Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 115 “Kalung Warrior”

“Nothing is impossible, nothing is impossible if we keep trying to be accompanied by prayer. Begging Allah SWT to be given the best.”

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Aletha tells a little about the beginning of her meeting with Keenan until now met in a bond that will bind the two forever.

“It's brown, our love emblem when we first met.” Aletha gave a bar of chocolate to Arga.

“Eat! Chocolate can calm the mood in our hearts.” Aletha smiled to comfort the sad Arga.

One bite...

Two bites...

Arga was able to smile back, but when the smile was perfect there was a heart that felt comforted...?

Mrs Maurisa is none other than the mother of Arga and Cinta is developing a perfect smile when her son returns smiling after some time ago moody and sad. Although Mrs Maurisa still feels sadness because Love is still unconscious after major surgery.

‘Somehow doctor Aletha made you smile back, son, but surely Mommy wants you to continue like that.’ Madame Maurisa is monologuing in heart.

“Tell your son that not to make his parents crazy just He didn't come home.” Mr. Jastin stared intently at Arga.

After saying that, Mr. Jastin re-entered the room of Love and accompanied Love there, though clearly Love was not yet conscious. And as if Mr. Jastin harbors a great anger towards Arga, his second son.

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“Kak... can Arga ask?” arga asked without looking at Aletha.

“Please, just ask what you want to know.”

“What ... Aletha's sister is not afraid that the person Aletha's brother loves will be gone someday?”

Arga's question made Aletha immediately turn to him. Then Aletha gave a faint smile.

“At first my sister was afraid, but the name destiny we can not change. Everything will happen, and every human also will definitely return to Him.”

Arga mangosteen, justifying what Aletha said. Although afraid of losing but the name of destiny can not be changed by anyone. And every man will return to God when the time comes. As far as we run and as much as we deny death, we cannot avoid it.

“Yes already, sister should go back to sister's room first. Sister can not linger in the hospital, because sister is already a mother. Maybe tomorrow or the day after brother can work as usual. If you need help brother, you can meet brother in hospital.” Aletha patted slowly Arga's shoulder that had sagged.

“What... Brother Love can heal?”

“Nothing is impossible, nothing is impossible if we keep trying to be accompanied by prayer. Ask Allah SWT to be given the best. God willing, your brother can be healed, maybe.. soon jiga will wake up.”.

“Thanks, sis. Brother Aletha has tried her best to help sister Cinta.” Arga moved from his seat.

Both ends of Aletha's lips were attracted, forming a perfect smile to strengthen Arga's fragile heart as she faced a big problem. Aletha knows what if a teenage boy experiences restraint from both his parents.

“Yes already, sister go first! Jagan forgot to eat the chocolate again, God willing will reconcile your troubled heart. And better, pray to Allah to make all your affairs easier.” Aletha smiled.

Arga could only stare at Aletha's back which had disappeared from his sight. And after Aletha was not seen again, Arga stared at the brown rod in his hand. Then he sat back down, eating the rest of the chocolate stem that was only half left.

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“Captain, not that ... very dangerous place?” asked Brian after knowing that Keenan and the Guard would be assigned to Papua, precisely Jayapura.

“True. Me and the Guard will join the Nemangkawi Law Enforcement Task Force that formed their government there. And the KKB team there is still very meraja lela.”

“Dan... how long were Captain Keenan and Lettu Garda assigned there?” keep Naina.

“More or less three months, otherwise.” The Guard hung his words.

“We are dead,” connect Keenan.

Brian, Naina and Bayu immediately turned to look at the two friends. It was unbelievable that Keenan and the Guard would say such a thing to them.

“Why do you say that? You should go back, remember .. there are your children and wives waiting here.” Brian seemed to not accept what Keenan and Garda said.

“True what Brian said, you guys should go back.” Bayu and Naina confirmed what Brian said. It does not feel welcome if they will lose the figure of a friend who considers them like his own brother.

Such close friendship, which has been established during Keenan, Garda, Brian, Bayu and Naina began to enter the TNI Taruna members. Even every mission they always assigned together only when it had to be separated, because only Keenan and Garda were assigned to West Papua, Jayapura, Yahukimo Regency.

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“Aa Keenan will be home at what time? Can I pick up or not?” aletha asked in her heart as she remembered that her car was still not repaired.

Aletha tried to call Keenan's phone to ask him what time Keenan would be home. And not long after that call only by air had been connected, Keenan immediately headed to the hospital after Aletha explained everything to him including, Aletha's car tire that had leaked.

“Naina, I borrowed your motor. I'll be back later after delivering Aletha home.”

Naina throws the keys to Keenan. And Naina tries to understand how Keenan would feel if he would part with Aletha and Alina, his very young daughter. As well as the Guard, the three friends also felt sadness and worry when they would later serve in Yahukimo.

“We just pray they are safe in the mission this time.”

Brian, Bayu and Naina break into the base. While the Guard was allowed to go home to meet Laura and Ravva.

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“Assalamu'alaikum, Neng.”

“Wa'alaikumsalam, Aa has arrived it turns out,” reply Aletha.

Aletha immediately shook Keenan's hand which had just come in her room.

“This, Aa bring.. seblak ceker. And... orchid flowers, but. sorry if withered.” Keenan scratched his non-itchy nape.

“As for Aa, anyways it's okay her orchid flower song. Provided... love Aa to Neng does not wither.” Aletha leaned her head against the chest of Keenan's field.

”Not possible if withered, Neng. It is getting fresher and growing. The greater the love of Aa to Neng Aletha.” Keenan kissed Aletha's forehead.

Since Keenan brought him a cloth, Aletha asked Keenan to accompany him to eat a medium-level cloth, because Keenan did not want Aletha or Alina to be sick if eating spicy. A packet of claws at a meal together, making the reader feel jealous.

“Aa shame not to eat same Neng in hospital like this?”

“Why should you also be ashamed, Neng? Aa actually likes to make readers envious of our romance wherever we are.Hahaha.”.

Keenan laughed in satisfaction, trying to hide his face and mind that was thinking of heavy duty. But must be lived as a true warrior. And will not be soft in the face of the enemy even though it is far from the family they love.

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“Is this a good time to tell Laura? Should I write a will to Laura and Ravva?”

Garda again felt indecisive, hesitant to say his duty to Jaya pura and his departure was determined, namely the morning before dawn.

Laura was with Ravva that afternoon, teaching Ravva about simple things, such as memorizing prayers before meals, after meals and some other prayers that are easily memorized also by Ravva.

“Assalamu'alaikum,” say hello to the Guard when entering the room.

“Wa'alaikumsalam,” reply Laura and Ravva together.

Ravva immediately ran after finding out the Guard was home. And the Guard lifted his arms to greet Ravva. Likewise with Laura, he pushed his wheelchair and shook the Guard's hand.

“Emm... later we connect again the story yes dear, now let Daddy take a shower first.” Laura gives understanding to Ravva to break her embrace that still misses her Father.

Ravva nodded, obeying what Laura said. After that Ravva plays by herself for a while as Laura prepares the Guards clothes.

‘I don't think I can see it sad Oh Allah.‘ The Guard cried in heart.

The Guard still did not say his duty to Laura, so it took him a little while to reconcile and unite his turbulent, oppositional heart and mind.

Under the shower, Garda cooled his mind.

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“Aa... whose motor is this?”

“Motor Naina..”.

Keenan could not cover how his bike was left on the road last night when facing a motorcycle gang. Fortunately, this morning it was taken to the workshop after Keenan and Garda again checked it after carrying out the punishment.

Back Keenan and Aletha enjoy alone time, as the term world belongs to both and the others just hitchhiking. Really, make the reader jealous.

”There is no Neng to buy, hmm?”

“Emm.. not only Aa, she was afraid that later Alina would cry again.” Aletha asked Keenan to continue to advance his motor matic.

Every moment Keenan left trying to make Aletha happy, because he was afraid if only he could not accompany Aletha like that time. Keenan will also never know how fate will take him. This time, he was really risking his life.

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After the dinner, Keenan invited Aletha to sit on the balcony, chatting alone and asking permission to Aletha before her departure to Yahukimo. And coincidentally Alina had also fallen asleep, so that Keenan could make Aletha understand about the mission this time which was quite heavy.

“Aa why ngajakin Neng sitting here?”

“No other means actually, just want to ngajakin Neng.. see star.” Keenan pointed towards the sky.

It was as if God understood what Keenan was planning to do, making the night sky filled with the glittering starlight, shining its light and beautifying the sky that night.

“Iya yes Aa, a lot of stars..beautiful.” Aletha curled her lips perfectly.

“But... if one of those stars falls and disappears... what does Neng feel?”

“Neng will be sad, because the light will be reduced. But Neng was sure, the stars would return bright the next night. The star will again shine its light.”

“Neng knows...why Aa said that. Neng is not a stupid woman, Aa. Neng the daughter of a Brigadier General, memorized with every soldier who was about to carry out a battle mission.” Aletha grabbed Keenan's fingers.

Keenan was stunned, he felt surprised when Aletha already knew what she was going to say about the truth. It might be true what Aletha said, not easy to lie or the same thing. Because since childhood he also experienced things like this, often left to go on duty by Bagas Kara. And when her brother who also jumped into the military world went to leave her for a secret mission. When returning Captain Kevin's body is lifeless and declared dead in service.

“If Neng already knew the meaning of every word Aa, would Neng allow Aa to go?” keenan just wanted to test Aletha.

“Although Neng forbade it Aa would definitely fulfill that duty call. Running a mission to guard and protect the country Aa duty, Neng can only pray for success in the mission that Aa will live.” Aletha rubbed the chest of Keenan field.

Tears were not able to hold Keenan, until the clear details fell on Aletha's hands.

“Don't cry, A'! Neng will always support Aa. And Neng knew, this was one of the risks that Neng had to live. Didn't Neng say it yesterday?”

Aletha's hand moved wiping the fallen clear grains and wetting Keenan's cheek. Just the first time Keenan had to leave Aletha and Alina was on duty for the duration of her month-long stay. And during the duty no one knows how the fate of Keenan and the Guard there, the mission this time is really risking lives.

“Emm... Aa where is the job? Continue... departure when?”

“Mission this time Aa was assigned in Jayapura, Yahukimo Regency. Aa and Garda will leave tomorrow before dawn by military helicopter.”

“Alright, then Neng will prepare whatever Aa needs later there.” Aletha took Keenan's military backpack.

Uniforms and some other clothes were put in the large backpack, not to forget some weapons were also put in the backpack by Aletha including, a gun. From the simple to the high-strength were put in by Aletha.

“Real Real also understand what to bring.” Keenan had noticed Aletha who was busy preparing her needs.

“Iya dong, Neng used to see Papa like this. In fact.. used to be Neng also almost entered the military if Papa managed to force Neng. But... Neng didn't want to be forced, so yeah... Neng chose the world of medicine, precisely cardiology heart surgeon.”

“Why not choose others only?”

“Emm... for Neng it's a job that equally tests our adrenaline, despite not being a member of the military and following the war in the field but Neng in action in the operating room.”

Keenan stopped Aletha's hand which was still busy putting the pistol and knife into her backpack. After that Keenan gave the warrior necklace as a sign of his identification who became a brave member of death to Aletha.

“Save and take care of Aa's necklace, if Aa manages to give back the necklace to Aa. If not Aa...”.

“Aa must fulfill Aa's promise to Neng like seventeen years ago. Despite the trials of many times blocking our relationship, we must try to rise to reunite the distant love.” Aletha nodded slowly.

Keenan nodded along, Keenan's warrior necklace had been kept neatly by Aletha who was placed in a small box.

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“Laura will always pray for Brother Garda. Garda brother must also promise to return with a state of the body that is still alive. This is an order and should not be disputed.” Laura stared fixedly at the Guard sitting before her.

“InsyaAllah, brother will try to fulfill that promise for wife and also brother's son.”

The night dissolved further, making Aletha and Laura uneasy. Keenan and Garda had fallen asleep after convincing their wives on a mission in Yahukimo.

‘A... Neng could only hope that we would meet again like Aa said first.’

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