The End of Hope
59 Eps. There's Still Hope

How he will survive there or here, this is just a mystery. The most mysterious thing in this world is the future. Naya doesn't think logically, she just thinks the important thing is to survive, that's enough.

For him, not bothering others let alone loved ones, was an obligation. If indeed he did not have the ability to make them happy, at least he did not have to trouble them as well.

A hadith says, if the act of removing thorns or wood or anything that would disturb others on the street, is almsgiving.

When referring to the hadith, which says though, only removing the thorn in the road will get the reward of alms, especially like helping others, of course the alms that will be obtained will be greater as well.

Naya thought about it until she answered,

"I'll stay here, dad. I hope I'm at home in my current boarding house."

"Naya, you're patient, aren't you?" nuriya said as she hugged Naya.

Nuriya, when married to Budiman her status was a widow. Her husband died when her son was a child. She spent time raising her son alone. Seeing this, Naya was still very grateful that she should not be burdened with a child.

Now from her marriage to Naya's father, she has given them a sweet daughter. Naya was so happy to carry him here and there. If only there were no Hasan, his half-brother, he would have been very comfortable living in that house for a long time.

"Naya.." call Nuriya when Naya is resting in the room that night. There was a little boy in his lap.

"What's up, auntie?" ask Naya. He sits on the bed.

"Are you sure you'll stay in the same town as your ex-husband?" ask the sweet-faced woman gently. He sat next to Naya.

Naya looked straight at the woman, she digested where the conversation was going.

'"I'm sorry before that I meddled in your domestic affairs a little. But I only gave a suggestion, That's if you're willing to accept" Nuria said while taking a deep breath.

"Aunt aunt, how should I go?"

"Naya, being a married woman is not easy. If you still live in a city pocket with your ex-husband, chances are you will often meet or be able to see and hear stories about him. Usually things like this will make our hearts not calm. Especially if one day you remarry with another man," Nuria stopped her speech and fixed her sitting position.

"Tante, I won't marry another man" Naya said.

The nickname of the barren woman who had spread among the complex as well as her co-workers made Naya bury the desire to marry for the second time.

If she remarried, she was worried that she would disappoint her husband. Because he could not give a child. The presence of a child is not the only goal in marriage, but the presence of children in the household is a great gift. Children often throw tantrums, often create problems, but without their presence, the world feels colorless.

In addition, Naya also determined not to marry again, is because she is traumatized by all problems related to the heart, with a third person or polygamy problems. You will not repeat the same mistake a second time. He was tired even though he lived for a very short time.

Then what about the news of the women out there who undergo polygamy for years, how great sincerity and patience they have.

"Nay, we don't know what's going to happen in the future, you do have the right to make such a decision but wouldn't it be better if we surrender?" nuria said with her gentle smile.

Nuria told him that she did so many things to forget. It was separated by death, it was also sick. But it will be even more painful if, someone who is still in love with each other separated, then one of the couples has already had another lover.

"If indeed you are ready to undergo your decision, then you must have more patient and sincere supplies. Would your husband be happy with another woman and you also have to be more spacious if you hear something about them, a lot of right, household events are noisy only about the ex-wife or ex-husband?" nuriya said again. Makes Naya smile.

"Auntie, I split up because I knew I couldn't make her happy, so I was ready for all this because I knew from the beginning that she was marrying another woman, in the case that I was accompanying him without any physical flaws, could even satisfy him?Not having children is not my fault, is it?" said Naya.

'This is the time I have to step back, let go of everything I've fought for, it's not about despair but about I know myself. Isn't life just a stopover? Sometimes it feels bad to be associated with destiny'

'Life is not only about what is good and bad, but it depends on people wanting to make their lives good or not. Especially when talking about advantages and disadvantages. And then there is much more. Because of him I feel no need to insist on maintaining everything. Isn't it all just a deposit? It will be taken when the time comes. Whether you like it or not, sooner or later'

"What did you do that day, let it be easy to forget?" ask Naya.

"Trying to forget people who are not, does not mean not loving them. But we better think of ourselves. Because it will be difficult if we are still overshadowed by the face of people who may not return. Wh-wh-what for? Even their practices have been cut off" Nuriya replied.

"Aunty, It is better to do good that can give light in their grave. Continues to?"

"At that time, the aunt changed the state of the house, changed the position of the furniture, the place where she was often, moved all the items she often used, into a place, kept all the photos, and she was very happy, except for one that was deliberately hung in a place that was rarely seen. But finally because of something, I moved here, from the auntie place after a while, to finally meet your father," Nuriya told me with a smile.

"Alhamdulillah now I'm happy there is a aunt here, and there are those who take care of me," said Naya returned Nuriya's smile.

"Have you been on a pilgrimage to your mother's grave, Nay?" nuriya asked as she moved when she saw the little boy in her lap lying asleep.

"Aunty, tomorrow I go there again before going home" replied Naya while laying down.

'Let there be hope, and it is only hope that makes man survive to continue his life'

The next day, Naya went to her mother's grave to observe her while praying. Praying for the dead does not have to be done near the grave, because Allah is all-hearing, even better if praying for others in prayer. But when the pilgrimage like this as if their presence is very pronounced.

"Mom. Look at your son now, I've been pitted. And now I'm divorced from my husband. Mom, it has to be stronger, right? Then I'll live my own life. I will never marry anyone again, Mom. I'm tired" Naya complained, as if her mother could hear."

Naya said goodbye to her father and Nuriya, the two men gave some money for her provisions. Naya refuses, because she doesn't want to be troublesome, but Nuriya says,

"Naya, please accept, I've lived with your father, I've never given you anything, because I have nothing. So it's just entertainment, buy what you like."

"Thank you, ma'am. It is not good to refuse sustenance." said Hasan, the teenage boy sounded wise at his teenage age. Naya smiled hearing that. The boy was quite kind, even assuming Naya's father was his father as well. Apparently Nuriya has managed to educate Hasan to be a sholeh child. Naya is so grateful for all this.

"Yes, if you don't want to. Here's to dad," said Bidiman jokingly, making Nuriya glare and he said,

"Refusing sustenance is just an easy term to say, but the point is, if someone rejects something given from another person, it means he has blocked the reward of God for the one who gives, that is..."

"Yes, I received money from my aunt. I hope you get a better reply than what you gave me" Naya said, putting some money in her wallet.

"Aamiin" Budiman, Nuriya and Hasan answered.

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Naya arrived at her boarding house when it was almost dark, when she saw the atmosphere of the boarding place that she lived in looked rather crowded, a little crowded, there were some people who were dressed as well as office workers outside one of the rooms.

Feeling that he had nothing to do with her, nor did he know what the problem was, Naya did not want to know nor did she try to find out.

Usually if someone who feels no need to know about something and does not care about what happens around them, in addition to personal rights, also because someone is already very bothered with his own business.

Naya just walked past them cutely, heading to her own place. But just as he was about to unlock the door of his house, someone called out his name very clearly. Naya turned her head, she saw a man in tangled clothes, dirty as well! The stain is clearly visible from the light of the lamp and also the atmosphere of twilight that is still dim.

"Sir Ares, what's wrong, sir?" ask Naya wonder.

"Don't worry," Ares said with a smile, "this isn't my blood."

There were some of his co-workers who were also there looking at the interaction between Naya and Ares. They look familiar, while all this time Ares' co-workers know, he's a man who doesn't like being close to the opposite sex.

'Who is worried about you, sir? Just want to know if I can't'

"What's up, sir?" Naya repeated her question.

"You know, Ria?" ares asks Naya about a woman who is Naya's neighbor at her boarding house. Naya shook her head because she did not know the people who were her neighbors.

"I'm new here, sir. So not yet acquaintance," answered Naya honestly, "who is Ria?"

"He..your neighbor, he.a new employee in my office," said Ares disintegrated as he calmed down.

'Obviously, by the way, it's not usually like this either. What does this have to do with me?'

"Continue..?" Naya asked while furrowing her brows.

"He worked in the general assistant section, under my division," Ares said.

"Oh," said Naya about to go inside, she had already opened the door.

"She, can you help us?" Ares asked with a serious face.

"Hmm...??"

Ares approached and spoke seriously, looking at Naya right in her eyeballs, making Naya misbehave. He looked nervous to see it that way. He put in some of the things he brought from his father's village.

"Look, there was an accident in my office, there was a minor incident. There were several people injured, including Ria. We've paid for the work accident compensation. He broke a bone in his leg. He's on his own now. It is our responsibility to make sure that he is there with her. But his family, far away tomorrow or the day after tomorrow can come."

"Maashallah. How is he doing now, sir?"

"He just got home from the hospital. Well, so my point is.." the talk stopped. He seemed to be breathing deeply. Naya was still silent to hear the continuation of her words.

"Can't you help her keep her for a while, before her family comes?"

Naya stared at Ares at a glance, the frown on her brows deepening. If he helps Ria, even temporarily, it means he has to take another day off work for the umpteenth time. Then what about Nha who has called so that he quickly returned to work? He had just returned home and was still very tired.

"We've tried to find some people around who want to help Ria's friends as well. But Ria is still new, so she doesn't have close friends, can you?"

'Sir, you're not my boss'

"But, sir. I just got off because my dad is sick. Should I take another holiday?"

"If it's about Bu Nha, I can talk to him," said Ares had changed facial expression not as I was earlier.

"But I'm not good, sir..."

'I don't want to cut my pay anyway'

For a moment they were quietly busy with their own thoughts. And a moment later Naya spoke up,

"Is it true for just one or two days, right?"

Ares nodded his spirits and he seemed to have just gotten drinking water after a trip for days. He smiled and said,

"So, you want to, right, Nay? You don't think we should wait and take care of it, Ria will also definitely feel bad."

"Yes, god willing, sir."

Ares walked over to his co-workers and they all seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. They, some of the men were chatting while glancing at Naya. Shortly after they left, only Ares was still there waiting for Naya to finish her business.

After talking to Ares, Naya goes into his place and cleans up. Then he ate the food he brought from Nuriya, a fairly filling food supply. Nuriya cuisine is quite delicious, especially this food can be stored until some time, chicken dough, which can be eaten with rice.

After being full, Naya tidied up her clothes and prepared to go to Ria's place, just as Ares had asked. He left his house and called Nha.

Naya is surprised when Nha says that she already knows from Ares and Nha has allowed Naya to take another day off because Ares has given some compensation.

'Lho, I shouldn't be the one who gets the compensation. This is strange, the. Did he pay to bude, bribe bude let me be allowed off work, so? Actually, who is my boss, Mr Ares or Bude?'

Naya still saw Ares sitting in front of Ria's house while looking at her phone screen. Ares is not the boss, so just wait for a small employee like Ria. Moreover, this incident befell his division, of course he must take responsibility and ensure that the employee can be cared for properly by his family.

The accident occurred when a number of crack was about to be lifted because it was no longer needed, the concrete and cement were completely dry. But who would have thought that the steel rope used as a hook can be separated and a number of pieces of crack made of iron mixture roll everywhere. Then overwrite a number of piles of wood as well so that the atmosphere of the project at that time was very chaotic. Several workers were injured, they were immediately rushed to the hospital and several division heads as well as other employees, had to take responsibility, including Ares.

"You're done?" ares said when he saw that Naya was already nearby and was about to enter Ria's place. Naya nodded.

Then Ares went inside and said,

"Ria, this is Naya. He will take care of you until your family comes and someone takes care of you. You can sign the compensation letter tomorrow, so the responsibility of the company is done. Stay tuned to see the progression of the injury on your leg. Whether you still need treatment or not."

Ria, an exotic skinned girl with shoulder-length straight hair, has a sweet face with a sharp nose. His thin body seemed to lie weakly on his small bed, similar to the one in Naya's room. His feet were wrapped in bandages that made him need someone else to take care of him.

Ria nodded and looked at Naya with a look of dislike.

"Yes, sir." said Ria, her voice was very soft.

"This is your neighbor, he's my friend too, he wants to wait for you here until your mother comes. Okay, Naya?" said Ares again.

Naya nodded and smiled at Ria who was still looking at her with the same look. Ares is finally gone. After saying goodbye to both of them.

"Have known Ares for a long time?" ria asked Naya Ketus.

"Hmm..??"