The Three Chosen
86. Opa Darius Critical
Apparently the unbalanced fight was won by Mursal and his three friends. At first the fight was a draw, but then the three friends of Mursal moaned Abin until Abin was helpless.
“ Tell me who you really are..?” ask Abin lirih.
“ I am Rima's personal bodyguard sent by her Father to guard and protect Rima.
“ Personal guard..?” ask Abin not understand.
“ Yes. Surely you did not expect that the girl you had abused was the son of a wealthy master who had many bodyguards. And you've refused to take responsibility for even having Rima abort her womb. You must know what the consequences are...?” asked Mursal cynically.
“ You misunderstood. I want to take responsibility, really.!” abin panicked.
But late. Abin's voice disappeared as Mursal's friend hit his nape so hard that Abin fell unconscious. After that Abin's body was tied up and then put in a sack. Then they brought Abin's body with a car and threw it from the bridge until it was swept away by the flow of river water flowing profusely under the bridge.
Faiq finished his search and stared intently at Abin's ghost. Faiq was upset by Abin's harassing of many women. But Faiq also pity to know Abin became a curious ghost because he had not found his body.
“ Turns out my guess was right. You're not a good man. But I don't care how your past is. My job is to help you find your body and get you back to your Lord's birthday quickly.” Faiq said.
“ I am ashamed and regretful for filling my youth with such a commendable and futile thing.” says the ghost of Abin while bowing his head.
“ Good if you regret it. Now I go home first, God willing tomorrow I will help you.” Faiq said with a smile.
“ Well, thank you...,” said the ghost of Abin while releasing the departure of Faiq with teary eyes.
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Faiq told Hanako and Heru the next day. Both of them seemed to listen to Faiq's words carefully.
“ Which I do not understand, why he is in Hanako campus..,” said Heru.
“ It was because the last thing she remembered was yes about her attempt at persuading Rima to return to her. He regrets his actions and intends to correct them.” said Faiq.
“ But Rima was already disappointed..,” interrupted Hanako while sneering.
“ You are right Ci...,” said Faiq with a smile.
“ I agree with Rima's actions. Why live the same person who does not have the principle of rich Abin. Speaking A for a moment, B. Yesterday asked for an abortion now to take responsibility. Basic plan plin...,” grumbled Hanako.
Heru and Faiq looked at each other then smiled. They felt Hanako's speech was quite representative of the feelings of Rima and the other Abin women.
“ Papa happy You can be mature now Ci..,” praise Faiq.
“ Must dong Pa. I am twenty years old and no longer an ABG child. I'm old enough to make a decision, Pa..” Hanako said.
“ Including the decision to have a girlfriend.?” fashion Faiq.
“ Iiihh, what the hell Papa. Who wants to date anyway. I want to seriously go to college first, continue to work so I can get a lot of money, just find a couple. Make marriage you know not just dating..,” said Hanako with red met face.
Hearing Hanako's reply made Faiq, Efliya and Heru laugh. They do not know if Hanako is currently interested in the opposite sex. But they believe that Hanako can take care of herself and will not disappoint them.
Suddenly Faiq's phone rang. Farah called him at the time. Faiq frowned because it was unusual for the mother to contact him like this.
“ Assalamualaikum Mom..,” greet Faiq.
“ Wa alaikumsalam, Bang to Hospital Yes Now. Opa Darius critical...,” pinta Farah with vibrating voice.
“ Yes Allah, yes Ma I am going there soon. Whose mom is there..?” asked Faiq while standing from his seat to make Efliya and his family anxious.
“ Same Papa and Om Fatur. Hurry yeah Bang...,” said Farah again at the end of her sentence.
“ Yes Ma...,” sahut Faiq.
“ What's the matter Bang..?” ask Efliya.
“ Opa critical El. Now at the Hospital...” said Faiq while wearing his jacket.
“ We go there Bun...” said Heru who swiftly grabbed the car keys and prepared to leave the house.
Then Heru drove his car to the Firdausi Hospital, while Faiq had first slid there.
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An atmosphere of grief was felt as Faiq set foot on the floor of the Firdausi Hospital. He was greeted by Erik and Fatur who looked anxious.
“ Papa.., Om..,” greet Faiq.
“ Come here Nak..,” said Fatur while hugging Faiq tightly.
The two broke down a hug as a nurse walked out of Darius' inpatient room.
“ Sorry sir, doctor Farah asked Mr and family to come inside..,” said the nurse.
“ Fine, thanks Sus...,” says Erik.
“ Both Sir...” said the nurse with a smile.
Fatur, Erik and Faiq rushed into the room. When closing the door of a hand
it seemed to block to make Fatur surprised.
“ How is Papa doing..?” ask Fajar with a hoarse voice.
“ Log in aja yuk Bang..,” sahut Fatur and is embraced by Fajar.
The four of them went into the room and saw Farah sitting and hugging the closed father. There were tears streaming down his face. Erik approached Farah and hugged and kissed her head gently.
“ Patience yes Ma...,” whispered Erik.
“ Yes Pa, thanks..,” says Farah.
Suddenly Darius opened his eyes and looked at everyone in the room one by one.
“ Where are my Grandchildren and great-grandchildren.?” ask Darius lirih.
“ Soon they come Pa...,” says Fatur.
“ I will squirm them before the angel of death picks me up..” said Darius and closed his eyes again.
Darius' request made Dawn, Farah and Fatur looked at each other and nodded. They agreed to gather their extended families. Faiq was moving fast. He immediately came out of the room and contacted the boarding school. Without difficulty the pesantren allowed Faiq to pick up Iyaz and Izar that very night.
“ I cementin Lo Bang..,” said Heru who just arrived with Efliya and their two children.
“ Ok deh, thanks Her..,” said Faiq possessed by Heru.
Before stepping away from Faiq Hospital, he reminded Efliya to contact their extended family.
“ The power will be the last request Opa, El. We have to be ready and try not to miss Opa...” said Faiq with a vibrating voice.
“ Yes Bang..,” sahut Efliya with teary eyes.
“ Now you go first to pick up the twins. Heru who nganterin Abang..,” said Faiq.
“ Yes, you are careful not to speed..,” Eliya messages carried by Faiq and Heru.
Soon Heru and Faiq were on their way to the boarding school. Faiq looked glum and
reluctant talk. He just closed his eyes while thinking in his heart. Heru also seemed to focus on driving as if giving Faiq a chance to calm down.
However, the bond between Faiq and the opa is very close. Faiq is the first grandchild in the family
big Darius. Faiq recalled his friendship with Darius back in his childhood. And unconsciously tears flowed down his face. Faiq wiped his wet eyes with his palm.
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