
It is not easy to be abandoned by parents at once at a time like this.
Belva no longer knows how to express her feelings at this time. Lost, wounded, disoriented, lost one of his two life supports, lost a lantern in his life.
It all seemed to end when the bodies of both parents were put in the same burrow.
They go with their love. The promise of living through it has been fulfilled. Leaving Belva alone.
Indeed there is Gilang, his children, and also the Gilang family. But of course there is a hole in Belva's heart that can not be patched again after the departure of Papa and Mama.
It's all too soon for Belva. They didn't leave any messages before they left. Belva also did not feel any premonition before.
Even Belva is busy vacationing in Amsterdam because it celebrates the anniversary of her marriage with Gilang.
Belva's feelings are further shattered when she sees Zurra and Gina crying over Darmawan and Vita.
The affection and love that both of them gave that had made Zurra and Gina feel so lost their grandparents on Belva's side.
But like any other child. Both of them may not have forgotten their grief. But it may be trying to accept reality without being known to adults. Therefore, Zurra and Gina can return to play with other children who are still in the Belva parents' second residence in Surabaya.
Then with Belva, she just slept on the bed of her late parents while hugging a photo of their togetherness when Belva graduated High School.
Yes, only through the photo Belva can hug both parents.
"Darling, eat first, huh? From yesterday your stomach hasn't been filled."
Belva shook her head weakly. He just didn't feel hunger. All she wanted was for her parents to be next to her now.
"Guard your health, dear. It's sad, but don't hurt yourself. Moreover, there are our children whose food depends on you."
Belva forgot she was pregnant. There is a child in her womb whose life depends on her now.
Her tears came back when she remembered that Vita wanted a grandchild again from her.
Not yet had Vita seen his grandson born, God had already called him.
"Mas knows exactly what you're feeling right now, honey. They also lost them. Who doesn't feel like losing good people like Mom and Dad? But we can't be drawn out. Mama and Papa must also be sad to see you like this."
"It's all like a dream, Mom. I want to wake up so I can meet Mama and Papa. It's just a dream. Help me get up, Mom."
Gilang hugged Belva's body tightly. Patient, strong, sincere remarks, it seems that he does not need to say because of course Belva was trying to do that.
This must be hard for Belva. For him who also felt such a great loss. He also felt like this was all a dream.
But this is reality. Darmawan and Vita are dead.
"If you still don't want to eat, just drink milk, huh? At least his stomach's filled up."
Finally Belva nodded his head. Makes Gilang can breathe a little relieved.
***
Zurra and Gina had already returned to Jakarta because they still had to go to school.
While Belva and Gilang are still in Surabaya until the time cannot be determined.
Gilang will not ask when Belva will want to return to Jakarta. Will Gilang follow all Belva's will because he understands the sense of loss he feels.
Although with the risk of Gilang who will go back and forth Jakarta-Surabaya because it has to take care of his work.
The house felt lonely after several relatives who came and stayed one by one leaving the residence of Belva's parents.
In her own moment, all Belva felt was sadness. All Belva did was look at the photos of her parents.
Belva doesn't sleep in her own room. Belva sleeps in Papa's and Mama's room where her pillow still leaves the fragrant smell of Darmawan and Vita's hair.
"Why is Mama doing it again?" belva asked the photo she was holding.
Her parents smiled without answering. How will it answer? What Belva spoke to was a photo.
"Aren't you Belva, Pa, Ma? Belva is very happy with Papa and Mama."
"We haven't seen each other in weeks, Pa, Ma. I miss it, but not this one. But this time it's only been four days why does it feel so heavy?"
Belva is crying again. Hugged a picture of her parents. Usually, Belva will fall asleep after tired of crying. This time it happened again.
***
"Bel, yesterday when Mama in London saw her bag of beautiful colors. Your favorite color. So Mama buyin, huh. Her college is vibrant, yes."
"Bel, if you want graduation to say far away, yes. Mama wants to get us a uniform for the photo. All the clothes for Papa and Mama Gilang also."
"Bel, Mama and Papa are going to Jakarta. What nitip is from here?"
"Belva... Mama wants to go for a walk here, yuk temenin."
"When we go to Cappadocia together, yeah, Bel. Let's go with your mama. Ala-ala girls day out, you know."
Belva awoke from her sleep. Time is almost Maghrib. And Belva fell asleep after crying.
In his sleep, Belva again heard Vita's voice when saying words that Belva could not mention one by one.
It's like a movie that's back.
Belva shed her tears again. It was so hard to let go of her parents.
But Belva has to do it. He knew that if it continued like this, the path Darmawan and Vita took in nature there would be more difficult.
"Wake up, baby? Prepare for Maghrib prayer first, yes. We pray in musholla."
Gilang who had just entered the room immediately kissed Belva's forehead.
Belva nodded her head in response to Gilang's words. He immediately moved to take ablution.
***
The Musholla in Belva's house is located in the back garden. Near a gazebo and swimming pool.
Belva fervently prayed as he closed his eyes.
Belva asked to be strengthened. Belva asked that her heart could mengikhlaskan the departure of her parents. Belva hoped that both her parents would be given the best possible place to be with God.
Belva also asked that once God presented his parents to Belva's dream. Just for a moment so Belva can hug them to dampen his longing.
The toughest miss is indeed longing for people whose bodies have crossed the ground.
Will not be able to meet. I can no longer touch.
Only prayer is offered as an intermediary to convey a longing.
When Belva opened his eyes, in front of his eyes as if seeing Vita and Darmawan who was smiling widely to him.
Both of Belva's eyes glazed over to see him. Didn't want to blink for fear that their shadows would disappear.
"Papa... Mama..."
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