bi Ijah also blessed Esha and looked Esha sharply in the eyes.

"You're not Esha, are you?" ask Bi Ijah.

"Assalamu'alaikum Bi Ijah, Pak Rahmat" said Esha then kissed the hands of Bi Ijah and Pak Rahmat.

"Masya Allah... Wa'alaikumsalam. Auntie kangen is completely non Esha" Bi Ijah said.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. How are you non?" ask Mr. Grace.

"Alhamdulillah, good sir" said Esha.

Suddenly Bi Ijah noticed Esha's distended stomach.

"Non.. Is non Esha pregnant?" ask Bi Ijah.

"Emh. Yes Bi" replied Esha.

"God willing..How many months has it been?"

"Eight months Bi"

"Did Mr. Raffi know that non-Esha was pregnant?" ask Mr. Grace.

"But why not? Mr. Raffi deserves to know non. He is his father" Bi Ijah said.

"Esha please Bi don't tell Raffi. We also divorced Bi"

"Aunt tau non. Mr. Raffi has told me everything is the same aunt. But if non Esha is pregnant, you can still refer non before this baby is born"

"No Bi. Esha won't be referring to Raffi. Esha does not want to damage the household of Raffi and Aulia Bi"

"But lord Raffi only loves non Esha. Auntie knows it's non. Mr. Raffi often told auntie that Raffi is not happy with non Aulia because Raffi only loves non Esha"

Esha was silent for a moment digesting the word Bi Ijah said.

"Auntie please come back to lord Raffi non! This baby's a kitty"

Bi Ijah stroked Esha's stomach slowly.

"Sorry Bi, but Esha can't. Esha must go Bi, before Raffi sees Esha. Esha please don't tell Raffi about Esha's pregnancy. And don't tell Raffi about our meeting Bi"

"But non.. Where does non-Esha live now?"

"Esha contracted in Pulo Gadung area with Bi's mother"

"May I have the same address as non Esha's phone number?"

Esha was silent for a moment as if she was thinking.

"Let aunt and Mr. Grace visit non Esha if non Esha gives birth later" added Bi Ijah.

"Yes Bi. But Esha please don't tell Raffi"

"Yes non"

Esha wrote down her address and mobile number on a piece of paper and gave it to Bi Ijah.

"It's Bi"

"Thank you non"

Esha hugged Bi Ijah. They hugged each other for a moment.

"Esha go first Bi, Mr. Grace. Assalamu'alaikum"

"Wa'alaikumsalam" replied Bi Ijah and Pak Rahmat.

Esha left the cemetery for her taxi. Bi Ijah and Pak Rahmat look at Esha's departure until the tax is gone from their sight.

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