When That Taste Is Present

Eps 23// MOURNING

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The Dafri family is mourning. After about a week of Mama Dafri coma and hospitalized in the ICU room, he finally breathed his last right hit 12 nights.

All were sad and felt the loss of the figure of Mama Dafri who was known for her hospitality and kindness. So did Chayra feel, even though she had not known her in-laws for long. However, Chayra had loved him like her own mother.

Now Mama Dafri's body has been brought to their home. And in the morning, so many people came to worship and offer condolences to Dafri and his extended family.

That morning, Dafri was seen sitting next to his mother's body with his face down. She had been crying the night before, and this morning she was strong enough to not shed any more tears. Just from the look of his face was still emanating a sense of loss that was so deep.

Chayra was beside Dafri, trying to give her husband the strength to be patient and accept sincerely all the destiny that had been set by Him. There were several times when Chayra gently touched Dafri's hand as if giving peace to him when people approached Dafri and said words of sorrow.

But Dafri did not make much noise. He just nodded or just smiled thinly. Chayralah who represents giving thanks to guests who have come to worship Dafri.

After that, in the afternoon Mama Dafri's body was buried in a cemetery not so far from their home.

When Mama Dafri's body was buried, Dafri and Dika's cries broke. They seemed not willing to see their Mama's body entered into the pit of the ground. But, what power can they do other than surrender with the provisions that have been set.

Tears endlessly accompany Dina's departure for good. A departure that left a very deep sorrow for all of them. Loss will still be felt but prayer and affection will never be lost and forgotten. Death is a sure thing. Every living thing will surely die.

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"Dafri, here I bring you dinner. You must be hungry because you haven't eaten at all since noon" said Chayra, who brought a well-established meal and put it on a round table that happened to be in their room.

Dafri, who was lying half-sitting on his bed, glanced at the place where Chayra was laying the foundation.

"You ate Chayra, I'm not hungry" Dafri replied flatly.

Hearing the answer from Dafri, Chayra immediately walked up to her husband.

"Eat even a little Dafri, I know you are still very sad and devastated by the passing of Mama. But, to dissolve in sadness to not eat - eating is also not good, just like you torture yourself" said Chayra who tried to give enlightenment to Dafri.

"Yes, bring the food here" said Dafri at last. Chayra immediately smiled and then rushed to fetch the food. Then Dafri feed the food three times the feed after that give it back to Chayra who is beside him.

"It's over?" chayra asked with a frown.

"It is important to eat, even if it is only three feedings." replied Dafri and then laid his body.

"Yes. Okay, if you still want to continue eating again, just let me know. Let me get you, here's the food I put on the table" Chayra said as she walked towards the shirt. However, Dafri did not give an answer.

After that, because the night was getting late as well, Chayra was preparing to sleep. Chayra used to go to the bathroom for ablution. The usual routine he did before going to bed, and when he came out of the bathroom Chayra saw Dafri who had fallen asleep on his bed. So Chayra slowly took her pillow and blanket to take to the sofa. Usually Dafri sleeps on a couch and Chayra sleeps on a bed. But, because Dafri had already slept there and it was impossible for Chayra to wake him. So even Chayra did not mind tonight having to sleep on the couch.

"Stay here, Chayra" said Dafri and slowly opened his red and wet eyes. It turned out that Dafri was crying again. Chayra could only stare confusedly at Dafri's statement just now.

"I really need a backup tonight, stay next to me Chayra." continued Dafri again. And Chayrapun is still in her place.

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Three days had passed after Mama Dafri's departure left them all. However, the mourning atmosphere still enveloped the Argantara family. Neither Argantara nor Dafri had started their activities as usual, They were still silent at home. And tonight there will be a tahlilan event at Dafri's house, the extended family and other relatives come to Dafri's house to pray for the late Mama Dafri.

Clarissa appeared to be present at the event that night, though she sat a short distance away from Dafri and Chayra. However, his view did not escape looking at Chayra and Dafri who were busy responding to condolences from family and neighbors who came.

After the event was over, the other Dafri guests and family went home one by one. Now only the nuclear family and also Clarissa who is still sitting in front of Dafri's house. Seeing Clarissa there, Dafripun approached her.

"Clarissa, you're not home yet?" dafri asked his girlfriend and then sat down next to him.

"I don't want to go home yet" Clarissa said and smiled faintly. He looked at Dafri's face which still looked gloomy and sad, and then Clariss took Dafri's hand gently and said.

"Daf, you're strong huh. You love your mother because she is calm there. May be sad, but do not dissolve in sadness." Clarisaa advises.

"Well, God willing, I am sincere. It's easy - hopefully I can get through my days without Mama" said Dafri with eyes that glazed - Glass.

"I'm sure you can, Daf. You are not alone, there is still your Papa, Dika and also me. I will always be by your side, accompanying in your sorrow and sorrow. Okay?" clarissa said in a soft voice so as to cool Dafri's heart.

"OK, Honey. Thank you for the support" Dafri said and then also held Clarissa's hand.

They were still continuing their chatter, and without them noticing since earlier Chayra noticed the two of them from a distance. Although Chayra did not hear what they were talking about, Chayra was able to clearly see how the affection they were showing was. Especially Clarissa who always stick and bring herself closer to Dafri. Clarissa was more aggressive, but Dafri was not at all uncomfortable. Again - again Chayra can only smile wryly, where maybe Dafri can be uncomfortable while Clarissa is also his wife. Let alone just sitting close to each other, more than that they have done.

Not wanting to linger there for a long time and witness something that makes his chest tight, Chayrapun decided to go into his room. But, a speech that arrived from Dika made Chayra not go away.

"Sister Chayra, why did you let Bang Dafri be alone with Clarissa's sister there? Isn't brother jealous to see them holding on like that?" ask Dika. The spontaneous question from Dika makes Chayra can only swallow her saliva, because Chayra does not know what to answer.

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