THE SOUL OF MAYRA
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Dusk had gone and now evening had replaced his position. Just at dusk, Grandfather breathed his last breath and returned to the Divine. It is the destiny of every human being to return to the Divine.

Man is created from the ground and will return to the ground. It has become God's will to determine the destiny of every creature He creates. At Grandpa's residence, mourning dyed there. Sincere and rigid is not easy to do, but whatever the reason humans must be able to accept all the destiny that occurs.

Ba'da maghrib's...

Grandpa's neighbors came to help bathe, forgive, and insulate Grandpa's body, and pray for the deceased. The process is not short, it takes a long time to carry out these processes. People and families have been wearing all white clothes as well as the deceased who has been wrapped in a shroud.

The family cries coloring all the processes done for the late Grandpa. Until now Om Candra or Aunt Rika has not informed the departure of Grandpa on Mayra and Fara, as well as Meyna. They could not bear to tell Grandpa's departure to the three of them.

However, they still deserve to know about Grandpa's departure. With a trembling and sad tone, Auntie Rica informed Mayra, Fara, and Meyna one by one. Samar - faint also sawn yasin and tahlil sounded and filled a room in their home.

~Mayra

//Mayra Assalamualaikum. Aunty wants to say something to you, you are sincere yes.// said Aunt Rika vibrated on the sidelines of her crying.

Mayra was astonished to hear the voice of the sad Aunt.

// Waalaikumsalam Aunt. Tell me what's up, why is Aunt crying?//

Aunt Rika let out her tears, she bit her lower lip with tears breaking.

// Mayra.... Grandpa Mayra.... Grandpa died.// said Aunt Rika crying.

DEG!

DEG!

DEG!

Mayra who heard it immediately was shocked in disbelief, her heart as if forced to stop. Mayra closed her mouth while shedding tears that were not expected to come out.

"Innalillahi wa innailaihi roji.. Astagfiirullah Kakeeeeeeeeeekkkkkk." Mayra muttered followed by a cry.

PRAKKK.Handphone in his hand is now dropped on the floor. It was as if this atmosphere of life disappeared instantly upon hearing Grandpa was gone. Mayra's tears kept coming out wetting her cheeks.

On the phone Aunt Rika was still crying, she knew how Mayra felt after hearing this sad news. Aunt Rika was not able to tell Fara and Meyna, finally Bi Ina was the one who informed them.

Mayra who sat limp and rest on the floor just kept crying and crying. As if he was in a dream right now, it felt heavy and tight when he found the sad news from Aunt Rica.

"Oh Allah, this is how quickly Grandpa left all of us...Hiks.. O Allah, for two more years, the servant and Fara can return to their homeland, to be with their families. Pardon your grandchildren who were not beside you when death took you."

"I'm sorry, Mother! Hiks.. hiks... Lord, may Grandpa be at ease by Your side, may Grandfather have the best place by Your side, amiin. Grandpa, I'm sorry we're gonna be late to come see you one last time. Khusnul khotimah yes Grandpa."

Mayra shed her tears, occasionally closing her eyes to feel the calmness of her tears. He was so empty and sad to hear that the Grandfather he loved had now been gone for so long. Only do'a could he offer the Divine to treat Grandfather's longing.

Ana, who had just entered the dorm room, was surprised to see Mayra sitting on the floor crying. Anxious that Ana feels, she is afraid something will happen to Mayra.

"Mayra?!" Ana approached Mayra who was sitting on the floor.

"Mayra, why are you crying? what happened, just tell me." Ana asks Mayra in the fog.

Mayra wiped the tears on her cheeks, she looked at Ana beside her. The headband answers Ana's questions.

"You don't lie to me, May. Does this have anything to do with your family?" Ana asked back.

Mayra shed her tears, she took a slow breath.

"My grandfather died, An. Grandpa left for eternity hiks..hik but I hope Grandpa will see graduation later, but God willed another." said Mayra shed tears.

Ana gently rubs Mayra's shoulder, "Patience, May. I'm so sorry for your grandfather's passing. You love Grandpa, May." said Ana, saddened.

"Yukron yes, An. Maybe I'll get permission to go back to Indonesia, I want to see Grandpa one last time. Even though I can't see Grandpa's body, An." Mayra said.

"Hopefully allow it, May. Now calm down, multiply the istigfar for yourself. Let's get up!" ana is called Mayra.

Gently Ana helps Mayra and breaks her into bed.

No different from Mayra, Fara and Meyna were also powerless to hold back their tears. The blank that they felt when Grandpa left. Livid cries and sorrows colored this beautiful night. The glittering stars and moon cannot make them cry for this sorrow.

Today tonight is a day of mourning for the Alm family. Grandpa Pernama. They mourn the departure of Grandpa, crying still coloring even though Grandpa's body has been buried underground.

For the last time, Om Candra and Aunt Rika were also workers at the house Grandpa paid his last respects before the corpse went into the burrow.

At about 22:30 p.m., Grandpa's funeral was over. Grandpa was buried without waiting for his two grandchildren to be there. Only Meyna can take Grandpa to his new home, which is underground. Meyna shed tears as she rubbed a tombstone bearing Grandpa's name.

"Grandfather, thank you for your kindness all along. Grandpa and family are very kind to me, hopefully this can be a charity for Grandpa. Thank you for saying it always, Mother. I'm sorry for making you so bothered and hard. I pray that God will give you the best place to be, Mother." said Meyna with sobs.

Her tears fell on Grandpa's tombstone. Aunt Rica could not hold back her tears. A gentle rub and warm embrace from the husband gives a little firmness to him.

"Meyna, we're going home now! Grandpa was calm there." said Om Candra lirih.

Meyna stared a few minutes at the mound in front of her. Tears never ended even though Grandpa was buried in a burrow.

"Come on, Auntie!" reply Meyna a few minutes later.

The steps that are still hesitant and heavy to be aghast are now little by little away from Grandpa's grave. The Bi Ina who had come along also did not stop shedding her tears.

july 16 is the day of the whole family. Noun. The date will be remembered with tears.

Done is the journey - the journey of life that Grandpa went through with family, likes and sorrows. His age of almost 80 years is the limit of his life in this world. Do'a from the family and charity of the deceased may be the light of his grave, amiin.

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Next morning...

The atmosphere of grief still enveloped Om Candra's house, sadness still filling their hearts. It felt like there was less after Grandpa's departure. Today, Mayra will return to her homeland as well as Fara. They took the time to see the new house of the Grandfather, before returning to study for two years.

Mr. Ade and Bi Ina returned to work as usual, and also welcomed the mourners present this morning. Already since 07:00 Bi Ina prepared breakfast, but has not been touched. Their appetite disappeared instantly, just the crying they did.

"Tante, let's have breakfast. Bi Ina is ready fromadi loh. Come on, too, Om!" meyna.

Om Candra did not reply, but he went straight to the dinner table. While Aunt Rika he is still in his position not budging at all.

"Tante, let's have breakfast! Later Kak Fara and Kak Mayra are sad that Auntie does not want to eat. They'll be home soon, Tant." Meyna persuaded again.

Finally Aunt Rika relented, she was also asked to eat breakfast together. The atmosphere of breakfast also did not escape their sadness. Only Meyna could not cry today, because she was sincere about Grandpa's departure. Unlike Om Candra and Aunt Rika who still have not let Grandpa go.

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Women with a wide hijab army color and black robe, which is none other than Mayra has now reached Soekarno-Hatta airport, Jakarta. Grateful to be able to return to the homeland safely and be able to see Grandpa's new home. By taxi Mayra to his house, which takes about 1 hour to get there.

Grandpa, I'm back home to see you. I'm sorry I was late to visit and drive you to your new home, Cake.

inner Mayra.

Without feeling her tears dripping down her cheeks. His gaze was blankly staring out the window, looking at the dense atmosphere of the streets.

1 hour later...

Now that Mayra had arrived home, she stared at the house that looked different. There are tents, chairs, and yellow flags pronounced arabic 'Innailaihi wa innailaihi roji'un' into a strange sight for Mayra. Tears trickled back, slowly Mayra stepped in.

Mr. Ade who saw Mayra immediately greeted him, Bi Ina who was cleaning the glasses outside greeted Mayra with a hug.

"Non Mayra." said Mr. Ade kindly.

Mayra nodded her head, "Assalamualaikum Mr. Ade."

"Waalaikumsalam Non."

Mayra stepped back, but was stopped by the arrival of Bi Ina.

"Non Mayra has arrived."

Mayra smiled, a smile that had two meanings: her friendly smile and her smile.

Bi Ina hugged Mayra, Mayra also returned Bi Ina's embrace. He shed tears in his arms at Bi Ina, his ART.

"Come on Non in! Non Meyna is also inside." Bi Ina said.

"Yes, Bi. Mayra excuse me first." Mayra replied Bi Ina.

The first time Mayra entered the room, her eyes stopped on a figura featuring a picture of Grandpa and Grandma, her two sons, and her two daughters-in-law.

"Mayra"

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