The charm of Ayra Khairunnisa
239 Remembering Kyai Rohim
It did not feel like three days had passed for Kyai Rohim. Kyai Rohim residence is still crowded with many guests, both from outside the city and within the city. When he is gone, there are many things that are told by friends and people who know him.
As Ammar told Ayra. That morning Ammar and Qiya pick Ayra up from the hospital. He was allowed to go home. Coinciding with later tonight is the third night of Yasin's recitation and the tahlil for Kyai Rohim. Ammar was seen sitting on the sofa and waiting for Bram to take care of the administration. Ayra's eldest son told his mother about things that amazed him with the figure of Kyai Rohim.
"Mama knew yesterday afternoon that someone from Madura had come with a car of goats and rice. The man is scary Ma. The moustache is long, the voice is big too. He said everything he brought yesterday was for a prayer call for Mbah Kung."
Ayra who has been crying for how many days wants to cry again to hear the story of Ammar. It was as if her tears had dried up. He was only able to withstand the tightness of being happy from what he heard.
"It turns out Mbah Uti said. Back when Mbah Uti and Mbah Kung were still in Sumber Sari, once helped the man Ma. Mbah Kung once gave a goat boy to one pair of mister the moustache. Funny Ma yesterday, Mr. Mustache was crying when it was old."
Ayra who was still a little weak stroked Ammar's hair.
"That's love, baby. The person certainly feels lost because of the departure of Mbah Kung."
Qiya who was sitting while hugging Ayra's arm also commented.
"Bah Kung is a good man, Ma. Yesterday many cried Ma, from santri to friends Kyai Mbah Kung also cried."
"Then Ammar and Qiya had to learn from Mbah Kung. Mbah Kung is wherever it is always pleasing people, widening the distress of people's hearts. Always involve God in every step, always need God anytime and anywhere. Because it fosters Mbah Kung's loving attitude to everyone around him and enforces them lovingly."
"May we Abi's children be the ones Abi hoped for."
Ayra remembered Kyai Rohim's advice last time he visited there. about someone who complained because he felt confused with his life. And at that time Ayra was in the middle room with Umi Laila so that she could hear the message for people who were feeling cramped when she was rich. He was unhappy when many of the lower middle class wanted to be like him.
"We must now live our lives by sticking to the teachings of our religion. Life seeks tranquility in our way or through the way God wants us to get his grace. Yes if through the way we can be happy but not necessarily God gives his Grace."
"Well you think of Mbah Kung?" Qiya's voice was soft because from earlier he called his Mama but Ayra's gaze was empty. He recalled the incident the last time he met his Abi.
"Yes Mama remembers Mbah Kung."
The door opened, Bram showed up and said all administrative matters were done.
"Let's go home."
"The baby's not okay, Ma?"
Ammar rubbed Ayra's stomach gently.
"Alhamdulillah. The doctor said it's okay."
"Alhamdulillah. Mama, don't be sad. Mbah Uti said the dead man was not dead but he met his lover, God. Mbah Kung is not sad but happy to meet God through the door of death."
Bram holds Ammar. He could not believe that his son could talk like an adult. This is the result of the upbringing of him and Ayra who from childhood never explained something with lies, not with a fuss. So that his thinking quickly developed.
"Wow. Papa's son is very smart. Just two days living in Kali Bening."
Ammar forced down from Bram's sling. He ran towards Ayra who was standing. He held Ayra's hand. He ci um soft hands of his mother.
"Mama. Now Ayra knows why she's going to go for a ride."
Ayra sat down to face Ammar.
"What?"
Ayra smiled widely at the explanation of her son who had just entered the age of nearly six years.
"Kata Mbah Uti, for example Mbah kung and Mbah Uti died and the children of Mbah Uti became children of Sholeh and Sholehah. Ammar still has his reward. Then later if Ammar has children, and Ammar's children become Sholeh's children later his reward also goes to Mbah Uti and Mbah kung. teruuuuussss Up to the grandchildren of Ammar."
"So you want a mole?" Qiya was curious about the end of her brother's explanation.
"Ammar said the same to Furqon and Papa. Later SD, Ammar wants to go to Kali Bening. Can you?"
Ayra Day is like a desert drenched in heavy rain. Which parents are unhappy if there are children who want to study and even want to live far from their parents. Moreover, Ammar and Qiya who are used to living luxury from small. Ayra who always hoped her son could be a child who is Sholeh, knowledgeable and noble character is very happy to hear the words of Ammar. He hugged Ammar and Qiya.
Amidst the grief of losing Kyai Rohim, Ammar gave him happiness.
"May son. very much can. Mama will help Ammar and Qiya to be ready to go. Because living a mondok Ndak is the same as living at home. Especially this one that has to be strong."
Ayra held both breasts of her baby.
"Mental. So the mental children of Papa and Mama must be strong so as not to complain much when the mumps later."
Bram embraced both of his children from behind.
Ayra hugged the three people she loved. With a little sobbing he prayed.
"May we gather in the heaven of God."
"Aami.... "
Say the three people who are very meaningful in Ayra's life simultaneously.
When Bram feels happiness in the midst of grief. Mr. Erlangga has realized from his coma.Mrs Lukis immediately gave news to his three children. That morning Mr. Erlangga was no longer assisted by an oxygen hose to breathe. He was sitting leaning back even though he looked weak.
As he had felt his body slightly improve, he asked about Kyai Rohim. Mrs Lukis was shocked because she had not told her husband anything about Kyai Rohim's death.
"How is Kyai Rohim Ma? Is there any news that says he died?"
"Pa-Papa know how Kyai Rohim died?"
"What's? So the news is true that he died while leading the Khotmil Qur'an?"
"Do you know where Pa is?"
Mr. Erlangga shed tears. He who was in the room was opening his study club and seen one of his friends live streaming and seen Kyai Rohim fell while still reading the Qur'an. Even after that news spread if the iron died while on the way to the hospital. It makes Mr. Erlangga who has heart disease immediately shocked.
The news of Mr. Erlangga who first entered the hospital. Making the family of Mr. Erlangga Pradipta was not heard the news of the death of Kyai Rohim who quickly spread from grub to grub, from veranda to veranda.
"Papa wants to go to Kali Bening Ma."
"Wait for the doctor to say Yes Pa."
Mr. Erlangga is only able to remember the good things of Kyai Rohim, a memory as long as he knows Kyai Rohim. The man who was seen in Kali Bening was almost never hurt people around him. Including Mr. Erlangga. He is one of the lucky ones to know his Besan.
(Otw 15 last chapters Ayra 😥😥😥ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Heavy hearted to make this novel ending. But every meeting remains no farewell 🤧🤧🤧)