Marrying the Widow
Pledged

Hearing the news that Papah had realized to make Cherry so happy, he who had just parked the car immediately dropped Regan and then returned to the hospital.

The point of hope began to manifest in the eyes of the Cherries, a month of waiting in a vacuum. Until not absent from tears, now the Papah who became the only backrest and strength for him to live an uneasy life has re-opened his eyes.

Mr. Juna immediately informed Ceri after his wife informed him. I don't know if she's so sorry about the pregnant woman. What else after he found out about Pak Bima's family secretly.

Not to cheat the wife and curious about the life of Gita and husband. He just wanted to make sure if the true daughter of Bima was not his flesh and blood. Until he examined the life of Bima and Gita since that incident.

There was a sense of relief in his heart but there was a sense of pity after knowing the daughter of Bima was suffering during his previous marriage.

After seeing Papah who was conscious, even saw his smile even wrapped in tears. Cherries are so happy what else can hear the voice of the Papah even though cleanly laid out. But a few seconds later he was surprised at Papah's request that he did not expect.

Papah asked to get married when he had just finished his Idah period a few months ago. Even her husband's grave is still wet and the wound left by her husband is still felt.

The request was the first from the papah because during his life Papah never demanded for Cherries to do something. Until he realized that in Papah's nursery, he was not alone. There was Pak Juna and the middle-aged woman who was likely his wife. And one more thing, the man you saved turned out to be "Tio."

Thin smile etched from Tio's face, he still did not expect if the daughter of Pak Bima was a Cherry, a coincidence or indeed fate that was playing tricks on him.

"Marry him son...."

"But Pah, this is impossible! Cherry is a widow and is now pregnant. Cherries don't want to be someone else's burden! Cherry has no intention of getting married again, enough for us and Papah's grandchildren. Cherries don't need husbands anymore Pah!" cherry tears are constantly falling, he is powerless if he continues to be given reality that he does not want.

"Darling, Papah's daughter. Accept it! this is Papah's last request. Papah please, papah will be calm if you and Papah's grandchildren are there to take care. I'm not strong anymore, son..."

"Fuck!" Cherry was surprised to see the Papah who suddenly felt crowded. But Papah's eyes were so much burden and hope. Cherry's body was weak, until Mamah Tio approached and grabbed her shoulders.

"Father, Cherries please hold on. Cherries need Papah, Cherries dear Papah." Cherry sobbed, in between her cries the Papah tried to hold her hand. Tio who has since approached even though only silent and full of guilt. His hand was held by Pak Bima, a weak but meaningful grip.

"Please promise to marry my son!" said Pak Bima terbat. "Your life debt is paid off if you marry my daughter!"

"Mom..." Cherry shook her head, she could not speak. What else does the Papah seem to be getting crowded.

"Tio promise Om, Tio promises to marry Om's son. Hang Om!"

Smile etched on Pak Bima's face, he felt relieved after hearing Tio's promise. Then glanced at the still sobbing Cherries. "Papah's promise, you marry him."

Without a voice Cherry just nodded her head, she hoped this would make the Papah excited again. Until the doctor that Mr. Juna called approached and examined.

"Please back off for a moment!"

All stepped back, Mamah Tio invited Ceri to sit on the sofa because her body was getting weaker to just stand up. Waiting so frantically because the Papah was getting claustrophobic with heavy breathing. The reality again makes Cherries want to scream.

"Innalilahiwainnailaihirojihun Pak Bima is gone.."

Everyone looked surprised, Tio's heart was pounding. Not expecting this to happen, his negligence that led to death.

"Father.." said Cherry, his heart was like a big rock until he could not be unconscious.

"Son, Cherry boy! Doc, please check Cherry Doc!" exclaim Mamah who sat holding the body of Cherry.

Tio looked at Ceri from a distance, after he took care of the administration and the death files of Pak Bima, he was asked to wait because the corpse was bathed first.

He looked at the face of the pregnant woman clad in white hijab, a pale face and implied full of burden. Mamah was sitting next to Ceri's bed while Papah was taking care of the funeral to bury Pak Bima this afternoon.

"Is this my life's destiny? I have to marry Cherry. God, why do I have to end this way, can I keep my promise and live in a household without love. What else to accept two children who are not my own flesh and blood."

Tio rubbed his face rough, he closed his eyes until the shadow of the promise he said was so real. Breathe deeply and then approach his mother.

"Mah..."

"Yes son," mamah turned to look at Tio who was standing next to him while looking at Cherry's face.

"Your blessing?"

"If this is your life's destiny, what can you do. You're the only son of mama. Be a responsible man, a man who keeps his promises. Because the man in his hands is his speech. Mamah bless you..."

"But Tio doesn't love him mah, can Tio get through it all without hurting her heart?"

"Try on, son, Mamah, look at the Cherries of a good boy. May you be a good wife to you. Open your heart to her, please Sella because she is happy with her husband and her two children."

Tio was still worried about his steps, there was only a sense of pity to see Cherries and guilt towards her.

Cherry Eyes open with tears that re-degrade. He looked around, then his gaze fell on Mamah Tio who was clasping her hands.

"Father..."

"In the meantime, you will be brought home and in the afternoon you will be buried. Patience son, I'm sorry Auntie because the accident cost you your Papah."

"I want to go home..." Cherry tried to get out of her sleep but was immediately restrained by Arsita.

"Son, let the doctor check on you first huh. Later if allowed to go home, we go home together."

"But I want to see Papah and Regan's father if I'm not around, he'll be devastated to see that his opinion is gone like his Papah." Cherry's chest was so tight, she didn't just think of herself. But also his son, not imagined if the son will also be sad to see Opa go like his Papah.

Hearing that Mamah Tio could not hold back tears, what else saw a Cherry that was getting worse and worse. Tio who heard his heart was touched, he could not imagine a child who would doubt to see Opanya come home lifeless.