Corpse In The Well

episode 14

“Dama, Darling?” yilya said while throwing a questionable gaze.

Dama shook his head quickly. “Tante is not evil, Mother. He often plays with Dama. If Kak Kyna is bobo again, Auntie likes to wipe the head of Kak Kyna. He said, aunt also love sister Kyna.”

Good Lord! Especially this?

“Dama, from now on Dama do not play with Aunt again, yes, dear. Dama play with Kak Kyna aja.”

“No, Mother. Aunty said, Auntie wants to invite Dama to buy a doll. So—”

“We buy dolls now, Honey! If Dama wants to, we'll go now. Dama don't—”

“Mother with Kak Kyna! Dama want to play with Auntie,” said Dama sebal.

Yilya sighed while stroking the head of Dama, hoping that the boy could understand the meaning of the ban even though Dama's age was still very small. The washcloth that was near the rest of Kyna's blood vomited immediately Yilya took it and re-cleaned.

Kyna had to take a shower because her body and clothes looked so disgusting from the rest of the blood vomit. Yilya immediately drew water from the well. However, Kyna asked her mother to take a bath near the well only. Initially, Yilya was a little worried about the bad events that could happen, but Kyna insisted.

“Bby, yes, Mother?”

“Sayang ... Kyna knows for herself, right, why—”

“But Mommy can wait for Kyna here!” exclaim Kyna fast.

“Honey, tah—”

“Bunda .. can you, yes? Kyna promises Kyna won't be beating the well. Kyna would rather bathe here, Mother. Water in a well really.”

The smile that Kyna made made Yilya instantly shut her mouth using both hands. He recalled the first time he saw dozens of bodies lying around the well. In fact, the well water that Kyna said was refreshing, nothing else seemed so disgusting. Yilya shook her head quickly, she tried to forget the plight so as not to happen unwanted things.

Kyna immediately changed her clothes using a batik-patterned side. He looks very adorable, like an angel who is bathing by the river. For some reason, Yilya was very unsettled to see her little castle. He immediately drew water back when he saw Kyna's bucket slowly began to decrease in content. The look in his eyes was not stopping looking around, preparing for events that might happen.

Yilya bowed her head while holding the well water that was inside the bucket. Touching it slowly, the water did not reveal anything different. His clarity cannot be denied. Meanwhile, Kyna looked very happy. The little girl made a bubble out of soap, like nothing bad had ever happened before. In fact, the incident that just happened can certainly make him lose his life.

“Honey, clean slate, yes.”

“Iya, Mother. This abis, Mother cook, huh? Kyna hungry again, Mother.”

Yilya laughed fondly, then nodded quickly. He helped his little daughter to immediately complete her activities to leave this old well faster. Yilya should not be too long in this well, especially Kyna. Until finally, Yilya and Kyna again walked towards the living room. However, Kyna was suddenly unconscious when she saw something.

“Kyna! Honey, wake. Kyna why, Son?” Yilya looked very anxious when she saw Kyna sprawled away.

Yilya turned her eyes away while tightly hugging Kyna's body. Lothawat!

“Dama ..”.

A strange creature that is very sad is sitting holding Dama. It seems clear that Dama is very happy and does not feel the slightest fear even though the condition of the creature is very destroyed and disgusting. His hands were full of small caterpillars and a few other insects. The stench was unavoidable even though the distance between where Yilya looked was not too close.

Meanwhile, Dama gave absolutely no reaction. He kept laughing at the joke the creature gave him. Yilya hugged Kyna again very tightly, worried that today's events could make the situation go awry and she lost both of her children. This can't be allowed to happen!

“Nyai Lie, help me ..” shrewd Yilya while looking down lethargic.

Yilya of course was very tired and ended all these puzzles. But he still can't know everything. After Yilya said softly, Nyai Lie immediately appeared, as if he felt called, Nyai Lie flicked his shawl while smiling meaningfully. He pointed at Dama and the strange creature.

“Take it easy, Yilya, the woman is just lonely. He has no bad intentions on Dama.”

“But .. I'm scared, Nyai. I—”

“Hinyai, listen to me! Kyna almost lost her life to a previous creature. I don't want—”

“Crust me, Yilya. If not, you can talk to the creature, then find the answer to each of your questions. Don't worry, I'll take care of Kyna until you're done talking to her.

Yilya breathed a heavy sigh. He obeyed the words of Nyai Lie, then walked closer to Dama and the figure who was always called “Tante”.

“Excuse ...” Yilya smiled awkwardly.

Dama seemed happy when he saw Yilya sitting beside him without giving any reaction. Meanwhile, the creature instantly lowered its head. His eyes were full of regret. The situation began to be silent for a moment, Nyai Lie just stared at Yilya without giving a direction.

“Dama, Honey, Pest again what?” ask Yilya while gently rubbing the head of her baby.

Yilya tried to resist the foul smell that had burst into her nose. Although Yilya's body began to tremble violently, she insisted on restraining all. Seeing the state of Dama is fine, able to make his gnaw a little treated.

“Dama again play with Aunt.” Dama smiled happily. “Tante, knowin, this is Dama.”

“Call just Aunty, like Dama's favorite call to me.”

Yilya nodded quickly, she started to fix the sitting position, then said, “I Yil—”

“I've known you for a long time. Please let me play with Dama, I will not hurt his heart and physique. Only you, Kyna and Dama can see me. Meanwhile, only Dama would want to be friends with me.”

“Sorry, I don't know, Auntie,” reply Yilya while forcing a smile.

“Do not worry, Yilya. I also want to apologize for the bad treatment that happened to Kyna. I just want to have a friend ...”

“I will not forbid Aunt to be friends with Dama, but .. please take care of them, Auntie. I—”

“I know the big problem you are facing, Yilya.” The creature began to raise its head while casting a very strange look. “Dama, Auntie would like to chat with Mother. Dama play in the room first, yes.”

The creature told Dama to leave in order to talk more broadly with Yilya. From near the door, Nyai Lie began to throw a smile.

“I am a victim, Yilya. Just like dozens of other corpses.”

“Then, why does Aunt want to be friends with Dama? Meanwhile, dozens of other corpses are trying hard to hurt my family.”

“Then, I was also a mother, Yilya. I feel exactly how it feels to be in your position. I love the kids so much. However, bad destiny made them lose me.”

Drops of tears soaked the creature's face, though it looked shattered and disgusting, the rays of love and unfortunately did not come off at all. Yilya started to really feel sincerity from him.

“Since your presence in this house, I have always paid attention to Dama and Kyna, but, only Dama managed to receive my ugly face. Pest a good boy, smart and very adorable.”

“Sorry, I have misjudged Aunt.”

“No, it is natural that you are anxious and afraid of bad things because my injuries and physical condition are very disgusting.”

“I don't mean to—”

“Thank you for this short conversation, Yilya! I'm very happy, but, I have to go back inside the well. Where I live far away at the bottom there, but it does not break my spirit to always meet Dama even though sometimes the boy does not want to accompany me.”

“Tante is a good person, don't feel alone. We can be friends,” said Yilya while smiling sincerely.

The creature nodded, then floated away towards the well. Yilya walked after him, passing Nyai Lie who was still sitting in silence with Kyna. His two eyeballs again saw another terrifying figure go into the well. Slowly but surely, the figure began to sink as it was swallowed in a well.

Yilya again walked up to Nyai Lie, he said, “I feel it, Nyai ..”