Canticles

165. There's Yang Ga Beres

The taxi stops right in front of the orphanage where Elvira lives. Since it was still afternoon, Elvira offered Rex to stop by.

" Thank you for helping me again today Captain." said Elvira sincerely.

" Together Miss Elvira..," Rex said with a smile.

" Will the Captain come in...?" elvira asked as she opened the taxi door.

" Can you...?" ask Rex.

" May..," said Elvira with a smile.

" Ok, I paid for the Taxi first huh..," said Elvira.

Then Rex and Elvira stepped together towards the inside of the parlor. Elvira was not wearing shoes. He even threw the rest of his shoes into the trash can in front of the parlour.

Upon entering the parlour, the sound of children laughing. Rex saw the children of the parlors who were about seven to fifteen years old were playing in the side yard. When they saw Elvira's arrival, they stopped playing and turned to Elvira.

" Back...!" call the children of the parlour while waving your hands.

Elvira waved her hand back with a smile. Then he led Rex into the living room.

" Please sit down Captain. I called the mother home first yes..," said Elvira.

" Ok, thank you, ma'am.," said Rex.

Elvira nodded and rushed into the house. Rex seemed to smile considering Elvira stepped without shoes since.

But Rex's smile faded as he saw black smoke shrouding the roof of one of the parlour buildings. Rex rushed out to see what was happening. But when he left the house, the black smoke just vanished. Though if you see the condition of the thick smoke blackened, it is impossible to disappear so quickly.

" There's something wrong with it.." - Rex murmured.

" Captain Rex...!" call Elvira from the house.

" I'm here Miss Elvira...!" sahut Rex while rushing into the house.

Elvira is seen picking up an old woman standing with a cane. She smiled at Rex.

" Know this is My Mother, her name is Miss Tarsih. I told My Mother because of this Mother Tarsih who took care of me since childhood," said Elvira.

" Ashalamualaikum Ma'am. Introduce me Rex, his friend Ms. Elvira's teacher." Rex said politely while kissing the back of Tarsih's hand.

" Alaikumsalam. It's good to see this dear friend of Elvira..," said Tarsih with a smile.

" Captain Rex is also taking part in my time to Africa Ma'am" said Elvira while helping Tarsih sit on the chair.

" Oh yeah. So you have known for a long time dong..," said Tarsih who is owned by Elvira and Rex.

After helping Tarsih sit down, Elvira went into the kitchen to brew coffee. And that moment was heard the screams of children from outside the orphanage to make Rex surprised. He hurried to get out but was prevented by Tarsih.

" Don't go out Mas Rex...!" tarsih said to Rex's surprise.

" How are the kids, ma'am...?" ask Rex confused.

" Kids gapapa really, they are all right..," said Tarsih quickly.

" But the sound of that scream..," Rex's speech was interrupted as Tarsih cut off quickly.

" Disregard that voice Mas Rex. We used to hear that weird rich sound here. Sometimes the sound of a cry child, sometimes the sound of a child screaming, sometimes the sound of a tiger roar, just sort of. Every time I checked, there was nothing. That's why I asked Mas Rex to ignore the sound" Tarsih said.

" Since when have there been such rich strange noises, ma'am...?" rex asked as he sat back down.

" Since Elvira refused the proposal of the family she had been betrothed to" Tarsih half-whispered.

" Is it just Mom who's heard that voice...?" ask Rex.

" Kids too. But oddly enough Elvira ain't heard anything. That's why he likes to be angry and say if We make it up..," said Tarsih with a wry smile.

" Mom said Elvira refused to be betrothed. Who arranged Elvira's match...?" ask Rex curiously.

" His real mother Mas. Elvira's not an orphan like she said Mas Rex. The Elvira family used to be one of the regular donors in this parlor. Since childhood Elvira often came here with her parents when they gave compensation. His parents divorced when Elvira was a teenager. Then Elvira I offered to stay here because I could not bear to wriggle him wandering without direction..," said Tarsih.

" Why go without direction ?. Miss Elvira could choose to live with one of her parents...?" rex didn't understand.

" Elvira doesn't want to go with Papi or her Mama. That's why Elvira ran away and hid here for some time. His father was disappointed but he understood and continued to fund Elvira's life without Elvira's knowledge. So Elvira only knew I was the one who financed her education until the end of college..," said Tarsih with a smile considering Elvira's teenage years.

The conversation stalled when Elvira came with three cups of coffee and warm sweet tea.

" I'm sorry there's only Captain's coffee" Elvira said as she placed the coffee cup in front of Rex.

" Thank God, this is more than enough ma'am. Thanks...," Rex said with a smile.

" What the hell is it, seriously...?" elvira asked as she looked at Rex and Tarsih alternately.

" So you.., by the way" said Tarsih.

" Why me, no other thing could be the subject of conversation...?" ask Elvira not to like it.

" It's not about you but about the strange sounds that Mothers and the children of the orphanage hear." Rex said.

" Oh that voice. Why is it discussed, ma'am, it doesn't matter" said Elvira.

" It's not important but it's a little disturbing..," said Tarsih upset.

" I know what Mom meant. I also know that voice existed since I rejected Mami's wishes. If Mother is disturbed, I'd better go" said Elvira, rising from her seat to surprise Tarsih and Rex.

" That's not what Vira's mother meant. If the strange sound can be neutralized it is better than making your sisters nervous every day. I also don't want you to go angry and forced. Danger Nak..," said Tarsih sadly.

Both of Elvira's eyes seemed to glaze over at Tarsih's words. Tarsih's sincere affection always managed to touch his heart. Elvira hugged Tarsih tightly while apologizing many times. Tarsih hugged Elvira back while rubbing the girl's back gently.

" Ehm, I'm sorry to be so presumptuous. Shouldn't ask for help from someone who understands the supernatural to meruqyah this place...?" rex asked carefully after Tarsih and Elvira broke each other's arms.

" I want a Rex. But I do not know anyone who can meruqyah..," said Tarsih quickly.

" Maybe the Captain can help us, ma'am" interrupted Elvira to surprise Tarsih.

" So you agree that this place is diruqyah, son...?" tarsih asked with a glowing face.

" Yes Ma'am.," said Elvira with a smile.

" When that can be done soon, can't Mas Rex...?" tarsih asked expectantly.

" Mmm.., I don't promise I can be as soon as possible Mom. Insha Allah I spoke first with Ustadz who will meruqyah later. Because usually he is busy and difficult to find, so I hope you want a little patience..," said Rex.

" God willing I'm patient Mas Rex. Wait a long time I can, I can wait a week or two Weeks I can't" Tarsih said with a laugh.

Tarsih's words made Rex and Elvira laugh. A moment later Rex resigned and Elvira drove him to the gate of the home. Seeing the familiarity of Rex and Elvira makes Tarsih happy.

" If you had a partner as good as him, I could have left quietly, son." muttered Tarsih with a smile.

Up ahead, Rex and Elvira have a serious conversation. Elvira looked back as if something was worrying her.

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