The Three Chosen
87. Absences
Darius' extended family is seen gathering in Darius's inpatient room. Lucky Farah has arranged for
the father was treated in the VIP room so that their family could visit at any time.
Darius opened his eyes and smiled when he saw the presence of his son, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the room. Because of his reduced viewing power in his old age, Darius asked them to approach with their families.
Dawn as the eldest son in the family Darius advanced first while holding his wife and two children.
“ Papa's Dawn. I invited My Wife Inez as well My children Inca and Farzan.” said Fajar.
“ Assalamualaikum Opa...,” greet Inka and Farzan together while kissing Darius' cheek.
“ Wa alaikumsalam Grandson Opa dear. Healthy continues yes..,” said Darius with a smile that is embraced by Inka and Farzan.
Then Fajar and his little family retreated to give Farah and her family a chance to get close
Darius.
“ Papa's Farah. I invite My Husband Bang Erik also Son and My Grandchild.” said Farah while holding back tears.
“ Assalamualaikum Opa, I am Faiq and this is My Wife Shera. Well this is Opa Iyaz's great-grandfather Izar. Opa remember right..?” ask Faiq.
“ Wa aleikumsalam. Yes, yes Opa remembered dong. Twins boys who can also squirm rich fine creatures You are...,” said Darius with a smile.
“ Yes, Opa right. Well this is my sister Eliya with her Husband and Son.” Faiq said again.
Then Ephliya approached Darius accompanied by Heru and their two children.
“ Assalamualaikum Opa. I'm Efliya Mama Farah's son huh. I came here with My Husband Heru Kak as well as Our Children Hanako and Haikal..,” said Efliya kocak.
“ Wa aleikumsalam Efliya. Sorry Opa ya if impressed favoritism with you and Faiq. Opa dear to you and do not want you to be disturbed by the subtle creatures that follow Faiq. That is why Opa is more often with Your Brother all on guard so that You stay safe. But do not doubt the affection of Opa ya Nak..,” said Darius with teary eyes.
“ Yes Opa, I understand. I never felt Opa favoritism, I know Opa also must love me. Kan Opa also often angryin Abang if nakalin I..,” said Efliya while trying to hold back tears.
“ Yes You are right. Your brother is nosy and loves to make you cry yes.” said Darius with a smile reminiscing about the childhood of Faiq and Efliya.
Then Efliya retreated to give Fatur and his family a chance to approach Darius.
“ Papa Assalamualaikum. I'm Fatur and...,” Fatur's speech was interrupted as Darius hugged him tightly.
“ Wa alaikumsalam Fatur, My youngest son, my fruit of love with Gendis..,” said Darius Iirih while shedding tears.
The atmosphere in the room became suddenly quiet. Darius and Fatur hugged each other tightly as if they hadn't seen each other for a long time. Fatur and his family live with Darius in their mansion, where Fatur and his twin brothers grew up.
“ Sorry Papa for being late to realize your advantages yes son. Forgive Mama also yes..,” said Darius in between sobs of his tears.
“ Yes Pa, I have never entered the heart of all Papa's sayings with Mama. For me Papa and Mama are the greatest parents.” said Fatur while rubbing the back of the father gently.
“ Papa already ingetin Your Mama so it does not press you too much first. But you know how stubborn your Mama is..” said Darius with a smile.
“ Yes, Yes Pa. I know Mama is chatty, chatty, but beautiful and affectionate. So Papa fell in love with Mama first, yes kann..?” goda Fatur while blinking his eyes.
Darius laughed in memory of the late Gendis who had gone before God. Everyone in the room laughed at Fatur's words.
“ Oh yes, I'm not alone Pa. I caught up with Bilqis and our two Children, Fabian and Diandra.” Fatur said after his laughter subsided.
“ Yes Papa. But I'm not cute rich anymore huh. I already have a Son two..,” said Bilqis while holding Darius' hand tightly.
“ Yes, yes. Papa remembers. Fabian and Diandra right..?” darius said with a smile.
“ Right Pa. The same father Mother also came, Pa. Basith too..” Bilqis said as she turned towards Patih, Yasmine and Basith.
“ How are you Bang..?” greet Patih with a hoarse voice.
“ Alhamdulillah good. Here hug me first Tih. I miss you..” said Darius as he spread out his hands.
Everyone seemed to be moved by Darius' attitude. Yasmine even shed tears at Darius' affection for her husband. Even though they are no longer young, the relationship between the two remains warm and close.
“ Hmmm, why does your body smell exactly rich Gendis yes Tih..,” said Darius while kissing the head and shoulders of Patih.
“ I'm Kak Gendis Bang's sister, when you forget anyway.” said Patih pretended to be angry.
“ Yes I remember. The sister who was always afraid that I would kidnap and take her Brother away.” Darius said with a laugh to make Patih blush embarrassed.
“ That's because I love Big Brother Bang..,” says Patih fast.
“ Right. But it turns out even your brother who went first and left me Yes Tih..,” said Darius in a soft voice.
“ Don't talk rich it's Bang. Brother has calmed down there and only needs Our prayers to prove our affection with Brother.
“ Yes Tih. My gendis only needs prayer now, only prayer.” Darius said as he closed his eyes and drooped weakly on the bed.
Seeing the worrisome condition of Darius made Patih look towards Farah.
“ Papa You why Far..?” ask Patih worriedly.
“ For A Moment I check it first Om..,” says Farah.
Then Farah took out her stestoscope. Checking the infusion and pulse of the papa. Tears seemed to float in both eyes a sign of the condition of the father had almost no hope.
“ Papa..., Papa...,” call Farah while shaking Darius' hands gently.
“ Hmmm.., yes Ma. Papa wants to come...,” said Darius with a smile.
“ This Papa Farah is not Mama..,” said Farah while shedding tears.
“ Yes Nak. But Mama You and Mama Gendis have come. They send greetings to all of you. Now Papa says yes, Papa wants to go with Mama. Sorry Papa and thank you..,” said Darius in a raucous voice.
Fatur and Dawn approached and followed Darius to recite the creed before leaving.
“ Asyhadu ala ilaha ilallah....Ashhadu... Mu... Muhammed... Arborea ... Ro... Rosulullah..,” said Darius stammered and closed his eyes.
Farah rushed to check his pulse, saw his eyes and shook his head to tell him that Darius was gone.
“ Inna Lillahi wainna ilaihi roji’uun..,” istirja also echoed in the room followed by the sound of sobs that accompanied Darius' departure.
Darius died with a happy smiling face surrounded by his children, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who always loved him to the end.
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