Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 127 ”Machine Time”

“There is still a speck of hope if man himself ceaselessly prays and continues to ask Allah SWT. Trusting the heart with great steadiness, like we believe the direction of the Qibla that can not be changed by anyone point of direction.”

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“Boom..”.

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

Two helicopters have landed on the edge of the forest. Some of the scrap troops sent by Bagas Kara have descended the helicopter ladder and met Kombes Faisal as the chairman of the Nemangkawi members.

“Report, Sir!” kombes Faisal said loudly.

Bian seemed to be chosen by Bagas Kara to lead the war and look for the existence of Keenan and the Guard immediately retaliated against Kombes Faisal who gave his respect to him.

“Im sorry, Sir. We haven't been able to find Captain Keenan and Lettu Garda. But my troops will keep looking for them.” The light of Kombes Faisal felt guilty.

“Stop to deploy your team in search of Captain Keenan and Lettu Garda. But deploy your troops to help us capture KKB members and Egianus.” members Bian also gave orders to Kombes Faisal.

“Alright, Sir! Ready, execute command!” kombes Faisal said steadily.

In accordance with the instructions from Bian, Kombes Faisal deployed a police force under his auspices for some members to stand guard at the starting point and some were at the last point. Because at the starting point will provoke the actions of KKB members and Egianus members to begin the step of defeating police members who they think will be easily eradicated by them.

And when the members of the police who are at the front point will slowly bring members of the KKB and members of Egianus into the forest, then the troops dare to die will act. While some members of the police who are at the end point will arrest KKB members and Egianus members who have been bent by the army dare to die alive or dead.

“All I have prepared according to your orders, Mr. Bian. I've deployed my reliable members according to your instructions.”

“Thanks for your trust, Kombes Faisal. Now me and my members must be on duty, because we do not want if this mission does not end perfectly.”

All prepare according to the strategy that has been set. Bian, Naina and Bayu are ready to be in the forest and hide at a certain point. Similarly, sniper members who are ready with their role as reliable snipers.

With communication tools such as BMS selected TNI AD troops on the battlefield are able to monitor positions and conditions on the battlefield. Even communication tools such as BMS can help them in finding KKB members and Egianus members quickly.

Night has arrived, rather the clock has shown seven o'clock at night but all are still on duty to immediately complete the mission to succeed and catch the criminal to the roots.

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“Aletha, how is your husband? When will he come home?” suddenly asked Bu Laila.

“InsyaAllah one more month, Ma'am. And if her mission for three months is complete then Aa Keenan will be home soon. But... What's the matter Miss Laila why ask Aletha's husband?”

Bu Laila smiled, looking at Aletha with such a deep gaze.

“It's okay, son. I just hope to meet him and thank him for taking care of you and also giving a grandson to Mother.”

Aletha felt overwhelmed by what Bu Laila said, it was heartbreaking for Aletha to remember that Bu Laila's son left her for good, nothing but Dawn. And to release the longing Aletha intends to invite Bu Laila to visit the beach and sow flowers there. Remembering the Dawn is no harm, but it will not turn away from a Keenan.

The night was getting more and more silent for Aletha. Aletha wanted to close her tired eyes immediately after the surgery while in the hospital, but her eyes could not be compromised. Even Aletha's pair of brownish eyes were still awake, her twinkle emitting a bouncing moonlight.

“Tonight the sky is so beautiful. And that brightest star is special. Is that maybe you.. Brother Fajar?”

Aletha pulled the two ends of her lips and formed a perfect arch. It felt beautiful and made the men fascinated when they saw that smile.

“A... What's Aa doing there? If the time machine still stops and asks us to be patient, then it's okay. Because Neng will patiently wait for your return, Aa.”

Aletha opened a small box that was stored in a drawer and gently rubbed Keenan's necklace pendant with the name Keenan itself. The longing grew increasingly rumbling in Aletha's heart, as if it could not hold her just like that. However, the time machine seemed to slow down the beat so long that it felt even though it was only three months.

“Huaamm..”.

Aletha yawned several times, because drowsiness had afflicted her and made her body and both eyes should immediately rest.

Aletha took her most comfortable position to fall asleep that night. Hugging Alina is the right position for her to immediately sleep and build beautiful dreams in different realms.

After reciting the prayer before going to bed Aletha fell asleep at whatever time. Because Aletha also has to prepare a healthy body and physically and mentally strong to always keep and face her work in adrenaline testing situations.

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“Good morning, Mama Nina.” Laura greeted Mama Nina without compromising her modesty.

“Good morning too, Laura. Where is Ravva? She's awake yet?” mama Nina asked to confirm what she saw.

“Ravva is awake, Ma. Only He... still playing in the room.” It was Laura who left Ravva in the room, because she was playing alone.

Laura also helped Mama Nina in the kitchen just as much as she could. Because it is clearly impossible if Laura will cook or wash dishes, considering autoimmune still makes it unable to walk normally.

‘Can I say honesty about the Guard to Laura? What if He and Ravva will be sad?’ Bagas Kara monologues in heart.

There was doubt in Bagas Kara's heart to say as Keenan and Garda were declared dead in service. Because if it is said to Aletha and Laura then it is clear that they will feel sad, considering that Aletha and Laura have been abandoned by valuable people in their lives. So that Bagas Kara will reduce his intention to tell the truth, can only wait for the right time to say everything.

Breakfast is ready, and even on the table. It's just that the members of Bagas Kara's family are still not fully gathered, because Luna and Juan are still busy in the room, while Larisa must prepare first before leaving for school. Prepare chemical tasks that have been recorded in the notebook and other books.

As an exemplary student and vice chairman of OSIS Larisa does not want his image ugly in the eyes of other students. And the appearance must also be maintained, although in the end the blue skirt worn at school is only below the knees a little, while the white shirt is also not long-sleeved.

‘However Laura and Aletha should know what happened to Keenan and also the Guard while on duty. Because basically they deserve to know all that.’

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“Bu, what if this morning we go to the coast for a while,” invite Aletha.

“It's just for a minute, Mom. It's okay to bring Alina too, because Aletha just wants to invite Mom to sow flowers. Aletha knows, I must have missed Brother Dawn,”

Bu Laila could not hide the feeling of haru and happy because of that moment Aletha still remembered about Dawn, even though the time machine had run non-stop. Even that has been almost five years.

“How, Mom? Do you agree?” aletha asked to make sure.

Bu Laila nodded with emitting a happy twinkle of eyes that pierced into the recesses of her heart. With a happy chest that made Bu Laila feel excited to go to the beach by bringing some types of flowers that will be sown there.

‘Assalamu'alaikum, my dear son. I'm visiting you right now with Aletha's son. Now He is already happy and even has a complete little family after his daughter was born.’ Miss Laila monologues in heart.

Bu Laila did not want Aletha to hear what she said while pouring out her heart, which was as if Dawn knew very well how she felt back then.

‘Assalamu'alaikum, Brother Fajar. Today I visited here, hope you like our presence.’

Aletha and Bu Laila continued to sprinkle flowers over the vast sea. And after ten minutes of being there Aletha invited Bu Laila to return home. Because considering the oldest time ticks, and the clock already shows seven o'clock in the morning.

“Bu, Aletha breakfast in hospital only later. Aletha is in a hurry, because there is a patient who must be done visit this morning after undergoing surgery yesterday.”

Aletha said goodbye to Ms. Laila, then shook the back of Ms. Laila's hand. And do not forget to also say hello before leaving for the hospital.

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Aletha parked her car in the parking lot. After that he headed to his room to look back at the patient data that had to be revisited.

“I think it will start from... Sir Jaya.” Aletha broke up after looking back at her patient data.

Aletha put on her snail neatly, and with her personal assistant Aletha began to visit several patients. However, the move came to a halt as a person wearing a striped uniform stood right before him.

“Whose you?” aletha asked to make sure.

Because that person is not someone Aletha knows. Only Bian, Naina, Bayu and the Guard were known to Aletha besides Keenan, her husband. So the presence of Jaka one of the members of the TNI AD at Siloam Hospitals made Aletha surprised, even surprised.

“Sorry before, Doctor Aletha. I came here because I want to convey something to you.” Jaka handed out a letter that folded so neatly even so tightly. No one knew how it was in the letter.

With doubt Aletha received the letter, even her eyes were perfectly rounded, curious about the contents inside the letter.

“Sorry before, Sir. But... What letter is this?”

“Before I apologize, Doctor Aletha. Because I brought news for you. And the news that I will tell you I think will ... make you sad..”.

“Pak, just tell me what your destination is. Because I have to work and visit my patients.” Cut Aletha out of impatience to hear Jaka's words.

For a moment Jaka took a breath that felt so heavy, even making his throat choked. It feels so make Jaka's lips instantly mute, unable to say that the Captain and Lettu his pride has fallen. However, there was no other choice but to say that honesty.

”In the letter there is a notice about... Captain Keenan. Where Captain Keenan was declared dead while running errands.” Jaka finally said honesty.

“What?” peekit Aletha's.

Half of Aletha's life was lost instantly after hearing what Jaka said. But Aletha did not believe all that easily, because considering Keenan's mission lasted for three months, while this was still two months.

“No. It's impossible right, if Aa Keenan is declared dead? Lying, the news you're saying is a lie, right? I can't believe it all, sorry. I think I should continue my work, excuse me!”

Aletha deliberately left Jaka who was still standing in front of her room, because Aletha did not want to be easy to believe. But there was a worry that made his heart feel uneasy. However, he must behave professionally considering his profession that has made the hospital even bigger and global.

“Excuse me, good morning! I will do a health development checker Mr ya!” Aletha.

Aletha deliberately did not say a greeting as she walked into each of her patient rooms. Not all patients embraced Islam.

“Good, Doc, please!”

Aletha put her stethoscope over Toni's chest. Aletha had always been professional, not wanting to mix up personal and work affairs. Because it would make his mind chuckle.

“Okay sir, thank God the results have improved a lot. Everything is almost normal, just a little more. Keep your diet and do not forget to take medication regularly yes, sir.” Aletha explained the health condition of Mr. Toni very well and easily understood by the family.

After that it was time for Aletha to visit the next patient until it was finished. And as Aletha walked through the hospital hallway, there was a pair of eyes that kept on cravings in her every move.

‘Doctor Aletha is indeed a tough-spirited Doctor, he did not think a single bit about the notification letter. Even Doctor Aletha is professionally behaved, able to be kind in front of her patients.’ Jaka was amazed in his heart.

After conveying and seeing that Aletha was capable of such a degree, Jaka decided to return to the battalion and carry out his duties again.

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The lunch hour had arrived, Aletha decided to open the notification letter as well as the uniquely folded letter. Where the paper is formed as a whole heart.

“Astaghfirullah hal azim, Aa. This is impossible, right, happening? Neng could not believe what was stated in this letter.” Aletha shook her head in disbelief at the letter she had read, none other than the notice from Bagas Kara.

Aletha really did not believe the letter. And it also made her feel reluctant to read the letter that Jaka had given specifically. Even opening it so reluctantly, just stored in his snail pocket.

“There is still a speck of hope if man himself ceaselessly prays and continues to ask Allah SWT. Trusting the heart with great steadiness, as we believe in the direction of the Qibla that can not be changed by anyone where the direction.”

Before asking for an explanation from Bagas Kara, Aletha looked for mushola and decided to perform dzuhur prayer first. Because he also wants to give birth to prayer and continue to pray until God really gives an answer to him as a point of clarity of Keenan's existence. Because Aletha did not want to assume that Kewnan had fallen, considering the time Keenan had also experienced the same thing.

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