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Women of Cave Dwellers...

Booms......

Booms....

Dor..dor......

Dor..dor....

Booms....

Towards dawn Rendra and I were shocked by the sound of bedil and explosions that I believed were from explosives belonging to the government. I've heard this before. The rebels do not have explosives like the government.

“Search in all places!” the voice from outside rang out loud as Rendra's cry broke out in shock. The sound of bedil and bombs is still heard as well as the sound of human legs. I tried to calm Rendra down but it seemed like it had failed. Why is he like this? Previously he was not too surprised by the sounds of bedil or bombs. What because this sounds so close as well as a long enough period of time.

I no longer have the strength to silence Rendra. My body is broken, my legs feel numb. I've been in this cave for over a week. My feet were never invited to walk. I wanted to cry for help but the words had not yet been spoken the door of the cave opened and light struck my eyes for the first time in over a week.

“Travel...guide, take them to the ambulance!” that was all I could hear before I closed my eyes.

At 9am...

L city military area hospital...

“How are things, Doc?”

“The patient is dehydrated and the nerves are not working so that it causes the patient can not walk. For now, we can only wait until the patient wakes up. Only after that slowly we can provide therapy for his legs so that he can walk again.” said the doctor.

“How about the baby?”

“It looks like she gets more nutrition because her mother prefers to fast. The boy is in good and healthy condition. The sisters have also bathed her and changed clothes with new ones. The boy was very strong, ate him a lot too. And he really likes to play with the members here.”

“It's been 2 days. Why isn't she conscious yet?”

“We do not know what makes patients reluctant to wake up. What is the story behind the cave we also do not know if the patient is not aware. His body is charging, currently vitamins and some nutrients we have put into his body. Hopefully by tomorrow the patient will be conscious. Then excuse me.”

I can hear all that talk but why can't I open my eyes? What the hell's going on? Why can't I move? Why is my body so weak as to die. Is my death near, O Allah? If so, allow me to mention Your name at the end of my age. “La...Ila....La...Ila haillallah..” I can feel tears dripping in the corner of my eyes. And someone's hand is wiping away these tears.

“What nightmares are you having? Don't cry, wake up! We haven't seen each other in a long time. When I met, I saw you in this condition. Awake, Honey! Miss you. Wake up! Both of your parents are here to see their long-missed daughter. Wake up! Rendra just kept calling Cheche. He doesn't even know me. Did you never show my picture to little Rendra? You really have heart. In fact, I always see your photos so heavy miss me.”

I tried to hear that voice that sounded close enough. Who her? Why does he seem to know me? Why just the sound? Where is that guy? I felt my hand in his hand.

Slow down.pelan.pelan back asleep and not hear anything else.

It's 12 noon...

It was still in the same place but this time I heard another voice. I heard the voice of Abu reading Surah Yasin in my right ear. I also heard a sobbing sound from Umi. Are they here? But where is it? Why just the sound. I did not see Abu and Umi.

“Yes Allah, if you intend to take it we are sincere. He is a godly child who is very devoted to us. Lay the way if it is time for him to face You, O God.” My tears flowed back to the corner of my eyes. I felt Umi's hand rub these tears gently. “Cut, the godly son of Umi. Umi's sincere if Cut wants to go. Go, Son! Insha Allah heaven God awaits you.” the sobs sound of Umi sounds quite close.

“Che..Che...”

“Che..che..

“Mamaammm”

I heard Rendra's voice, I could also feel her tiny hand holding my left hand.

“Muaahhh...” Rendra kissed me on the cheek as usual.

“Syun Cheche..”

“See with Cheche to get up quickly! Otherwise, Rendra will follow Om to Java. Let's just leave Cheche here, huh?” the voice of the man again. And what did he say? He wants to take Rendra to Java? How dare he bring a child without permission. I'm upset. And then all was lost again, silent and silent. I don't hear anything anymore.

It's 10 p.m...

Slowly my eyes opened. I saw the lights and the walls were white. I'm thirsty, my throat feels very dry. The sound of people teaching but the person there is not only a voice.

“Mom....Umi...” lirihku with a voice that is still choked.

“Abu...Umi...”.

“Abu...Umi...”.

I can see them back and this time it's real. They are both in front of me right now. I'm alive, God still gives me a chance to live. “Alhamdulillah you finally wake up too, Nak” said Umi while holding back her tears.

“Abu call the doctor first!” Ash is seen running towards the door. Not long after the doctor and several nurses arrived in this room. And one more guy who wears those smudgy clothes. “I'm like I've seen it.” Mumbles.

The doctor examined me painstakingly. I can't quite speak yet. “Everything is good, and I think the nutrition is also enough to make him wake up from a long sleep. Looks like you've been in that cave too long, huh?” the doctor asked and I nodded my head.

“Do not talk first. Let the patient rest again tonight. Tomorrow morning we will try to start light therapy, especially on the legs. Does anyone hurt?” i'm shaken. The doctor also examined my eyes and everything was normal.

“How much is it?” The doctor asked me how many fingers.

“D-two.” The doctor nodded and smiled. “You are a strong woman. Keep it that way because there are very rarely women as strong as you. Rest up! Tomorrow we will begin therapy. Father, Mother, for now let her daughter rest back, huh? I'm sorry.”

“Thank you, Doctor.” The doctor nodded and then walked out of my room.

"Want to drink?” I nodded at Umi.

I slowly sipped a straw from the glass filled with water. It feels so refreshing. I'm so thirsty, I'm hungry right now. But..”Rendra.”

I panicked not to see the boy from earlier. “Umi, Ash, Rendra.”.

“Quiet! Rendra was sleeping in the children's room. He should not be here because the room for the children is more comfortable and sterile.” the voice of the man dressed in a striped dress began to approach my bed.

“I looked at him who was also looking at me. But the difference is, she smiles while I don't. I tried to remember his face but from his voice I felt like I knew this man. “Do you no longer recognize me? It was only a year that we did not meet. Nevermind! Now you rest. There is still tomorrow for you to ask and I will gladly answer your question.” He rubbed my head and left.

After his departure I looked at Umi and Abu. “Do you not remember it? he's Rendra who used to work in our village.”

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