Chapter 31
"I... still have doubts, Pa. Besides that, I also...." I also just remembered that I hadn't told you about Sis Winda's request yesterday.
"When Winda asked you that, Ra. Is he sure that he will die after giving birth to his child? He is not God, right? Who can determine his own life and death."
Papa was no less surprised after hearing my story.
"That's why, Pa. Clara was just confused by her request. In fact, she was the one who didn't like it the most when Clara became Mas Azzam's wife," I replied.
"Do you still love Azzam?"
"Geez, Papa. In the past, Clara was also forced to follow Papa and Mama's wishes. Although slowly the feeling started, but it quickly withered because of Clara's return here."
Papa smiled at my answer.
"We're all grown up, Clara. Papa's glad you got through all your troubles."
I hugged Papa with a happy smile. My heart was so relieved after talking to him.
"Thanks, yes, Pa," I said.
"Hey, what's going on here. You two are alone without asking me, huh! I feel like a stepdaughter!" cried Cleo who had just come out of her room.
Not wanting to lose, he immediately embraced Papa.
Papa laughed so hard he received a sudden hug from Cleo.
The three of us had fun joking and laughing. Until a greeting and a knock on the front door, made us stop and stare in wonder.
Who do you think came to visit that day?
"Assalamualaikum," said someone outside the house.
"Waalaikumsalam," the three of us answered in unison.
"Who, Papa?" I asked Papa.
"How does Papa know, we're both here. Try Cleo, you open there?" Papa told Cleo to open the front door.
Cleo sprinted towards the door, before long she came back with a mischievous smile. His eyes darted mischievously at me, making me wonder and suspect him.
"Who's coming, Cleo?" Papa asked as Cleo came back in with a smile.
"Guess who?" Cleo asked, glancing at me again.
I can already guess who's coming, it must be him. I lazily got up and walked towards the living room.
"Where are you going?" asked Cleo in surprise.
"Go ahead, Umam who came, right?" I guess.
"Cieee, who are of the same heart. Without being told, I already understand who is coming," Cleo teased.
I didn't answer Cleo's chatter, while Papa just laughed at the two of us. When I turned to him, he nodded telling me to immediately meet Umami.
I went forward to meet Umami. The man immediately stood up to greet him with a sweet smile.
"Clara, what... am I interrupting your time?" he asked with a doubtful face.
I shook my head and said that I was relaxing with Papa and Cleo inside. Umami sat down when I asked her to sit down after that I also sat across the table in front of Umami.
Umami was just about to start a conversation, but the ringing of my cell phone forced her to stop.
"Assalamualaikum, what's wrong, Mom?" I asked Mas Azzam's mother. I still call her Mama. Moreover, after my mother died, I considered Mas Azzam's mother as a substitute for my mother.
"Waalaikumsalam, Clara. Winda ... she's dying, Ra," said Mas Azzam's mother on the other end of the phone.
"Innalillahi, what happened, Mom?" I asked panicked.
Sis Winda is dying, is her illness getting worse? Then what about the condition of the baby she is carrying?
Various questions kept swirling in my mind. Umami who was still watching me was also tensed to see me.
"Mama... ah, you better go to the hospital as soon as possible, Ra. We're all here," answered Mas Azzam's mother while continuing to cry.
"Okay, Mom. I'll be right there!" I shouted then immediately hung up my phone in such a panic that I forgot to say hello.
Let it be, surely Mas Azzam's food understands. I immediately went into the living room to tell Papa about Sis Winda's condition.
Papa told me to go first with Umami, later he followed with Cleo.
Finally I went alone with Umami. Along the way, we were both busy with our own thoughts.
Umami drove her car at high speed, so we could arrive at the hospital quickly.
It looks like Mama and Papa Mas Azzam are waiting at the ICU house. However, I did not see the whereabouts of Mas Azzam. Maybe he's still on his way too.
"Mom! What happened?" I asked when I got near them.
"Winda, Ra. Suddenly his condition decreased. Indeed all day he complained of not feeling well, did not expect his condition to be like this," answered Mama Mas Azzam while hugging me.
I broke Mama Mas AzAm's arms when a doctor came out of the ICU.
"Who's name is Clara?" he asked.
"Me, doc. How are you, Winda?" I took a few steps toward the doctor.
He looked at me for a moment, then told me the patient wanted to see me.
I rushed inside and changed into special clothes. I approached sis Winda who looked calm. A nurse invited me to come closer.
"Clara," said Sis Winda when she saw me.
"Yes, Sis. This is Clara, you must be strong, yes. For the sake of the baby in your womb," I said trying to encourage him.
"I'm not strong enough Clara, my head hurts so bad. I... can I ask you one request, Ra?"
"Brother must be strong, sorry for the baby sister. Don't think like that first, okay!"
Sis Winda shook her head, tears continued to flow down her cheeks. When I held his hand which felt very cold, he gripped my hand tightly.
"Clara, fulfill my request yesterday. Marry Mas Azzam and take care of my child later," he said weakly.
I couldn't answer it, I was confused and scared to see Sis Winda's condition getting worse.
The doctor who called me earlier came in and said that Sis Winda would immediately be taken to the operating room to get the baby out.
Me and the others followed Kak Winda who was brought to the operating room until we stopped in front of the door.
To be continued