Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 102 “Bakso Mas Kumis”

“Make me first and extend my bow and bow when I face You. For in a long time You have been able to take away all my sins. And I am sure that You will grant my prayer.”

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[Assalamu'alaikum, Neng his Aa Keenan. Back Aa sent ice cream sown with chocolate bars to Neng Aletha. And with the ice cream coming, Aa asked Neng for permission if Aa should be on duty. Aa couldn't just ignore Aa's duties. Please allow it, Neng. And Neng need not worry, Aa will take care of herself. Neng should also know when Neng is far away in Aa's view, but feels close to the heart. Although thousands of distances have separated us, but that distance is able to erode when we skyrocket the do'a together.]

After reading the letter Aletha again stared at the ice cream that was so beautiful and tempting while on the ice cream was filled with sprinkles of chocolate bars.

“Aa... Why is it suddenly like this? And Neng will skyrocket do'a for Aa.” safety Tears just drip in.

Aletha was unable to lie to the raging worry, though Aletha also knew very well that such a thing was a risk for her to be the wife of a country man who had a soul as strong as red and white. A motto that always takes precedence over his immediate family.

“Kak Aletha why?”

“No, I'm fine. I am just... being worried about my husband who is far away from me at this time.”

“Indeed where is sister Aletha's husband?”

Aletha briefly commented on the smile, then she told her story with Keenan. Full of twists and turns when heading to a happy encounter. Even after marriage alone must return to face inner pressure, fortunately both are strong.

The conversation that had graced the afternoon had now ended. Aletha had to return home after her working hours were over. He returned with Juan when he returned home.

“Why just shut up? Usually..” his speech stops.

“Aletha is not wanting to chatter long, Brother. Aletha.. worrying about Aa Keenan.”.

“Don't be like that, Al. A goal of a country man and you also know very well what their goals are. So, the key is one to calm your heart and mind, pray.”

“It's ah, don't be sad like that. What if you buy meatballs? Brother sure you will be hooked.” Take Juan.

Aletha immediately turned to look at Juan who was focusing on driving. And after fondling Juan's invitation, Aletha finally agreed. Because when worried about success makes his stomach feel hungry.

Aletha felt her stomach bulging, she felt the heartbeat of the baby still in her womb. And that made Aletha feel a little calm.

‘Force Mother yes dear, it is not the intention of Mother to make you feel worried. Mother promises to always take care of you in the belly of Mother.’

Not long after, Juan and Aletha finally arrived at a meatball shop that was quite crowded in the city of West Jakarta. Visitors to this mustache mas meatball is always a lot and the added value of fast service makes this mustache mas meatball even more soaring.

Juan and Aletha took a seat at the very end, in addition to feeling the air directly, they could also see the scenery around. And the weather of Jakarta that afternoon was quite good, making the atmosphere around the store to be very crowded than usual.

“Bang, buy the meatballs two servings.” Juan shouted as he raised his hand.

“Ready, Sir!”

Soon their orders came. With meatballs made full of meat makes visitors enjoy it. So did Aletha and Juan, both of whom enjoyed the meatballs.

One bribe...

Two mouthfuls...

“Enak, sis. Why didn't you ever bring me here?”

“Ha... ha.. ha..” Juan's laughter broke.

“So, since then brother Juan fell in love with sister Luna?”

“Ah no, Al. The story is still very long, but this is the place we often visit when hunger really whack.”

“But Aletha admits sister, her meatballs mantep. Make Aletha full, did not feel also two bowls of jumbo meatballs ludes.” Aletha.

Juan laughed to see Aletha who turned out to be so fun when he was invited to eat outside together. It doesn't look so sinister when holding a gun that launches its bullets and also when a scalpel scratches the body of another person.

‘It turns out, Luna is never wrong to always worry about you, Al. Laughter is always you keep, not just anyone can see it.’

Juan invited Aletha home soon, because the day was almost before Maghrib. Fear of home people will feel worried if they do not get home soon, especially Mama Nina who does not want her daughter to be scuffed at all while pregnant.

“Thank you, Brother. Already bought Aletha in the mustache meatballs. It is possible if later we eat with Luna there.”

“Sure. Now how do you feel? Are you still worried?” juan asked to make sure.

“Alhamdulillah, it is much better kak.” Aletha commented a smile.

They arrived at Bagas Kara's residence, and their arrival was welcomed by Nina's mother. And Aletha immediately shook Nina's mama's hand after going inside. So was the case with Juan, then both of them walked to their respective rooms.

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“It's almost maghrib, has Aletha gone home?” keenan said after seeing the clock coiled around his wrist.

Keenan's busyness makes him unable to contact Aletha even if it is just a short message. Because the earthquake shock made many victims who had to lose their lives. And there are also many injured, so that makes the citizens of Cianjur lose their lives to create suffering.

“Captain, we must immediately find the residents who are stricken in the minimarket building. Because at a time when many visitors to the earthquake occurred.”

“Alright, we split up.” Keenan prepared with his big rope.

“Don't go! Your back is still not fully recovered, stay alert here and inform us if there is any movement in the suspected aftershock.” The Guard stopped Keenan's steps.

“Iya, Captain. Let us split.” Brian nodded confirming the Garda's speech.

Keenan nodded, agreeing with his best friend's request. And after that the brave troops died again doing their duty. While Keenan monitor every movement on the monitor screen.

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Aletha took ablution for the prayer of Isya', then she wrapped her body with a mukena. After that he stretched a long prayer rug to immediately perform his worship.

“Make me first and extend my bow and bow when I face You. For in a long time You have been able to take away all my sins. And I am sure that You will grant my prayer.” Aletha stood up and prepared to chant the takbir.

Four rakaats have been run by Aletha as soon as possible. After that Aletha stretched her body to stretch the muscles that felt so stiff. And Aletha didn't want to go to bed that night, because she had to re-examine the patient's data that had to be checked tomorrow.

The clock has shown almost eleven o'clock at night, drowsiness has also hit Aletha since earlier. And what's possible, Aletha had to leave some patient data sheets that she hadn't seen.

“Goodnight Aa Keenan her Neng Aletha. Ana uhibbuki fillah.” For a moment the shadow of Keenan who was smiling sailed in Aletha's eyes.

Aletha's eyes were closed so heavy. And he no longer thought of Keenan with excessive worry. All Aletha gave to the Lord the Creator of nature.

Seriate....