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Eps 248 - Hardness of Heart and Patience
Ummi Aisyah and her family were shocked when police told her that it was Firda who stabbed Edward in the neck three times. While Gabriel feels angry at Raisa, and he almost kills Raisa who has given the information to the police but is lucky her family can still hold Gabriel and calm her down.
"What does it mean that Firda will also be dragged in this case? Will he be punished?" lirih Ummi Aisyah who again felt fear of danger to her daughter.
"No, Auntie" replied Gio "I won't let Firda in custody, we'll take care of this matter as soon as possible"
"No, Gio" continued the Grandfather "Let this be a police affair, Firda is innocent so no one will punish him. The truth will soon be revealed, because God knows what Firda did just to protect himself"
While Gabriel, now he could only lie on top of the hospital ward. Grandpa gave him the prayer beads and forbade Gabriel from releasing them, which he did so that Gabriel would remember to stand by. In order for his heart and mind to be calmer, no longer crumbled what else is burning anger. Grandfather, Abi and the others continued to strengthen Gabriel without getting bored, they also said that all Gabriel could do right now was be patient and sincere.
Gabriel also prayed even though he was in his ward, and it was then that he recalled some of Firda's advice. Who asked Gabriel to love God more than Firda, when Firda asked Gabriel sincerely if something happened to him.
Now Gabriel began to understand what Firda and Abi had meant by once advising Gabriel the same. If Gabriel loves a creature excessively, then when it leaves Gabriel will be beaten and destroyed, because nothing is eternal. Meanwhile, if Gabriel filled his heart with love for Khaliq, Gabriel would not feel pain because Khaliq is eternal. Gabriel will never lose his love.
"How is Firda?" gabriel asked his father-in-law, who was now entering Gabriel's ward.
"Still the same" replied Abi Farhan.
"What did the doctor say?" gabriel asked again and Abi Farhan could not answer him, because the Doctor said the possibility was very small to be able to save Firda.
"Abi, what did the doctor say?" Gabriel repeated his question with great emphasis.
"Firda will be fine" replied Abi Farhan but Gabriel did not believe what he said his father-in-law.
"Gabriel..."
"I'm fine, Abi" replied Gabriel softly and he turned the beads one by one, his lips did not stop saying the words of dhikr and he tried to suppress all writhing anger in his soul.
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"The possibility is very small even almost impossible Firda can survive, he is also in pain every second with a variety of medical devices attached to his body" said the doctor who handles Firda to Abi Farhan, who was also in pain every second, that made Abi Farhan immediately fall limp in his chair.
"Why if Firda is sent to the city or abroad if necessary, my daughter can still be saved right, Doc?" ask Abi Farhan again.
"The chances are very small, but there is no mistake we try to do our best" said the doctor.
"Doctor, please don't tell me about Firda's situation if she asks you" Abi Farhan said later but without knowing, Gabriel had been listening to them.
Gabriel came out of his ward to see his faithful wife sleep for a week, but Gabriel got bad news. Gabriel again felt angry and sad, but immediately tried to calm his heart.
After Doctor and Abi Farhan came out of Firda's ward, Gabriel pushed his wheelchair and he entered his room. Gabriel's breath was choked when he saw Firda's condition was so alarming, Gabriel clasped his wife's hand and then he kissed her gently.
"Assalamualaikum, dear.." - Gabriel said in a voice that shook "You haven't breastfed Gabriel for a week, he must be thirsty. When are you gonna wake up?" circlad Gabriel.
"Micheal also calls every day and asks where you are, every day we have to lie to Micheal. Sometimes we say you're taking a shower, praying, shopping. Till when? Isn't lying a sin, honey?"
"But are you really in pain, honey? Is it true what the doctor said?" gabriel's tears could no longer be contained, Gabriel bit his lips so that the sobs he tried to resist did not escape from his lips.
"I_I don't know if I'm sincere if I have to lose you, I'm really afraid of losing you. How should I take care of Jibril, I should tell you what Micheal will be. Firda's...." Gabriel looked down and his tears spilled to the point of wetting his wife's hand. Gabriel cried for a while until his tears seemed to be unable to come out again, his nose was already blocked and his face was so swollen.
Everyone asked Gabriel to be patient and sincere, Gabriel did not know what he had to be patient and sincere about. Will you lose your wife? Will they split with his wife?
But what Gabriel knows is that God will give his best.
"O Allah, if you take it. Verily he is thy servant, and no one can love him more than thy love. And if You give it back to us, You know what is best for us. I leave it all to You, for I am Your weak and helpless servant without You. Sometimes I despise myself for my foolishness, while You are merciful and merciful "