COBBY

Shuffles

The sound of anj*ng's howl in the distance sounds long and simple. The flapping sound of an unseen bird's wings its tail was covered in a curtain of night darkness, along with the sound of leaves in the trees rubbing against it. Cold air was increasingly felt to cut the skin even though it was covered in thick polyester cloth.

Steady footsteps but doubtful, entering the courtyard of the joglo house that feels lonely. It was as if the building was just an empty house with no occupants. Several times the jakun went up and down swallowing saliva, wetting the throat that feels dry.

A big man, about 40 years old. He wears a batik-patterned headband with a dark brown tint firmly attached, coiled around the forehead. A pair of glasses with a box-shaped frame, looks shiny in the dim light of the porch of the house.

Pak lik Kani's name. The man who is the younger brother of Bu Sudarsih is now standing in front of a beautiful carved teak door. The middle of the night had passed, and the dawn had not yet broken, but he had already visited the house located in the middle of the 'fix.

Yesterday afternoon, Lik Kani's HP shook violently as she was relaxing while feeding her rooster. A phone call from his Mbak Yu who was hit by an accident. Through a telephone conversation, Sudarsih asked Lik Kani to immediately convey important things to Mbah Yon.

Mbah Yon is one of the elders trusted by the Sudarsih Bu family. When the only child of Wayang Bu Sudarsih had an accident and was unconscious, in addition to medical treatment, he also contacted Mbah Yon to help prayer.

Lik Kani knocked on the door. The sound of a knocking sound resounded broke the silence. Occasionally Lik Kani called Mbah Yon's name, although no one spoke for some time. When Lik Kani mentioned the name Mbah Yon as many as 5 times in a row, then the sound of footsteps from inside the house.

A hoarse coughing sound rang out, the next second the door opened. An old man with all white hair and beard welcomed Lik Kani. His expression was flat, not looking surprised even though there were guests visiting at an unusual time.

"Sorry Mbah, disrupt this hour," said Lik Kani hesitated.

"Yes, if not at this hour you will not meet if you dance to me," replied Mbah Yon casually.

Lik Kani nodded. Bu Sudarsih yesterday afternoon did ask Lik Kani to meet Mbah Yon at the time after midnight passed but before morning came. To be honest Lik Kani was quite astonished by the request.

"Come in" said Mbah Yon while observing Lik Kani who was still dreamy.

The atmosphere of Mbah Yon house feels gloomy, with dim lighting. The living room has 4 large poles in the middle. The long wooden chair was under a chandelier with a profit nest attached full of dust. A large glass cabinet in the corner of the room with a number of keris displayed in it.

Lik Kani sits on a wooden chair that seems to have been uncleaned for months. Then Lik Kani realized there was a pungent fragrance from all corners of the room.

"If you come to this house during the day, you won't meet me. The house is empty in the afternoon" Mbah Yon said, taking a seat in front of Lik Kani.

"I'm sorry Mbah, I don't understand" continued Lik Kani confusion.

"He he he, don't think about it. What's the need to come here? Any message from Nduk Sih?" Mbah Yon smiled. Her teeth look black.

"Ah yes Mbah. I came here to ask for help Ms. Yu to convey that the place is a bead hill," replied Lik Kani. Mbah Yon mangosteen mangosteen.

"You must be curious, what does the manic hill have to do with your nephew's pain?" Mbah Yon was still smiling.

"Yes the Mbah," Lik Kani nodded, scratching her non-itchy scratching head.

"He he he," Mbah Yon chuckled. His voice was hoarse accompanied by a cough that sounded echoing in the living room.

"The scent of the bride-to-be is fragrant and fragrant. The aroma is very liked by the nation of softener. Your niece is apes, a motorcycle accident a few days before her wedding. His pleasure was carried by those who were eyeing the fragrant aroma," explained Mbah Yon with his gaze that was far-sighted.

"I could have tried to bring her back," Mbah Yon sighed.

"How does Mbah go?" ask Lik Kani curiously.

"A while ago, I took off my 'crew', looking for where your niece was. The point is that we have met. He was healthy, and in a house. Unfortunately, only that. I can't tell you where your nephew's exact position is. Many places strategic place, as a 'them' residence in our region. I've almost given up and resigned to find your 'Kobeng' niece. But thankfully if there is a clue. Bead bead hill," Mbah Yon nodded his head in a nod.

"That means Purbo can come back, right Mbah?" ask Lik Kani riled up.

"Yes I'll try to get there tomorrow. But the return of your nephew depends on himself. Do you want to go back or not?" Mbah Yon rubbed his white beard.

"Can't it be so Mbah?" Lik Kani scrunched her forehead.

"Yes can. Maybe he was happy living there. Clearly there is still enough time, before 40 days," said Mbah Yon.

"If it's been 40 days?" ask Lik Kani again.

"Yes bablas angine to Ngger," Mbah Yon continued a little snapping. Lik Kani was silent.

"But take it easy, you are a breed and descendant of Mbah Kusworo. Your great-grandfather was an elder in this region once. Even in the days of babat alas, Mbah Kusworo is famous for being the most respected. So I'm sure your nephew will not be easily carried away by them" Mbah Yon assures.

"Duh Mbah, if Mbahas Mbah great old times horrified me. Directly goosebumps it feels," Lik Kani rubbed his cold arm wipe.

"He he he, yes yes I understand. Must be a story about the death of your great-grandfather that must be separated from his body and head, right? Honey, his offspring no one wants to inherit his knowledge," Mbah Yon shook his head.

"His science has been passed on to the njenengan Mbah," said Lik Kani quickly.

"I am only a descendant of one of your great-grandfather's aides. Science like this should be the one who inherits you directly as the descendants of the original bloodline," Mbah Yon shook his head. Lik Kani was silent.

"Yes, this business let me handle it. The day after 'surup' come back here and please bring me seven flowers" Mbah Yon ordered later.

"Good Mbah. Anything else?" ask Lik Kani to make sure.

"One more thing, this cannot be missed" Mbah Yon said with a serious expression.

"What is Mbah?" Lik Kani gulps.

"Martabak is the light of the moon" whispered Mbah Yon.

"Huh?" Lik Kani frowned.

"That's my favorite food" Mbah Yon said with a big laugh. A laughter resounded as the sun's rays began to crack reddish on the eastern horizon.

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