The Light of Love Salma

The Death of Mother Salma

The hospital atmosphere felt so quiet and quiet after Dari went to pick up a change of clothes. While Salma was still staring fixedly at the face of the Mother, the only family she had at this time, although she was so often angry but Mother was the person that Salma loved the most.

"Mother, what's wrong with you? what's up, Mommy?" salma asked as she suddenly woke up and found it difficult to breathe.

"Not a~pa-nothing, son, you don't worry! ukhuk ..." Mother's frail voice sounded.

"Mom want what? don't move too much! let Salma take it for you." Salma said when she saw the mother about to wake up from sleep.

"Nothing, son, it's just that Mom's been picked up, remember well Mother's message! be a girl who can be proud of Mom later, and do not forget to pray for Mom because I will always wait, I love you, Son," said Ms. Salma with a smile on her lips, while Salma was just silent staring at the wonder of the Mother until finally two sentences of shahadah spoken from the lips of Mother Salma and the long sound of the tool beside the Mother indicates if she has slept soundly to forever.

"Mom, mother ... Doctor!! Doctor!!" Salma who used to be calm now screamed hysterically calling the Mother and Doctor who she hoped could wake the Mother.

"What's up, Salma?" asked Ghozi who had just walked into the room where Salma was.

"Call Doctor!! hurry up!!" sahut Salma without turning to Ghozi, he still faithfully looked at the peaceful face of the Mother with his panicked facial expression.

A doctor and nurse entered the room, went to see Salma and checked on her.

"Sorry, the patient is not helped, so we ask the mother to be patient with all these tests." Said the Doctor who handled Ms. Salma.

Destroyed already, the world of Salma seemed to collapse hearing the words of the Doctor, there was no hope left in his life, now he was really alone, his legs like no longer having muscles, no longer having muscles, Salma also fell to the floor.

"Patiently, Sister Salma, all the living will surely return to her presence" said Ghozi who now sits beside Salma who looks so crushed by bowing his head, tears can no longer be weaved, flowing like a waterfall that can not be stopped.

"I am truly a kara at this time" said Salma.

"Never feel alone in this world! since there is still a God who will always accompany us, you who are steadfast because I believe you can pass all these trials, remember that God will not test his servant beyond his means, if you currently get this exam then that's a sign that you are able to pass it. Believe me!" the words of soul conditioning sounded so soothing to Salma's heart, she closed her eyes pervading every word spoken from Ghozi's lips.

"Thank you," Salma spoke again despite her voice being raucous and soft, but Ghozi was still able to hear her.

"No need to thank, it is my duty to remind my fellow Muslim brothers," replied Ghozi now standing and slightly away from Salma, Ghozi told Ummi and Abah about the departure of Ms. Salma.

"Salmas! what's the matter?" said Tari who just arrived at the hospital with a sling bag and a plastic bag in her hand.

"Care!" seeing the friend, Salma immediately ran into his arms spilling all the pain that was now in his heart.

While Dari can only be silent without a word to see the body of the mother of her best friend is completely covered by a blanket that gives meaning if Mother Salma has gone for ever.

"You are patient Salma, I am sure everything that has happened must have been his silver, I am here with you, you are steadfast," said Tari trying to calm Salma who was still crying.

"They left not because of their desire Salma, this is already the destiny that you must live, that is steadfast and sincere, all will be beautiful in time," Dance still tried to calm Salma who looked so chaotic.

"Assalamualaikum," said Ummi who immediately walked closer to Salma who was still at home in the arms of Tari.

"Patient Nduk, all must have a silver lining, forgive Ummi, all this is due to Ummi and Abah's fault" Ummi continued, wiping Salma's head that was still covered in hijab.

Hearing Ummi's words, making Salma realize if what happened was indeed the destiny that she had to live, crying would be useless because Salma believes her mother knows how she is currently.

"No Ummi, it's nobody's fault, but it's a fate I have to live with, thanks for helping to pay for Mom's hospital." Salma's words were like a bomb in Ummi's heart, he felt guilty mixed with admiration for what Salma said.

"After this come with Ummi, and Ummi will take care of you like Ummi's own daughter, like Ummi's promise to your late mother," said Ummi and Salma just kept silent without commenting on Ummi's words, he was still confused and thought of nothing at the moment.

The funeral was held in the pesantren, Ibu Salam was buried along with other ndalem families, in accordance with the orders of Ummi and Abah.

"From today stay here with us!" pinta Ummi after she finished burying Ms. Salma.

"But Salma wanted to stay at home only Ummi, sorry before was not Salma's intention to refuse," replied Salma.

"Stay here, son, according to your mother's will, because Ummi and Abah will feel very guilty if you do not want to stay here," now it is Abah's turn to say.

Salma did not immediately say what was asked by Ummi and Abah, she still fell silent thinking about it until the voice of Tari who had been sitting next to her now began to sound.

"Let's stay here Salma, I'm sure you'll feel a lot calmer being here, than you'll have to be alone at home that will remind you of Mom," Dari also supported Salma to stay in the Ummi pesantren.

"Alright, I will stay here," the answer that made Ummi and Abah's heart so relieved to hear.

"Alhamdulillah, Ummi was happy to hear it, son," said Ummi.

"Ummi will soon prepare a room for you" said Ummi.

"Can Salma stay in the hostel with the other students of Ummi?" ask Salma.

"Of course, whatever you ask, son," Ummi replied without much thought.

"And let Salma help Ummi's work instead" Salma said.

"Ummi will give you anything as long as you want to stay here," replied Ummi with a relieved expression clearly drawn on his face.