The Smile of God for Marissa

What's up with my son

Sulis looked at the handsome, doctor-dressed man before him, occasionally rubbing his eyes, trying to convince him that his view was not wrong. The young man before him smiled looking at the attitude of Sulis who was stunned looking at him. His hand he shook in front of Sulis, trying to break the girl's daydream. He reached out his hand trying to greet Sulis, but Sulis immediately cupped his hands in front of his chest.

“Pujiarto? Is this true Pujiarto?’ the doctor in front of Sulis smiled as he nodded happily.

“Iya. Thank God you still know me. How are you doing? We have not met for a long time. I hope God always protects you at every opportunity.”

“Aamiin. Thank God I am good. You yourself how are you?”

“As you can see. I am in good health without any difficulty. O yes, who is treated?”

“Teman”

Pujiarto nodded then looked at Rosa who was still silent.

“You don't want to introduce your beautiful friend to me?’ Sulis smiled. His heart pinched hearing Pujiarto teasing him.

“O yes, this is my best friend Rosa her name. Ros, he's my friend from Semarang. Name Pujiarto. We met while studying regiment at Menjer Lake Wonosobo.” Rosa nodded then cupped her hands while saying her name.

“Rosa.”

“Pujiarto, his friend Sulis.”

Rosa smiles hearing Pujiarto say that she is his friend Sulis. The emphasis on the word friend made Sulis feel a little knocked out. He had hoped to have a senior in his education, but now he had to try to break it because Pujiarto only considered him a friend.

“I'm also her friend Sulis.”

“I know.”

Rosa silently got a blow from Pujiarto's sentence.

“Ah Yes. Mas Puji already knows. I forgot.”

“Ha ha ha, don't take heart. I was just kidding.”

“No problem. I also know that I'm kidding. I am Ok.”

“Then, I'm sorry. I'll be visiting my comatose best friend in the ICU. Assalamualaikum.” Sulis tried to cut off the conversation because he did not want Meli to wait too long.

“Good. God willing, we will meet again later. Or I'll visit you sometime at Command Headquarters.”

“As of you only.”

“OK, Bye, Sulis.” Sulis waved his hand as he stepped leaving Pujiarto who was still standing in his place.

The ICU room seemed very crowded with some visitors who tried to swipe patients. Unopened ICU visit time, making them still noisy, chatting with each other, while waiting to get a turn.

“You can contact the officer first.you can enter. Mom will stay here waiting her turn.” Sulis and Rosa nodded.he immediately followed Meli's steps towards the officer who was standing guard in Sisy's room.

“Excuse me, Sir.”

“Iya, Mom. Can I help you?”

“These two girls are Sisy's best friend my son. Let him visit now because he has activities after this.” The guard room officer Sisy nodded.he stepped towards a closet, took out two coats hanging neatly there, then handed them to Sulis and Rosa.

After they put on special clothes, the officers immediately escorted the two towards a body lying weakly on the bed. Some of the tools attached to Sisy's body make Rosa and Sulis unable to stem her tears.

They just sobbed while looking at Sisy.

“Si, I was very disappointed when I heard that you did not want to meet Marissa.” at all Sulis nudged Rosa's arm, trying to remind Rosa not to mention Marissa's name at Meli's request. Rosa did not ignore. He kept mentioning Marissa's name to arouse Sisy's emotions.

“You know that all this time we thought you were okay with him? I was even surprised when your mother said you didn't want to meet her at all. I'm very disappointed, Sy. If you knew how Marissa thought of you, you would be very sorry. Please, Sisy, don't let yourself regret it a second time. He's the best friend. He loves you very much. Love us very much.” Rosa was silent, she looked at Sisy's face and tried to analyze her changes.

Sisy's face now looked stiff. Tears came out from the corner of her eyes that were still closed. Sulis looked at Rosa in panic. Sisy's reaction to Rosa's words was remarkable.

“Are you not being too cruel to her?’

“No. He may be spoiled for his mother, but not for me. I'll stay behind Marissa, because I know how her chronology is.”

“Biklah. That's a nice way, but look, her face is tense and tears are dripping down her cheeks. Is this not outrageous?’

Rosa shakes.

“No Lis, I'm sure she'll be fine. Since he was in another realm, he must have realized that what I said was the truth and he admitted it. There is an inner war between the dark side and the bright side

now, and I still hope Sisy can choose the best path.”

Sulis sighed, he held Sisy's hand, then looked at her.

“Sisy, I'm sure you can feel our presence. You'll wake up soon because the person you missed is now in front of you. Rosa and I will always pray for your salvation and for your good. Whatever has happened to you, I still hope you are able to overcome it.”

“Sy, we go home first yes. hopefully tomorrow we can meet again here.”

“Assalamualaikum”

Sulis and Rosa stood up, then left the ICU room. After handing over his special clothes to the officer, he immediately met Meli.

“How? Is there a reaction?”

“God willing, Bu.”

“Alright then. I can only thank you for your willingness to visit my son. We can't answer anything, just the best prayer for you. May God give

ease on the steps you take.”

“Aamiin. Thank you, Ma. We beg you to pay. Assalamualaikum”

“Waalaikum salam”

Sulis and Rosa passed. Meli is alone now. Although the atmosphere around him was very crowded, he still felt lonely. The only child is not aware, while the husband is still carrying out his duties at the border.

Meli feels nelangsa. His struggle so far in raising Sisy he felt very heavy. He who always obeyed all the wishes of his son, now felt the fruit of the parenting pattern that he applied. The pattern of indulgence that makes Sisy can not be mature, even though her age is not a teenager anymore. He is an adult man who is ready to build a household, but he can not choose the best path for his own life.

“Im sorry Mom, Son. You grew up to be a spoiled girl because of Mom. If only I could be a little firm to you, I would definitely not feel this tired facing your attitude.”

Meli sighs. she feels alone. The isolation in a crowded place made him immediately meet with ICU officers and asked him to drive to Sisy.

Arriving at her son's room, she finds Sisy having a seizure.

“Sisy, what happened to you, son? Did the arrival of your two best friends make you uncomfortable, dear? I'm sorry, son. Please stop making your mother this scared.” The officer immediately checked Sisy. He held Sisy's arm and checked her body temperature and tried to open her closed eyes. Some point he touched until finally, the officer looked at Meli.

“What's wrong with my son, sir?”