The Love That Is Taken

Rest in Peace

Paras Mila was pale for a moment. His feeling was empty, as if he had lost half of his soul. Meanwhile, the shock spontaneous Theresia screamed hysterically pleading with the doctor to save her father. Her tears fell. How guilty he felt. Because he insisted on seeing Jonathan's lawyer, his father got angry, beat him, and had a heart attack. Somehow he was able to atone for sins on this sole surviving parent of his.

Hearing the cries of her stepson, Mila suddenly regained consciousness. Theresa embraced him and calmed him down with comforting words. Meanwhile, the doctor says that Simon will be transferred to the ICU. The patient's family can visit him there.

“Thank you very much, Doc,” replied Mila pilu. The doctor nodded and smiled. He left the two women.

On the sidelines of her sobs, Theresa said sadly, “Tante, Papa is like this because of me. Because me! Had I not insisted on seeing Mas Jon's lawyer, this would not have happened. It's all my fault. My fault!”

Mila could only sigh deeply. Finally you now understand where your fault lies, son, the mind is poignant. After your own father became a victim.

The tears of his faithful wife slowly sank. His feeling is so painful. His heart will be gone forever….

***

“You don't like to see you crybaby and emotional, There. He wants his son to be strong and mature. So keep your attitude in front of him later. Don't let your papa leave with regret.” Mila's advice to the child she continued moments before they met Simon in the ICU room.

Theresia nodded. The removal of her tears. I will be as Papa wished, his determination unanimous in heart. I want Papa to go quietly and not regret having a child like me.

Two different generations of women who love Simon so much and then together into the ICU room. Inside there are several glass rooms, each occupied by one patient. After wearing a light blue dress that must be worn by visitors, Mila and Theresia entered the room of the old man who was in critical condition.

“Papa...,” murmured Theresia saw the state of her father who lay weak accompanied by various medical supplies. He tried to hold back his tears at the condition of his helpless parents.

Simon opened his eyes slowly. He saw two very meaningful women in his life. An oxygen mask covers his nose and mouth. A warm smile adorned his wise face.

“Papa's time is not long, There...,” he said softly. “You and Aunt Mila take care of each other, yes. Papa will soon meet your mama in heaven..”.

The princess looked at her father sadly. His parents' forehead was full of love. “I'm Sorry There, Pa. Because There, Papa so like this,” regretted so deep to shed tears.

Simon took the child's hand. Patted him feelingly. “The guilty man used to not educate you well, son. Now Papa reaps the fruit. Take the wisdom of this incident, There. From now on.be a woman who is mature, strong, and independent. Stop being spoiled, selfish, and dictatorial. That's what caused your husband to leave you.”

Tears began to pour down upon Theresia's face. Mila who was standing next to him gave him a tissue to wipe away his tears.

“Jonathan's heart is not for you, son,” Simon continued later. “Only a miracle can bring him back to you. Relieve her...”.

Theresia mangosteen heard the father's last words. This time he was willing to swallow whatever Simon said to please him.

“Good, Son. Good...,” said the father relieved. “From now on if you want to achieve something, use an elegant way. Use logic, not just emotions..”.

“Iya, Papa. All of Papa's advice will be There. Trust me..,” replied Theresia moved.

“I love you, Papa. Forgive any error There...”.

“I love you, too, There. Forgive Papa too..”.

Mila who had been silent since then finally could not hold back her feelings of need. Her tears are flowing.

“Mila my wife,” Simon said after he finished hugging his son. “Come. I want to hug you.”

The wife is ready. Hugged his soulmate with a lot of feeling.

“Thank you so much for struggling to take care of me all this time, dear. I'm sorry I had to leave you so soon. Please help me take care of Theresia..”.

Mila nodded repeatedly. Her husband was very pleased to see her. “I am so happy to have the opportunity to enjoy my last years with you, Mila. God is so good that he has reunited us after decades apart. God is good….God is good…. Aaahhh.

It was then that Simon Hidayat, a highly respected former businessman in the city of Surabaya, breathed his last. The pain enveloped his wife and daughter. The two women were crying while the man they loved so much closed his eyes and smiled peacefully.

***

Jonathan was shocked to hear the news from Mila. “Yes, God! How can it happen, Auntie?” her question was in disbelief when she was told that her father-in-law had gone home to the Lord. She is remembered for her last meeting with Simon a few months ago in the office. The meeting that led to a heartwarming farewell.

Mila tells the chronology of a heart attack experienced by her late husband and the cause.

“Oh,” muttered Jonathan slowly. He felt very concerned about the disaster that befell his father-in-law. “Then how is Theresia now?”

Karin who was preparing dinner turned to her lover when she heard the name Theresia mentioned. What's up, huh? Didn't they meet in court this morning? Mas Jon said after the hearing, his wife was throwing a tantrum, he sparks in his heart.

He noticed that the man he loved was quietly concentrating on listening to the voice of his interlocutor. Every now and then she chimed in with the words oh, well, ok, thank you. His facial expression occasionally looked tense, but then changed in concern. Is there something bad going on? thought the girl was worried. She worries that Theresia is crushing her depression and justifies all means to stall her divorce process.

“Good, Aunt. I'll come in the morning and help you there. Thank you Aunt Mila for telling Jon,” Jonathan said.

The man threw his body on the sofa. His eyes glared to the ceiling. Memories of his father-in-law who always treated him well appear alternately in his memory. Goodbye, Papa, his mind is grieving. Thank you for being such an understanding father-in-law all along. Jon hasn't had time to return Papa's favor….

Instantly his eyes glazed over. His nose is starting to runny. Karin who had since noticed him was quick to respond. He took two pieces of tissue and approached the man of his heart. Tissue was placed on Jonathan who received it while thanking him. The man's tears were flowing more and more.

Karin who was sitting next to him did not ask anything. The girl simply embraces her lover as a sign of giving support. Let him Jonathan shed all his sorrow by crying to his satisfaction.