Comploters Not Afraid of Ghosts

Chapter 61: The Ghost Shadow as High as the School Building

Early in the morning, Ari was so cheerful coming to school. From last night

he couldn't stop thinking about the plan with Tata. Subsequent to

entering the school gate, Ari did not take the road he used to walk

day-to-day. He deliberately passed the road on the edge of the car park. Because he knows, though,

soon Tata's car will be parked not far from there. Not long, car

The parking lot is not far from where Ari walks. Tata looks out of

his car. He was a bit surprised when he saw Ari. But instantly his face changed

cheerful. His smile was wide. But he can't get close to Ari.

So did Ari. There's driver Tata. And many of Tata's friends know her mother

Tata, knows that Tata is forbidden from dealing with Ari. Especially with a cap

‘freak’ pinned to Ari and his accomplice. Ari and Tata keep walking in

places each. Even if you walk far apart, intermittently

they exchanged lyrics and smiled to themselves. And not far from them coming

three female disciples who seemed to have just stepped out of their respective cars.

They're friends of Tata's. Tata also gave the code to Ari to split. And

with his hand he gave the code, later he would call to Ari.

Arriving in class, Ari was immediately greeted by Toha.

“Ri, when will Tata go to Astri's house again?” ask Toha.

“Emm... Not yet know Ha, later tata tata tata,” replied Ari.

“But it will definitely be there right?” toha asked impatiently.

“Iya, definitely Ha,” Ari know that. Because of their plans

it will start from there.

The bell came in and rang. Ari saw Nara's bench empty.

A sign of Nara not coming in today. Also the Wira bench. The hero is still undergoing

punishment suspension. Even though their relationship is not good, Ari still feels

incomplete with their absence.

On returning home from school, Ari passed by in front of a former laboratory

computer. Ari saw that the basement had begun to be converted as

storeroom. Mr. Min was helped by the artisans who were busy moving things from

warehouse 2nd floor. Signs the hallway in there is closed again. Ari

feel relieved. If you remember the incident there at that time, Ari was so worried

with Tata safety. It is not impossible that creatures from inside there will

search Tata. Ari had always hoped, what Toha was proud of about

the fence that was installed there by the padepokan people is true.

Suddenly Ari smelled a foul smell. And Ari's feelings began

not delicious. The stench was even more stinging. Suddenly Ari had to hold back

the move. Because something passed right in front of him. Ari saw a black shadow

which flashes. Ari slightly retreated, trying to observe the shadow earlier. Shadow

it was long towering upwards. Ari just realized that the shadow of the foot of the figure

black is almost as tall as the school building. And those long legs are visible

walk with the craftsmen who carry the goods. The shadow with

the long hands and fingers followed the craftsmen into the room

underground. Ari saw the figure begin to shrink as it got close to space

underground and disappeared there. Ari was stunned for a moment. But he

quickly behave normally as many other disciples were passing around

situ. Ari continued his steps towards the gate. Ari's seen a figure

the shadow was before the incident in the laboratory at that time. And Ari remembered, sir

Hudi once said there was a figure like that that is still left behind time

the people clean their schools. But Ari started thinking

to ignore him. He no longer bothered with what he

view now. But still he'll be drawing for Tata. It's gonna be a secret

between him and Tata.

In the evening, after studying, Ari was ready with

drawing paper and pencil. There was a call from Tata on his phone.

Ari was waiting for Tata's call. Ari direct

hoisted it.

“Halo Ta,” Ari replied.

“Halo Ri's. Again learn yes,” ask Tata on Ari's phone.

“Ngak. I'm kelar,” replied Ari.

“Mama me again at home bude.. “ says Tata. His voice is not

rush like if there's a mother at home.

“O, that's Ta.”

“Iya.. Eh Ri, I asked Astri, he usually meets tomorrow.

day after tomorrow. So we go to the Square Building the day after tomorrow.. How about?”

“It's okay Ta.. Later I bring the motor only to the house

Astry. Borrow my mama.. It's okay you ride motor.”

“Mmm... Nothing deh Ri, same origin you.”

“No need to worry Ta... I'm good at bringing the motor.”

“Iya, I believe.. Eh Ri, how is Nara?”

“Si Nara? Why Ta?”

“Lah, isn't she your friend Ri?”

“Nara today she is not logged in again.”

“Ri... I've read his sister's book Mr. Riza. Mostly

our kayak son also has experience in-bully people. If it were that, then,

all they need is temen..”.

“Terus..”.

“Well, if I suggest you meet that Nara. Take him

talk, Ri..”

“Lah, he who does not want to talk to.”

“Well, it's natural. You have to understand..”.

“Mmm, that's it Ta.. Ok, ok, tomorrow if he hasn't come in, I

try to home deh.”

“Iya Ri's. Poor... He just needs temen.”

“Iya Ta..”

“Eh Ri, there's a picture for me tonight?”

“There is.. This abis I drew ya.”

“Iya, send to me yes. Ntar I saw before bobok.”

“Ok..”

After closing the phone, Ari quickly

take pencil. His hands were now busy scribbling the drawing paper. Ari

drawing a shadow figure whose height is almost a school building. Feet, hands

and his fingers are long. The figure set its foot among the craftsmen

who is lifting things. Then as usual, Ari sent to Tata with

good night and good dreams

Ari's guess is right. Tomorrow at school, Nara doesn't come in

any more. Ari approached Toha.

“Ha, we look at Nara yuk,” Ari said to Toha.

“Ngapain?” tanya Toha is spontaneous.

“Inya who first thought we are not Ri temen..”

Ari also resigned. It seems he won't be able to take

Toha. Finally after school, Ari left alone to Nara's house, borrowing

mother's motorcycle. Arriving at Nara's house, Ari meets Nara's maid who has

knowing Ari. Ari was told to wait in the living room. Ari's been treated to a snack

and booze. But only five minutes later, Nara's maid came to Ari.

“Mas said Mbak Nara, told directly to his room above,”

said Nara's maid.

Ari went straight to the 2nd floor. There, Nara's room

the door is open. Ari tries to knock on the door, but Nara doesn't show up

aslo. Slowly Ari walked in. Then Ari looked at the most spacious wall in the

that room. The wall was affixed to a huge map of the city. Exists

paper cutouts taped to the map. There are also scribbles

and lines made with markers. Ari slowly approached there. Snatches

the paper turned out to be photos of Dutch buildings that were affixed according to the location

it's on the map. Then there are the names of the buildings. Then there are the lines

connecting the building to each other.

“Ngapain lo here?” nara's voice sounded behind Ari.

Ari was a bit surprised. He looked back, looking for directions

the sound. It turned out that Nara was sitting on the floor, on the other side of the bed

in that room. Ari got closer to it. Nara looks busy cutting

paper. Even though Ari knew that he was approaching her, Nara still did not

cared about it. He continued to cut papers depicting Dutch buildings.

“Gue would like to chat with you..” said Ari slowly.

Nara is still busy with her work.

“Who sent you here?” ask Nara without

stop what he did,” Wira ya who asked?”

“Not...” Reply Ari,” Tata who told me to come here.”

Hearing Tata's name, Nara looked at Ari for a moment.

But then he continued his work. I saw Nara who was busy

with his work, Ari again observed the city map affixed to the wall.

“This you made?” ari asked without looking at Nara.

Nara did not answer. But Ari was getting more serious

looking at the map of the city in front of him. There Ari found a picture of the school building

those that are pinned on the map. And it looks like Nara drew a thick line with a marker

red color that connects the image of their school building with the picture

Alun-alun Building. Unlike other lines, which are made with markers

thin black color.

“There are only two big tunnels,” Nara said.

Ari glanced back. Nara seems to be done with

work cut it. Then he drew closer to the city map on the wall and

stick the cutout. Ari sees Nara pasting it on the map image

near the sea.

“Others are just small alleys,” says Nara again without

turn his attention to the results of his work,” Maybe just make a channel

water.”

Ari did notice there were only two thick red lines

drawn Nara. One connects their school building with the Building

The square. Another one connects the Square Building with a picture of the building

just taped Nara.

“Mbak Nara, that lunch is not eaten?” maid said

Nara appears at the door.

“No laper Bi,” said Nara without turning to her maid,”

Create ntar malem aja.”

Ari glanced at Nara for a moment. Then Ari looked around

rooms, lots of books about Dutch buildings. Ari see the book

made by Nara's grandfather who has been scissored Nara. Actually Ari pity

same Nara. Nara did all this until she forgot to eat. I forgot the school.

“When do you want to go to school?” ask Ari lirih.

“Make what Ri?” nara's voice is slow,” I've not been accepted at

there.”

“Ra... There is still me.. Wira.. Toha.

our classmates..” said Ari,” I hope, we will always be friends Ra.

we graduate.. Until we go to college. “.

Nara was silent while still observing the map of the city ahead

them.

“Wira not here?” ask Ari.

“Ah... Wira...,” said Nara while shaking her head.

“Why Ra?” ask Ari,” You guys are fine right?”

“Udah these two days I called, he did not pick up,” replied

Nara's.

“You're still being, right?” ask Ari again.

Nara just glanced at Ari while smiling cynically.

Ari just nodded her head. Trying to understand.

Maybe people aren't completely okay. Ari remembered the plan

so it was with Tata.

“Gue also want to be the same Tata,” said Ari slowly.

“Truly lo Ri,?” asked Nara enthusiastically looking at Ari. Water

his face is now not shrunk before,” When do you want to be made?”

“Lusa...” Answer Ari.

“Lo want to bring what for Tata?” ask Nara.

“Emang must bring something huh?” Ari asked back.

“Lha Yes Ri. You are a guy. Bring what cake. Brown cake.”

“Tata don't like chocolate.”

“If you don't bring flowers..”.

“Flower? Seconds where?”

“Metic? Buy Ri... Buy at the florist.”

“Iya deh I bring flowers.”

Nara was dazed with Ari's innocence. Then Ari too

pamit, while thanking you for being given the idea for the finished plan

with Tata.

“Ri..” Nara calls Ari when Ari is ready to leave

nara's room door.

Ari turned to Nara.

“Still yes have come here,” said Nara.

Ari nodded. Then Ari remembered Tata. If not for

Tata, he probably won't come to see Nara. And Ari is no more

be patient with Tata.