Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 76 “Victim”
“Stupidity and death are one thing that God has destined for His people. We will never know when the soul mate and death will be present in us. Although we hope as hard as possible, if God has not brought a soul mate then he has not come. So is the case with death, even though we run as far as possible, if God has set then.
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One by one Jodie's men were shot and fell on the spot. And Leon can finally get in and help them take down the enemy.
“I won't let Brigadier's son live. And you must die with me.” Jodie said so softly.
Jodie is ready to fire on Wilona's body, which has been planted by a bomb, which was assembled by Jodie himself.
“Dor..”.
The bullet glided so fast and hit Aletha's body.
The Flashback
As Jodie grabs the pistol with her arm, Jodie prepares to fire a shot at Wilona's trapped body with a bomb vest that Jodie had assembled herself.
“If my bullet is on target, then.the bomb will explode instantly. And all of you will be smashed with me.”
Aletha realized that Jodie was preparing to launch a bullet at Wilona. And Aletha wouldn't want to lose Wilona, her childhood best friend. Even their two fathers are so familiar, like brothers.
”I won't let that bullet slide into Wilona's body. If that happens, then we'll all die here. No. gabe. Yes Allah ... protect me.”
Aletha ran to block the peluri from hitting Wilona's body. And Aletha markets if death will take her life right then and there.
“Dor..”.
“Argghh”
At once Aletha's tibub fell, falling to the floor with her left side belly covered in blood.
“Aletha..” Shouted Keenan screeching his ears.
Keenan is surprised when Aletha tries to save Wilona, even Keenan knows not only Wilona who is being saved by Aletha, but all of them.
Wilona, Catrina, Leon, Yudha and Edbert were surprised, their eyes were completely wide open as Aletha's body fell with blood pouring from her stomach.
‘I won't let you live, Jodie.’
“Dor..”.
“Dor..”.
“Dor..”.
Three shots have been fired at Jodie's body. So that time also Jodie's body that was able to stand had collapsed and fell. It is certain that Jodie lost her life at that time.
“Captain Leon and Lettu Garda, I command you to defuse the bomb in Doctor Wilona's body. And Doctor Edbert, please give first aid to Doctor Aletha. And I'm gonna break through that door to help Doctor Catrina.” Keenan's orders were taken by Leon, Guard and Edbert.
Although Keenan was worried about Aletha's circumstances, he could not ignore his duty as a brave captain who was on a mission. Because Catrina was taken away by Jodie's men after finding out Jodie was caught with a lifeless body.
“Stop! Better give up, than you die.”
“No, Captain. Sorry if I argue with you this time. Do you remember me?”
Keenan seemed to think, trying to remember the face that was holding a gun to Catrina's body.
“One second..”.
“Two seconds..”
“Wood,”
Keenan was able to remember the owner of the face of the man before him. Where the man is his soldier who was trained in making the right tactics and strategies to paralyze the enemy. And at that time Bayu was the one who had devised a strategy to just dock on the island of Bouvet, then sail back to the island of Tristan de Chuna.
“Finally you remember me too, Captain. Because of what you did my sister got hit by a car and died at the scene.”
“You misunderstood, Bayu. It wasn't because I was Clarissa leaving back then. It's just that he heard me talking to my late father. And I don't know about it,”
“Already, Captain. It's not time for you to write words. Wasn't the woman who was shot earlier your love? Means we're even, not.”
“Dor..”.
No doubt Keenan launched his bullet into Bayu's thigh. So that makes Bayu drop his body and release Catrina. Instantly Catrina ran and hid behind Keenan's gallant body.
“I'm sorry, Bayu. Although I am haunted by the shadow of regret, but I am entitled to carry out my duties.”
Finally the mission has ended, all the criminals have been rounded up and taken to where they should be. But unlike the criminals who had died at the time, the victims were taken to nearby hospitals to undergo evacuations and funerals.
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Bagas Kara's private helicopter takes Aletha to Mercy Ship.
“Aletha, you must endure. You shouldn't have saved me. Hiks... hiks... hiks...”.
Wilona's coming with the chopper. He ceaselessly condemned foolishness for allowing Aletha to sacrifice her life for him.
“It's stupid of you Wilona, why don't you just pull Aletha out of the way. Stupid..” Several times Wilona beat herself up.
“Wilona, don't act stupid like this. It's purely not your fault, Wil. If you know the purpose and purpose of Aletha letting the bullet hit her body, you will not be doomed to stupidity in vain.”
Both of Leon's hands stopped Wilona's hand, which continued to hit her own body. Leon is furious with Wilona's behavior that condemns stupidity in vain. For Aletha's purpose and purpose was not to save her, but all of them.
Minutes later the helicopter landed, with Edbert carrying Aletha with several sisters on standby to welcome them. With a quick movement Edbert asked the medical team to prepare the equipment to perform the operation right then and there.
“I want to go inside.”
“No, Doctor Wilona. Your presence will make our concentration break later, because your condition is not stable after being held hostage. Let us run this operation.”
“Yes, Doctor Wilona. True what Doctor Edbert said, we just throw a do'a from here. It would be better to multiply the do'a than later will extend the rescue for Aletha.”
Finally Wilona nodded and Leon asked Wilona to sit down, and he bought a drink provided at Mercy ship to give to Wilona. To make Wilona feel calm after experiencing the incident the other day. Especially after seeing firsthand how the bullet got into Aletha's body.
“Captain Keenan, why do I see you so calm?”
“No, Doctor Wilona. Maybe outside I look calm and fine, but .. I feel lost ... My heart is fragile. Half my soul was dead instantly, even my heart stopped beating when I saw it lying with blood. But I am here a Captain, must be tough, even though my feelings are mixed.”
“I salute with, Captain Keenan. But I don't understand what Captain Leon meant when he was on the helicopter.” Wilona looked at Keenan.
“Actually ... Aletha saved us all from exploding the bomb that stuck to your body. If the bullet is right on target, then we can be sure we will explode right then and there.”
Bright Keenan clearly, because at that time Keenan accompanied Aletha to Mercy Ship. So that knows exactly how Leon said that to Wilona. Leon returned with two bottles of mineral water.
“Captain Keenan, you..”.
”I'm sorry, I just .. couldn't keep the promise I said seventeen years ago. I can't take care of him.”
The eyes that were piling up now had finally spilled out as well. Even though it was only a drop or du drops, Keenan still could not help but cry.
“Don't say that, Captain. Didn't.. you guys are paired, reunited after so long.”
Keenan is unmoved. His body just stayed and leaned against the wall. Not long after the sound of the morning prayer rang out, Keenan grabbed a chair to help him stand up. With the rest of his strength he stepped foot into the Mercy Ship mosque.
Two rakaat run. After the recitation, Keenan raised his hands to pour out all the fatigue and asked God for the healing of Aletha.
“Yes Allah, I am only a man who has not escaped sin. I am just a man with very little faith. Even the account is just a human who complains a lot and complains.”
“And now I as Your people want to ask You one thing, O God. Give healing to Aletha, He has sacrificed his life for us all. She is a good woman, O Allah. Aamiin..”.
Keenan returned to meet everyone who was waiting in front of the operating room. It was still clear how the worry enveloped them, especially Bagas Kara who had just arrived. There, however, neither Mama Nina nor Luna appeared in Aletha's operation.
“Good morning, Sir. I report..”
“Already, I already know everything through Garda. Can I talk to you?” Keenan.
On the bridge of the ship Bagas Kara and Keenan exchanged words. That morning among them did not chat formally, between subordinates to superiors. They reveal each other like a father to his son.
“I'm sorry, because I failed to keep Aletha.”
“This is not your fault, He who is always stubborn. But ... He loves to sacrifice whatever origin his loved ones will always smile perfectly without the slightest pain if He is not with that person. His heart had already experienced fragility twice.”
“Stupidity and death are one thing that God has destined for His people. We will never know when the soul mate and death will be present in us. Although we hope as hard as possible, if God has not brought a soul mate then he has not come. So is the case with death, even though we run as far as possible, if God has set then.
“Bapak knows, you want to have more relationship with Aletha. You approve it, but if God rests .. then please let go.”
Bagas Kara patted Keenan's sturdy shoulder, but at this time the shoulder slumped even more. It was as if there was a heavy burden that he could not bear alone. But Keena must be fully prepared to accept the fate that God has set. Because only God is able to reverse the situation.
Keenan needed time to himself, so a few minutes he stood on the bridge of the ship. Gazing at the vast sky, even the sunlight began to rise. Reflects its light into the sea, so that it creates glare when the eyes look at the sky.
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