The Love of the Sinner

S2 Chapter 138. Grandpa and Grandma Love

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Chapter 139

Joseph's grandfather was taken to the hospital for intensive care. Aulia and Grandma Halimah went there. There is a fear of loss infiltrating the recesses of the hearts of two women of different generations. Several medical devices were installed to help Grandpa Joseph. 

Grandma Halimah sat next to her husband. He held the hand of the soulmate. His mouth did not stop praying, chanting shalawat, and reciting the verses of the Qur'an which he still memorized. 

Meanwhile, Aulia sat across from him and she prayed while crying. His love and affection for Grandpa Joseph was not much different from his father. He had already regarded these two seniors as both parents whom he respected, cared for, proud of, and loved by him.

"Ananta, how's Grandpa doing?" Alvan came straight to the hospital as soon as he got word that Grandpa Yusuf had entered the hospital.

Aulia could not say anything, she just cried, then hugged the man. There was no need for words to know Grandpa Yusuf's current condition. Judging from Aulia's reaction and Grandma Halimah's attitude, this time.

Alvan recalled the words of Grandpa Yusuf a week ago when they came home from the mosque after the Isha prayer. It was a very clear night and the sky was filled with stars. Even the constellations are clearly visible.

Flashback on, by,

"Alvan, soon you will be a father" said Grandfather Joseph who walked while being led by the husband of Aulia.

"Yes, Cake. Pray for me and Aulia to be great parents and be able to educate, care for, and take care of our children, later." Alvan replied to the old man with a faint smile, but clearly hinted at his current sense of happiness.

"Grandfather always pray for the good and happiness of your family every prayer. Grandpa just wants to tell you, take care of Aulia and make her happy. The poor woman looked strong and strong, even though she was fragile. Usually he would run to us if there was something. Now there is someone you can share with. Do not be upset or angry when you hear stories or complaints from him. After all, she was a woman who needed the protection and support of the closest people. Although Aulia is not a fussy woman let alone likes to roam unclear outside the house, but she also needs entertainment so as not to feel tired or bored in her life. Entertainment for Aulia you yourself know what it is like," Grandpa Yusuf said with a chuckle.

"Yes, Cake. Coming and sitting in the complex square alone for Aulia was an entertainment," Alvan replied laughing.

"Yes. Aulia was a simple person. Grandfather now feels calm, because there are already you who become his life companion," continued the man who is almost a century old.

"If something happens in the household, you do not play accuse let alone play hit. Talk carefully with a cold head. If anything happens to him, I hope you will help him without him asking for help" Grandpa Yusuf added as he set foot on the porch.

"God's Insha, Cake. I will do my best for my wife" Alvan replied as he opened the door.

Flashback.

Alvan did not realize that it was a message for himself from Grandpa Joseph, because he felt that he would not be able to be Aulia's companion any longer in his daily life. Alvan's tears melted when he saw the lip movement of Grandpa Yusuf. He approached and listened to what the old man was saying.

"Allah .. Allah .. Allah." That's the word that came out of Grandpa Joseph's mouth.

"Grandfather, I'm getting older now. There's Alvan coming with me. Grandfather don't worry about me anymore" Aulia said with her hands occasionally touching the wrinkled old face but clean and glowing. Aulia often teases Grandpa Joseph that he is a handsome old man. And often said if the age would definitely fall in love and chase after him. This always made him and his wife laugh.

"Grandfather, thank you very much. Because there are so many things Grandpa has given me. Although I will never be able to repay all the things Grandpa has done for me." Finally, Aulia could not help her crying voice anymore.

Alvan who was sitting beside Aulia immediately hugged her. He knew his wife was sad right now.

Grandpa Yusuf's condition is declining and doctors have told him there will be no hope. Grandma Halimah fell unconscious when she learned that her husband's condition was getting worse. If, a few days before he felt the body of the husband was hot, now Grandpa Yusuf's body was very cold and cold sweat as well.

Grandma Halimah lay in a safe that was deliberately juxtaposed with Grandpa Yusuf's gurney. Now, Aulia was faced with the two people she loved lying helplessly.

"Grandmother, grandma must be strong. Don't leave Aulia," the pregnant woman shrieked with swollen eyes as she had been crying ever since. Now Aulia hugs the woman who is already wearing a breathing apparatus.

Rangga's family and her parents-in-law's family have arrived at the hospital. They immediately came when they were told about Grandpa Yusuf's situation. Even Ning Annisa who was a disciple of Grandma Halimah had also come with her husband and in-laws. Pearl and Iqbal also came to the hospital. They came by helicopter to get there quickly and not get stuck in traffic.

"Thank you for coming to see Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halimah here. I represent them both to apologize for any wrongs they have ever done to you. Whether you realize it or not. Will you all forgive them both?" Aulia spoke with her trembling voice while holding back the sobs.

"We forgive all the wrongs and khilaf Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halimah. In fact, it is us who should apologize to both of them. Never once did Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halimah hurt us. Both from speech and deeds" said Papa Damar.

"That's right, they never do us any harm, they always invite us to kindness and remind us if we are caliph," continued Mr. Hasan.

Their words were both justified by the others. Aulia's heart felt calmer even if it was just a little. He also asked if there were any debts that had not been paid or fulfilled by both. They said there was no debt at all.

Aulia and Alvan guide Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halimah to say the word tawhid when they hear their breath begin to weigh.

"Laa ilaha illallah."

Although slowly the two could still hear the words coming out of the mouth of Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halimah. Despite trying to strengthen herself, Aulia was still unable to. When a loud clanging sound is heard from the heart detection monitor, it makes the pregnant woman fall unconscious. Without him knowing that the grandmother also accompanied the departure of his soul mate. As if they were not separated.

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😭 Must be hard to lose two people we care about at once. How's Aulia doing? Wait for the next chapter.

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