Dul
112. The Result of Prayer and Tears

That night Dul got no more news from Mima. It is also difficult to contact. I called several times but did not answer. Finally, Dul called Heru. Heru said that he was heading to the hospital where Bara was taken. Not yet know how severe and what causes Bara can be an accident.

“What is a sick Dad, Pakdhe? Why did you fall? Where's dad from? Why not bring a car? Why ride motor?” That was the question Dul asked when Heru answered his phone. Despite having heard about Mima's explanation, Dul can't believe it just yet. Mima said it while crying.

“Pakdhe is heading to the hospital, Dul. Later when you get there, Pakdhe take care of me first, yes. Pakdhe will call you again. Stay focused for tomorrow's trial. Dad's gonna be fine. Trust Pakdhe. Concentrate, yeah, Dul. Don't think too much about it for now. Dad must be fine.”

Not satisfied with the explanation of Heru who was impressed in a hurry. Dul asked the question again. Fortunately Leo seemed undisturbed by his voice. “Akung...How about, Pakdhe? Did I know that Dad was in an accident? Don't know, Pakdhe. Later Akung even longer heal,” message Dul to Heru. He realized his voice was shaking.

“Daddy may be tired, Dul. The rest is okay. There is no problem at home. You just love the best for Dad and Akung. Wait for news from Pakdhe tomorrow. You must be eager for the court of pantukhir. After hanging up the phone, yeah. Trust all the same Pakdhe. Everything will be fine.”

Dul felt himself experiencing dejavu. Same dialogue with different people a dozen years ago. Bara had also said something similar to him. “You believe Om, right?” It was said by Bara when he asked where his mother was.

Satyadarma's family always asked him to believe. Although with a heavy heart Dul ended the phone conversation and laid his body. Dul's mind flew everywhere. Imagine how the Seized are in shock and confusion. Colonized which has always rested almost everything on Bara. Everything in their house went smoothly because Bara spoiled them all. Dul also imagined the voice of Mima who was crying earlier. Said that it had not met Bara for a long time because Bara was busy working and keeping Mr. Wirya in the hospital. Not to mention Ibrahim, whose mind is embraced every crying. Their family situation must be in a mess.

Had Dul been among his family, Sejah or his younger siblings might not have been that stupid. Dul imagined his mother would definitely continue to cry.

His eyes began to shut, but his tears were dripping. What was hurt in his father's body? Is it severe or just a minor injury? Can his father get back to health as usual quickly? Dul thought about all those things before he started falling asleep. Until the next morning sirens sign they must gather in the main hall is heard filling the hallway.

Before the gathering, Dul had checked his phone. There's a message from Heru.

‘Daddy is fine. Currently being treated. You concentrate on the trial. Give us all the best news.’

While reading that, Dul was stunned for a moment. Is it possible that his family did that so that he does not worry too much about Bara's situation? It was difficult to think positively when he had not heard the voice of Bara directly. His mind went everywhere. Imagine that Bara is lying down and can't speak to him directly. Why didn't Bara call him right away. Having no time left, Dul quickly saves his phone and runs out and joins his friends.

In the main hall, all the cadets were wearing white shorts with no tops covering their bodies. Dul felt that his hands were cold as if they were not drained with blood and his heart was pounding faster. That's when the determination of whether they will continue or stop.

Before presiding over the trial of Pantukhir, the KSAU first met the prospective cadets (Catar) who had lined up in front of the Prawiratama Hall. Before giving a brief instruction, the Catars make a yel-yel that makes KSAU amazed.

“This morning will start Pantukhir which I will lead myself. Due to limited space, not all of you will be accepted. For that I apologize. But know that you are all on average already good,” said KSAU.

“To the chosen one I congratulate, and prepare to carry out education in Magelang. When you are not accepted, I ask you to be sincere. There is still a chance to try and fix the less-less. Keep the spirit because you are a generation full of hope,” said KSAU gave encouragement.

Dul closed his eyes for a few seconds. Everything was done with the best effort he had. Central level selection materials consisting of administration, screening by POM, Litpers (Personnel Research), Psychology, Physical Samapatization, also AKA and TPA. Everything was.

That day, he felt very lucky that Bara and Mr. Wirya were trying their best for his future. Giving a last name and improvement of all identities held through a court hearing.

In the past, he did not understand why Bara went back and forth to court with the lawyer chosen by Heru to take care of trivial things just adding names.

However, it turns out that it means so much now. He is the son of a digital news editor. He is also the eldest grandson of a distinguished education practitioner with a long series of degrees behind his name. Dr. Wirya Satyadarma S.Psi, MS/AT, MFCC, DCH. Art Therapy certified psychologist who also has the title Marriage Family and Child Counselor. And the wise old man was lying sick.

Dul almost cried when he told about his family in the interview session. Hopefully not whiny is not one of the conditions, thought Dul.

After going through all these stages, one morning they all stood in the same clothes as their arrival in that place. The mornings were quite tumultuous as they were then divided into different groups. Some were asked to gather elsewhere and some were lined up in front of the hall. He lost Leonardo Yepa. He dragged his suitcase and stood in a daze to each row next to it.

Then, in the midst of the fanfare, there was the voice of a gallant man in front of them who said that all the cadets standing in the group were declared to pass. They all collapse in the euphoria of happiness. All the cadets searched his cell phone to contact family members.

With his eyes clouded by tears, Dul scrolls his phone. Looking for the name Bara. The first person he wanted to tell the happy news. “Halo...hello? Mammy? Where's Dad? Why hape Daddy, Mother answer? I graduated, I graduated. Which father?” ask Dul.

The answer from the Devils was inaudible. Just a crying voice.

“Bu! Which father?” ask Dul again.

“Daddy just exited the operating room. It's stable. There was a slight bleeding in his head. But Dad was nothing…. You graduated, Dul .... Dad must be happy. Later if Dad has woken up, Mom immediately told Dad.” Then she came back crying. He also cried sobbing. He's not ashamed. All the cadets who graduated were crying happily and dissolving in novelty.

Among the boisterous voices of those who spoke to his family, Dul got a pat on his shoulder. He turned.

“Abdullah Son of Satyadarma! We pass to become a first-rate Carbolic Warrior!” leonardo Yepa said in a salute.

Dul salutes Leonardo with his tears that have not yet subsided. The two hugged and cried together.

To Be Continued