
People came wearing black clothes to mourn. Wreaths of condolences lined the yard to the streets. Fabian's business colleagues and friends came all over. Despite the controversy and his attitude in life, Fabian is still the son of Adrian Rayyansyah who is known by many people.
Mama Widya then chose to sit near Fabian's body with a pale face full of sadness. Other family members also accompanied him there. While Zavian and Nayara can still strengthen themselves and receive guests present with their heads held high .
Zavian's eyes kept watch over Aunt Tania who was now coming alone. It seemed like Om Farhan was going to catch up after this and it made Zavian even more worried. Because no one was accompanying Aunt Tania and she was free to make hurtful sentences at will.
“ Finally the troublemaker left too,” Aunt Tania said cynically. There was no sympathy for the suffering that was befalling his brother-in-law in the least. He glanced at Fabian's corpse with a hateful look.
Then Aunt Tania approached Mama Widya just to throw hate speech. “ Go, Ma'am. Don't have a child like that. If I were you, I'd be grateful for Fabian's death. You are ashamed to have a child whose behavior is dilapidated, even to the point of contracting all HIV,” said Aunt Tania.
“ However he will still be my son. As a mother you should understand why I cried ,” Mama Widya replied.
“ I am indeed a mother but sorry...my son no behavior as bad as Fabian,” reply Aunt Tania so haughtily.
Zavian who saw it immediately came closer and pulled Aunt Tania away from her Mother. She did not want her mother to feel even worse after hearing hateful remarks from her Tante.
“ Aunty's prayer for Fabian to die soon finally came true as well. Abis this is a thanksgiving party huh, Tan ?” zavian said with direct insinuation. Now they were standing in the corner of a quiet room of mourners.
Aunt Tania snorted annoyedly at the words of her nephew. “ You don't know what it's like to be in my position, Vian. You think it's easy to forgive Fabian's behavior first ?”
“ Same questions ,” Zavian quickly.” Does Aunt know what it's like to be in my position all this time ?”
Aunt Tania looked at Zavian with a slightly pursed forehead. He returned Zavian's gaze as if mocking him. It is true, when compared to Aunt Tania, then the pain of Zavian before this is certainly nothing. But Zavian chose to forgive Fabian and forget all the bitter memories that happened yesterday.
“ I admit that Fabian made too many mistakes during his life . But in the end he regretted it all. He even sent a letter of apology that he wrote directly to Auntie, but Aunt instead tore the letter while swearing at him,”.
Aunt Tania looked up to hide the look on her embarrassed face. Not ashamed of not accepting Fabian's apology, but ashamed of his bad attitude. While Zavian was still looking at him with eyes full of ridicule.
“ Actually want Aunt forgive or not, it's Aunt's business. But now, do not ever bring up problems when we are grieving,” said Zavian.
The man was about to leave, but he held back his steps and turned around. Then he again said, ” For today only, do not approach my Mama. Especially to say a sentence that will make him sad. If Aunt still feels there is some business about Fabian, talk to me after this.”
Aunt Tania suddenly froze in the place where she stood. Zavian's gaze and speech sounded so firm and bold. The figure who had been polite all this time seemed to be showing the other side of him.
“ Then don't nudge my Mom !” reply Zavian with such a sharp look.” Because now I'm the one who's gonna take care of my mama and won't let anyone take her down. Besides, I don't care if I have to disagree with Auntie. Please wake up Aunt herself, I'm not afraid.”
Aunt Tania was speechless no more. He looked shrill after Zavian said intimidatingly to him.
The event continued and mourners continued to arrive.
Mata Zavian keeps an eye on Aunt Tania and asks that Nayara accompany Mama Widya. Before Fabian's body was interred, Zavian also represented his mother as saying an apology to everyone if anyone felt hurt while Fabian was still alive.
Zavian looked towards Aunt Tania but the woman turned to look. Obviously, aunt Tania still holds a grudge against Fabian who she considers as the cause of the problem.
Fabian was buried next to the tomb of Papa Adrian and was accompanied by soft weather. Now the son and the father are joined in eternity after being content to live the bitter sweet life of this world.
“ We will be here often, Bian,” said Mama Widya with a clean slit. He looked at Zavian and the child nodded slowly.
“ Relax there , Mas,” says Zavian.
As it became dark, mourners began to leave the burial area, as did Zavian who led Mama Widya into the car. They prepared to go home and leave the mounds of land that were still wet.
When in the car and they start moving away from the cemetery area, the situation gets quieter but feels so emotional . Mama Widya realizes that one of her children is gone forever and will never see her again. He had left Fabian there alone.
It turned out that leaving her son's grave for the first time was very unpleasant. Sadness took over again and she cried again.
“ Nothing crying now, Ma. But after this, Mama can't cry anymore. Mama must be happy,” said Zavian while embracing his mother. He himself did not escape the same sorrow.
Mama Widya wiped her tears and looked at Zavian.” You have to be healthy, because Mama can not afford if you leave Mama. Because now Mama no longer has anyone.”
Zavian just nodded silently and promised to keep his mother. She won't let her mother grieve alone.
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