The Story of the Sky
Exchange of deaths

Sintya, Andika, Arya Wijaya and also Nadia were stunned. They really didn't understand the meaning of what Alan just said.

'' Alan.., we really don't understand what you mean to say that, and again.., what does the death of the person you mentioned earlier have to do with what you just said?'' Sintya was getting confused and curious as well.

Alan got up from the chair, then walked out of the dining room, towards the living room. He sat down on the sofa. Sintya immediately followed and sat down next to Alan and followed the others.

Alan turned his face, looking at the ceiling of the room. A 3-dimensional painting made on the ceiling of the room, showing the color of the blue ceiling, with several white cloud clumps, and also with the lighting arrangement of the lights on the ceiling of the room, making people who are there, it feels as if they are sitting enjoying the beautiful nuances of the night in the open space.

Alan took a deep breath, then looked at their faces one by one, then began to say:

'' ma.pa.pa.s grandfather.., you must know, the condition of the organs in Alan's body has been very fragile since the motorcycle accident 5 years ago. The doctor also said to avoid the impact on the chest of Alan, because it can lead to the rupture of several important organs, which are in the body of Alan. Did you know?, that accident yesterday!''

Alan then began to recall everything he experienced at the time of the accident on the Sumatra crossroads at that time.

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Just as Fadil's body was blown off the hood of Fortuner's car carried by Alan, after Fadil's body violently hit the car's glass, and when the car hit a stone monument, the barrier, alan's body also hit hard on the steering wheel of the car, after the softbelt he was wearing suddenly detached. His face also hit the mini aquarium that he put in front of the wheel of the car until it broke. Some of his glass fragments had scratched both of his eyes.

It was at that moment that the two souls came out of their bodies almost simultaneously. Alan was surprised to find himself suddenly in a very foreign place.

'' Where am I? what is this place? why does my whole body feel so painful and painful? and why does this place feel so hot?''

Alan kept looking around, but as far as the eye could see, he only saw empty space and there was not a single object he could find.

'' Mama.., papa.., grandfather.., where are you?, please Alan ma.., ah sick, very sick.''

Alan tried to shout out to the people he knew, and also continued to complain over the pain all over his body. Suddenly, a large black creature appeared before him.

'' Ss.. Whoareyou? what are you gonna do here? uh, it stinks, don't come any closer!, go!, go!Ah.., sick.''

Alan tried to retreat away from the creature, but he seemed to have no energy at all.

'' O wicked man, your Lord has given you good life, many favors, and also the opportunity to seek provision upon your return to the eternal realm. But you have all been wasted. You have used all the pleasures that your Lord has given you, only to sin and sin. You neglect all your duties, and live in unbelief. You live your life badly, then your return is also as bad as the place.''

With such a thunderous voice, the figure of the creature said as it approached Alan. Out of his mouth came licks of fire and also a very foul smell as the figure spoke. As the creature began to approach, Alan actually felt a feeling of fear that was so deep. His entire body was trembling, he wanted to run, but he really had no energy at all.

'' A.. What are you gonna do?Jj.don't come near! Peps.. Go!, don't come any closer!''

Alan was completely absent, even for the fineness he was already unable to, he fell down while covering his head with both hands.

'' Forgive me. geez.., let me go, where are you taking me? please release!, Ahh.''

Alan whined while holding a large hand the figure of the creature, which roughly pulled the hair of his head and dragged it without mercy.

'' Ungodly man, do you want to know where I will take you?, look there!'' the figure of the creature threw Alan's body, then showed the direction in front of him.

Alan looked at the direction that the creature was pointing at, his face looking more and more frightened. Nun far away there, visible blazing from the sea of blazing fire. What made him feel surprised was that even though the distance was still very, very far away, but the heat felt like he was already in the flames.

'' Ah.. Heat. Hot.., geez.., geez.., please let me go.., canuun..!''

'' Basic man rancid, why are you asking for forgiveness now, why not when you are still given the opportunity to live in the world?''

The figure of the creature again approached Alan who was still screaming in pain. However, by the time the creature was about to drag back Alan's body, suddenly the figure of the creature was surprised by the presence of someone in front of him.

'' Ss.. Whoareyou? why are you here?'' The creature's figure was now suddenly confused.

'' Athaghfirullahal'adhim...''

Fadil who was also surprised, because he was suddenly in that place, and then saw the figure of the creature in front of him. After taking a few breaths, Fadil looked at the creature then calmly said:

'' O creature of Allah, what are you doing to him?, and why do you look so ugly?''

'' O servant of Allah, know it!. That this ungodly creature, has reached the limit of its age. During his lifetime he never carried out the duty that God commanded him. His life was for nothing and sin. So, now is the time for him to reap the rewards of everything that has been done in his lifetime in the world.''

'' O servant of Allah, is it not time for you to return to your Lord?'' meekly the changed figure asked Fadil.

'' Wallahu a'lam, He is the All-knowing, I myself do not understand, but I believe God has a purpose with all this.''

'' O servant of God, if so, what exactly do you want?'' the figure looked at Fadil with curiosity. Fadil turned to Alan who was watching him, then remained silent for a moment and said:

'' Release him, give him a chance to repent.''

'' O servant of Allah, it is too late for him to repent, he himself who has wasted the opportunity, because today is the end of his life, it is no longer possible for him to return to the world.''

'' O creature of God, you know that it is not yet time for me to face my Robb, so take my age ration for one year, give it to him!'' Fadil said to the handsome young man in front of him.

'' O servant of Allah, it is more impossible. Do you not know? Each creature, each has been determined by age, soul mate and also the regime. So, how can you follow your wishes like that!, It is already against destiny.'' the young man's figure replied to Fadil.

'' O creature of God, have you forgotten? Allah is willing. Do you also not understand why I am here? But you know it yourself. Now, this isn't my place. And remember! I am not here of my will, but of his will.''

'' And have you forgotten?, if the prophet Adam ever gave his age to the prophet David? Does it not violate destiny?''

'' But...'' The young man was doubtful.

'' Go now to Robb the owner of all this nature!, Tell Him about my request. Otherwise, I will complain to Him.'' Fadil's command to the young man.

Not waiting long after Fadil said like that, the figure of the young man suddenly disappeared. Then, after a while, he reappeared before Fadil.

'' O servant of Allah, Robb, the owner of the whole world, has commanded me to fulfill your desires. But, there are some consequences that you have to bear. Are you ready to go through it?'' the young man looked at Fadil and Alan.

'' God willing.., by His will, I will be willing to bear all the consequences.'' replied Fadil.

'' Look there!'' the young man orders Fadil and Alan.

When they looked at the direction the young man was pointing out, they saw a picture of the accident, they saw everything as if it were stalled like a film being stopped.

'' Look at how the disobedient human body is! His entire internal organs had already been destroyed, and also both of his eyes were severely injured. Like a vehicle, the engine can no longer be used. And thou art, O servant of Allah, thy Lord has taken care of thee, so that thy whole outer and inner body remains intact.''

'' However, since it has become a fate line for you, there is only one of you who will live. For this reason, in order to fulfill your desire, O servant of Allah, by His permission, I will exchange the parts of your internal organs for his. So, he will still be able to live normally. But, for those two broken eyes, you alone will exchange them later.''

'' For one year, he will be given the opportunity to repent and turn his bad life into a good one. And thou art a servant of Allah. You will no longer be able to return to your body. But after a year, you will occupy his body until your time to return to your Robb. And while waiting for that time, you will be placed in a place that you cannot go out of. Because, if you come out, then you will not be able to return to your body or his body. Are you guys up to it?''

Without any hesitation Fadil took up the terms, while Alan, who was indeed more advantaged, felt very happy and grateful to Fadil, who is willing to sacrifice to give him a chance to fix his life is not good.

'' Remember!, ready or not. Exactly one year later, I'll come to pick you up. And also, you must come to this place.'' he exclaimed to Alan, with his sharp eyes full of threats, while pointing to the place of the accident.

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Hearing what was told by Alan, they (Sintya, Andika, Arya Wijaya and Nadia ) felt a feeling of fear, also sad mixed with haru. They really did not expect, it turns out that behind the change in Alan's attitude, and also his request to go to the boarding school, there are things that are so mysterious, which are sometimes difficult to digest just by reason alone.

Arya Wijaya who has never thought about the problems of life after death, and only attach importance to how to live successfully and successfully during life in this world. So that, which was implanted in his heart and also to his grandchildren, only money and power, now began to feel guilty. Moreover, he also considered the request of Alan who wanted to study religion in the pesantren was futile.

'' Grandpa.., that's the reason why Alan wanted to go to the boarding school. Alan's life is only a matter of days, if until Alan wastes his chance, and does not turn himself into a good person, then Alan is the most stupid person in the history of human life. Alan not only wasted himself, but also wasted the sacrifice of Fadil that was so great.''

'' For that ma. pa. grandfather.., please allow Alan to go to the boarding school. Allow Alan, prepare to face Alan's imminent death.'' Alan with a patter of tears, cupped his palms together pleading with them.

Sintya was no longer able to hold back her tears. He hugged Alan tightly. Although by count, Alan will still be alive for the next nine months. But, after all, knowing the rest of the time they can spend with Alan, his only son. Of course, it would be something very heavy. Moreover, in that time too, Alan will go to the boarding school. Which meant that there was almost no time left to be with Alan.

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