Don Gabriel Emerson lantern
Eps 270 - eps
Javeed was really confused as to why the girl riding his horse came out of the race. Javeed even chased after the girl because he was very curious but unfortunately the girl had gone in with two other men.
Javeed wants to find out who the girl is, but he tries to hold back his curiosity because all he wants now is to focus on his college and open up a business for himself and his Mama.
"But the girl had very pretty eyes" Javeed murmured as he recalled Aira's eyes being so sharp and beautiful "Like magic, like arrows, and... Ah, what, Jav? Why are you thinking about that foreign girl?"
...... ...
Abi Rahman's house never deserted after the elder's death, there are many people from various circles who come every day to worship, say condolences and also pray for him.
In fact, some colleagues Amar Degazi also came after knowing that the CEO's grandfather-in-law had gone home to Rahmatullah. Friends of Maryam's friends Afasan, Faraz and the others also came. Especially the granddaughter of Abi Rahman, who was very sad to lose the figure they had admired so much all this time.
Abi Rahman's body in sholati almost by all villagers, even from the next village also came. The ceremony was followed by many people who drove the kiai with a sad cry.
Gio, Mini and Zachary certainly came and they are no less sad. Mini even cried when he saw Grandpa Rahman's body inserted into the grave, he felt so lost even though he had no relationship with Grandpa Rahman. But Mini can feel the affection of a father, a grandfather and a teacher from her. Something Mini can't get from anyone.
Meanwhile, Aira, the teenage girl felt very sorry for having insisted on going to the race and that caused her and her two brothers could not spend more time with her grandfather.
The seventh day after his death the grandfather was over, but the entire extended family still gathered there to remember the role model and also to strengthen their Grandmother.
Right now, Aira was sitting contemplating in her room. Almost every night he cried, feeling guilty for his grandfather as well as for his two brothers. But Aira never showed her tears in front of her family, she did not want her family to worry about her.
Outside, Maryam approached Firda who was preparing dinner for her family.
"Fir.." exclaimed Maryam then he helped Firda compose the food on the dining table.
"Yes, Mommy?" ask Firda lirih
"Since Grandpa's death, I've seen Aira very differently, Fir. You didn't ask him, why or what?" maryam asked and Firda let out a long sigh and then nodded weakly.
"Aira is indeed more often moody after the death of Grandpa, Ma'am. I, Bang Gabriel, Micheal and Jibril have tried to get close to Aira and ask her how she is doing. But she just said it was okay, keep going to her room" Firda replied sadly.
"I'm afraid she's traumatized by Grandpa's death, Fir. Especially when Aira and her two brothers were not home, she must have felt guilty" said Maryam.
"I'm confused too, Ma'am. I don't know what way to cheer Aira up anymore, because she's just quiet"
"Let's talk to him yeah"
"Yes, Mother. As a psychologist, I hope you can help Aira out of her grief"
"In Shaa Allah, Fir. Because he's a kid, if he keeps this up, it's not good for his mentality"
.........
Meanwhile, Gabriel was currently sitting with three men who were almost his age. With his brothers-in-law. Amar, Faraz, and Rafa and also Khalid.
"Without Grandpa, I was confused about where to go" Rafa said, recalling his grandfather.
"My first meeting with her was very memorable, I used to call her Master and she asked me to call her Grandpa" continued Amar.
While Gabriel, the man was just silent and just like Aira, he changed a little later this.
"Gab.." cried Khalid patting Gabriel on the shoulder.
"Hm?" ask Gabriel.
"Why did you keep quiet from that?" ask Amar.
"Let's know, I still can't believe I lost him. The only person who will accept me even though they know what my past is like. Is there anyone else like that in this world?" Gabriel said.
"There must be" replied Amar.
"He also gave me his blessing to marry Mary, but he knew I was far from good at the time"
"Oh yeah, what about Aira, Gabriel?" asked Faraz then "Every time I go home, I always see Aira looking cheerful. But now it's so different, I almost never see it"
"He always locked himself in his room, went out just for school" Gabriel replied.
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Maryam approached Aira in her room, the teenage girl was seen reading a book and her eyes were still so swollen. Aira sat on her bedside.
"Hey.." greeted Maryam gently and Aira looked up.
"Amante Maryam, please come in" said Aira trying to smile and she immediately sat down politely.
"Why are you in the room, Aira? Though Akshara and the Eva twins were looking for you" said Maryam then he sat next to Aira.
"Oh yeah? I'm sorry, I was reading a book" replied Aira who made Mary smile faintly.
"Son, what's wrong with you?" maryam asked later and Aira immediately smiled faintly and said.
"It's okay, Auntie" she replied.
"Darling..." Maryam stroked the head of Aira who was wrapped in a white veil.
"The pain sometimes must be acknowledged, so that we can feel a little more relieved. If you are sad, it is okay, admit that you are sad, cry enough. Believe me, after that you will feel better" said Maryam and Aira immediately looked down sad.
"Losing Opa isn't just you, honey. But all of us, even all of the villagers. But we can't fall like this, it's not good"
"Tante, actually Aira... Aira was sorry" Aira said with a trembling voice and now tears began to pool in her eyes.
"I'm sorry why?" ask Maryam softly.
"Aira went to Jakarta because.because Aira participated in the race, until Aira and brother could not spend more time with Grandpa" Aira's great-grandson and tears could no longer be contained.
"What race, Aira?" asked Firda who had been standing in the doorway.