COBBY

Loro Sewidak

"You're just like me? Misled by Mak Nah and this village of Sekar?" pekik Purbo, looking at Sekar with his round eyeballs.

"Just like you as a newcomer to this village Mas. But I never felt misled. I am happy to be accepted in this peaceful village" replied Sekar Kalem.

"Isn't all the happiness in this village fake? Just bullshit to set you up. Your family is out there waiting for you to come" said Purbo.

"No Mas. I am a disgrace to my family. I'm pregnant with no man to take responsibility just to put my family to shame. I was no longer accepted by my Mother. While in this village, Mak Nah and the others welcomed me with open arms. They appreciate me so much, so do my children," Sekar smiled. A face that always feels shady and calm in Purbo's eyes.

"After all, Madam can not return to the world there, sir," said Mak Nah.

"What does that mean?" Purbo scrunched his forehead.

"I arrived at this village after a car accident, and my rough body was no longer there Mas. I don't get lost, don't forget my origins, not a cowboy like you. Mak Nah and Mbah Modo held out his hand to me on the 7th day. I am needed in this village," Sekar replied after sighing softly.

"Then why are you trying to trick me? Make the story look like I'm your husband Sekar?" Purbo glares.

"When you see you for the first time, you who are 'empty' have no direction or purpose to make me pity. Your scent smells, your eyes shine, and I feel like you're a good person" My eyes look glassy.

"I proposed to Madam to give Njenengan a purpose. The madam agreed. Madam really fell in love with Mister from the first sight," interrupted Mak Nah, making Sekar slightly blushed.

Purbo dropped his body on the chair. All explanations Mak Nah and Sekar difficult for him to believe.

"Although the Sukma Mas did not get lost in the village of Ebuh, it is possible that Mas would also be stranded elsewhere. Basically many other places similar to the village of Ebuh, which can make Mas Kobeng. If in 40 days Mas can not also remember who Mas really is, then forever Mas will Kobeng," said Sekar Lirih.

"What do I have to do now to get back to my real family?" purbo asked confusedly.

"We can't help anything sir. It all depends on yourself. Even if Njenengan does not return, will not this village be able to give it all? There will be no sadness if Njengan lives here. With the Madam, the happiness of Njenengan will last. Moreover, there is a healthy son who will fill the day of Njenengan. A happiness that is not necessarily able to get out there," said Mak Nah. The words that came out of the old woman were sweet, and lulled the heart of Purbo with the promise of happiness.

"No Mak. I refuse to believe you. After all, you and Sekar have deceived me. No lasting happiness begins with a ruse" says Purbo.

There were footsteps entering the room. Mbok Yem holds a tiny, clean-skinned baby. The baby is no longer crying. Cuddled with warmth by a brown jarit cloth with a tiger gift from Mbah Modo.

Mbok Yem placed the baby boy on the mother's chest. A speck of warm tears dripped on Sekar's clear eyeball.

"Who's this baby Non?" ask Mbok Yem.

Sekar turned his gaze, looking at Purbo who was still sitting before him.

"Mas, please give this baby a name" Sekar said.

"I have no right. I'm not his parents" Purbo replied, turning his face away.

"He's not your son. But by giving him a name, he can inherit your good nature and attitude" Sekar asked.

"You're a good man. As angry as you are, even as I know you are so disappointed but you are still patient and never rude to me" Sekar smiled. A smile that made Purbo's chest rustle slowly.

"How about Ankawijaya?" ask Purbo then. His tender heart had been melted with a calm attitude.

"First success, that means. What a good name. Njenengan smart Tuan," Mak Nah mangosteen mangosteen.

"Oh yeah? Somehow the name got stuck in my mind," Purbo scratched his head.

"Angkawijaya Sarung. Your name is good, son," said Sekar stroking his son's cheek gently.

At the same time, a gong was heard and followed by a melodious gamelan sound. The party led by Mbah Modo has begun.

"Mass?" call Sekar lirih. Purbo looked at him in silence.

"If you really want to go, please. I won't stand in your way. With this little baby of mine, I'm sure I can be happy even though it's hard to let you go" Sekar cried. The tip of his nose looks red.

"If you leave here, we're not sure if Njenengan can go back to where he came from. It could be Njenengan Kobeng elsewhere. Moreover, the fragrant aroma of the body of Njenengan is indeed able to attract our 'nation'," Mak Nah stared at the sharp Purbo.

"I will still go" said Purbo, his determination has been unanimous. He believes there is a family waiting for his return out there.

"I'm sorry. I'm gonna go. Honestly, I think you're a good girl. Maybe if from the beginning of the meeting we get acquainted in the right way, without you having to lie to me we can make friends and have a better relationship bond than now," Purbo sighed.

"I'm sorry. I just want to have a responsible man next to me. I just wanted to get the happiness I never had in the world there before," As I cried, tears fell on the cheeks of the little baby in his arms.

Purbo continued to step out of the room without looking again. He has strengthened his heart, there can be no doubt. There is no good in a lie, no happiness in a lie.

"Master is sure of this decision?" ask Mak Nah once again when Purbo is outside the room.

"I can't trust you guys. Even though I don't know where to go, I still want to get out of this village" Purbo replied without turning his head.

Just a moment when Purbo stepped up, he stopped coming back. Purbo suddenly remembered something.

"If you have no intention of making me stray, then why should Ceking be punished?" ask Purbo.

"Ooh, even though Njengan intends to leave this village but still think of the villagers who have never known Njenengan. Njenengan is indeed a good person," Mak Nah chuckled.

"Jawab I'm Mak. Why are you punishing Ceking? Then, at that time I also saw Jasman's face full of scratches. Are you still lying to me?" Purbo this time turned his head and was immediately surprised by the appearance of the figure before him.

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Holla. Sorry for 3 days of not touching KOBENG. Just recovered from the merry (missing tatih airing). There is also a lot to be done. For sure KOBENG will be written until the end. Pray to stay healthy, everything is smooth, to make it smoother as well as the idea. Anyway for those of you who still read KOBENG thank you so much. You're luaarr biaasaaa