Canticles

200. Different Dimensions

Ramon and Rex are forced to postpone their return because they have to help ustadz Akbar take care of Elvira's body.

People also came to the funeral home. Ustadz Akbar seems to be trying hard to release the departure of Elvira. Even so occasionally he seemed to wipe his wet eyes with the tip of his torch.

Ustadz Akbar had also contacted Elvira's parents. And now he is waiting for their arrival.

Until the passing of Dzuhur it turns out Elvira's parents never come. Of course it makes ustadz Akbar disappointed.

" When will Ustadz be sholated...?" ask Ramon.

" Now only Mr. Ramon. After that, we take it to the funeral. I just want Elvira's body taken care of as soon as possible.., "sahut ustadz Akbar.

" What about the parents of the late Elvira Ustadz, are we not waiting for their arrival..?" ask Ramon.

" No need sir. They really don't care about Elvira. Rather than waiting for something uncertain, we should immediately bury the body so that Elvira can calm down." said Ustadz Akbar with a raucous voice.

" Well, I'm going to talk about this with the people" Ramon said.

" Thank you, sir. If there is no Mr. Ramon and Mas Rex here maybe I will not be this fresh.., " said ustadz Akbar with a smile.

" The Same Ustadz. We just help. The rest of the citizens who take the most part..," said Ramon.

Elvira's body was taken to the mosque for disholati. When the mass prayer ended, came the figure of a short-haired woman crying hysterically. The woman was seen running into the mosque and hugging the body of Elvira who had just finished disholati. Seeing this made the residents surprised and rushed to keep the woman away from the body of Elvira.

People were heard talking about the woman and her relationship with Elvira.

" Who the hell is he...?" ask one of the residents.

" That's Elvira's real mother" another resident whispered.

" Oh that. Why just came...?" ask a citizen.

" Maybe the house is far away, so it's only now.

Seeing the woman still crying hysterically made ustadz Akbar moved to approach and talk to the woman.

" You should pray for Vira, not even cry gini-rich environment..," said Ustadz Akbar flat.

" I'm sad, Mas. I regret not paying attention to Vira..," said the woman in between her tears.

" Crying is of no use now because Elvira will not return, either" said Ustadz Akbar.

" Why did Vira suddenly die Mas?, is she sick...?" ask Elvira's mother.

" Why are you asking now ?. I've told you and Ashar what happened to Vira. But you're all so funny. And when Vira dies, you want to kill me...?" tanya ustadz Akbar does not like.

" It's not like that. I...," said Elvira's mother was interrupted because Ustadz Akbar cut fast.

" We'll talk about that later. Now the important thing is to bury Elvira's body before the Maghrib. Kasian kalo kalo kelamaan..," said ustadz Akbar as he passed.

" Can I go with Mas...?" ask Elvira's mother.

" Whatever...!" sahut ustadz Akbar's.

Ustadz Akbar's answer made Elvira's mother's face smear. He was angry and embarrassed because he felt his presence was not desired at all. But a moment later Elvira's mother was forced to smile and thicken her face because she did not want to miss Elvira's funeral.

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The evening sky was clouded during Elvira's funeral. The wind was blowing quite hard to blow dry leaves scattered on the ground.

" The atmosphere is why it is rich in horror movies anyway.", whispered a man.

" What do you mean, M...?" ask other residents of tambun.

" Try the atmosphere around us. Feels weird and gripping, right ?. Moreover, the sky above is cloudy and the wind is blowing strong. This is not the same situation in one of the horror films in the cinema." said the man, shuddering.

" Like sir..," the man said quickly.

The fat man smiled again while shaking his head. Meanwhile Rex was also watching his surroundings vigilantly.

When Elvira's body was hoarded with soil, Rex saw many lizards as big as lizards that roamed around the tomb of Elvira. People who saw the animal also threw it away.

" Shy.hush. Why so many rich lizards gini anyway..," grumbled residents who happened to be on the edge of the tomb Elvira.

" It's not a lizard but a Mas gecko..," said one resident.

" Yes right..," said some residents to put each other down.

" Tumben there are many ginian animals around the tomb," said residents who managed to expel the small lizards.

After the lizards were successfully driven away, Ustadz Akbar also led the prayer. Residents guaranteed the prayer including Rex and Ramon.

From where he stands Rex sees a sighting of Elvira that is much different from before. This time Elvira appears to be wearing the costume of a noble woman from the kingdom of the middle of nowhere. The gold-dominated costume looks luxurious. On his head was a small crown shaped lizard.

Despite wearing nice clothes but sadness clearly loomed on Elvira's face. Rex knew that Elvira was beginning to realize she had made the wrong decision.

Then there is a dialogue between Rex and the spirit of Elvira.

" What is it I...?" ask the spirit of Elvira.

" Yes..," said Rex quickly.

" Why buried, I'm still alive" protested Elvira.

" That's what happened. In this mortal world people see you dead. What really happens is that you change dimensions. Only a certain person can see you and be aware of your presence" Rex said.

" I..," said the spirit of Elvira cut off due to the presence of Halim behind her.

" It turns out you're here, honey," said the Halim-shaped monitor lizard as it clasped Elvira's shoulder.

Elvira turned her head quickly towards Halim and lowered her head. Rex frowned because he felt that there was a strange attitude towards Elvira.

" Are you all right...? " ask Rex while staring at the spirits of Elvira and Halim alternately.

" Of course. Elvira's fine, isn't she, baby...?" halim asked as she pressed her fingers on Elvira's shoulder a little harder.

Elvira was nervous. Then throw his gaze towards ustadz Akbar. He also saw the mother crying over her grave with a cynical smile.

" It turns out that only Pakde sincerely loves me." muttered Elvira's spirit.

" Your mother was there too. He seems very sad. He's in deep shock over your departure. Do you not see his tears and sincerity...?" ask Rex.

Elvira smiled cynically then shook her head.

" Just tears full of theatrics. I don't need that.." said Elvira while glaring.

" After this what do you want to do...?" ask Rex.

" I have to go and devote myself to that demon. Please give my regards to Pakde. I promise I'll try to be happy even if I know I made the wrong decision. Forgive me for not being able to bear the test of my life." said the spirit of Elvira sadly.

" God willing I will tell you later. Now go.." said Rex, who is owned by Elvira.

" Thank you Captain..," said Elvira.

Halim slowly hugged Elvira's body tightly and vanished without a trace. Rex rubbed his face then turned around when he heard the voice of the father calling his name.

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