Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 126 “Trust a Promise”

“It is not good to instill hatred and resentment, because it will only cause disease. And Muslims are forbidden to have two flavors, because if it happens without any starting cause, indeed Allah SWT has left our degrees.”

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Aletha put Alina to sleep after having dinner with Laila's mother. And not long after, Alina fell asleep so fast. Back the shadow of Keenan dancing in his eye pelupuk.

‘Yes Allah... Why is my heart really not calm? What exactly happened?’

Aletha grabbed her phone on the nightstand, then searched Keenan's name in the contact book to contact Keenan that night.

“Tut... Tut's... Tut..”

Several times Aletha tried to contact Keenan, but did not connect. Back the jitters that are mixed together become one in the heart. It felt like finding out the existence of Keenan at that time, but he realized there was a precious treasure that was needed to be guarded.

Alina tat that the property of Aletha and Keenan that is worth to be guarded, because the presence of Alina makes Keenan and Aletha relationship more closely. And the very presence of the baby is a moment that is anticipated by a married couple.

“No, I can't be rash in. make up my mind. Yahukimo Regency is a place that unsettles residents there, because I know there are still many casualties and objects there.” Aletha walked back and forth while thinking about how to figure out Keenan's situation there.

“Should I call Papa? Ah no, if Papa knew I felt this worried about Keenan, he might get angry and assume that I was a woman who could not keep a trust.”.

What Aletha said was always against her heart. So that makes Aletha semanin stricken with confusion. Until finally Aletha decided to face Allah SWT by performing the prayers of Isha' and devote everything to the Creator.

Before performing the four rakaat prayer, Aletha momentarily looked at the cute little face of Alina. And made Aletha pull the two ends of her lips so as to create a perfect smile.

“Bismilbornrahmanirrahim.”.

Aletha prayed with se_khusu' perhaps. In the last prostration Aletha always recited three prayers that Keenan had taught while praying together. Until Aletha memorized it eloquently.

After complaining to the Creator Aletha spread her body and positioned her body to be comfortable, hugging Alina was the right thing for Aletha that night.

“Huaamm, it's already dawn. Pray first continue to cook in the kitchen.” Aletha got out of bed and left Alina alone on the bed as she was still sleeping.

Aletha back prayer stretches to perform two rakaat prayers before dusk morning. After the end of the prayer Aletha headed to the kitchen to cook.

“Bu Laila...” strangle Aletha.

“Nak Aletha, already up anyway?”

“Bu Laila make what? Kan, Aletha has not been shopping anything.”

“Only perfunctory course Son, fried rice. Ibu... feel miss the same Dawn, because fried rice Fajar's favorite food.” Bu Laila's eye sparkle instantly turned sad.

“Oh..”

Aletha just said oh that prolonged. Then stepped and approached to see Bu Laila who was stirring rice on the pan. Slowly Aletha's hand reached over to Bu Laila's shoulder to strengthen the longing heart without being able to meet.

“Bu, don't be like this! If Brother Dawn knew for sure he would be sad. You don't want to see brother Fajar sad?”

“No, Nak.” Miss Laila shook her head.

“Ya already, Aletha help ya!”

“No need son, you better accompany Alina. Young children should not be left alone like that,”

The advice given by Ms. Laila had been received by Aletha, so Aletha complied when Ms. Laila asked her to return to her room and accompany Alina. Not long after that Alina squirmed her eyes, wriggled and swept every corner of the room that might have been unfamiliar to her.

“Eh, have woken the child Mother.” Aletha smiled, then walked over to Alina.

“Already Mother, Alina also want to follow the same Mother and Grandma Laila.” Aletha babble at the voice of a child who is still not clear how to speak.

The first activity was started by Aletha, bathing Alina and dressing her beautiful clothes with fragrances as a complement to Alina's beauty. After it was over, it was Aletha's turn to perform the ritual in the bathroom when Alina was already in Bu Laila's arms.

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“How do we report to Commander Bagas Kara if... they have fallen?”

“Report it according to what you see. This.. risks the task of a soldier who willingly devotes himself to mother earth.”

That day no one knew between life or death of the two brave soldiers who were assigned to Yahukimo. Because the incident was so sudden, an unexpected attack was carried out by the KKB forces who joined the Egianus members to attack at a time when tribal warfare was still going on.

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“Prakkkcchh.”.

Think of it as the sound of glass falling and breaking into pieces.

“Why do I feel worried and anxious like this?” ask Laura in your heart.

When she was about to take the available drinking water on her room table, Laura accidentally dropped the glass until it broke. And Mama Nina who heard it immediately headed to Laura's room to make sure what happened.

“Laura, what's going on inside? You're okay, right?” mama Nina asked with her own anxiety.

“E.. No really, Mama Nina. Laura is fine,” cried Laura from inside her room.

Ravva who had been up and took a shower immediately opened the door of the room that was not locked by Laura. So Mama Nina knew very well how the glass fell and was not perfectly shaped anymore.

“Argghhh..” Laura groaned in pain as the broken glass hit her finger.

“Laura,” squeal Mom Nina.

Mama Nina immediately helps Laura to clean the broken glass that is still scattered on the floor, because Mama Nina does not want if the fragment injures Ravva. And after cleaning the broken glass, Mama Nina took out a P3K box to treat Laura's injured finger.

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“Bismilbornrahmanirrahim.”.

Aletha recited the prayer before eating while raising her hands, and was greeted by Ms. Laila after Aletha had finished reading the prayer. And after that Aletha had breakfast together with Bu Laila.

“Tring... Tring..”

Aletha's phone that was on the dining table suddenly rang, the incoming call from the hospital had entered Aletha's number. And immediately Aletha received the call.

“Assalamu'alaikum, Doctor Aletha.”

“Wa'alaikumsalam, what's up, Sus?”

“Sorry if I interrupt you this early, but this is an emergency..”.

The nurse is reporting the condition of the victim who is experiencing heart damage, so that the victim's heartbeat weakens and must be followed up immediately.

Aletha also told the nurse that she would immediately go to the hospital, and after saying goodbye to Bu Laila Aletha was ready to drive her ferry car at high speed. Because the condition of accident victims who have heart damage is really worrisome.

“Hopefully it is not too late. Aa.. pray Neng to save the heart of the patient again. Aaa... Neng miss.” Aletha carved a smile on her lips.

Aletha finally arrived at the hospital, upon arrival she immediately headed to her room to just hang her snail and put the bag she always carried. After that he immediately headed for the changing room to change his clothes with surgery clothes. Because Ilham had been carrying him five minutes before he reached the hospital.

“How, Doctor Ilham?” aletha asked like a doctor who works professionally.

Since one week of departure Maya Ilham always came early and came home at the end, while the schedule was different. Because for Inspiration in such a way he can forget his sadness.

“His heart was damaged by being depressed when the accident took place and we have to do a heart transplant immediately.” Papar Ilham who has done a CT scan of the victim's heart.

“Ya already, we do now.” Aletha nodded, preparing herself with sharpness of eyes and concentration in running the operation.

Ilham also nodded and the operating uniform has been used by all members of the surgical team. In the first start the nurse gives a high dose of anesthetic injections to the patient. And after starting to react, it was Aletha's turn to work.

“Surgical knife.” Aletha asked the nurse to scoop up the scalpel.

Aletha began to perform surgery, sweat began to pour soaking their temples all even all their energy has been strengthened to work very carefully and thoroughly in carrying out heart surgery that experienced anything.

And after nearly three hours of standing they were finally able to breathe a sigh of relief after the operation went smoothly.

Aletha washed her hands and changed her clothes with the clothes she was wearing at the beginning, the trousers were a little loose and the Muslim woman's hem dress. Do not forget also hijab that always covers her blonde hair.

“Continue next schedule, Sus.”

“Good, Doc.” The nurse nodded, opening the patient data book that had to be done visit that afternoon.

“How?”

“We have to visit a patient named Cinta in the Orchid room, Doc.”

“Alright, let's just get started!” bring Aletha.

Aletha moved quickly which the nurse followed from behind. After that Aletha knocked slowly on the door of the room of Love, because the case of the illness suffered Love slightly heavily ate the treatment for Love a little longer than other patients.

“Good morning, Love. This afternoon I will re-examine your condition. Hopefully it is good enough, so you can go home today as well.” Aletha curled her lips perfectly.

“Iya, Doc.” Love nodded, letting Aletha's stethoscope stick to her chest to detect her heartbeat.

“Dug... Dugs... Dug..”

“Thank God, you've been really good today. So you're allowed to go home. Congratulations Love, do not forget to take the medicine regularly. Yes already, I'm sorry!”

“Wait, Doc!”

Love blocked Aletha's wrist, so Aletha stopped the move she was about to start. Laku turned back his body and looked at Love with a questionable gaze.

“What's up, Love? Does anything make you still feel sick?” aletha asked to make sure.

Love shook her head, making Aletha link her eyebrows in question.

“Actually. What's... Doctor Aletha doesn't hate us? Because of Daddy's behavior that almost hurt Doctor.”

Aletha smiled faintly.

“For what do I hate or grudge and such to your family, Love?”

“It is not good to instill hatred and resentment, because it will only cause disease. And Muslims are forbidden to have two flavors, because if it happens without any starting cause, indeed Allah SWT has left our degrees.”

“Ya already, if you need anything can just contact me. Arga knows my mobile number.”

Love nodded, agreeing with what Aletha said. The move was taken back by Aletha. Because the clock has entered the lunch hour so Aletha decided to eat fried rice made by Bu Laila who had been prepared by Bu Laila for him earlier.

That box-shaped rice place had been filled full of fried rice. Before continuing to lunch Aletha did not forget to read the prayer. After that a spoonful of fried rice had entered and filled Aletha's mouth. In every chew Aletha did not forget to say thankfulness, because that day and that very second she still felt peerless pleasure.

“Aa.. kok no ice cream shipment. again from Aa. Is that a sign... Aa going home?”

Aletha hoped that Keenan would come home soon, but for Aletha it was impossible because Keenan was still on duty for one month. While the assignment is still less than two months away. However, prayer never separated from Aletha, because every after performing the five prayers Aletha always pray for the safety of Keenan.

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“We can't stay silent. Call Bian, Naina and Bayu. And also gather your members snipers in the field.” Bagas Kara ordered his adjutant so decisively.

Bian, Naina and Bayu were standing firmly in front of Bagas Kara. Do your respects if you meet with superiors, then lower their hands if Bagas Kara has ordered.

Directly yes continued, because Bian, Naina and Bayu shrouded in curiosity have been called impromptu by Bagas Kara.

“Honor, Commander! Please permission to ask, what is the Commander asking us to face the Commander?”

“I allow. Here I will ask the three of you to fly right now to Papua, Jayapura, more precisely in Yahukimo.”

“Please Commander, but why are we ordered to go there?” ask Bian.

Bagas Kara let out a long sigh, he felt short of breath suddenly when he wanted to convey bad things according to the reported Namangkawi member.

“Alleged... Captain Keenan and Lettu Garda were killed while on duty. I ask you to continue the mission. Your departure I have arranged this afternoon also with the sniper squad.”

The news shocked Bian, Naina and Bayu. Because the five of them are not easily separated except the task that makes them have to separate, but at the most only a few months. And if it is true that Keenan and Garda were declared dead then obviously the three of them could not accept.

’Keenan... Guard... I'm sure you're alive.’ Bian is monologuing in the heart.

“How, are you guys ready to do the task?” tanya Bagas Kara.

“Ready, Commander! Our brave dead army is ready to run errands and complete missions.”

Although the three are shrouded in sadness, but if protecting the motherland has been assigned then, they must vent their grief at the loss of Keenan and Garda.

All the strip troops ordered to immediately make flights to Yahukimo are getting ready. Carrying a weapon that is very necessary when carrying out missions there later. Because this time they really should be able to eradicate the members of the KKB and Egianus who make the unrest of the citizens.

“Bian, Naina... roughly what do Doctors Aletha and Laura know ya about this?” ask Bayu.

“Emm. If Dr. Aletha and Laura knew, they would definitely come here. Let alone Doctor Aletha, surely He will insist on following the Captain to Yahukimo, such as. one year ago.”.

After believing that neither Aletha nor Laura were aware of the matter, Bian, Naina and Bayu again went on to prepare the weapons that were put into their large backpacks.

And after the taste was finished preparing the equipment, they all went into the helicopter that had become a typical vehicle of the members of the army.

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“Aa... Aa is here. The wind that blows slowly has brought Aa's typical aura which is tempting to accompany Neng here.”

There was not a second that Aletha did not do to think of Keenan. The distance that separated the two really made the longing even greater in Aletha's heart and only Alina as the treatment of the longing. So Aletha immediately decided to go home after the return hour had arrived.

“A... Trust a promise. Neng believed in the promise that Aa said, Aa will return two no longer after Aa's task is completed there. And Neng will always be patient to wait for Aa until anytime.” Aletha opened the small box containing Keenan's necklace.

After looking at the necklace for a long time, Aletha got into her car and was ready to step on the gas pedal to go at moderate speed.

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“Sister Garda, I will always remember that love and promise. I'm sure, brother Garda will be back and we can get together again.”

The same thing was done by Laura. The Guard's necklace and Keenan's necklace were the most important things that Aletha and Laura had to take care of with all their heart.

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“Boom..”.

The voices heard from under the sky had convinced Buan, Naina and Bayu that they were getting the news. The best Captain and Lettu have fallen in a boom that has exploded, even the former and the rest of the boom is still continuing. It's impossible that Keenan and Garda will survive.

Seriate...

Notes for all of us...

Three prayers that can be said during the last prostration are:

1.Allahumma inni as'aluka husnul khotimah.

~Yes Allah, I ask You, Hushnul Khotimah.

2.Allahummarzuqni taubatan nasuha qoblal death.

~Yes Allah grant me the blessing of repentance (or repentance) before death.

3.Allahumma ya muqollibal quluub tsabbit qolbi'ala dinika.

~O Allah, O heart-turning, set my heart on Your religion.

It can be a practice for Muslims who run tablets...

May be useful in any writing that becomes a graffiti...