ANTIQUE NURSE
Bonchap: True Love

**In order to keep our fasting worship pure, please read after breaking. For those who do not fast are advised to read in a quiet place so as not to arouse suspicion😉

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Five years later

The atmosphere of Teddy's residence on Sunday morning, looks lonely. The activity is only visible in the kitchen. Rahma along with Bi Cucu, a substitute for bi Sari and Rayi are preparing breakfast. As always, today all the families of Wisdom will gather for breakfast together.

Anfa was taking her two children around the front yard. And Teddy's still in the room. After dawn, the man chose to go back to sleep.

Rahma took off the apron, then walked to her room to wake her husband up. Breakfast was ready, just waiting for his other son to come. At the front door, Juna comes with his wife and children. Behind them, Abi with his small family followed.

Rahma opened the room door. Her head just shook slowly to see her husband was still asleep. He walked closer and sat himself by the side of the bed. With a slow motion the woman shook her husband's shoulder.

“Pa.. wake up pa, the kids have arrived. Let's have breakfast.”

No reaction from Teddy. Rahma wakes up her husband again, but Teddy shakes. This time Rahma shook her husband's shoulders a little tighter, but still the man was just speechless. Rahma's feeling was bad, she patted her husband's cheek.he was pinched when he felt the skin of the husband was so cold.

“Pa.. wake up pa!! Wake up. papa.. papaaaaa!!!”

Rahma screamed loudly, her crying broke when she found out her husband was no longer breathing. Juna and Abi who heard Rahma's cry rushed towards the room followed by Anfa also Cakra and Sekar who had just arrived.

Juna and Abi are glued to their place when they see Rahma crying while hugging Teddy's stiff body. Sekar barged in and then rushed towards the father.

“Papa why ma? Papa.. this is Sekar pa.. wake up pa..”

There was no response from Rahma. The woman continued to cry while hugging her husband. Juna and the others slowly approached. Enveloped Rahma's body slightly away from Teddy. Abi came forward to check on her papa.

“Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi. Papa does not exist,” said Abi with a choked voice.

Sekar screamed hysterically at Abi's words.he shook Teddy's lifeless body. As hard as he tried, Teddy remained silent. The man remained in his long sleep with a smile adorning his face.

Cakra pulled Sekar into his arms. Abi was only able to rest in front of his father's body. Tears flowed from both eyes. Anfa's body falls down on the floor knowing the man her real father had left her for good. Her crying broke instantly.

Hearing the commotion in Rahma's room, Nina, Nadia, Rayi and also their children rushed into the room. They were surprised when they found out that the man they loved so much turned out to have returned to Rahmatullah. Rayi immediately approached Anfa and hugged her. Her husband seemed devastated by Teddy's departure.

“Opa!!”

The cries of Teddy's grandchildren called out to him. They scatter up on the bed to make sure his grandfather's condition. The cries of Freya, Azra, Alisha, Anya and Hanna broke out instantly. So did Kenzie, Ezra, Kenan, Aric and Haikal. They were glued to their place with teary faces.

It wasn't just the family that was shocked by Teddy's sudden departure. All the officers in his house were shocked. They cry knowing that their employers who are always friendly and polite have gone home. Tatan rushed out of the house to meet with RT officials and also local mosque administrators to announce the sad news.

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Sobs accompanied Teddy's funeral which was carried out on private land. The land has indeed been prepared by Teddy as a future home for himself and his entire family.

Jojo and Kevin who heard the news soon came with their families. Same with Radix and Gurit. With tears in her eyes, the four men helped with the funeral.

Many of Teddy's friends and colleagues came to say their condolences. So did the neighbors and company employees, they flocked to pay their last respects to the unpretentious man. Lita continues to accompany Rahma who seems hit. The woman looked at her husband's body which was beginning to be buried by the red earth.

The funeral is over. All who came to take him home. Only the families remain there. Rahma sat down beside her husband's grave, her hand holding a wooden headstone bearing Teddy's name.

“Ma.. don't cry anymore,” said Juna who had never been far from the side of the mother.

“Let's go home ma,” Abi continued.

“Mama wants to be here. Papa must be lonely if we go home.”

“Papa has calmed down in his resting place, ma. Mama must be sincere,” Juna embrace Rahma's shoulder.

“Tomorrow I'll take mama here. Whenever you want to see papa, I'll take you. Now we go home ma,” persuade Abi.

“Oma.. let's go home. Opa must be sad if oma cry continues.”

Rahma raised her head, her eyes still wet looking at Kenzie who was standing next to Abi and was looking at her. Kenzie's hand was stretched out on the grandmother. Slowly Rahma welcomed her grandson's hand. Aided by Juna and Abi, Rahma stood up. For a moment she was still silent in her place, staring at her husband's still-wet grave.

“I go home first mas,” lirih Rahma.

With a slow step, the woman left the burial area. Rahma embraces Kenzie whose height is now almost on par with her. The two walked towards the parked vehicle in front of the entrance of the tomb.

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Anfa sat pensively in her private workspace. His eyes stared blankly at the sofa in front of him. Usually there he and Teddy often spend time talking together. Anfa consults on work issues, and Teddy always guides her on how to do a good job, how to establish relationships with business partners, how to find solutions to problems that come and make decisions at critical times.

Not only that, Teddy also often taught him how to be a good husband and father. The man also always listened to Anfa's complaints, encouraging him when Anfa was down. Teddy's presence completely filled the void of the father figure he hadn't had in years.

Anfa's eyes warmed up again, slowly the clear circles were flowing from both eyes. His mouth kept muttering calling Teddy papa. Teddy's sudden departure makes it difficult to accept. Anfa wiped away her tears when the door opened. Hanna came in to her.

“Pipe.”

“Iya darling.”

Hanna, now 11, looked at her father's face. He knew that his father was saddened by Teddy's passing, and that was how he felt.

“Pips called same mimi.”

“Come,” Anfa standing from his seat.

“You why haven't you slept?”

“Not yet.”

“It's already night. Come cheek delivery to room.”

Anfa held Hanna's hand and then walked out of the room. For a moment he looked at Teddy's bedroom door. Then they stepped back and climbed the stairs. Hanna and Haikal's room is on the second floor. Anfa opens the door and takes Hanna up to the bed.

“Pipi... kangen cheeks yes same opa?”

Anfa's hand movement while covering her son stopped when she heard Hanna's question. The man then sat himself on the side of the bed.

“Hmm.. cheek gap same opa.”

“Hanna. Now no one wants Hanna to work PR again.”

“Opa is now calm in its new place. Don't forget Hanna send a prayer for opa finished praying, let opa happy.”

“Iya pi.”

Anfa pulled the blanket to the chest, then landed a kiss on Hanna's forehead. After turning on the sleeping lights and turning off the main lights, the man walked out of the room. Opening the door to Haikal's room, the second child fell asleep. Slowly Anfa closed the door and went down and went into her room.

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At midnight, Rahma awoke from her sleep. His hand touched the empty space next to him. His eyes warmed up again considering the man who used to accompany him to sleep, who used to hug him now was no longer with him. He changed his sleeping position to be tilted facing where Teddy used to lie.

Rahma's hand stroked the pillow that used to support her husband's head. Then rub the usual part of the mattress he slept on. His tears kept flowing considering his last talk last night before their sleep.

The Flashback

Teddy crawled up on the bed after looking at his two grandchildren, a habit he did every night. He laid his body on the side of his wife and then pulled Rahma into his arms. A kiss landed on the top of his wife's head. Then he heard the man humming singing a true love song to his wife. Rahma's smile expands, her husband always acts romantic towards her. Her eyes were closed enjoying the sweet voice of her husband.

“Honey..thank you for being present in my life. Happy to have you. You've given me three great children. Then we get a good daughter-in-law and also Anfa. Now that we also have beautiful and handsome grandchildren, they are also so good. Happiness is complete now. Mas grateful to be given age to date and feel all this happiness.”

“Iya mas, me too. Our lives are complete.”

“If you go first, don't be sad. Remember you still have our children and grandchildren. Live your life well until you pick you up.”

“If I may ask, I want to go with you. I don't know if I can live without you.”

“You should be able to love, you can definitely.”

Teddy tightened his arms, his eyes glazed over as he said it all. Rahma hugged her husband's waist tightly. He didn't dare to imagine if one day Teddy left him first.

“If I had gone first, then don't be sad. Just remember our togetherness. And mas don't marry again, I don't want to be married again even though I already don't exist.”

“Hahaha.”

Teddy laughed at the wife. He rubbed the corner of his wet eyes. In the midst of his novelty, the wife could still make him laugh. The man loosened his arms in order to be able to look at the beautiful face of his wife who he loved so much.

“You are. Who wants to be with my rich grandparents,” Teddy took Rahma's nose.

“Don't get it wrong. I saw on the news that 81-year-old grandparents were remarried. She was younger than him, not possible if the marriage was no longer there after me. Anyway I can't get married again.”

“Despite my wish, do you think our children and grandchildren will allow?”

“Pastinya ngga,” Rahma giggled herself.

“Mas won't marry again, because the only woman you love is you. Having you is more than enough. You have given so much happiness to me. I love you so much Rahma.”

“I love you too, my Teddy mas.”

Teddy cupped Rahma's face and then landed a kiss on his wife's lips. Somehow he felt that this was the last kiss given to his wife. Rahma closed her eyes, and there was something different about her husband's kiss this time.

Flashback Off

Rahma's cry broke again considering it all. Didn't think that last night's talk, the singing and kissing Teddy gave him was a good-bye to him. If she knew yesterday was her last time with her husband, she would have spent more time with him. Now only prayers can he send to his beloved husband.

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Six months passed after Teddy's departure. All members of the Wisdom family continue to carry out activities as usual. They have confirmed Teddy's departure, as have Rahma and Anfa.

Since Teddy died, Rahma has spent more time with her grandchildren. Every week he goes around staying at his children's house alternately. His health began to decline. Even though he has promised the departure of the husband, but still the loss of his soul mate has a huge impact on him.

Rahma came out of her room and walked towards the backyard. He sat himself in the rocking chair that was there. The condition of the house seemed quiet, Anfa had left for the office, Rayi was looking at one of his sick friends and their two children had gone to school.

Rahma looked at the sky so bright, as the wind blew on her face. The air this morning was so cold. His hand then moved taking the phone out of his pocket. Put the phone on a table nearby after choosing a favorite song. The music began to sound. Curse eyes enjoy the beautiful voice of the singer**.

While the heart, wriggling teasing memories. Repeating memories, when love meets love. The sound of night and day seemed to be singing. I can hear you, your miss is calling my name. When I'm no longer by your side, I wait for you in eternity. I never leave, it's always in your heart. You are never far away, always in my heart. My sukmaku yelled, asserting my love for you. Thank you to Mahacinta, uniting us. When I'm no longer by your side, I wait for you in eternity. Our love describes history. Delightful story full of joy. So that whoever God is, will know. Our true love.

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Juna, Abi and Sekar rushed to the house along with their families upon hearing Rahma contact them, asking to come. Anfa immediately left her important meeting when Rahma asked her to go home. Jojo and Kevin. Taking all his family with him, they quickly came to Teddy's house.

Rahma smiled seeing that all her children and grandchildren had gathered. The grandson sat around him lying on the bed. His smile continued to expand, looking like the woman was so happy.

“Mama why? Mama's sick? Can I call a doctor?” ask Juna worriedly.

“Mama is fine. Mama just wants to hang out with you.”

“Ma..”

Abi dropped down on the side of the bed, grabbed Rahma's wrinkled hand and kissed the back of her hand. She felt like her mother was saying goodbye.

“What's wrong with you guys? Mama is fine.”

Rahma looked at the faces of her children one by one who looked anxious and also sad. Then he looked at his grandchildren who had grown up. Then his gaze was fixed in front of him. He vaguely saw Teddy there. The man smiled at her.

“It looks like mama's time has arrived. Papa you guys have picked up.”

The crying that had been held up had finally begun to break. Abi lowered his head, his back seemed to tremble as the man began to cry. Juna gathered near Rahma, and so did Anfa. She could only cry in her husband's arms.

“Thank you all for being mama's kids. I am proud to have a child like you. You guys have given mom a good grandchild. Thank you for perfecting my mom's life. Mama's message, keep you loving each other and taking care of each other. Do not quarrel just because of treasure. Treasures can be sought, but brotherhood and compassion if they are lost, are difficult to find a replacement for. Grandsons of oma, you must get along, live well and take care of each other. Remember, in your most difficult times, real family and friends will always be there to support.”

No words came out of everyone who was there. Just a nod of the head accompanied by tears. Rahma looked back in front of her.The husband was still faithfully waiting for her.

“Mama love you all. Oma loves you too. Don't forget to keep praying for us. I'm sorry that mom and mom have made a mistake. Mom says, papa you guys are waiting.”

“Omaaaaa!!” I heard the cries of the grandchildren.

“Mama.”

Sekar breaks away from Cakra's embrace and then hurls towards Rahma. Jojo as well as Adinda approached, they wanted to be near Rahma's side in her last moment.

“Juna... please guide mama.”

With tears in her eyes, Juna approached. In the midst of his sobbing, he led his mother to recite the praises of God in her last moment. In a low voice, Rahma followed the child's guidance. He smiled happily after, then slowly his eyes closed. Sayup-sayup is heard screaming and crying everyone calls himself when the soul leaves the body. His solitude was now over, the lover had picked him up. They will be back together in eternity.

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Should have been this chapter up yesterday, but mamake had trouble finishing this part and just settled after sahur earlier.

No comment because mamake also mellow🤧**