(Family) Bound
End Point

Kira hugged Adit tightly. Today Adit will leave for Magelang accompanied by Rendra and his family. Kira wants to be able to join up to the academy gate, but Yudha forbids Kira because she has to maintain health conditions for the preparation of stem cell planting. Shaka was the same, he could not come because not only had to take care of Kira, but also had to take care of Bara and Dara. Not to mention there was a company he also needed to take care of.

"Part yourself well there. Life at the academy is hard, survive and do your best to achieve your dreams." Message Kira while cupping Adit's face.

"Yes, ma. As long as mom and dad keep doing it, I'll make it. Mama doesn't have to worry, mama's son is a hotshot." Sahut Adit tried to melt the atmosphere.

"Sister, take Adit away." Shaka.

"Don't worry, Ka. I'm sure Adit must be fine. And I think he and Radit both inherited the courageous nature of their late father. You know, Pierre used to be known as the bravest soldier in our union, even tend to be reckless. He is also good at strategizing, therefore his career is fast-paced. I see Adit the same. Although so far the strategy that he compiled about brawl and game play." Rendra said that made Shaka laugh.

"I've always believed that Adit would be okay. Instead, I thought of the teachers in the academy. At least they won't call me to the academy because of it." Shaka Sahut.

The two laughed loudly at how the teachers and seniors in the academy were facing Adit. Shaka smiled as he remembered, both he and Kira were often called to school because of Dit-dit. Lucky they are very smart and accomplished.

Adit approached Satria and bowed to align himself with his sister. He smiled and clasped Satria's shoulder tightly.

"Now you have to help Papa and brother Edo take care of our family. Remember. Never be afraid as long as you are right. You may be afraid when you are wrong, but dare to admit your mistakes and take responsibility. That's what mom and dad always tell us. Keep it well in your heart. You're brave, Sat." Said Adit. Satria nodded without hesitation

"I'll definitely take care of our family, brother." Sahut Satria firmly.

Adit hugged Satria and patted the little man's back gently. He then turns to Nara who continues to cry in Rania's arms.

"Hey, princess. Don't cry on. Adit's brother did go far, but he's still going home. Later every time you go home Adit will definitely bring souvenirs. Princess don't cry anymore yaa.." Persuade Adit while holding Nara and wipe away her little sister's tears.

"Ga wants souvenirs. I want Adit's brother Radit." Nara said.

"Princess beautiful. Dit-dit is still coming home. Later if brother Dit-dit home we play together huh." Persuade Adit again.

"Promise..??" Nara said while thrusting her pinky.

"Promise." Sahut Adit then linked their pinkies. Adit lowers Nara and hugs Rania.

"Titip mama, papa, brother Edo, and our sisters. Take good care of them, Ra." Adit Message. Rania smiled and looked at Adit with teary eyes.

"certain. Adit doesn't have to worry. The important thing is Adit take good care of himself during the academy." Rania said, bringing her face closer.

"Don't let them mess with Adit." Rania's whisper was slow but firm. Adit laughed at Rania's orders.

"certain. You know how I am." Adit is confident.

After saying goodbye to his family, Adit and Rendra entered the gate. They will take a flight to Jogja and stay there before Rendra deliver Adit to the academy in Magelang.

Shaka hugged Kira's shoulder tightly. She knew at this moment Kira must be sad because her two sons went far away. While Edo decided to temporarily stay in Indonesia because he wanted to develop his workshop that was increasingly crowded.

*****

Shaka sat on the chair beside Kira's bed. Many times he kept kissing his wife's hand. He smiled to hide his worry. After the series of chemotherapy Kira declared successful and the condition continues to stabilize, the day after Kira will undergo action for stem cell planting.

At least in the presence of stem cells from the umbilical cord of Bara and Dara, Kira does not need to do a painful bone marrow transplant. Shaka hopes this is the end point of their struggle and will bring good results.

"What do you think, Bie..??" Kira asks when she sees Shaka daydreaming.

"none. It's just that I suddenly remembered the lake where we once promised to meet. The lake where I promised to wait for you." Answer Shaka.

"That lake. It's been a long time since we've been there." Kira said.

"Yes. Last time we went there, we had a picnic when Nara was a year old. It was Dit-dit's desperate to swim in the lake." Sahut Shaka laughs with Kira. Shaka was silent and looked at Kira.

"Honey, after you undergo stem cell implantation. I'm gonna have a vasectomy." Shaka. Kira was shocked to hear Shaka's words.

"Bie, no. I don't agree." Sergei Kira.

"I'm sorry, honey. But my decision is already unanimous. I won't change my mind." Shaka said softly but firmly. His hand kept stroking Kira's face.

Kira then sat down until their gazes met. Shaka cupped Kira's face and stroked her slowly.

"I love you. I just don't want you to get pregnant after this and get sick again like now." Shaka said.

"But you're young, Bie. As for me, at my age right now it's only a matter of time until I go through menopause. That's why I refuse to be sterile. So don't do it, Bie. I beg you." Pinta Kira's.

"We don't know when you're going through menopause. You could get pregnant again. After all you have given me eight angels who are my source of happiness." Shaka Sahut.

"Then let me do sterile. It was just a light operation. I don't even need to be hospitalized after surgery." Kira said without hesitation.

"You may feel like you're still holding out to get back to the operating table. But I can't see it. I've seen enough pain." Sahut Shaka while sticking their forehead.

"You're 33 years old." Bisik Kira's.

"Then..?? I will not marry another woman. You're the only one I want to be my life's friend." Shaka.

"What if they fail and I get sick again...??" Ask Kira.

"Do you think I'll leave you..??" Shaka asked back.

"I'll never leave. Even if you throw me out of your life, I will stay. You know that, don't you, honey..??" Shaka continued when he saw Kira just silent. Kira puts their faces away and looks into Shaka's eyes.

"Are you really sure of your decision..??" Ask Kira to make sure. She desperately hoped Shaka would change her mind.

"I'm sure." Shaka answered without hesitation. Kira hugged Shaka's body tightly.

"I love you, Bie." Kira muttered in Shaka's arms.

"I knew. And I never doubted that." Shaka said as he swung their bodies.

*****

Shaka, Edo, and Kira's family walk with the gurney that will lead Kira to take action. Only Yudhi was absent because he was in the Netherlands to follow his wife with their two children.

Kira seemed excited because she was so eager to get well soon and return to take care of her family.

"sorry. The family must wait outside." Said one of the nurses.

"Don't worry. I'll be inside to make sure everything goes well." Yudha calmed his family. Not far from them, doctor Joseph, a doctor from Germany who helped deal with Kira, seemed to be shaking hands with Darius and Hans.

"Bie, relax. I'll be fine." Kira said as she stroked Shaka's hand that was within her grasp.

"Fight. I'm sure after this everything will be fine." Shaka said then kissed Kira on the forehead. Yudha patted Shaka on the shoulder to remind him that Kira should come in soon.

Shaka continued to walk back and forth in the waiting room. Sometimes he sat. Not long. Because after that Shaka again walked agitatedly. Shaka continued to pay attention to the door of the action room. Suddenly he remembered so many memories with Kira and it just made his feelings become unpleasant.

Shaka immediately approached when he heard the sound of the door being opened. He saw Yudha coming out with a gloomy face.

"Yudha, what is it..?? How's Kira..??" Ask Shaka. Yudha shook her head slowly before speaking.

"Kira's body reacts so quickly. The cells in his body instantly reject the implanted stem cells to make Kira's condition decrease." Yudha answered with a face that looked pale.

"What do you mean..?? Didn't you say Kira will be fine..??!!" Shaka cried with a thunderous voice.

"Shaka, relax. Let Yudha explain everything to completion." Sela Rendra mediates.

"Joseph's doctor is trying to stabilize Kira." Yudha said as she patted Shaka on the shoulder and went back into the room.

Edo leads Shaka back to his seat. Shaka hung back for a moment, then covered his face with both hands and started sobbing. Shaka took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down. Shaka continued to chant the prayer in his heart. Hope God will hear his request not to take Kira from his life.