The Substitute Mother?
7. The Sadness of Tatiana II

Tatiana ran in droves across the corridor to find the ER room. According to Bi Ita, her mother's neighbor who found and took her to the hospital, she found her mother lying in the living room. At that time Bi Ita wanted to deliver the cake he had just made. Bi Ita panicked and immediately sought help to take Tatiana's mother to the hospital. Moreover, Tatiana's mother's face was already so pale. His body was already feeling cold making Bi Ita worry half to death. Arriving at the hospital, Bi Ita tried to contact Tatiana. Luckily he kept Tatiana's contacts so he could contact Tatiana immediately.

"Tiana, careful!" pekik Raya when she saw Tatiana running in haste. Even he hit some people who passed in the hospital corridor so panicked he.

But Tatiana didn't budge. All he thought about right now was the state of the mother. When he saw the existence of Bi Ita who was pacing in front of the ER room, Tatiana also accelerated her pace.

"Bi .." cried Tatiana made Bi Ita also turned her head.

"Tiana," said Bi Ita who immediately greeted Tatiana with a hug.

"How's mom doing, Bi? Mom's okay, right?" cecar Tatiana with a face that has been covered in tears.

Bi Ita shook her head, "auntie doesn't know yet either. Since entering the ER, no doctor has come out," said Bi Ita lirih. He has shed tears since then. Bi Ita and Tatiana's mother had been neighbors for quite some time. She knows very well how the journey of Tatiana's mother's life since the death of her husband who prefers other women. Until a few years later, news was heard that his ex-husband and his new wife had an accident and died on the spot.

Hearing the news, Tatiana sobbed. His body fell to the floor, too shocked by what he heard.

"Actually Madam Mala more than this Sunday sickly. Aunty wants to tell us, but Mala's mom is forbidden. Madam Mala does not want to burden your mind, he said. A few days ago, Mala seemed to have been better, but did not know why this afternoon fitting aunt to the house, it turned out that Mala fainted. Fortunately, RT has a car to help anterin get here. Otherwise, dear God, auntie is confused about how to."

Tatiana's tears broke. His mother is his only family at the moment. She does have a family from her husband, but it still feels different.

A pair of outstretched arms hugged Tatiana. He is Raya. No words are spoken because the word patience is not that easy to do especially people who experience an incident. Instead of being patient, it is better to give a firm hug. That way, people who experience a sadness or misfortune feel not alone.

"Have you tried to contact your husband?" tanya Raya when Tatiana's feelings have improved a little.

Tatiana shook her head, she immediately pulled out her phone and contacted the Ocean. But after making several calls, his call never lifted. Tatiana let out a long breath. Even in times like these, her husband could not be relied upon in the slightest.

Tatiana then tried to contact her mother-in-law. At the same time, a doctor came out with a sad face.

"Sorry, Miss Nurmala did not manage to save us. We tried everything we could, but God said something else" the doctor said, like a bolt of lightning during the day.

"announcement of death, Sunday, October 15, 2023. At 12:23 WIB." A nurse announces the death of her mother.

Crushed melting day Tatiana. Just a few days ago, he met his mother. Tatiana did not think it was the last day she could talk to her mother. Even when he complained about the state of his household, Tatiana's mother had time to give advice.

"In that household there are ups and downs. Not just happy. Even couples who marry on the basis of loving each other will definitely feel it. How do we react to it. While it is still tolerable, hold on. Struggle. Pray to the almighty so that your household is guarded, strengthened. Remember, divorce is halal but hated by Allah. But that does not mean we have to continue to survive if our mind is constantly tormented. Hang on for now, Nduk. If you really can't do it anymore, just give up. I always wish you the best." This message at the time. Truly, Tatiana did not expect, now the lamp of her life, her heavenly angel, has gone for ever.

"Mother ... "

Tatiana also directly broke through the door of the ER room. A white cloth covered the face of the mother. He saw the face of the mother who has now turned white because the blood flow has stopped.

"Tiana .. " lirih Raya who also shed tears. He was also unable to withstand the sadness when he saw his beloved friend feel crushed by the loss of his beloved mother.

"Ray, mom, Ray, you're not going, are you, Ray? Mom just sleeps, right? Mother ... Mom didn't really leave me, did she?"

"Ikhlas, Na, sincere. Mom's calm up there. Na, don't do this! I must be sad to see you're ruined like this. Please, Na, don't do this. I know how hard it feels to lose mom, but you have to be sincere. For the sake of mother," said Raya trying to give understanding to the friend.

"But now I'm alone, Ray. Mom went to leave me alone. Why didn't mom take me? I ... Huhuhuh ... "

She hugged Tatiana's body. Patted on the back Tatiana hopes that her best friend can be calmer and mengikhlaskan the departure of the mother. Telling it is heavy. No one can let go so easily of someone they love. The roar of tears will surely accompany every step of his departure. But as a believer, we must learn to give. For in this way, it will give him lightness and spaciousness in nature.

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Tatiana sat languidly on the chair while waiting for the process of repatriating the body of the mother. Tears kept flowing even though he had no voice. Raya also faithfully accompanied. Suddenly Tatiana's phone in her hand rang. Raya also immediately raised when she saw the name listed was Mama.

"Hello, assalamu'alaikum," said Raya.

"Wa'alaikumussalam's chat. Tiana, son, is this you?" cecar Sakinah, Tatiana's mother-in-law.

"Sorry, Mom, I'm Raya, Tiana's best friend."

"Where is tiana?"

Raya glanced at Tatiana, "Tiana is, Mom, but ... " Raya is confused to choose the right word to explain the state of Tatiana.

"Where are you? Tiana called, Pas Aunty adopted, Aunt heard someone say Nurmala's mother died, is that true?"

"Yes, that's right, Tan. Nurmala's mother died a moment ago."

"Innalilahi wa ina'ilaihi raji. So where are you guys now? Auntie wants to go there."

"We're still in the hospital, Tan. It is better for Aunt to go directly to Tiana's house because soon also the body of her mother Tiana will be returned home soon," said Raya.

After confirming this, Tatiana's mother-in-law immediately closed her call.

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