Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 158 “No News”

“You need to know the prayer I keep repeating for us. May our love be eternal in the world even we can be as heavenly.”

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Busyness makes Aletha must be able to resist longing without exchanging messages, even contacting Keenan alone can not be done. In addition to being a consistent doctor Aletha also acts as a mother who must take care of and care for Alina well.

Aletha walked towards the VIP room that her assistant had said, but while walking through the hallway of Aletha hospital collided with someone.

“Bug!”

“Sorry,” said the man.

Aletha who fell down also looked for a pedestal to stand up. After that Aletha raised her head until she looked at the woman who collided with her.

“Wilona,”

“Hai, Al.” Wilona developed a smile.

The two met again after a long time did not meet each other even reprimanded through the air alone never. Because the busyness of the two makes it feel beside right. However, their hearts were met in unintention.

“How are you doing, Na?”

“Alhamdulillah, i'am fine. How are you, Al?”

“As you can see. I'm good and definitely.. getting older.”.

“Apaan the hell you are, Al. If we get older it means I'm just like you, the difference is. I'm not married.”.

Laughter interspersed their chatter, but the chatter did not last long because Aletha did not want to be labeled as an unprofessional doctor.

Aletha returned to her activities, while Wilona had to meet with Ilham because she applied for a job at Siloam Hospitals.

“Alhamdulillah, the condition of the Father today has improved. God willing tomorrow can be allowed to go home if the condition of the Father remains like this.” As a friendly doctor Aletha always curled her lips with a beautiful arch.

“Alhamdulillah! Thank you, Beautiful doctor.” The father returned Aletha's smile.

Aletha nodded, after that continued to visit other patients, only two more left and after that lunch hour lasted.

“Beautiful doctor, this Maria bring something for pretty Doctor.” A thirteen-year-old teenage girl gives a parcel to Aletha.

“What is this?”

“It... fruit salad, I give to the Doctor as a thank you because the beautiful Doctor has helped my Papa and saved my Papa.”

Aletha received the parcel with thanks. After that Aletha again continued her steps towards the patient room in the left room. And that patient was the last patient Aletha had to visit, post-cardiac surgery.

“Alhamdulillah, done too. Tired once this body,” strangled Aletha.

Aletha stretched her muscles that felt her legs after sitting in her work chair. While Sister Wati who became his assistant is still on standby accompanying Aletha, but not to do the work but there is another purpose.

“Doctor Aletha, the parcel. You see.. I've never eaten a fruit salad.” Sister Wati grinned while scratching her nape that did not itch.

“Oh so, please Sister Wati just take all.” Aletha offered two bowls of fruit salad in a paper bag.

“This truth, Doc? What about Doctor Aletha if all I bring?”

“Later I can make my own, just take it.”

“Iya, Doc. Thanks.” Sister Wati was so excited to take the paper bag from the top of Aletha's desk.

And after getting the fruit salad, Sister Wati said goodbye to Aletha for lunch in the hospital cafeteria.

Yes sister Wati, yes fruit salad has never eaten.

“Please be understood yes, because Sister Wati is from a rural village. It is possible that in the village there are not too many that can make fruit salad.” This is the author's message to readers.

Aletha gets a message from Wilona, where Wilona asks Aletha to meet her at a nearby cafe. And the choice of cafe that Wilona choose is none other than Maxx Coffee, because there is a cafe that is used as a place to chat comfortably. Moreover, Maxx Coffee serves perfect quality coffee made from the best fresh coffee beans with perfect processing techniques.

“Mumpung there is no free time, all of you try to contact Aa.”

Aletha moved from her chair to the cafe Maxx Coffee on foot, because the distance was not too far from the hospital.

Once there Wilona waved to Aletha, as well as Aletha who immediately approached Wilona after her name was called and saw Wilona who took a seat on the left side.

“Hai, have you been waiting?” ask Aletha.

“Oh, no. I just arrived, and then you came. Yes already, just order coffee first yuk!” bring Wilona.

Aletha nodded, agreeing with Wilona's invitation. Aletha hasn't had coffee in months, too busy with patient abuse.

The conversation continued while brewing warm coffee that had been served by the waiter there. Wilona also told about his move in Indonesia precisely in the city of Jakarta.

“So... we can meet often and can even be in the operating room with dong?”

“Of course,” replied Wilona.

“I didn't expect if you would move to Indonesia. But... why all of a sudden?”

“Actually not impromptu, Al. I've been planning this for a long time, but only now can I take care of everything.”

“Iya, Al.” Wilona nodded slowly. “My heart is in the heart of a man, so.. I will wait for him to return to Jakarta.”.

Aletha frowned, trying to see who had made Wilona's heart melt until she was willing to move to Jakarta.

“Who is that guy, Na? Do I know him?”

Aletha was so curious about the man. Because it has not been a long time to exchange news Aletha does not know about Lekaki who is close to her friend from America.

“Dia... Bayu. I don't know why after we met each other right on your wedding day, we had the same feeling, Al. But we are waiting for the right time to make the submission. And now... I will wait for Him back in this city of Jakarta.”

Sontak Aletha was surprised, so far Bayu also never said anything to Keenan or with others.

After two hours in the cafe Aletha decided to go home, even Wilona also came along. Because Wilona has not found a place to stay while in Jakarta and therefore he stayed at Aletha's house for a while.

“Al, has Keenan not told you this long?”

“I... don't know, Na. For a whole week I was busy because I was scheduled in the operating room. So the time to hold the phone is very limited, not to mention if I go home I have to take care of the little one.”

“What's up, Na?”

“No, Al. It's just... During arriving there and until now Bayu has not given any news to me.” There seems to be disappointment in Wilona.

Aletha stared at Wilona for Aletha was driving so she had to refocus on the streets of Jakarta, which was getting stuck in traffic.

“Already, don't be sad like that. Be prejudiced, they may be busy. Try it later I try to contact Aa Keenan.” Aletha rubbed Wilona's arm slowly.

At exactly 15.30 pm Aletha arrived home, upon arrival home she was always greeted cheerfully by Alina the lamp for the life of Aletha and Keenan. A lamp that deserves to be maintained happiness, health and also laughter that always expands perfectly.

Aletha asks Wilona to come in. Soon Aletha prepared a guest room for Wilona to stay there.

“Is it true that they never told you? But...why doesn't Laura say anything to me?” mumbling Aletha.

Aletha's mind started to chuckle, there was a sense of unease in her heart. And as usual, Aletha did not want to be rash in any action. Because he did not want to have negative thinking after hearing what Wilona said, even though his heart felt uncomfortable.

“I... will reopen whatsapp message. Who knows there is a message Aa Keenan sank because I lack focus.”

Aletha opened whatsapp and re-examined the message that had been read even if only at a glance. And after re-examining whatsapp messages on his phone he did not find a single message from Keenan.

Aletha tries to contact Keenan, but is not connected. Aletha only knew if there was a message from Laura that had piled up to twenty more on the same date, precisely on the departure date of the brave troops died and the second on that day.

‘Already many times I tried to contact Aa, but why not connect also?’ Aletha wondered in her heart.

“Halo, assalamu'alaikum, Ra.” Aletha tried to be calm.

“Iya, Al. Walaikumsalam.”

“I'm sorry, Ra! Since I just read your message, this one week I have been busy. Many patients have to undergo surgery.” Aletha gave Laura an explanation so as not to misunderstand.

“Iya, Al. No problem though. It's just..my feelings are not good, because there is no news at all from Brother Garda or Mr. Keenan.”

“Ra, you are calm huh! Try asking Papa, anyone knows Papa knows why they didn't tell him. Now that I close first, I have to take care of Alina first,”

“Iya, Al.” From a distance Laura nodded.

After greeting each other, the two hung up the phone call. And continued to take care of Alina who was already time to take an afternoon shower.

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“I was afraid to ask Papa, just look at his gaze I was afraid.”

On top of her wheelchair Laura saw Bagas Kara from a distance. Feeling reluctant to do what Aletha said, because asking Bagas Kara was not easy. Must need a lip melumes strategy so that Bagas Kara is not suspicious.

But it was difficult for Laura to do, because in addition to being able to look at Bagas Kara, Laura was afraid that Bagas Kara would think if Laura was not patient if waiting for her husband who was on duty. So Laura paused her intention.

[Sorry, Al, I can't ask Papa. I. doubt.].

Laura sent a message to Aletha. And the message was read by Aletha, because that night Aletha did not work in the hospital she could focus on her phone. But Aletha did not reply to Laura's message, not to ignore it was just that Aletha tried to contact the dead betani troops one by one.

‘Why not connect, anyway?’ aletha in the Heart.

“Aa... What exactly is going on between you all? Why doesn't anyone give us any news here. You should know if we have a heart that basically cannot be far from you.”

Aletha let out a long sigh, to win the heart she took ablution. Because that night has entered Maghrib time.

“Yes Allah, if indeed my husband and others are still on secret missions, may You always give protection to all of them.”

“Needs Aa know the prayer that Neng keeps skyrocketing for us. May our love be eternal in the world even we can be as heavenly.”

Aletha's tears just shed, the longing to return to the heart even makes tightness in the chest. Only Aletha could pour out to the Creator, for it was only to Him that a servant complained and only Allah SWT could give everything to a servant in need of help.

Aletha immediately wiped her tears, and she did not want to be sad and always thought negatively when the distance separated her from Keenan.

“Although there is no news from Aa, Neng's prayer will never fade for Aa.”

Aletha headed to the dining room, as Bu Laila had already prepared some of her dishes at the dining table. Aletha will be normal so Wilona does not know if she is sad.

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