Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 109 “Welcome Back”

“Don't study with me if you don't want to get lost on the road. For I am not a man created with all perfection and truth. Even I just can't resist the heaviest lust of humans that is, anger.”

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Aletha and Keenan try to understand what Luna means, considering that Alina was indeed born prematurely. And Aletha just complied, waiting patiently for some time waiting for Alina to come home.

Three days had passed and during that time Keenan had to return to his duties as a captain in the special forces. Forces that must be expert in war strategy with all positions.

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That afternoon Aletha was allowed to go home, all the Bagas Kara extended family, especially the women were busy preparing a welcoming event Aletha came back at the Bagas Kara residence.

The front room will only have rice tumpeng as a welcoming food, only to give thanks because God has given salvation to Aletha. And part of the middle room is already decorated with some floral decoration and welcome back writing that is affixed to the wall. Makes the space a little extravagant, not as usual.

“Alhamdulillah, finally done too.” Larisa patted both of her palms.

In Aletha's welcoming event, Larisa was the most enthusiastic among others. Not that the others did not like Aletha back, but Larisa only felt happy because Aletha had never been angry at her in the slightest even though Aletha had already been hurt even to sacrifice her life for her.

“Sa, now you shower there gih! Your body odor stings loh.” Laura pinched her nose to cover up.

“Isshh, what aunty Laura tuh. Body odor Larisa tuh not that smell, but the smell of keteknya is still fragrant.” Larisa's sticking out her tongue.

In addition to Aletha, Larisa is also close to Laura. Because Aletha and Laura always considered Larisa a friend, so that Larisa could be educated naturally without any restraints that could make Larisa mentally affected. Because considering Luna is busy with her second child who is still young, which is six months. And soon seven months.

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“Excuse me Doctor Aletha, here's a flower delivery for you. And this too... Ice cream as usual.” A nurse gave her a bunch of flowers and a box of ice cream.

“Oh yes, Sus, thanks.”

After giving the gift to Aletha, the sister said goodbye to continue her unfinished duties. While Aletha always smiled when the two gifts were still in his grasp.

“Whose flower is this?”

Aletha opened the memo that was inside the flower. Then read the memo written by the sender himself.

“Assalamu'alaikum, sister Aletha beautiful. Welcome back to the new life, I'm sorry if Arga could not give this flower directly to my sister. Arga had to undergo a swim race that was delayed some time ago because of his sister's niece who was julid. Pray for Arga to win, brother, if he wins inshaAllah Arga will treat Aletha whatever it is. Wassalamu'alaikum, Arga.”

Aletha could not control her laughter, but she tried to laugh inwardly, so that everyone who saw her would not think crazy upon seeing her. And what a plain memo from Arga made Aletha smile to herself, there are still people who are grateful when salvation takes her side.

“Thank you Arga, you are indeed a good boy.Sister pray you win in the race that tests you in the world of athleticism.”

After opening and reading the memo from Arga, Aletha turned to a box of ice cream. There was also a small memo written from the heart.

“Assalamu'alaikum, China...

Hopefully Neng likes his ice cream, but remember not to eat a lot. Because there is Alina who is always prioritized. Maah if Aa can't pick up Neng at the hospital, because Aa has to be on training duty in the forest.

Welcome to back my life, my wife.”

Back Aletha made a smile of her own with a scribbled memo from Keenan. Although feeling a little sad because Keenan did not come to pick her up but Aletha tried to be ordinary. He knows very well what the duty of a captain is.

“Al, why are you smiling to yourself? Yes I know, definitely got a love letter from Captain Keenan, right?”

Although the family is busy preparing for Aletha's welcome party at home, there is always a faithful Maya at the hospital with her when Maya feels bored in her spare time. Especially now that her pregnancy has entered four months, making Maya sometimes feel tired. Just want to fall, different from the first pregnancy and both.

“So would have been if it was, sis.” Aletha smiled at the smile that made her so sweet, like sugar.

“Al... Can not if sister wants..”

”What do you want, brother?” ask Aletha to investigate.

as usual, Aletha poultices as Maya hangs up her words. Surely Maya wanted something that was used as an excuse to crave when she was pregnant like that.

“May not if sister... Ask to be sent ice cream as well Captain Keenan continues to be given a memo as well.” Maya nyengir's.

Aletha's laughter breaks out in light of Maya's ever-strange request. But what can be done, Aletha does not want if Maya continues to whine asking him to do it. At that time Aletha tried to contact Keenan. Being unconnected Aletha only sent a short message to Keenan.

“Wait just yeah, brother. Now help me first yes finish tuh clothes that are still lying there.” Aletha pointed at the clothes that were still next to the big bag.

Maya also helps Aletha clean up some clothes and other Aletha equipment. A few minutes later Bagas Kara came to pick up Aletha accompanied by major ilham.

”Papa, Major!” greet Aletha.

“Yes dear, how is it ready?”

Aletha nodded, then she asked permission to briefly see Alina from outside the room before leaving the hospital.

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Bagas Kara's extended family is preparing to give a small surprise for Aletha's return from the hospital after a critical period to return to health.

Three-year-old Ravva is so adorable, she also does not want to lose to Larisa who prepares a small gift for Aletha.

”Indeed Ravva would love aunty Aletha what, hmm?” laura asked by rubbing the top of Ravva's head.

“Cute Ravva first, Ma. Just for a second, help Ravva pack his cards. Later Mama also knows for herself, but a secret yes, Ma.” The innocent Ravva covered her mouth with her index finger.

Instantly Laura chuckled at Ravva's adult-like behavior. Already familiar with the meaning of secrets, perhaps this descendant of Lettu Garda, the secret-filled strategist.

“Alright, Mama will help Ravva. Come on, now we wrap Ravva's gift before Aunty Aletha comes home.” Laura pushed her wheelchair.

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“Mother's Child, Mother will always miss you, Son. Not for a second Mother forgets you, this is the new life of Mother who will walk with you.” Aletha put her lips on the window glass, leaving a kiss there.

In the way Aletha did not talk much, Bagas Kara also let Aletha silence. Bagas Kara quite knows how Aletha felt when away from her baby, sad is certain. Only occasionally did Bagas Kara ask what food Aletha wanted to buy while still on the road.

“Aletha don't want anything, Pa.” Aletha shook her head.

Bagas Kara mangosteen, then let Aletha back with silence. And after a few minutes of travel finally Bagas Kara, Major Ilham and Aletha arrived at a very large house. The name of the rich man's house parking lot was far away, had to enter about two meters.

“Millionsn...” shouted everyone after the main door of the house was opened.

“Welcome back, Aletha.” Laura and Luna brought rice tumpeng ready to cut.

Aletha felt that surprise made her cry because she was moved, only then did her life feel happy when the surprise was given to her. Even if her birthday was Aletha always ignored.

“Welcome back baby in this house! Mama misses you who are always chattering.” Mama Nina hugged Aletha.

“Iya, Mother. Thank you, for your prayers and everything.” Aletha broke that hug.

Aletha continued to stare at Laura, Luna, Larisa and little Ravva. While the second son Luna was still put to sleep in the bedroom bed accompanied by her caregiver.

Tumpeng rice is cut and ready to eat. They solemnly ate the rice, even Ravva twice when Laura fed it.

“Your formula is Ravva, eat it a lotk.” Larisa's sticking out her tongue.

“Biarin dong, Sister Larisa. Ravva is hungry, not RA... DOUSED. The most greedy is Larisa's sister, not the time Grandma cook was sister Larisa who always eat.” Pekik Ravva does not want to lose to Larisa.

Hiks, Larisa scratched her non-itchy nape. He wanted to sink his body into the earth to cover up his shame. Because it is true what Ravva said, when Mama Nina was still busy in the kitchen at that time also Larisa who continued to chew yellow rice that has not been formed cones.

‘Basic nih boy, it is difficult to lie.’

To shift the topic Larisa approached Aletha and gave a parcel to her. Aletha looked surprised and she did not expect to get parcels from her two nephews.

“Thanks for Ravva and Larisa, the gift is aunty receive.” Aletha commented a smile.

When togetherness was still accompanying the Bagas Kara family that afternoon, suddenly another thing again surprised Aletha.

“Surprise..” shouted Judge, Safira, Khaira and Naura in unison.

It is never expected by Aletha if the four koas children who studied with her will come home with a beautiful flower arrangement, there written Welcome back Beautiful Doctor.

“Thanks to you! But there should be no need to serepot this loh.” Aletha greeted them one by one.

“No hassle, Brother. This is not even how much with what Aletha's sister has taught us. We are grateful to be able to study with Aletha.”

“Me and you are just studying together, because I also need to repeat.”

“Promance... Don't study with me if you don't want to get lost on the road. For I am not a man created with all perfection and truth. Even I just can't resist the heaviest lust of humans that is, anger.”

“So, it's normal. I'm also the same as you guys, still have to learn to keep anger in the face of a fussy patient.” Aletha chuckles.

Hakim, Safira, Khaira and Naura, they also joined the meal along with rice tumpeng equipped with anointing and roasted chicken. Cuisine that has its own characteristics if a mother who is plunged into the kitchen.

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“What are you trying to do with those binoculars, Captain? Remember, his eyes don't rub.” Brian knitted his two eyebrows.

“What do you know about this forest, Brian? Erase your dirty thoughts, do not get nular to all people.” Keenan stayed focused with his binoculars.

“Who also has a dirty mind.” Brian thunts.

Keenan remained focused and as he looked behind Brian, Keenan saw a surprising thing. The sightings that make the creeps only.

“Awass... Brian...” Keenan pushed Brian.

Seriate....