From Brother to Mother (Om Dik )
Fragile

No one can not be hurt if they have to feel the loss. Losing a loved one forever is the biggest heartbreak in the world. Maybe that's how Delia feels.

His heart was not ready to accept the departure of a Father an hour ago, and now he had to swallow another bitter pill, because the critical Mother had to follow her beloved Husband to Nature.

The world of Delia collapsed instantly. Even his life spirit had been eroded away by reality. Alone, well he is alone now. I don't know what to do without his mom and dad.

" Dad, Mother ... " Suddenly the world immediately became pitch black, until finally Delia was unconscious again.

Cries filled the entire funeral home. Tio and Lina were known as good people. The husband and wife often help neighbors who are in trouble.

Living in a place where there are no siblings and family, makes Tio and Lina assume everything around her house is family and brothers.

Therefore, the departure of Tio and Lina was the deepest sorrow for all the citizens present.

On the other hand, Dika was busy taking care of the funeral process of Tio and Lina, since this morning he had no time to eat or just rest. So he could not think of another, Dika even forgot if Tio and Lina had a daughter until now Dika never asked about how the poor girl was. For him currently taking care of all the needs of Tio and Lina was the most important thing of all, before the two married couples were in between to their last bed.

While Delia, she only realized when the bodies of her Father and Mother had been delivered to the cemetery. The girl's face looked very tired and haggard.

Aunty Nani who had been looking after the poor boy.

" Delia darling .... " Aunte Nani immediately embraced the body with that fragile heart. The middle-aged woman could not help but cry when she saw Delia's miserable state.

" You're patient.... Follow your Father and Mother Son, God willing you are a strong girl " said Aunt Nani rubbed Delia's long hair with love.

Delia hiccupped, she was unable to say anything. It feels tight in the chest plus the pain that hit the soul niche.

" She, te.... A .... Father .... And Mother - "Delia could not continue her words. Her crying became even more when remembering her Father and Mother.

" Yes dear, your Father and Mother have calmed down.Everyone is taking your Father and Mother to her last place "

Those beautiful eyes were perfectly rounded. Even Delia had not seen her Father and Mother for the last time.

" But Aunt, Delia hasn't even seen Dad and Mom for the last time, and Delia hasn't had time to say hello and sorry to Mom and Dad.. then how can people take them to Auntie "Delia's hysterical funeral. For him it's so hard.

Aunt Nani also understood what the poor girl was feeling.

" Delia, it's not good to postpone the funeral, the sooner your father and mother are buried, the better for them. All they need right now is the clairvoyance of you son, and the sincere do'a of the daughter of Soleha like you. Aunty was sure they would be happy there "With the tenderness of Aunt Nani explained, Wishing Delia could accept the reality of life.

" Auntie .... " Delia hugged Aunt Nani tightly, and shed all her painful cries in the arms of the woman she had considered to be the family.

" Aunty knows it's hard for you, son, but Auntie wishes you were strong and could move on with your life better. God must have a good plan behind all this suffering "

An hour more Delia cried in the lap of Aunt Nani, and the middle-aged woman faithfully accompanied the poor girl.

And after Delia felt calmer. He woke up from his grief.

" Aunty, Delia wants to go to the cemetery "bluff, now there are no more tears that wet her cheeks. It's all dry. Slowly Delia began to shake things up

" Are you sure, baby ? " Aunty Nani made sure

Delia nodded weakly, trying to display a smile even so faintly on her face.

" I'm fine Auntie" he continued trying to convince.

The funeral procession has been completed.The pallbearers have returned one by one. Dika and Rian live the husband of Nani who is between two new graves that are deliberately left opposite.

" According to my brother's will before he left, I was asked to take care of Delia, and most likely the child will come to live with me in town A" Dika explained

Rian himself actually took care of Delia, considering that the girl had no family. This was the first time he had met Dika. So, Rian was a little hesitant to entrust Delia to Dika.

" Can't it, wait for Delia to finish school first, it's a pity if Delia has to change schools while staying a few more months she will enter the exam. And I think it's good that Delia left it to my family "

Rian tried to negotiate. Hope Dika wants to change her decision to take Delia away. Well, however Rian and Nani are also very fond of Delia, even though they have no blood relation whatsoever .

" And, maybe this problem we talk about again in my house, it is better for me and my wife to negotiate first, because after all Delia we have considered like her own child" continued Rian again.

Dika can only follow. The Rian Family were the first people closest to Delia. Surely the family must be very aware of what makes Delia comfortable and not. And Dika herself could see there was sincerity behind Rian's attitude towards Delia.

Dika decided to find an inn. Although Rian forced her to stay the night at his residence. But Dika refused on the grounds of wanting to sndiri first. And they decided to go back to Delia tomorrow.

After Dika's departure, Delia came, and once again between Delia and Dika did not meet each other. Dika was so eager to meet and talk a lot to Delia after the funeral was over.

But Rian proposed to Dika to let Delia herself first. Because however the girl is still in a fragile state, and it will certainly be difficult for her to adapt to people she just knew. And Dika understands that .

Delia rested on a mound above which was a tombstone bearing her parents' name. Delia wanted to cry hysterically, but before she came here, she had promised herself that she would try hard even in a fragile state.

So for now, and maybe so on, Delia won't cry over the passing of her Mother's Father.. For him the most important thing is a do'a that will never break up for his father and mother. Sincerely, Delia tried to suggest to him to always look tough.

" Dad, Mother.... Delia Ikhlas's... Delia promised to be a good boy. And at Dad's request... Delia will be coming with Om Dik. The very man I trust "

Rian and Nani looked at each other. Apparently Delia already knows about Dika who will be her parents later.

" Delia promises to regard Om Dik as a parent and will always obey him.... But don't be angry, 'cause Delia needs time. Maybe not now Delia come with Om Dik But later, And for now let Delia live alone in our house "

" Samela .... " Aunty Nani holds Delia's shoulder

" You don't always feel alone, we are there for you dear ... And you can stay at Auntie and Om Rian's house for whatever you want to love" said Aunt Nani

" Yes Delia, no matter how you are, we consider our son Delia, so never assume we are strangers in your life "Om Rian responded to his wife's words.

Delia smiled softly, lucky that she was surrounded by good people.

" Thank you Om, Auntie." he said.

" And Om Dika's problem, you can think about it, son, and Om has also spoken to him" said Om Rian

" Where is Om Dika now ? " ask Delia

" Om Dika returned to the inn, maybe tomorrow he will meet you " replied Om Rian

Delia nodded, a little bit of her heart was curious about who this Om Dik was. As he remembered, he had never met that man. But because his Father and Mother always tell him about Dika, then he can describe a little about Om Dik who said he had a daughter.

Somehow apparently, is it possible that Om Dik is like Dad ?

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