Love Lanterns
CHAPTER 79 “Beautiful Destiny”

“Thank you. because you have proven that love to me. The love that you have longed for since then is now expressed differently. The meeting you dreamed of .. This second has become real. Which struck me and fell in love with you right then and there. And there's only one you need to know... Ana uhibopen file..”.

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“Ke, less than one more month of our training will end. Didn't feel yes .. time so quickly passed.”

“You're right, Leon. Emm .. by the way what are your plans after this?”

“I'll be back in the army. Devoting yourself to the country. If you?”

“I'll submit my application, because I miss it. The miss felt so heavy. It is so painful when the soul and body cannot take care of it. when the eyes cannot look at it. when the lips cannot speak softly to him. Only the time machine keeps turning. And I look forward to meeting as an antidote miss.”

“Lebay is his name, Ke.” Leon thunts. “But... as your best friend I will support your goodwill.”

The two smile at each other. They're planning to do what they'll do after Washington's training ends. And Keenan will return to Indonesia right with the return of Aletha.

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Aletha was getting ready to put her clothes and equipment into her large suitcase. Because the Mercy Ship cruise ship will return to the United States and dock there.

“Al, I will definitely miss you. If only we could extend our contract period, surely I would be happy.” Wilona.

“Yes, you are happy. And whereas I'm going nyesek .. tormented miss.” Aletha laughed amusedly.

“Lebay is his name, Al. After all since when did you become a bucin like that?” Wilona.

“Since ... become a volunteer Doctor, shoot and also .. shot.” Aletha.

Wilona looked at Aletha's nanar and her hair was horrified when the last word Aletha said. Remembering the incident, made Wilona's heart sliced. Aletha sacrificed her life for all of them.

After putting all the things in the suitcase, Aletha and Wilona walked to the bridge. Enjoy the atmosphere there in the last seconds before the ship will dock.

“Isshhh .. It looks like we're misplaced, Al. Here there is a couple more bucin than you.”

When he reached the bridge of Aletha and Wilona saw Edbert in the middle with Catrina there. And Edbert as chairman of Mercy Ship that year wanted to resign as chairman in the implementation of Mercy Ship one year into the future. Because after marrying Catrina, he did not want to leave Catrina far away. Maybe it will come again if Catrina allows it and will come with him.

“Don't be more like that, Wilona. We do want to get married, but for now we will capture the moment before the ship will dock back to its place.”

“Join with us, we take pictures while the ship is still sailing.” Take Catrina.

Aletha and Wilona nodded, then they stepped up and stood by Catrina's side. Capturing the moment by taking a selfie is something that makes us all will always remember the togetherness and struggle for one year around the island of Africa.

The atmosphere of the sea is so beautiful, under the sun makes the skin will feel warm. But not for those volunteer fighters, as they all so enjoyed the atmosphere outside the ship. See the vastness of the blue sea that eroded the waves. The wind made Aletha's hair break in the air.

“Are you guys coming to our wedding?”

“If I would come. We are one country and your wedding venue .. I can take my vehicle. So, can be sure I will come.”

“Okay, Doctor Wilona. I await your arrival. If you are, Doctor Aletha?” ask Catrina to make sure.

“I will try to come. But I don't promise ya...” Aletha.

There was a disappointed murat from within Catrina after hearing Aletha's reply. Because the moment is only once a year Catrina wants all her friends and relatives to attend the important event. Moreover, Aletha is a woman who he made the inspiration to be a tough woman and has courage like Aletha when saving the lives of many people.

And their chatter rolled until the ship docked.

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“Oh my son ... Your father has heard the big news.”

Keenan only scrunched his forehead with a pushy gaze when faced with Brigjend Carlos, Keenan's adoptive father.

“Why are you just silent? I'm waiting for you to say this big thing as clearly as possible. Come on, My Captain..”.

“My dear father, actually I do not understand the topic of conversation this afternoon. How can I say the big thing you mean. Weird..” Keenan shook his head.

Brigjend Carlos was just grinning when Keenan did not understand what the talk was about that afternoon. I don't know who's stupid, between foster father or foster child. Wkwkwkwk...

Mr. Brigjend is playing the same riddle Captain...

“I mean Mr, I'm ready to send you to see a beautiful Doctor.”

“Father knows where my intention is? Feelings ... I never told you anything about it.”

Back Brigjend Carlos grinned, then said that Leon had told Keenan's intentions to Aletha. And immediately Brigjend Carlos supported the goodwill, even he was ready to deliver Keenan to menghitbah Aletha planned that night.

And you're Leon, ready to be Keenan's target for leaking...

“Keenan, that goodwill must be hastened. If not .. then you will lose it.”

”Pak, I ..indeed need the presence of the Father as my guardian. Yes .. if you want, thank you. I don't have to bother pleading with you, even begging for it.” Keenan reviewed his wide smile.

“Basic kabu sableng. How could you make you beg with your good cause. Yes it is .. Your training period today is over, and since you already know this great thing ... I have prepared a helicopter for us to go healing to Indonesia. Ha... ha... ha..”.

Keenan again shook his head at the echoing laughter and the ridiculous mannerisms of Brigjend Carlos. Even though it is an age that can be said not to be young anymore, but sometimes his behavior is like a child and his wishes must also be asserted by Keenan and Wilona.

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“Al, we first photo together yuk!” Take Wilona down the ship.

Aletha agreed to the wishes of Wilona who wanted to take a picture with a cruise ship. And they shot the picture perfectly while standing next to the ship. Even with the various styles they do together, do not forget to always be immortalized in the form of photos that will be united in the form of an album by Wilona later.

“You go directly to the airport, Al? Or ... want to stop by my Papaku first?”

“I went straight back to Indonesia, Na. I ... missed my family after a year apart. I ask you for help, say my regards to Om Carlos.”

Wilona nodded, she understood how Aletha felt. Especially with Laura who is pregnant, making Aletha want to be by Laura's side and accompany Laura when giving birth later. Therefore Aletha's promise before Laura and Garda returned to Indonesia a few months ago.

Aletha entered the airport and prepared to return to Indonesia. As he was about to step into the plane, his phone suddenly rang. Mama Nina's name was on her phone screen.

“Better I didn't tell Mama. Long time ago I did not give a surprise to him.”

Aletha decided to find a place that made Mama Nina not feel suspicious or pussy. So Aletha chose the toilet as a background place when receiving Mama Nina's call.

“Wa'alaikumsalam, darling. Where have you been now? Make, return to Indonesia today?” mama asked impatiently.

“It looks like tomorrow Aletha returns to Indonesia, Ma. Sorry, Aletha is tired. So, Aletha wants to rest first in America.”

I was disappointed by the look on Mama Nina's face when she made a video call with Aletha. And it made Aletha feel unbearable, but the name of surprise is impossible right, if said directly. If that's the name, it's not a surprise anymore.

“Don't be sad like that dong, Ma. Aletha will be sad later. Kan, tomorrow also until.”

“Alright, Mama will keep waiting for you dear. But one thing you need to know, Laura is currently going into labor. Mama is now preparing her baby dede equipment.”

Aletha rounded her eyes perfectly. Because he did not expect that Laura would give birth at that time. The big thing made Aletha feel surprised, with a sense of happiness that blew Aletha's chest on the plane that headed to Indonesia.

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“Come Sir, quick little napa.”

”Hello, Captain Keenan .. really want to meet Aletha. Patience with napa.”

“Doctor Wilona, that's not the case. That Laura is about to give birth soon, I don't want my only sister to fight alone anymore. I want to be next to him in such a time.”

“What? There will be a cute baby junior dong! But by the way .. happened to be Captain Keenan sane. Realize that all this time his sister has been fighting alone.” Wilona chuckles.

“Have, don't start. One year has passed, it will be a fragment of the past above my folly.” Keenan breathed his heavy breath.

Helicopters flew and brought Keenan, Brigjend Carlos and Wilona healing to Indonesia. Keenan still had to focus while airing his helicopter, although in his heart was feeling a sense of worry that was raging, because it was thought Laura's condition. Especially considering that Laura has an autoimmune disease. Which can sometimes also endanger the life of the mother and also the child who is still in the womb.

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Aletha headed straight to the hospital as Nina's mother had said earlier while making a video call with her. Aletha asked the taxi driver to drive at high speed. Because Aletha did not want to make Laura disappointed and felt alone while struggling who bet lives.

“I'll accompany you, Ra. Just once I wasn't by your side back then.”

Aletha finally arrived at the hospital where Laura was going to give birth. Because the hospital is considered a second home for Aletha, so she knows the ins and outs of Siloam Hospitals. She worked first before volunteering at Mercy Ship.

Aletha traced the hospital corridor to the delivery room. With half a run Aletha finally found her little family there. He smiled to surprise them all.

“Assalamu'alaikum,”

“Wa'alaikumsalam.”

“Aletha..”.

Instantly Aletha kissed the back of Mama Nina's hand, then a warm hug very mother welcomed her arrival. After a few minutes Aletha broke the hug, then changed to hug the father who was there at the time. Greet the Guards and Juan there.

“Thank you, you guys have taken care of two great women in your life.”

”It's been my duty, Al.” Answer Garda.

“Iya, Al. I'm scared of your gun anyway.” Juan chuckles.

Aletha instantly echoed her laughter. He remembered correctly when the threat was given to Juan. And now familiarity is indeed established between sister-in-law and sister-in-law.

All of Aletha's family were there to accompany Laura's struggle. Juan who will help the delivery process Laura will be done by cesarean section. Even Luna helped in doing a great job as a doctor.

After one year Luna was transferred to Siloam Hospitals, because the hospital needed doctors like Luna and Juan in their respective fields. So Luna and Juan had to go back to Bagas Kara's house, staying there during his time in the hospital.

“Keenan.”

Sontak alla was shocked when Keenan's entourage entered the maternity waiting room. Where there is clearly seen Keenan, Brigjend Carlos and also Wilona. And their arrival has been warmly welcomed by Bagas Kara, none other than Brigjend Carlos's own friend.

The two elders immediately floated a hug that was used as a remedy for long, because it had not been met with their respective duties.

“Hai, Al. I don't know if you've returned to Indonesia.”

“Basi. It's obvious I'm here, saying I don't know. Indeed Strange Captain.” Wilona.

Keenan paid no heed to Wilona's ravings. Just focus on Aletha the idol. However, when the sound of the baby has echoed and squealed the ears of people who are outside, immediately make them all lose focus. Only one word they all spoke together, that thankfulness was matchless.

The guard tried the baby after being in the other room. Tears also trickled when he saw the tiny baby boy had been born into the world. A sense of haru mixed with happiness had enveloped all of them. A warm welcome has been presented to the baby boy of Laura and Garda couple who were given the name Ravva Ranggi Mahendra. Combined names of the Guard and Mahendra. Mahendra, however, is the grandfather of Ravva, and in memory of Mahendra, the name is pinned in the name of Ravva.

A few hours have passed, and the night has come. And now Brigjend Carlos asked Keenan to immediately do his goodwill.

“Quickly go a little, Ke. Give Him a sniper shot.” Brigjend Carlos chuckles.

“Come on, Captain. We'll keep you company, so all the families are gathering.”

“Wait a minute, somehow suddenly I.. nervous.” Keenan wiped away the sweat that was pouring down his temple.

Brigjend Carlos and Wilona could not deny that it did make the human heart beat fast. Yes even though Wilona himself has not felt the name in love, especially at the sermon. Even the soul mate still knows where. Just be patient, Wilona. Wkwkwk...

“Bismilbornrahmanirrahim.”

It was with the words of the basmalah that Keenan ventured to express his solemnity to Aletha. Keenan tried to eliminate for a moment the nervous feeling that made his heart almost dislodged. However, the sweat of a lump of corn still filled his back. So that makes Keenan feel hot even though Laura's room is installed AC.

“Pardon Mr. Keenan, because you are not obliged to give that answer to you. And you will submit this answer to Aletha.”

“How is Aletha, are you still adamant about giving a grandchild to Papa without getting married?” Bagas Kara chuckles amusedly.

“Al, this is a wonderful destiny. Don't waste your struggle.” Wilona.

Aletha still remained silent, saying nothing to answer Kesnan's sermon. While Keenan can not stand the sultry taste because sweat still pours out his back. However, not long after that Aletha's voice went airborne.

“Thank you. because you have proven that love to me. The love that you have longed for since then is now expressed differently. The meeting you dreamed of .. This second has become real. Which struck me and fell in love with you right then and there. And there's only one you need to know... Ana uhibopen file..”.

Keenan did not believe Aletha's answer. So ask Aletha to say it again.

”Captain budek.” Guards great-grandson.

And Aletha did what Keenan asked. Instantly also happiness has been present manifold in the Bagas Kara family. After the encounter with Aletha and Keenan, then continued with the presence of Ravva and the night continued Keenan sermon received by Aletha.