It's fun to go home and eat right away, Alif thought. It was tiring during the hours-long journey from Batam island to Jakarta, he passed by spreading charm to and fro with the harems, including the beautiful flight attendant like plus sexy voluptuous. Tempting people requires energy, right? That's why the bachelor was already starving.
"Assalamu 'alaikum. Nyak! I'm home!" (Nyak means mother) Alif shouted cheerfully from the front door of his house, right on the terrace. Alif looked at the terrace, still the same shape as two years ago before he left to wander. There is a couch to sit on, sometimes it is used for a beautiful sleep. Complete with a wooden table where Mpok Indun usually serves fried reinforcements, cakes, or whatever his mother usually cooks in the kitchen.
"Assalamu 'alaikum! Nyak! Come on! Just think about it, don't you see if the residents of the house appear? Are you not welcomed?" Alif grumbled because he felt that the only handsome, mighty, and cool single child on the entire planet was not greeted with joy when he returned home.
A few moments later, a woman in her fifties appeared wearing a homely robe and a makeshift skullcap covering her still black hair like a young girl from inside the house. Immediately cheerful and rushed to welcome Alif.
"Masha Allah! You're home, Tong! (means boy in Betawi) Oh my God, sweet child! I miss the one and only Nyak's handsome boy!" Immediately Mpok Indun hugged Alif tightly while jumping for joy.
"Nyak! I miss Nyak too! Very very miss, Nyak!" said Alif with a spoiled face.
Immediately Mpok Indun's eyes filled with tears as she looked up and down the bachelor child. "Why is Nyak's son so thin? Are you not eating enough? Poor. Tired of work, for sure, Tong!" Mpok Indun even piss.
"Yes, Nyak, You know I worked on the project. It's heavy, Nyak, heavy. Nyak won't be able to, let's just let it go," said Alif in the drama.
Suddenly Alif's head was hit hard by a coconut leaf roll. Babe Rojali with a fierce face was already standing beside Alif. The fifty-two-year-old man had his hands on his hips in a steady position.
"Babe! Why did you get hit on the head?" Alif protested fiercely while holding his head in pain. (Babe means father).
"Yes! Did I hit you? Why do you dare to fight me? Come on!" Babe Rojali immediately took action with the Betawi silat stance in front of Alif.
Alif snorted in annoyance. "It's my fate to have a Babe like this. Your son came home from wandering instead of being hugged, kiss my cheeks, offered to drink coffee, cake, what a cake! Even beaten me! Then let's take Babe to CPHB! Nyaho! (The Betawi Language means: gotcha!)"
"What is CPHB? I just heard it! If the National Commission for the Protection of Children and Women, I know that!" said Babe Rojali.
"CPHB, Commission for the Protection of Handsome Boys! Babe doesn't know! Only the pretty ones can be registered there. Like me!"
Bugs! Alif's head was hit again by Babe Rojali.
Alif grimaced in pain and then ran behind Mpok Indun.
"Please, Nyak! Just look at the behavior of Nyak's husband. For two years your son doesn't come home but gets beaten up! What's not serving you? What's the lack of love? Because of you, Nyak!"
"You bastards! Do you want me to roll you up with a Flying Lizard on a Missile?" Babe Rojali re-mounted the horses.
Alif wanted to run away, but Mpok Indun held him and glared at his husband. "Bang! Elah! What are you doing, Bang? Why do you keep hitting your son? Our kids just got back overseas and got beat up like a thief!" (Bang or Abang is a nickname for a brother or elder brother or husband).
"You don't have to worry about this kid! Then he gets a big head!" He glared back at Alif. "There is evidence that at this age, there is still no result of unemployment! It's not clear to go abroad, you never send money. Eh, now you don't even bring anything back! What a fool you are! What have you done in Batam? Sweep the bridge with your hair?" Babe Rojali just kept babbling. Alif becomes discouraged and upset.
"Well, for once, Babe, you shall appreciate my hard work. Traveling is not easy, Be. Moreover, there are no relatives there, the job opportunities are difficult, if you can, the cost of living is high, Be. I also send money to Nyak and Babe! You're not good, Be."
Babe Rojali made a move to hit Alif's head again but was immediately blocked by Mpok Indun. Alif tries to hide behind Mpok Indun's body, which is still old but still looks old. They already look like the ondel-ondels (Betawi doll) fight in the storm.
"Bang! You're fine, Bang! You're old enough to beat the kid. Let Alif eat, rest first." Mpok Indun started to panic.
"We don't need to give you food, you bastard! Tell me to send your money? It's only been three times, you've been gone for two years and there's no news. The reason is that the boss is holding your salary, your money is robbed, what else? I'm bored! You'd better go again where have you been!"
"Okay, okay! If Babe doesn't want to come here, let me go! I don't want to come back again!" Alif sulked uncontrollably.
"It's okay, at least!" Babe Rojali tried to pull Alif. Alif's hair was found to be tangled even though it had been adjusted to cool with pomade.
"Ouch, Nyak! Help!" Alif is in pain.
"How long have you worn your ear piercing? At least your job isn't going right there? You admit it! Your song sounds like metal! But your wallet is like the devil!" Babe Rojali was still furious.
Mpok Indun started to take a deep breath, gasped for air, then finally shouted. "Shut up!!!"
The house shook, the ceiling swayed, the spider that was still spinning its spiderman-style web immediately ran away, the ants who were gnawing at the sugar in the jar that Mpok Indun forgot to close ran, the tuyul (a baby famous ghost who like stealing money) who just changed the underpants are ready to act, help return to the employer, don't be a thief.
"Shut up, won't you? Do you want to sleep outside when you're swarmed by mosquitoes?" Mpok Indun shouted indignantly, his skullcap was drooping, his hair was tangled with high tension.
Alif and Babe Rojali were frightened and immediately nodded in agreement. They then entered the house.
***
After lunch, Alif intends to go for a walk and try out Emen, his favorite motorbike, which he has lived in for two years. Thank goodness Babe Rojali wanted to take care of his motorbike. Babe turned out to be good too. Alif wanted to cry of Bombay. (It means melodramatic).
Suddenly Alif's motorbike key was removed from its place. The motor automatically stops running.
Alif was confused and turned his head fiercely to see who was an ignorant person pulling out his motorbike key, it was like the police who had a ticket on the road.
Immediately, Alif saw two smug faces nearby. Two young men his age.
"Damn! It's just like a mafia boss, your style, Lif! It seems like you have just returned from Batam City!" Bobi exclaimed, patting Alif's shoulder firmly.
"Leather jacket, shoes are okay, a classy watch. Fake or real?"
"Holy shit! It's not my style, Boss!" Alif chirps while smacking a match, ready to sulk.
"Give me cigarettes, Boss! You're already rich now that you've finished working on the project!" said Aldebaran alias Ale to Alif.
The two youths shook Alif's motorbike until Alif was about to fall.
"You're really sad! Can't you see my body is thin like this! I've been tricked a lot in Batam? My salary is run by the foreman so you know! Instead of sympathy, I'm even pointing at you!"
Bobi and Al are even more aggressive in pushing Alif.
"Cuh! You're the most dramatic, Bro! Your body is too skinny...." Bobi demonstrated the international movement that men already know.
"Damn! You're the culprit, I'm not, Man! If you want, there are many in Batam. You just have to choose. Prices vary, man!"
"Well, that's right! That's why your salary is running out, right? Your reason is just the same as your bangs!" Al accused again.
Alif laughed. "I'm still a virgin, Silly! A limited-edition handsome virgin that's why I take care of my chastity!"
Suddenly Bobi and Al immediately laughed and grabbed Alif, forcing the young man to get off the motorbike.
"Come on. Don't be too stylish! Where are you going? We are already here, you just want to go!"
Alif laughed. Joking fun with his two best friends since childhood. Alif is the most handsome, but they have something in common, namely that they are still single and their work is unclear. Yes, of course! Today I'm looking for a girl to be with a lawyer. Your head is far away! Just looking is not enough, Man! (Babe Rojali's face appears).
***
That night Alif sat on the terrace enjoying his Nyak-made coffee. Just wear a t-shirt and drawstring sit back and lift one leg to the table. Immediately slide to play mobile. Find the latest news. This time, Manda, a sexy ex-Alif who looked like Kylie Jenner in high school, has broken up with her boyfriend, a tycoon in Jakarta. Alas! Little hope, Bro! That's right. Manda posted a photo of a pose in front of a luxury car that her boyfriend had just bought. The girl's hair looks beautiful dyed blonde, fits perfectly with clear white skin, and has a Spanish guitar body.
Alif exclaimed excitedly seeing the photo. "Eh, damn it! It's like your lips are turning upside down! It's a bitch!"
Alif swipes the screen and sees Al's status on his I* feed. Al wrote a romantic quote with a photo of him and Zaskia, the village flower in Menyan village, their village.
"Oh, come on! You're still a sadboy! Two years I've been gone, still chasing Kia! You're an expired bucin! (slave of love)" Alif giggled then wrote a comment on Al's status mocking his friend.
Babe Rojali came and lowered Alif's feet from the table so that the handsome young man gasped in surprise.
"Be polite!" Babe Rojali said then took a seat in front of Alif.
Bik Cenul, a neighbor two houses away across the street, came with a plate of sponge cake.
"Assalamu 'alaikum. Ma'am! Mbak Indun! This is how I cooked the cake." Bik Cenul shouted cheerfully in front of the house.
Alif, Babe Rojali, and Mpok Indun who emerged from inside the house answered Mbok Cenul's greeting.
Mbok Cenul was immediately shocked and happy to see Alif's figure there.
"Oh my God! Here the young boy. Oops, so handsome you are, Lif!" Without being invited first, Bik Cenul hastily put down a plate of cake on the table and took a seat beside Alif.
"How are you?" asked Bik Cenul.
"That's great, Bik," Alif replied, smiling sweetly at Bik Cenul. It was a charming death smile.
Bik Cenul immediately smirked and pinched Alif's hand gently.
"How handsome is this! Are you married?" asked Bik Cenul.
"No, Mbok." Alif drank his coffee casually.
"Why? Opo ora onok candidate? (Java language means: Don't any girls like you?) Or... what's it call? Single?" Bik Cenul's eyes sparkled, looking curious and ridiculous. The fat middle-aged woman then hit Alif's shoulder. "Ah, kepiye iki? (Java Language means: how is it?) Handsome man why no one wants? I want to be with you." Bik Cenul giggled to herself.
Mpok Indun cleared his throat. Bik Cenul immediately felt awkward, but then giggled again. "Lisa is happy to know this."
Then Mpok Indun and Bik Cenul were busy chatting. Meanwhile, Babe Rojali is making coconut leaves creation from the young coconut leaves he took this afternoon. There was a relative who wanted to hold a celebration and asked Babe Rojali for help.
Alif is still fiddling with his cellphone. Tired of social media, he intended to stream watching the latest action movies, but his attention was turned to a figure standing in front of the house right in front of his house.
The big house that used to belong to West Sumatran immigrants, a merchant couple who had a large trading booth in Tanah Abang (shopping area). Alif knew they had moved right at the same time Alif left to wander to Batam.
Alif's eyes were glued to the figure of a woman who stood like a statue on the terrace of the house. She wore a long white dress that hung down to her feet, waist-length hair, and pure white skin, but she looked very pale. Her face is very beautiful, with round eyes, a sharp nose, luscious red lips, and a long split chin. An unusual beauty especially in that village. Alif had never seen a woman with such unique beauty in the village. But his eyes seemed empty. The woman seemed to be daydreaming, staring blankly at the plants on her terrace.
During that time, Alif was amazed to see the woman's figure. So beautiful and elegant. Like a marble statue. Although it seems a bit strange.
Suddenly, Alif's hairs goosebumps. The boy turned to his father.
"Well, who's that girl? The new occupant of the front house, huh?"
Babe Rojali without looking at Alif's gaze nodded. "Yes."
"What's her name, Be? Since when did she live in Uda Fazil's former house? Does she live with who, Be?" Alif's barrage of questions was only confused by Babe Rojali, who was busy making leaves again.
Alif was immediately shocked when the woman standing in front of the house looked at Alif. So sharp and deep as if to pounce on Alif. Enchanting and deadly at the same time. Suddenly Alif felt a strange feeling towards the woman.
Alif's shoulder was suddenly tapped. Alif jumped in surprise and reflexively said istighfar (words in Islam beg for Allah's forgiveness).
Bik Cenul smiled at Alif. "Coffee, Lif? Why are you looking at Kumara so much? She's scary. Don't look at her," said Bik Cenul.
Alif's brows furrowed in confusion. "You mean the girl, Bik?" Alif asked, pointing at the woman.
Bik Cenul was immediately frightened. "Don't be pointed at, Mas! (mas is the name for brother in Javanese) Aunt already told you not to look at her. She's scary!"
"How scary? What's wrong with her, Bik?"
Bik Cenul glanced at the woman named Kumara then got goosebumps and immediately looked away. "She never leaves the house during the day. He rarely talks to the neighbors. Her face is also exactly pale... hey... like a devil."
Bik Cenul lowered her voice. "This village is afraid to see her. That's how she acts. She never left the house in the afternoon. At night, she likes to stand in front of her house. Sometimes he sings and doesn't make it clear. Hiii scary!"
Alif laughed. "It is also different for each person's character, Bik. Is it because that he is called a devil? That's human."
Bik Cenul shook his head. "Dunno. Human but why does it look like a demon. It can be a devil's friend. Now a lot of weird people."
Bik Cenul then said goodbye to Mpok Indun and the others. Alif thought about Bik Cenul's words for a moment. If you think about it, it's weird. The appearance of Kumara that Alif saw was also strange. And suddenly the woman was no longer on the terrace of her house.
Alif rubbed his neck.
***
Continued
Alif is still engrossed in the bathroom. Babe Rojali banged on the bathroom door."Hurry up! Hurry out!" shouted Babe Rojali from behind the door."Elah, Be! My hair is still shampoo and it's been banged on. What's going on?""You have to hurry up and take a shower. Last night I ordered Doni, the new neighbor in front of our house. You have to go for an interview this morning at his office. Who knows your fortune will be accepted there."Alif narrowed his eyes at Babe Rojali's explanation. What's wrong? When do you apply for a job? How come all of a sudden it's just an interview, Alif thought."What kind of work, Be? Then you'll be asked to date mature women again. It's boring. Looking for a fresh graduate once in a while," said Alif as he finished his bath."You have a terrible brain! What kind of work is important, it's halal (Shari'a or rules in Islam that regulate what can be done or eaten according to Allah's orders), Tong! After all, D
Alif has not felt nervous during an interview session in a long time. You know. Recently he has been getting odd odd jobs. Babe even often grumbles because his engineering degree is not used properly. Get a stray job that has nothing to do with technique.But this time Alif's luck was good. The HRM (Human Resources Manager) who interviewed him seemed interested. The man read Alif's application in his hand with a broad smile. On that day Alif thanked Babe Rojali for caring so much about him that he secretly took care of Alif's application letter. Babe wants Alif to work quickly, not because of money, because Babe Rojali has a bamboo garden which results in a bamboo craft business. The turnover is decent and it is enough to help Mang Dayat, Kang Ibik, and several blind youths who are less fortunate to work there. Babe Rojali is just worried to see his single son become unemployed. Even though Alif is often beaten, abused, and taken in all sorts of ways, it's like a sensei sword
This morning is so fresh. Also special for Alif because today is a day off after his first week of working at an elite property office. Time to relax while drinking coffee on the terrace, Alif thought. Just a step out, Alif's smell caught the smell of uduk rice from across the street. Precisely at Mbok Cenul's house. "Just wait in front of it. It's been a long time since I've eaten Mbok Cenul's curdled rice." Alif immediately went to Mbok Cenul's yard. It has been a long time since Mbok Cenul has been in the breakfast trading business with cooking skills, a home page, and a small setting filled with perfunctory food ingredients. "Anyeong, Hyung!" (Korean Language, means: Hello, Brother) said Rizky approaching Alif friendly. Alif took a seat on a bench in front of a long table that could be occupied by several people. Sabrani was already there, a resident of the village of Menyan, drinking coffee while playing with his cellphone, scrolling thro
Lisa's make-up this afternoon is not usual. Her hair is messy and pulled up, just wearing a free T-shirt with a drink brand and hot pants. She slings a small bag at his waist. The steps were in a hurry towards Mbak Sarmi's shop in front of the alley. Once in front of the alley, Lisa's eyes lit up like an eagle finding prey. The target is already at the scene. Lisa came over to Mbak Hamidah, Teh Kokom, and Mpok Yetti who were still hanging out at the stall accompanying Mbak Sarmi while grinding pecel (kind of Indonesian food made from vegetable) spices for her customers. "Assalamualaikum, Charlie's Angel!" cried Lisa to the three women. All of a sudden, the three women had perfect appearances, bright straight lines that almost reached their ears, bright red lipstick, and thick powder set aground. "Waalaikumsalam!" Everyone answered Lisa. However, Mbak Hamidah scowled and looked away. "Surely you already know what I'm here for, right? Wh
"Lullaby... oh, Lullaby... if you don't sleep, you're bitten by a mosquito...."Alif listened to the soft singing voice. A woman's voice came from in front of her house.The singing voice sounded again. This time it was followed by the cry of a baby. Alif is curious and leaves the house. From the terrace of his house, he saw a woman wearing a long white dress dragged on the floor and very long hair standing in the street. In her arms is Sabrani's baby. The woman's back to him.Alif's heart was racing. He still remembers the events that happened yesterday in his village.Slowly the figure walked closer to Alif."Lullaby... Lullaby...."Alif trembled with fear. I want to run, but I can't. His legs felt like they were being weighed by a ton.Slowly the figure turned to face Alif showing a sinister pale face and bloody canines. Kumara smirked at Alif."Whoa!"Alif woke up from his sleep. His breath hitched."Astaghfir
All this day, Alif is restless in the office. His mind kept spinning thinking about what had happened earlier. The commotion about Sabrani's baby disappearance, the angry residents accusing Kumara of being a kuntilanak, then the soft voice of a woman he heard. Everything is like a mystery.For some reason, the image of Kumara's beautiful face keeps haunting Alif wherever he goes. The woman was so beautiful, glowing, and elegant. Her profile is exactly that of a supermodel, plus the cold expression she always shows. However, why does Kumara's beauty match the slanted notion of her?Alif checks his cellphone in his spare time. Lisa still blocked his number. Immediately clapping. Alif still feels bad. His business with Lisa isn't over yet. Now, Kumara and Doni's problems are added.Finally, something refreshed Alif. Like a mountain fountain watering his arid heart. WhatsApp message from Ningtya Arum Bestari, the idol of the heart.[Assalamualaikum. Mas Alif
As long as it is not proven that Kumara is an invented kuntilanak as alleged by the residents, no one is allowed to hurt and intimidate them. That's Mr. RT's strong message. Residents are quite conducive. Despite the uncomfortable situation, Doni still went to work as usual and Kumara did her daily activities at home such as taking care of the flowers in her garden, shopping for her favorite fried chicken at Bang Ahmad's fried chicken outlet, and occasionally joking with the neighbors' children. However, for the last time, parents became angry and reacted in various ways, from fear of their children being kidnapped or preyed upon, angry, or subtly asking their children not to play around Kumara's house. Not a single citizen was willing to return Kumara's smile when the woman rebuked him. All accepted by Kumara in a long silence. The beauty who likes to wear white or black dresses will always return to her flagship expression. Empty. Even so, there was one per
The restaurant where the Adam Property company gala dinner was held in one of the lists of luxury restaurants in Jakarta.As soon as he entered the restaurant, Alif enjoyed the restaurant's European vintage-style architecture. Indeed the restaurant is typical French food. However, the company leadership has requested a local menu for guests who prefer local food.Alvin approached Alif while the others were busy chatting or enjoying delicious food at large tables or standing chatting."Lif, how come Lisa's reply is so mean? It's just yes, no." Alvin shows his WA chat with Lisa to Alif."Yes, you have to be patient. She's a tough type of girl. She's not feeling well, maybe." Alif gulped down his non-alcoholic cocktail. Slightly loosened the shirt collar behind the suit he was wearing."But I'm getting more and more curious, Lif. It's not usually a girl who refuses me." Alvin styled self-assured while brushing his hair.Alif laughed mockingly.
Dinner with Kuntilanak"My baby! Give me back my baby!” Nurma's voice was loud. The sobs of Nurma and her family filled the morning void in the village of Menyan.Everyone sympathizes with Nurma, including Babe Rojali. How not if Nurma is his nephew, the youngest child of his deceased biological sister. Since childhood, Nurma is used to playing on Babe's lap. Taken care of like his child.Not just any family. Nurma's late father was the eldest child and used to be the backbone of the family. Thanks to his services the brothers and sisters became better. He never tired of carrying his younger siblings to and from school and also working day and night as a laborer when he was a teenager to help pay for education until his two younger siblings became undergraduates. Meanwhile, Babe Rojali managed to build a rattan craft business."Sorry, Nur. I sympathize with the tragedy that befell you. But are you sure that you are pregnant?” asked Mbak Sarmi,
Doni has returned home today accompanied by his parents. After undergoing treatment for two weeks in the hospital, Doni's condition has improved. Just still looks limp.Neighbors greeted Doni friendly because they were both worried and curious. However, some of the wise understand that Doni still has a lot of rest so it shouldn't be disturbed.As soon as Kumara came out to greet Doni with great emotion, the residents began to buzz around again. Instantly remembered the last event in the study. Kumara has not been proven innocent, even though he is in pain and uncomfortable during the night of recitation."Aa, I miss you," said Kumara who immediately hugged Doni tightly. The beautiful woman was crying. Sad, happy, mixed.Doni smiled back at Kumara's hug. He misses Tamara too. Inhaling the scent of Kumara's hair made his desire surge."Honey, are you okay as long as I am not at home? Why are you so skinny, Neng?" Doni asked softly.
Horror Streaming"Hey, guys! Now we have arrived at the haunted burial area of Menyan Village. It is said that many spirits are wandering around here. Let's prove it," said Aldebaran giddily in front of the cellphone camera that Bobi was holding."Before we enter the graveyard, let's give a gift first, please! Don't forget to follow us. Duo Maung! Let's have fun, guys!" said Bobby.The two young men were determined to stream in the cemetery area in the middle of the night to gather viewers and money on a streaming application."Hello, Auntie Bogel! Thank you for the gift treasure box! Auntie is really good! Let's chat later, Auntie. Share the number." Bobi pointed the camera at her face and winked coquettishly."Come on, come on, through a thousand viewers, let's go inside! No fake! Genuine!" said Aldebaran excitedly."Giddy up! Through the viewer of a thousand cuss we enter the grave, Gaes!" cried Bob.The two desperate men stepped
Love BetrayerMpok Indun is sorting dirty clothes in the basket for washing. Immediately panicked when she saw the bloodstains on the shirt that Alif wore last night to the hospital. Even though Alif didn't want to talk about it, Mpok Indun knew that something had gone wrong with Alif last night."You rock!" Mpok Indun scolded alone.Last night Mpok Indun was worried about Alif. Even until Alif came home from the hospital, she was still worried because Alif's face looked pale and his appearance was chaotic. Because he didn't want to be interrogated, the boy rushed into the room. Pretending to be sleeping, even though Mpok Indun knows that Alif's eyes are still open under the blanket. She doesn't know who Alif thinking about now. Ning or Kumara.Talk about Ning, Mpok Indun remembered that Alif's dowry savings were now twenty million. It's Alif's money. In addition to collecting salaries, lately, Alif has been diligent in looking for other jobs. One of them i
Night at the Hospital (Chapter 2)"Aassrg!" Only screams could come out of Alif's mouth. Incredible panic. There's no way to go back. He wants to face the scary kuntilanak, he can't. Alif expects to beat the creature with iron. Just opening his eyelids to see the devil he was limp is not playing."Rrrrrgh...."The blood slimy Kuntilanak dragged its steps closer to Alif. Its hand stretched forward. The sharp black nails were visible.Alif inched back. He hit a long table so that bottles, injections, and other things fell apart.However, Alif's movement lost quickly to the kuntilanak. Kuntilanak flies off and pounces on Alif. Kuntilanak's pointed nails pierced Alif's chest."Arrgh!" Alif is in pain.The tips of the black nails pierced deeper into Alif's skin until the blood came out. Alif tried his best to ward off kuntilanak's hand. Succeed! Kuntilanak was slightly uptight.Alif's courage appears. Immediately he hit the iron on
Night at the Hospital (Chapter 1)Doni was immediately treated in the emergency room. Because his condition worsened with loss of consciousness, Doni received maximum treatment. A special room is prepared for Doni.Kumara has gone mad. Just kept panicking and crying calling for her husband who was in a coma. The results of further examination, Doni suffered a concussion.Alif could only comfort Kumara asking her to pray. Only to that extent."Patience. We both pray that Doni's condition will recover," Alif whispered.Kumara gulped but nodded slowly. Kumara's cell phone kept ringing. Finally, she dared to answer the call. It turned out to be Doni's parents."Sorry, Mom ... Yes, Mom ... A Doni is in a coma, Mom ...." Kumara struggled to say those words amid her sobs.The reaction of Doni's parents must have been extraordinarily hysterical, as seen from the look on Kumara's face and demeanor that became increasingly frantic. The woman st
Towards the Night of Recitation at Doni's House"Congratulations, Bro. Finally, you will let go of your single status!" Alvin exclaimed congratulating Alif. Not only did he five, the handsome young man with slanted eyes and white skin also embraced Alif tightly."Thank you, Bro. Just pray that I can go up the aisle quickly. I hope you will follow soon," said Alif cheerfully.Alvin turned serious. Slowly a smile appeared on his face as he shifted the chair closer to Alif's cubicle."Your advice is real rate, Lif. Lisa already wants to respond to me now. Even tonight I want to go out with her." Alvin whispered. His joy and enthusiasm were dents. So fiery.Alif was silent for a moment. He looked at the expression on Alvin's face that alternated between happy and enthusiastic. However, at first glance, Alif felt that he caught something else from Alvin."Are you serious with Lisa?" asked Alif curiously."Yes, yes, Bro! From the first time
Marriage ProposalAlif looks even more handsome in a sky blue shirt and milk chocolate pants getting ready to go to Ning's house. Nyak and Babe were also neatly dressed in their formal suits."Well, let's go," said Babe Rozali."Come on, Be. I can't wait," said Alif enthusiastically."You're in a hurry. Watch out! It's the devil who likes to be in a hurry, it likes to tease humans." Babe glared at Alif for being pushed all the time."Yes, if satan's are teased, I just need to be teased back, Be. What's the problem?" Alif in style."Yes, yes! The songs of people who are about to get married are just like you!"Babe turned to look at his wife who was already beautiful in a gamis and songket kebaya combined with a pastel-colored hijab. However, Mpok Indun's face was still gloomy."Masha Allah, my wife is beautiful no less. When London people say, never aging! I feel like I see you, Ndun, it's like you're still a girl. It's like th
Alif hastily entered the room after the event. Immediately opened the parcel from Kumara with his body still shaking. Alif struggles to get rid of the scary images of demonic figures he sees because of Kumara.The long box opened. Inside was a scroll of love letters from Kumara to Alif that she didn't have time to give to him first. There was also an arrow with a little bloodstain. Alif remembers that it was an arrow that had been stuck in Kumara's hand when the children of the hermitage were hunting and misfired.After holding the arrow for a while and reading the contents of Kumara's love letter for a long time, Alif finally took another object that was in the box. A gold ring that Alif had borrowed from Encang's wife, for the dowry of his failed marriage to Kumara. There is a sadness that fills Alif's heart, even though his love for Kumara is not as deep as it used to be."Why have you been silent all this time? You're not usually like that. Could it be that