The Desired Angel of Heaven

Chapter 279 S2 (Welded Travel)

Ivan was transfixed, the shadow of Abbas' departure instantly flashed in his head. He looked at the crying Khaira in Ariq's arms. A sense of happiness mixed with nestapa enveloped his heart.

“Tante definitely healed …. “ Ariq grasping Laras fingers trying to strengthen him.

Baras was no longer able to speak. His feelings were relieved that his desire to unite Ivan and Khaira had been achieved.  Her tears did not stop. Ali and Fatih took turns to treat Laras who was getting pale.

“Ra .. “ Sound Laras sounding more slowly.

Khaira approached and clasped her father-in-law's hands growing colder. He was unable to withstand the spillage of his tears flowing into the river.

“Ka ...mu .. I. vann ... ha ... rus ... ba ..ha ...gia ...”.

“Iya mah ... hu .. hu ... hu …. “ Khaira can't hold her shit anymore. Tears fell free again down his cheeks.

He was sobbing on the edge of the Laras bed. His lips are no longer able to speak. The sight of Laras starting to have difficulty breathing made memories of Abbas' departure lodged in his head.

“Van ... “ fingers Laras reaches asking Ivan to approach.

Ivan stood right beside Khaira who was still sobbing hugging the weak body of Laras. Jemari Ivan clasped Laras' hand.

Slowly Laras removed Ivan's fingers and grabbed Khaira's fingers, which rubbed his left hand on his stomach. Slowly he put together Ivan and Khaira's fingers and held them tightly.

Ivan felt the warmth as his fingers touched Khaira's fingers in the hands of his mother.  He looked closely at the woman he had begun to love, but God's destiny had restored Khaira beside him.

“Innalillahi wainna ilaihi rojiun …. “ KH. Abdullah was quietly muttering.

Ivan flabbergasted. He looked at his mother's face, a smile clearly drawn at the corner of his lips.

“Innalillahi wainna ilaihi rojiun .. “ Ivan's lips quiver when saying it.

Sobs Khaira was unable to bear. He mourned the loss of his father-in-law. Although he had made a wound, but the kindness of Laras as long as he became his son-in-law will always be remembered for his entire life.

“Van, we immediately take care of your mama's body... “ clapping Ali on his shoulder made Ivan aware of his condition.

Khaira was unable to lift her body during KH's speech. Abdullah and Ivan caught his ear. He did not expect that Laras would leave this soon to leave the world. Just last night he heard an outpouring of hearts and requests for Laras so that he and Ivan return together to be a whole family for the growth and development of Dawn and Dewun in the future.

“Yang …. “ Ivan shook Khaira's shoulder which was still on the face of Laras.

“Don't Rara faint again  …. “ Fatih said slowly.

Surely what Fatih said, Khaira was already unconscious to hear Ivan's words when she found out her mother had died.

“Truly,” Fatih ngedumel watched Khaira who did not move due to shock at hearing the departure of her in-laws who had sacrificed herself for the safety of herself and the twins.

“Let me take Rara …. “ Ivan prevents Fatih who starts to extend his hand to Khaira's waist.

“You have to take care of aunt Laras,” cut Fatih fast, “Sore is also the body he has to be buried.”

Ivan fell silent. Fatih's words made sense. What must be addressed now is the corpse of his mother who has to do the procession of fardhu kifayah. Most importantly Khaira from this moment has become his wife and that is a lifetime of worship that can be done after the handling of the body is completed.

“Ustadz Hanan has asked the fardhu kifayah officer to come. Where will Aunt Laras' body be taken?”  Ali looked at Ivan who was still confused.

“Live to the house of mama only mas,” Ivan must give a quick decision.

Everything must be done quickly, it must not be delayed again. Because the longer left will be burdensome for the corpse. And it's better to shake it up.

He felt dejavu when he saw his three brothers-in-law; Ariq, Fatih and Valdo with the ambulance driver pushed the gurney containing the body of his mother. Behind him, Ali pushes out Khaira's wheelchair, which came to her senses moments ago when medics removed medical devices still attached to Laras' body.

The shadow of Roni and the medics pushing Abbas's body with Khaira behind him who was sitting in a wheelchair was pushed by Junior flashing in his head.  He could not see the face of Abbas's wife because Khaira bowed her head in mourning.

Ivan now feels in that position. God has inflicted such a great calamity on him by taking his mother, the woman who always defends him when he always makes mistakes, even cheering him up and giving him comfort when he is at his worst.

Ivan was prejudiced to Allah, that it was his sin-wiping to the late Abbas. And he just goes through all of that. He looked at Khaira who was bowed lethargic with his hands covered in a wheelchair that Ali pushed along with his mother's body.

I want her to hug each other to strengthen. In the sadness that he felt because he lost the only woman who always supported him from birth to the present, tucked also a sense of happiness that makes him have a new spirit.

She lost her mother forever, but she regained the attention of her brother-in-law who always stood by her at times like this. And moreover his heavenly angel had returned in arms.

When he arrived at his mother's residence the extended family had gathered. Om Sadewo and aunt Indah as the host representatives have welcomed mourners from socialite partners almarhumah Laras and business partners.

“Quick change your clothes, we will immediately go to the cemetery,” Ariq whispered to him when he was still confused what to do while the body was being bathed.

Irritably Ivan stepped into his room above. From the stairs where he was walking at this time he accidentally saw Khaira who was crying while hugging the twins in the family room with her four sisters-in-law who were trying to encourage and strengthen her.

“Yes, God's servant must be strong,” Ivan monologue in heart, “Now I have the responsibility to take care and protect my wife and children.”

It felt like getting a new spirit, making Ivan step with certainty. All the despair and anxiety that had been present in his heart instantly disappeared. He should be strong from this moment on. Now it's not him, but there's Khaira and the kids he has to protect.

A precious treasure that he will keep for a lifetime with all his soul and body. He will not take the slightest risk that will set him apart from his loved ones.

When he came down, his mother's body was already forgiven only his face was left open.

“Maybe there are relatives who want to give a farewell kiss to the late lady Larasati bint H. Darmono Menawan,” words ustadz Hanan make Ivan closer.

This is the last communication that will happen between him and his mother. After this there are no memories left behind of the beautiful face of his mother other than the remaining photo albums. Ivan drew closer to Laras' pale face but emitted a smile of happiness from his lips that always spoke soft and wise words.

Before kissing Laras, Ivan whispered a long time in the ear of his dead mother who had been stiffened to say the last words and sincere prayers for the mother.

“Mah... I thank you for the greatest struggle you have done for me …. “ Ivan held tightness in his chest. Not felt a drop of tears fell soaked his mustache and beard that until now still at home decorate the face of his look.

“The perfect female name I have in this world ...” Ivan took a breath to neutralize his suddenly melodious mood.

“I promise I will keep the most beautiful gift that mama will keep for me …. “ Ivan closed his eyes so that his tears would not drip. He must be strong, “I will not waste my mama's struggle to the end for my happiness with Rara and the twins.”

Ivan took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

“The greatest female name God has bestowed becomes my way of paradise ...”  Ivan bit his lips slowly trying to strengthen the heart to give the word of the most beautiful memories and the best prayer for his mother.

“God's paradise has been waiting for mama …. “ He can't say anymore.

With all the love and affection as a child Ivan kissed his mother's forehead for the last time.

“Van …. “ Ali patted him on the shoulder from behind.

Ivan retreated backwards. He saw Khaira who was by his side as soon as he sat down beside Laras' body.  His gaze looked at Khaira who was moving closer to the corpse.  Khaira's eyes were reddened by the visible remains of tears in the corner of her eyes.

Khaira closed her eyes for a moment before whispering the last words to the former who had now returned to being her in-laws.

“Maa .. forgive me for not being able to be a good daughter-in-law to my mom and dad Ivan …. “ Khaira sighed slowly, “I also apologize for hiding the twins from mama and mas Ivan all this time.“

He looked at the pale face of his father-in-law who was now stiffened with a raging feeling. The emotional burden mixed in his mind was hard for Khaira to reveal. But the five-day memories of the twins in the hospital made him realize that Ivan and his mother had been the perfect father and eyes for the twins.

How could he still doubt the sincerity that emanated from their attitude and behavior during their time in the hospital.

Laras has proven that he is in-law and alert for his son-in-law and twin grandchildren who are so proud. He tirelessly helps Khaira and replaces her if she has urgent needs that she cannot leave behind.

So did Ivan, he has been a figure of father alert since the twins entered the hospital. Although he tried to turn his face when the eyes met, but he saw the seriousness that emanated in Ivan's face.

It is impossible forever that he closed his eyes and heart to all the deeds that Ivan and his mother had done as proof of their sincerity and accountability for their past mistakes.

“For my mother who sacrificed for me and Dawn …. “ Khaira took a slow breath and slowed him down slowly, “I will try to be a good wife for Ivan like my mother wanted …. “

He kissed Laras on the forehead for a few minutes and closed his eyes trying to remember the last memories with his father-in-law who has now left the world for eternity.

“The best and greatest eyang I will always tell you about Dawn and Dewun. Even if you are gone, your name will always be eternal in our hearts. Heaven God awaits mama …. “

Khaira retreated back and sat down at Ivan's side with a bowed face trying to strengthen her heart for the departure of the woman who had sacrificed herself for the safety of him and Dawn.

Ivan knows, it's not just him who's lost. From what he saw, Khaira lost her mother. Now he was sure it was time for the two of them to strengthen each other. Not only the two of them, but the Khaira brothers will be a solid team and make them a great family and strengthen each other when hit by a disaster like this.

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