Shanum Smile
Chapter 17

Time passed, now Shanum was already sitting in ninth grade. He returned to class while he was still in seventh grade. Back in class with Sarah and Goddess.

After one year is not allowed to ride a bicycle to school. Shanum was allowed to ride a bike back to school. This is because, Mr. Arsena is getting busy with his business.

Satria still continues to pursue Shanum's love, she does not get tired of seeing Shanum. Though their schools are separated by a fence, to distinguish the level of education. Each school has a fence limit of one meter. This is intended so that there is no thuggery or bullying from higher school levels.

Earth returns to its home city once a week. Every time he returned he always took the time to find out about Shanum, without Shanum's knowledge of course.

Shanum has been left out of town more often since Eyang Cokro died a few months ago. Actually Shanum feels lonely, but the many activities make him no longer feel lonely.

One week away from Christmas, Mr. Arsena has prepared all the needs for mass at his home. The event will be led directly by Marcell who has completed his studies in Bandung. Everything has been prepared carefully, just waiting for the day H only.

Mr. Arsena suddenly got word, if one of the company branches in Jepara area had problems. Mr. Arsena accompanied by Mr. Lelly went directly to review to the branch company.

Five days in Jepara, finally Mr. Arsena and Ms. Lelly decided to go home. Remembering the 24th of December. Mr. Arsena must again check all preparations for the 25th. He repeatedly contacted all parties associated with the event.

"Why don't you go home?" muttered Shanum restlessly.

In the midst of his anxiety, Anton the first son of Mr. Arsena just arrived.

"Rama and Mom are still in Jepara?" anton asked as the three of them sat on the sofa of the living room.

"Yes, he said he'd be home soon. But until now has not gone home either," replied Shanum pouting and pursed lips.

"Maybe they'll be home tonight" said Santi, Anton's wife.

"It should be Rama and Mother at home, the problem in Jepara will be able to run out of the new year I take care of. If it's like this just makes the kids anxious!" gerutu Anton was upset.

Previously, Mr. Arsena had asked Anton to check the conditions at the Jepara branch company. Anton refused it. This is because the situation in the Jepara branch is still safely under control.

Anton suggests we should go to Jepara later after the new year. Currently it is better to focus on Christmas events, as well as the thanks of Marcell becoming a Father in one of the churches in Bandung. It turns out that suggestion was rejected by Mr. Arsena.

It was evening, but Mr. Arsena and Ms. Lelly had not yet returned. They're still stuck in traffic in Boyolali. While Marcell was already on his way from Bandung to their city.

"Num, it's night! Just sleep in the room, do not wait for Rama and Mother Condur. We also want to sleep in the room only" Anton said while turning off the television in the living room.

Shanum, who was getting sleepy, got up from his seat and walked towards his room. Anton asks his wife to enter the room first. He was going to check the door and change all the lights.

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Twelve o'clock in the evening, suddenly the house phone rang very loudly. Wake Anton and his wife. Anton went out of the room to pick up the phone located in the family room.

"Yes, right. My son, what's wrong?" anton said after listening to a question from the caller.

His world seemed to collapse, his body seemed not to tread the earth anymore.

The phone was from the police who reported that the car was driven by both parents had an accident.

Mr. Arsena and Ms. Lelly have been rushed to the nearest hospital. Anton rushed to the hospital, telling his wife. If both parents have an accident.

Anton drives his car at high speed leaving the mansion. No longer thinking about safety, in her mind she only wanted to immediately meet the two old men, who were currently lying in the hospital.

Anton immediately asked the administrative officer, where his parents were treated. Anton also mentioned the names of his parents and the cause of the hospital admission.

Anton's legs felt weak and powerless to hear the explanation of the administrative officer. Apparently in the information section, there were already two police officers waiting for his arrival.

"Sorry about Arsena Kusuma's family?" ask one of the police.

"I'm his son, sir," replied Anton softly in shock at the news.

"Pak Arsena Kusuma died at the scene of the accident. The accident came from a car in the back, pushing Arsena's car into the bottom of the Fuso truck in front of her. Our car was forced to break down to get the father and mother out" the police said.

Finished talking to the police, Anton immediately saw the state of the father. While his mother is still handled by a doctor in the ER room.

After seeing the body of the father, Anton also took care of the return of the body. He paced back and forth himself to take care of all the needs needed. As a first child he had to be strong and reliable by his younger siblings.

When he was going home, the doctor who handled his mother called and said if the condition of the mother was in a coma. Ms. Lelly is currently in the ICU room for more intensive care.

At four in the morning, the body of Mr. Arsena was brought home and buried in the pendopo house. Shortly after the ambulance left Arsena's home, Marcell arrived at the house where he grew up.

He was surprised to see his house was crowded by neighbors.

"Kangmas?" marcell yelled at Anton.

"Patience, yes! Rama is gone. Huhuhuhoo..."

She who asked her sister to be patient, she was also the one whose tears broke while hugging her sister.

Don't ask how Shanum is doing right now. The girl was shocked again and finally fainted instantly when she saw the body of the Rama.

The event, which was prepared to celebrate Christmas, turned into an event to release the departure of the family leader. The white tent that was originally for Christmas guests turned into a tent to accommodate the mourners.

The joyous event turned into a tearful event. Shanum remained silent without any more tears. Almost three years of living together and feeling the affection of Mr. Arsena and Ms. Lelly. Making Shanum's inner bond with his two adoptive parents was very close.

"Thank you Rama, you taught me many things. Thank you for the love you have given me. I cannot repay all your kindness. May the Lord place you in His heaven" muttered Shanum beside the body of Mr. Arsena.