The Gem of the Heart of the Former Thug

erika's last request

Just one hour, Erika was buried in the house of Ms. Lusi. And finally, Erika's body was ushered to her final resting place.

Again Budi did not want to be far from his lover. There's Susi, Adel and Madina in the same car. With the control of the police personnel, they moved towards the hero's grave garden.

A military ceremony was held to release Erika. And Budi still had to be held by the Cobra and Hind in order to stand upright. And his tears broke again, as the coffin containing the body of his lover was lowered into the pit.

Budi, still do not want to move, even though the funeral ceremony has been completed. He still wants to be with Erika. He felt not ready to part.

For a long time he did not budge, even though so many people comforted and persuaded him. When he was reminded of the asar prayer that he had not yet fulfilled, then he wanted to move on.

At the request of the police, the two families and all those involved in yesterday's incident must remain in one place of residence until the police say it is safe to separate. And Ms. Lusi invited everyone to stay at her house. And so, they went back to the house of Susi.

Madina and Adel take over the role of her mother as the host. He divided the limited room for all his guests. With the help of Ratih, they prepared all their needs

. Of course Fitri and Stevani did not stay silent. Although still using a wheelchair, apparently Stevani can help cook water to make a warm drink.

Adel was surprised when Isma came to help. There was fear also in his heart, seeing the figure of Isma who was now much different from the one he had met in the trial first.

But Isma just smiled to see the fear on Adel's face. He asks Adel not to be afraid of him, because everything has been arranged. Although not understand the point, but Adel just agree.

Budi still has not moved from his dhikr. He still wanted to shed his sorrow before his Lord. He did not flinch when persuaded to eat. There was no hunger that he felt. Only the pain, which hurt more than the wounds all over his body.

Everyone is concerned about the sadness. He only went to pray maghrib and isya. Then again shed sadness by reading letters yasin repeatedly. Bahlilan with the neighbors alone he did not follow, so sad he.

While the others have not succeeded in persuading Budi to eat, Adel tries his luck. He approached Budi, but did not immediately greet him. He just sat down next to her. Kontan alone Adel's strange actions grab his attention. Been looking at him. Adel was confused as to what he should say.

“Eeem. Tomorrow Adel wants a pilgrimage. We're coming, huh?” adel said softly, opening the conversation. He just nodded his head.

“Tetep healthy yes, mas!” continued Adel. Be interested in that phrase. He's waiting for his continuation.

“Mbak Rika, definitely need a prayer from Mas Budi for a long time” continued Erika again.

Budi gasp. He seemed to have just realized, right what Adel said. He must stay healthy. And healthy is not possible if he does not eat.

“Please call Cobra, Del!” pinta Budi's. Adel understands what Budi means.

“They're all home, mom. Stay we” replied Adel.

“Hem?”

I was confused by Adel's answer. He who occupied the guest room, looked out.

“Cobra cs go home, Isma and Nungki also go home, including kang Sukron cs. actually stay us, mas” said Adel explained.

“Ya Alloh, why didn't you say, anyway?” luh Budi lirih. He tried to stand up.

“Mas, don't make it! Adel take it for food, huh?” exclaiming Adel.

Dealing with the host, makes Budi not feel good if you continue to obey his sadness. He nodded his head, sitting back down. Adel exited the guest room to pick up food.

“AAAAA”

There was a screaming sound from behind the house.everyone was shoved back. Including with Budi. Even though his legs still felt weak and had to creep on the wall.

“What paper is it, deck?”

Adel's voice asked. When Budi arrived at the place to wash clothes, Madina was seen sitting in fear. His eyes were like peeking out from behind the fingers covering his face. Adel and the others had also not dared to take out the white paper with those red patches.

“Budi”

“Please take that paper, Do!” pinta Budi lirih's.

Seeing the paper, Budi's memory was immediately returned to the moment Erika was dying. His body was limp and it hurt all, because he remembered what Erika could have fallen for.

“We go to the middle room, yuk!” bring Miss Lusi.

Mrs Ratih, who took the paper, agreed with Ms. Lusi's proposal. Everything moves to the middle room. Without daring to open, Ratih mother handed the paper to her son.

“Erika” Mumbled.

He closed his eyes. His body gestures described, like he was enduring pain.

“Ngger. You're not papa?” tegur bu Ratih's.

Slowly open his eyes. This time with his teeth. It seemed as if he was holding back his emotions.

“Ngger?” bu Ratih was confused by the meaning of Budi's eyes on her.

“What paper is it, Ngger? Kok rich, “ bu Ratih did not dare to continue his sentence.

Been nodding his head. He could already guess what the continuation of his mother's sentence was. Slowly, he opened the white paper with those patches of blood. A letter with Erika's handwriting.

*Assalamu’alaikum*.

How are you, mas? I hope you are all right.

Maybe, when I read this letter, it means, I was not beside the mas anymore, which means I failed to keep my promise, to be a companion mas Budi.

“Erikaaaa”

He has no power to hold back his tears. He cried, no matter who was around him. Madam Ratih hugged him from the side.

“That's hard, ngger! The adlas!” amur bu Ratih's.

With this letter, I want to say the same mas Budi, after my duty to take care of Budi mas and family from the Bejo CS. I'm saying retreat.

But before leaving, let me ask for the same thing. I hope you don't mind my request.

Marry Adel, ma'am! Marry my sister!

“Ka?”

I will just be calm and relieved, if Mas Budi married her to my sister. Only to Adel do I sincerely leave the love in my heart for you, mas. I cannot be sincere if I have to take off mas to be with others. Only Adel, only with Adel I sincerely take off mas. I really hope, Mas Budi can grant this last request of mine.

Assalamu’alaikum.

From the lover, who always loved you, the,

Erika Tungga Goddess

“Erikaaa”

The paper was released from Budi's hand, along with his tears that broke again. Madam Ratih grabbed the paper and read the contents. He looked at Adel. Adel was confused to get a look from Ratih's mom.

The letter was given to Mrs Luci to read. And Ms. Lusi was surprised and cried after reading the contents. The curious Adel took the letter from his mother's hand. He himself was surprised to read the contents. Her tears could not be contained, as her mouth was open.