Canticles

6. Landung's ghost ?

David came after the Rusminah and three others performed the congregational Isha prayer in the house.

David was sitting in the living room chair opposite the Rusminah. Rex and Gama were sitting in another chair. Lilian came out with a tray of two cups of coffee and three cups of sweet tea and a plate of snacks.

" It's Neng Lian right, I don't think it's this big. Beautiful again..," praise David with a smile.

" Mang Daud could have..," said Lilian timidly.

" Don't say pretty Mang, ntar that there is Kak Lian even ge-er..," interrupted Rex while looking.

" Ish, envy says Boss..," said Lilian annoyed.

" Who envies, I just want to ngingetin Mang Daud so that you don't look like the beautiful Big Brother who said it was beautiful..," said Rex did not want to lose.

Lilian's face was flushed and ready to hit Rex to spill his frustration.

" That's enough Rex, Lian !. Now Grandma wants to talk important with Mang Daud. If you are still noisily, it is better to wait outside.

" No Nek, I want to be here. Earlier Grandma said I could join Grandma's chat with Mang Daud..," said Rex quickly.

" Therefore diem and dreadin..," said Rusminah a little annoyed.

" Yes Nek..," said Rex and Lilian together to make Gama who saw him smile knot.

David smiled and grabbed a glass of coffee and sipped it slowly.

" So how's your family doing now Ud...?" tanya Rusminah opened the conversation.

" Alhamdulillah healthy Mak. Not long ago the same Father My Mother went Umrah after successfully selling land that is at the turn of the road there.

" Thank God. How are your kids doing...?" ask Rusminah.

" Septia was already third grade Elementary School Mak..," said David began to rile and it made Rusminah frown.

" Keep Landung...?" ask Rusminah impatiently.

" Landung died a year ago Mak..," said David sadly.

" Inna Lillahi wainna ilaihi rojiuun.., "said Rusminah, Rex, Gama and Lilian together.

" Died ?. How do you know if Landung died ?. Is she sick...?" ask Rusminah streak.

Suddenly David sobbed. Apparently, the question of Rusminah again scratched the old wounds that had been trying to be covered. Everyone was silent as if to give David a chance to vent his grief.

A few moments later David's cry died down. He began to tell the cause of Landung's death, his proud son.

" Landung is healthy Mak. But suddenly sick after returning from kendurian in the village next door. The body is hot and often delirious. He said he was followed by a big black creature. Me and Tini have taken Landung to the Hospital, but said doctor Landung ga sick whatever. Even the doctor told us to bring Landung home. Twelve o'clock at night after two days and two nights of delirium, Landung died." said David, wiping the wet end of his eyes.

Hearing David's story makes Rex and Gama look at each other suspiciously. The two nodded and Rex spoke.

" Must be people think that Landung is sick because of being socked, Mang..," said Rex.

" Jang exactly..," said David quickly.

" Yes Gam..," said Rex.

" Where do you know if the spirit of my son is wandering...?" david asked dislikefully as he looked at Rex and Gama alternately.

" Oh.h., look at David. Forgive Rex and Gama for offending you. They said so because they were observing Landung sightings in the house and in the rice fields beside the house." said Rusminah mediate.

" Ck, how do they know if it is the spirit of Landung Mak ?. It could be a tuyul or some other ghost. This house has not been occupied for a long time" said Daud.

" Kan Mang Daud who just said that Landung died unnatural. As far as I know, the ghost is in the place he likes the most, the last place he visited or the same place he has ever been. If it's really Landung, it means we have to do something Mang. Kasian Landung for not being able to go where he should be. Maybe there's something keeping him stuck here" Rex explained.

David gasped at Rex's words. He felt stupid because he had just 'hit' the snot boy in front of him. If you don't remember Rusminah, it's like David hit Rex right then and there. But a moment later David nodded because he realized that what Rex said was something that made sense.

" How did you decide to do something to help your late son David...?" rusminah surprised David.

" Mmm.., yes Mak..," said David hesitated.

" It is better to ask for help from Ustadz or religious leaders so that they can be resolved soon..," suggested Rusminah.

" Wouldn't anyone help Mak...?" david asked, glancing at Rex and Gama.

" They, you mean Rex and Gama...?" ask Rusminah.

" Yes Mak..," said David.

David's answer made everyone laugh. Even Rex and Gama pat each other on the back while continuing to laugh.

" I'm sorry David. They are not indigo let alone Ustadz. So they can't help you. What Rex said was because that's what happened. Your son wanted to convey that message through them" Rusminah said after her laughter subsided.

" Oh that's it, Mama. I know they are indigo..," said David while grinning.

" Where could they be indigo anyway Mang. Kan I also squirm the sighting of Landung earlier. So it's not just Rex who is squirming, Gama and I are too. Only Grandma who has not been loved see..," Lilian interrupted with a laugh.

" Maybe at this time Rex and Gama have not been given the same advantages of God. But with their courage to convey what they saw, it was enough to help Mang Daud lho Li.", said the sage Rusminah.

" Yes Nek..," said Lilian with a proud smile.

" I want to go to the house of Ustadz Anom first, Mak. Thanks for telling me what to do. Frankly, I also often horrified the people talking about the ghost of Landung. I can't believe it because I think they're just mocking me. But after hearing everything Mamak and the children said, I began to be able to think clearly." David said with a smile.

" All together. You also do not be angry with them, they are still young, if you like ceplos. Take care of everything immediately. The sooner the better," said Rusminah.

" Yes Mak..," said David as he rushed out of the house of Rusminah.

" What would Mang Daud do, Grandma...?" ask Lilian.

" Request Ustadz's help to help Landung's spirit go where it should be. About how technical, surely Ustadz better understand what to do.., "said Rusminah.

Lilian, Rex and Gama nodded in understanding. They hope that Landung's spirit can leave quietly.

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