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short story: Eksekusi (Execution)

Eksekusi (Execution)
Waluyo Basuki - 1 Februari 2009 
It's been three days Boneng was placed in an isolation room. That means, the death sentence that has been handed down to him will be carried out immediately after all the legal measures taken have not produced results. The death penalty is deserved because there have been too many crimes committed. Starting from just tormenting roadside merchants, public transportation drivers, to stealing, maiming, robbing, robbery, and even killing, he had already done it. Only one crime he never committed, raped a woman!

But, his champions, as bad as he is, Boneng is a human, too, who has a conscience and ultimately has fear too, including fear of death.

In his prime, he used to claim he was not afraid to die to show his heroism. In the past, he felt and assumed that with the heroism and 'knowledge' he possessed, he could avoid death. On the contrary, it can easily cause the death of others. And that has been proven. Many times he escaped the threat of death and how many lives had been finished with his bare hands. He had been beaten by several fellow armed thugs, but he was not the one who died, but two people killed him in his hand, some were battered and some were runaways! He was also once chased by security officers and hit by bullets, but managed to escape without the slightest injury!

Once because of his negligence in breaking one of the taboos, Boneng was caught by officers who had hunted him for a long time. As a result, his body was battered as the target of an outlet for the aggravation of the officers who had been buried for so long. However, after being in the cell, when the officers just left his body that had been lost in shape and almost dying, he immediately took the position of sitting cross-legged in a corner of the cell while reading a mantra. After that, even though the bruises and injuries were still there, the pain that spread all over his body was completely gone. When he was beaten, he deliberately did not use his original knowledge to trick the officers. So, it is appropriate that he never feels afraid to die. also when the death sentence is dropped, he is not too afraid because he believes there are still opportunities to avoid it through legal efforts or if necessary to escape.
But now, when death is in front of his nose, his heart is thrilled too. This afternoon health officials and prison officials (prisons, honorable designations for prisons) had their health checks. And declared healthy both physically and mentally!

"Yes ... I am ready to undergo this sentence ...," he said to the clergy who came to give guidance.

"Sincerely?" Asked the clergy to convince.

"God willing, sincere ...," replied Boneng steadily even though with a trembling tone.

"Yes ... you must be sincere and must be sure that this is part of the destiny outlined by Allah subhana wa taala."

"God willing, Mr. Haji ..."

"Don't forget, multiply dhikr and istigfar to beg forgiveness to Allah subhana wa taala. Thus, hopefully you are given strength in the face of execution, which is only a few hours away. And hopefully you can end your life in a state of husnulkhatimah! "

"Really ..."

"Remember, in fact the death has been determined by time and place by Allah subhana wa taala, which is not one force that can hinder or accelerate even if it is only for a second."

"But, does my death seem to have been determined by state officials who are humans going to happen at night?"

"Yes, by birth it seems like a decisive human being, but God's essence is also decisive. Because, if God wants others, even though it has been legally determined, who can block it? "

"I mean Mr. Haji, can the execution be postponed or canceled?"

"Yes ... if it's not God's destiny, there will always be a reason to postpone it. But, it can also be the opposite, it can happen before the specified time! Well ... who dares to guarantee that everything will go according to plan? In essence, whenever death can come and don't ever let your guard down. Pick up death with confidence. "

"Good ... Mr. Haji ..."

In the criminal world, the name Boneng is quite well known. At first, only thugs from the small-scale artisan tradesmen market were just to meet their daily snack needs and smoke. However, thanks to his heroism he was able to defeat some of the more senior thugs and later become the ruler of the area around the market. Since then, he no longer needs to go to the merchants one by one, but is just waiting for the deposit of his men.

Boneng's name is increasingly fluttering and along with it is increasingly often dealing with security officers and several times huddled in prison. Through this very intensive learning process in prison, the quality and quantity of criminals is increasing.

Finally, after being crossed in the criminal world and for several times huddled in prison cells - some of them had escaped - Boneng had actually begun to repent. Despite feeling heavy and somewhat embarrassed, he started a new job on a building project as a stone mason with very little salary. However, armed with the awareness of his faith that began to build, he tried to sincerely accept the situation.

Once upon a time, he felt that the salary received was less than normal without an explanation from the foreman. At first he tried to accept sincerely, but after going on several times and knowing that he did not experience it himself, he could not hold back his anger.

"Bang ... I want to ask, is there a decrease in salary?" He asked Udin's foreman.

"Indeed, why?" Udin's foreman asked back with a snobby attitude and tone.

"Well ... why not, just knowing, how many times is my salary not as usual?"

"Why come down?"

"Yes there must be an explanation, why come down."

"That's my business, it's not your business. Lu is just a coolie! Is it still good for me to work here? "

"Yes, it can't be so bad ..." Boneng began to get inflamed, but still tried to restrain himself.

"So what do you want? You are a new child here ... don't worry ... "

"I'm just asking for my rights and those of my friends ..."

"Already ... don't bother much," said the foreman Udin as he slammed his fist into Boneng's face.

With deftness, Boneng dodged and the blow of Udin's Overseer was only about the wind.
 "Ooo ... apparently you're good at it too, can you avoid my punch ...," said Udin's foreman as he returned to throwing his fist.

"Hold Bang!" Boneng said this time immediately caught the hand of Udin's foreman. "I just want to ask my rights, not want to make a fuss."

"Waaah ... it's great too, you dare to play my game ...," said the foreman Udin while releasing the ban. "Apparently you don't know who I am ..." he continued, immediately pulling out the dagger tucked into his waist and pointing straight at Boneng.

"Patience ... I'm patient ... we don't need to fuss like this ..." Boneng tried to prevent.

"You can't ... it's about pride! Lu already made me embarrassed in front of the men ..., "shouted Udin's foreman as he immediately attacked. Several times the attack did not hit the target, making Udin's foreman frantic and continued to attack blindly.

At first Boneng tried to restrain himself by continuing to dodge and dodge. However, when his pride began to speak, his thug's soul rose again. After a few evasive attempts, he grabbed Udin's foreman's hand and immediately stared, then with all his strength pushed forward. Udin's foreman who did not expect to face a formidable opponent immediately fell down and hit his head against the concrete wall and then collapsed with his head covered in blood.

Boneng was stunned to see his opponent lying dead. In the past when watching his opponent fall down and not move like this his heart felt proud, but this time he regretted it. Especially when he realized he was still undergoing a parole. That is, if this incident is discovered by law enforcement officials, he must immediately undergo a long sentence plus the action just taken! So, the death sentence is indeed worthy of being handed down to him.

Boneng sat cross-legged in the corner of the room while continuing to recite the remembrance and istigfar that had been done since after the evening prayer. However, when the moments of execution approached his feelings began to be hit by anxiety. Suddenly tears ran down his cheeks and for the first time cried uncontrollably when he imagined the face of his wife and child who would be left forever. Remembrance and istigfar which are constantly pronounced as if they don't feel any more influence. His heart continued to beat as the ticking time continued to roll and cold sweat began to wet all over his body. He tried to overcome anxiety by slightly hardening his dhikr which began to stammer.
The time showed half past eleven o'clock. Boneng stopped his remembrance, then rose from the precepts, tidied the prayer mat that had been occupied and straightened the direction of the Qibla with the intention to perform the repentance prayer. As usual, at the last rak'ah he deliberately compared his prostration to pray for forgiveness for all the sins he had committed in his life. At times like that he feels closer and can dialogue directly with the Creator.

Around eleven o'clock, executors and doctors and clergymen came to the solitary cell to pick up the execution. Accompanied by cell guards, they enter the room to find Boneng prostrate. They also held back his steps waiting for Boneng to finish praying. One minute, two minutes, three minutes, until five minutes awaited but no movement was seen. However, they did not dare to disturb the people who were praying and asked the clergy to wake him up because the execution should not be delayed.

The clergyman moved to approach Boneng who was still prostrate.

"Neeng ... Boneeng ..." he said, poking his hip and suddenly Boneng's body rolled in a curled position like a prostrate person. Very carefully he touched Boneng's body and tried to pull his hand, then his legs. Everything is stiff!

"Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun ...," said the clergyman, turning to the officers from the Brimob guards. For a moment they looked at each other as if they did not believe. The doctor who participated in the group conducted an examination to ensure the death was medically. Boneng is dead! And then the news was made.

They stared at the lifeless body with a look of emotion. Some of them shed tears.
 

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