Thousand Wounds
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Allahhuakbar...Allahuakbar

Allahhuakbar. ...Allahuakbar

Ashadeloupeaillallah...

The sound of the voice of the middle azan reverberating in the pesantren hut mushola signifies the arrival of the prayer time isya.

" Thank God ... Already azan, let us pray isya congregate in mushola first! About our unresolved conversation, God willing we will continue after the Mushola," said Mr. Irwan with a smile.

Mr. Irwan who had heard clearly every insult thrown by Raka to his daughter, did not show any disappointment or anger at Raka. He was very wise to embrace and give a soft pat on the young boy's shoulder. Then he took her side by side to Mushola. Meanwhile, Umi and Hafiza are seen getting ready to follow leaving for the mosque.

Now in the living room there is only Husna and the mother Goddess. Soon Umi and Hafiza are seen descending from the top floor. Husna unintentionally looked at her sister's face. He felt suspicious when he found Hafiza's eyes look as moist as someone who just finished crying. Hafiza who realized if being noticed by Husna. He tried to turn his gaze towards the mother Goddess. He nodded his head and smiled as a signal if he wanted to say goodbye.

"Sorry mother Dewi, Hafiza and I will go to the mosque for a while. Husna, umi ask for help to meet the mother of the Goddess yes son!" umi said with a smile and lowered her head slightly towards the mother Goddess.

" O mother Fatimah please, let me and Husna wait at home," replied the mother Goddess while throwing a smile at Umi and Hafiza.

A sense of awkwardness and stiffness enveloped the living room. Husna and Miss Dewi looked silent. It was as if they were waiting for each other who would start the conversation. The atmosphere of silence was very felt. Mother Goddess bowed for a moment. Then he looks to be gently wiping his cheeks using his fingers. The sound of sobbing sounded very poignant. Husna, who had just been silent, now tried to dare to ask the middle-aged woman. At first, he hesitated to start the conversation. When he realized that the Goddess was crying, Husna could not bear to not ask what was causing her to cry.

" I'm sorry mom, if Husna can find out, why are you crying? "asked Husna in a soft tone.

Mother Goddess did not immediately answer the question from Husna. He lifted his face which had been bowed. Then he turned his body slightly to face Husna. Then he hugged Husna tightly. Husna tried to return the arms of the Goddess' mother. His hands moved up and down on the woman's back. They hugged for quite a while. Shortly after, the Goddess mother let go of her embrace and tried to rewind her body slightly. He stared into Husna's eyes. His hand tried to grab Husna's hand. He slightly gave a soft touch to the hand of the woman who wanted to be his daughter-in-law.

Before starting to speak, the Mother Goddess was seen taking a deep breath, then exhaling slowly. For a moment he seemed silent. After that, he tried to start the conversation.

" Husna, right now the only hope that can help aunty to change all the attitudes and traits of Raka is only you son. Aunt wishes you would accept our proposal. Actually Raka is not a proud young man like today. In the past, he was a very kind, friendly, and patient child. However, ever since he learned of his lover's affair with his adoptive sister, he really felt devastated and disappointed. That is what makes the change in attitude and nature. It was as if he no longer trusted anyone. He can't control his emotions."

"Tante is afraid of Husna. Aunty no longer recognized the aunt's son. Aunt lost Raka, son. Right now, Auntie felt that she only had a terrible monster in the form of Raka. Aunty is confused and already does not know what to do to restore Raka as before."

"Honestly dear, Aunt is actually also heavy to match you guys. Because it is the same as Aunt will drag you to hell, which aunt herself does not know how deep. However, the heart of a mother forced Aunty to keep trying to find a way out, so that the Aunt child can return to be a human who has sympathy and empathy for others. Aunty sees you are able to face Raka with a very calm attitude. Aunt please son, accept our proposal! Be ready to marry Raka! Make it back to how it used to be!" pinta the mother of the Goddess with tears.

For a moment Husna felt a pain in his chest. He really did not expect, the woman in front of him now looks so traumatized and afraid of her own child. However, on the other hand, he himself began to doubt. Will he be able to live with Raka? Is he able to turn Raka back into the previous Raka?

" O Allah, what should this be?Should I accept this match? But it feels so heavy, God. However, if your servant refuses, then what about the old man in front of this servant? It feels like this heart cannot bear to refuse his request," Husna said inwardly.