
Ratna and her family stayed in a very large room. Ratna chose a family room for her family.
They have never experienced anything like this with their family. This was truly their first experience for their family.
Father and Mother Ramlan slept in one bed. Ratna sleeps with Rafika while Retno is with Riska. Tonight they just brought clothes.
Before going to bed, they talked for a moment.
"How are you feeling right now?" ask Ratna.
"Father of Nduk. You are relieved to live like this, can gather with you in the circumstances of a Father like this. Finally you can get out of the hell hole" replied Mr. Ramlan.
"Alhamdulillah sir, I am also very relieved. Finally our family is given God the opportunity to be a harmonious family like other families" said Ratna.
"All because of your Father all lived hard lives" Mr. Ramlan's tears came out of the corner of his eye.
"Already sir don't blame yourself. I've tried to live better, I'm very grateful. The important thing is never to come back again sir to that road" said Mr. Ramlan.
"God willing, Mother, you will not go back to the old road. It is enough that all of you are suffering because of the Father's actions. You feel guilty and very guilty. I am so grateful to have a wife like you who can be strong when you are unreliable. You managed to educate our children to be smart and righteous children. They're the only ones we have, ma'am, they're our treasures. You can take good care of them. Thank you, Mr. Ma'am" said Mr. Ramlan.
Ms. Ramlan smiled tenderly at her husband.
"Mom always prayed you'd come back the way you used to. I know the Father who yesterday was not the Father who used to be. You are just disappointed in your life for stopping working with disrespect" said Mr Ramlan.
"You should not dissolve in the disappointment of the great Father at that time. You should be able to get up and try not even run on drinking" said Mr. Ramlan regretted.
Ms. Ramlan clasped her husband's hand lovingly.
"It's all gone sir, don't be regretted. Sir just let it go all he has. What matters is how we raise and deliver our children to the door of success and happiness" Ramlan said.
Mr. Ramlan looked at Ratna.
"So are you happy with Wildan? There is nothing you hide, do you hide from Mom and Dad? You know Nak Wildan is very good, but you never ask directly to you. Do you really love him?" ask Mr. Ramlan.
Ratna smiled gently and nodded her head.
"Yes sir, I love Mas Wildan" Ratna replied with a shy smile.
"Father just want you to be happy Nduk, after you get married later don't think about us anymore. Look for your happiness, focus on your life and your home. Father and Mother will fight for our lives as well as your sisters" said Mr. Ramlan.
Ratna's tears fell slowly. He was very moved by his father's words.
"Your task as the biggest child has finished Nduk, you have succeeded in lifting your family's degree. Now your other task after marriage is to build a better household than the household of the Father and Mother. You are not an example of a good parent who can be your role model" Mr. Ramlan said in tears.
Ratna could not see his father's tears tightly hugged the body of Mr. Ramlan.
"However, Father, you are still my hero. My father remained my first love. Thank you for giving me such sweet memories when I was a kid, I remember them all, sir. You are so dear to family. Man does not escape from wrong, it could be that man slips in the abyss of life as you experience. The important thing is that you can safely get out of that abyss. Let's get together - just as we built this family with a better life. I don't think I'm expecting any wealth or possessions, so maybe I just need a friend to live with, a friend to worship in her old heart" Ratna said in tears.
"Ratna's right sir, I just want us to age together and live this life happily. That's enough of what we have right now, sir. I don't want anything else. I want the old Father. Remind me first what you said to Mom when you asked Mom to get married?" ask Mrs Ramlan.
Mr. Ramlan is crying haru.
"I've always dreamed of a beautiful old age with you" replied Mr. Ramlan.
"Oooowhhhhhhhhh.. Mr so sweet once" welcome his children.
They all hugged and cried. These are not tears of sadness but tears of happiness that want to welcome the arrival of a happy new day for their families.
Everyone was relieved it could finally end this sweet. There is no more fear and anxiety for Ms. Ramlan and her children when Mr. Ramlan is home.
Likewise with Mr. Ramlan who has been able to accept his failure first and try to rise to life better. Become the head of the whole family even though it is almost past.
But still there is no word late than not done at all. Failing is better than staying in the original position and never daring to try it.
That is what Mr. Ramlan and his family are living for now. Hopeful that God may see their patience and fortitude all this time. May Allah also see the good intentions of Mr. Ramlan who wants to change to live better still looking for the pleasure of Allah.
Finally they took off each other's hugs and wiped away each other's tears.
"It's late at night, tomorrow we still have a lot to do. Let's rest and sleep" asked Mr. Ramlan.
"Yes sir" replied the other compactly.
Ratna and her younger siblings took up sleeping positions according to their agreement. Mr. Ramlan and Mr. Ramlan had also been lying on their beds.
Soon enough, Mr. Ramlan's wife and children were sleeping soundly. Mr. Ramlan walked to the bathroom to ablution.
He prayed and thanked God for the guidance and gifts God had given him and his family.
"O Allah, I am ashamed to ask before YOU. This despicable me who has many sins, pleads with YOU. Protect my family from all bad deeds, from all prejudice, from all bad intentions to destroy the integrity of our family, O God. Keep us out of all danger. Thank you for giving me so much pleasure in life. Having priceless treasures, children of righteousness. I ask them to be happy in their lives, O Allah. I beg you not to give them a life partner like an irresponsible servant to the life of his wife and children" Mr. Ramlan's tears flowed so hard.
Gratitude and guilt also accompany his prayers.
"Give them all happiness even more beautiful than this moment. Forgive all my sins and mistakes, O God. I beg you and ask forgiveness. Aamiin. yes Rabbal 'alamiin." said Mr. Ramlan ended his prayer tonight.
After praying Mr. Ramlan following his wife and children rest and sleep. His heart felt very calm and peaceful.
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