THE WOMAN (END)
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Losing someone we love must be very painful, no matter how strong the person is. When it comes to death, no one will be able to deal with it.

The three of us stood in the hospital corridor. Right in front of the ER room waiting for the doctor who was checking the condition of Bi Marni.

Some of her family had already called Sandy, they were waiting at the same place. Mas Sandy looks very hit, his mind must be in a mess right now. Bi Marni was like a second mother to him.

I elus his shoulder tried to calm down.he turned to me with a sad look.

"Bi Marni must be all right, mas" said lirih.

To be honest I'm not sure it's as bad as what pain bi Marni is going through. I remember when she told me to take care of Sandy, her face already looks a bit thin. I don't want to be so bad and keep praying that nothing happens.

When waiting. suddenly doctor Hasan came. It seems he was on duty tonight.

"You guys have come. How's it?" ask Dr. Hasan.

"The doctor who examined him hasn't come out yet!" answer me Sandy.

"Where's your aunt?" Doctor Hasan looked at the Bi Marni family.

"So, he should have come back from the office" Sandy replied coldly.

"There's really no sense of empathy!" murmured doctor Hasan who greatly regretted the attitude of Ayu ma'am.

Not long after Doctor Fadli came out with a sad face.I really immediately felt uncomfortable.wanted to expel the bad feelings that suddenly came to my mind.

"Where's the doc, Bi Marni's condition?" Sandy is approaching.

A few seconds doctor Fadli was silent.he saw people from the family of his patient.and then turned to look at doctor Hasan.

"A big apology. But the stomach disease is already very chronic, there is even quite severe damage to liver function!" inexplicably.

"What do you mean doc?!!" ask Sandy

"Mother Marni is dead" he said carefully.

Mas Sandy was immediately set on following the cries of his family. I could only look in shock at the doctor. Mas Sandy sighed deeply while covering her face.I let her lean on my shoulder, to just let go of her bitter cries. Andi who watched Sandy cry also hugged her tightly.

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It was a grey morning for us and the Bi Marni family. After all the process of handling the body in the hospital was completed, we also took him back to his home in one of the villages not far from the complex of Sandy mas house.

Until the funeral is over, we intend to go home. And before going home, Sandy gave money to his extended family. Hope the money can lighten their burden a little after the departure of bi Marni. Bi Marni's family looks very moved by the kindness of Sandy, especially her children and grandchildren.

We are filled with deep feelings of sorrow.

"Bi Marni is a good man. God must have prepared the best place for her." I stared at Sandy's still in front of her wheel.

"Now I'm really alone in the house, and it's going to be very lonely." Mumbled wailing.

"Mas Sandy No need to be sad. mas Sandy still have me and Andi. we will accompany mas Sandy if mas Sandy feel lonely." said I tried to comfort him.

Mas Sandy turned her head towards the two of us. her gaze was fixed when she looked at Andi. Maybe it could comfort her a little, until she showed a thin smile.

Today after the funeral, we returned to Sandy's house in Diamond hills to help her clean up Marni's belongings that had not been cleared.

"You take it easy. He won't dare to mess around!" sahut mas Sandy while opening the car door as soon as we arrived in front of the yard.

My feet slowly entered the house, the air that remained warm, just as I first entered a few months ago into this place. I don't know what I think compared to Sandy's luxurious apartment.This house feels more comfortable and quiet.

"Sir! please sort out all Bi Marni's belongings.after that you take her to her house!" mas Sandy's orders on the revelation pack.

"Ready," Sir revelation soon preceded us to the former room bi Marni.

While heading to the middle room, Bu Ayu was seen just coming out of her room, and I couldn't avoid the meeting.

"What's this about? why did you bring her to our house?" ask Bu Ayu cynically.

I turned and grabbed Andi for a moment.

"This is my house! I'm free to bring anyone here!" Sandy took my hand.

Ms. Ayu stared intently at us, maybe she was a little disappointed because I did not comply with her will to stay away from Sandy.

"You've gone too far san! don't you respect me as your aunt?" hisses.

"As long as my aunt is still interfering with my personal life.I will not ask for any permission except.. When I'm going to marry her!" sternly Sandy made me look up in shock.

Bu Ayu walked over and watched the two of us.

"This woman? will you marry? that's right! even aunty does not allow him to set foot in this house. let alone be part of the Hadiwijaya family. enough of your papa who made a mistake!" it reminds Sandy of something.

"Aunty doesn't need to talk about it in front of them. Whatever aunt says.it won't change my intention to marry Alis!" Mas Sandy pulled me and took us to her room while Bu Ayu just silently stared at the opposition from her nephew.

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I was glued and still standing in front of Sandy's room. Andi looked at me confused.I shouldn't have brought Andi and let her see the debate earlier.I don't want to leave bad memories for her.

"Come in!" pinta mas Sandy opened the door to her room.

Me and Andi stepped into the room.

"Andi darling! you want to play a game? here's a good game!" invite him to take Andi to sit on a sofa and then show him some video games that are liked by children.

"Wahhhh! Andi likes this one?" cut it off instantly

"Yes, you play on the balcony! I want to talk to Mom!" soft door.

Mas Sandy escorted Andi to a cooler balcony and let him sit there. I looked at him dimly.he knew that I was not used to being in this situation. getting immediate rejection from his own family.

Sandy pulled my body into her arms.

"You don't have to think about auntie talk! whatever happens, we're getting married!" his murmur convinced me.

"I'm afraid mas," I said slowly.

"You don't have to be afraid of tea.I will be around you forever.I will always protect you.and I don't want to lose you." she said, hugging me even tighter.

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