Curse Forever

Reason

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The clattering of horse treads rhymed, as the carriage increasingly left the residence of the leader of the region.

The Duke and his wife went to attend a dinner at the home of Colonel Jhon Van Piereezoon. Their purpose there, was nothing else to discuss the matter of their son who would soon be married.

'' Call Mayang here. Tell him I called him to accompany me to dinner Panji ordered a lackey.

A few moments later, the lackey who had left did his orders back with no news of Mayang.

Inflamed pennant. Then with a bang he headed to the residence of the servants of his house.

'' Where is Mayang ? '' asked Panji to Arni who was surprised by his presence.

'' An-anu ..Den Mas's.

Mayang out.

He said he wanted to see the circus show Mbok Arni was nervous and afraid to see the look on the face of the young master.

'' Go out ? Alone ? '' Panji stared hard.

Mbok Arni nodded with a downcast face .

'' Who let him out ?

I never told you that he can't come out without my permission ! "

" Ma-Mayang said he told me and got permission from Raden Mas Panji "

" My permission ?

Since when have you ever seen him come out without me, HUH ? "

" ... "

Panji grunted annoyedly. He's never felt this angry.

Either Mayang is lying or mbok Arni is looking for a reason to save herself.

" Please get the train ready and call some guards to come with me to the circus now "

Mbok Arni nodded. Half-running but still with his head bowed, he hurried to carry out the master's orders.

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Meanwhile, at the circus.

Mayang and Mina had just entered the tent.

Not long after, Agam and Saraswati also entered the same place.

Mina led Mayang's steps towards the rear row of seats.

Agam and Saraswati . They chose seats with dim lighting to avoid anyone who saw and probably knew Saraswati.

Saraswati doesn't want any news about her .

Then the atmosphere that had been boisterous, suddenly became calm and slowly dimmed the lights.

Only the main floodlight is left to remain lit and directed right in the middle - the middle of the place surrounded by stacked benches and form a roundabout.

Then from behind the curtain came those who were dressed similarly to the man standing at the entrance of the tent.

They call themselves clowns.

And the circus show started.

The actors one by one began to demonstrate intelligence by acrobatics and perform attractions that have never been seen by the audience who was sitting watching.

All eyes stared almost unblinkingly.As if not wanting for a second to pass through what was before them at this moment.

The audience seemed so amazed. Occasionally sound boisterous mutual understated sahutan . Then it changed into a booming laugh when the clowns did something silly .

They were so entertained by all the shows.

Same with Mayang. It was like he was bewitched to forget his purpose in coming to this place.

It was inversely proportional to the girl sitting next to him.

Throughout the show, Mina watched with a flat expression.

He didn't think of it as anything interesting.

Until it doesn't feel , the show has reached its end

As a closing, the clowns put on a show they named magic. A show of ruse.

Starting with the input of one into a box which is then covered with black cloth.

The atmosphere became tense as another person came carrying several long swords.

The show continues to the scene that makes all the audience shudder in horror, when one by one the sword is plugged into the box where someone was in it .

There was no blood seen or screams heard. Indicates that the person in the box is unharmed.

And it's true. When it opens, the person is fine. Not even a little scratch.

The whole audience cheered.

A wide smile was engraved, their eyes exuding satisfaction at the show they thought was so outstanding.

Mayang with sparkling eyes . He stood up while clapping his hands.

After the show was declared finished, the audience who had filled the closed room began to move.

But not with Mina and Mayang.

'' Are you satisfied ? ''

'' Ng ? ''

'' You were already walking around and you were done watching the show.

So, can we start the conversation now ? ''

'' Ms. Eng-I-iya. Sorry I forgot it was too late for the show.

Emmm, so what does Miss want to talk to me about ? ''

'' First stop calling me Miss. I don't like ''

'' La-then, what should I call by what name ? ''

'' Just call me by my name ''

'' Tap-tap.. ''

'' Ah, it's up to you. Call me all you want. Just don't Miss ''

'' Then I will call it den Ayu. Soon you will be my employer ''

'' Huh, so you already know that I am your employer's future wife Mina laughed cynically.

Mayang nodded.

'' I just want to make sure of something .

From the news that blows, he said Raden Panji liked and was crazy about his personal lackey. Is that true ? ''

'' ... ''

'' It's like it's true ''

'' ... ''

'' Let me clarify the point of this conversation.

I don't really care about that news.

But since what I'm about to marry is Raden Panji, then inevitably I have to know the truth.

Marriage is something important . Therefore I must know, who and how the figure of the man who will be my husband.

And I want to know everything about him from you.

So from now on, let's get closer to each other.

Because maybe in the future, our relationship will be two women with the same husband.

You understand what I mean, right ? ''

'' Tap-but say-me ..'' Mayang confused what to answer. All of Mina's words were very difficult to digest.

Not that he doesn't understand, but he doesn't think. How can there be a woman who has planned for various husbands, even though the marriage has not happened yet ?

'' I know this sounds absurd.

But, you also know if many noble men have more than one wife.

And if there are those who only have one wife, not infrequently they must have or even have another woman behind his wife.

So, I also want to not be able to be prepared will not mind it.

In two right is a common thing to happen in the lives of nobles like us.

And I just want to get used to it from the beginning.

Wouldn't it be nice if I could build a good relationship with my future husband's concubine ? ''

'' ... '' Mayang was silent.

So this is what Mina means to talk to her ? Want to familiarize yourself with the prospective concubine of her future husband ?

Mayang. Panji has not said directly, but it seems everyone can guess what he will be made by Panji .

It's just that, he felt he never agreed even though he realized if it was impossible to refuse.

Does he have a right to his own life ? Mayang.

'' Had it.. But this is if.

Let's say I'll be made a concubine by Raden Panji.

I-I wish I could know the reason.

Why would Den ayu take it for granted ? ''

Mina smiled a wry smile.

He looked at the woman with this pitch-black bead.

He himself was not sure to answer. Because he knew if Mayang also knew if what he had said was enough to explain the reason.

Then suddenly four tall and sturdy men entered the roomy tent.

They spread with their necks spinning to and fro . The look in their eyes all seemed focused, spotting every face that was only a few left in the room .

'' There it was, exclaimed one of their sari with their index finger pointing at the two girls sitting next to each other.

All eyes were immediately fixed on Mayang and Mina who were approaching the muscular men earlier.

Mayang jerked little. He knows exactly who they are.

They are the aides of Panji .

And it seems that Mina can already guess that.

'' Now you know what my reason is not ?

So, I don't have to explain anything to you anymore ''

Mina and Mayang stared at each other.

Mayang nodded.

Now he understood what Mina meant and why she had asked him to speak in this place.

Discussing things as predicted will happen, where it is possible that in the future they will share a husband.

Therefore, there was no way they could talk about something like this freely if he was always with Panji every day.

Mayang increasingly bowed with his hands squeezing the end of his kebaya.

He seemed dissatisfied and did not accept if his destiny would be like that.

Because honestly, he did not want to even never once crossed his mind to become a concubine.

Or anything related to the lives of nobles who according to him too many rules and restraints.

Mayang wants to live free. But is that possible ? Given if now his right to vote has been forcibly taken away .

'' You better come with us now.

Raden mas Panji has been looking for you since, said one of the four men who had stood in front of Mayang and Mina.

The two girls stood in unison.

'' Mayang '' call Mina make her name called immediately turn around .

'' One thing you need to remember. I am not and have no intention of becoming your enemy.

I just want to live in peace. And that can only be realized if I have a good relationship with you ''

Mayang chose to quietly respond to him.

Then he went with the adjutants.

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On the other side. Religion and Saraswati who also have not moved, apparently witnessed all these things.

'' Saraswati said Agam made the woman sitting next to him turn her head.

Saraswati smiled as she pointed at the figure sitting not far from where they were sitting with the tip of her chin.

The figure twisted his neck, staring at them while pulling both corners of his lips.

'' In-he ? ''

'' Hem.. '' Saraswati nodded.

'' He-is he ? Is it our son ? ''

Saraswati nodded again with her gaze fixed on the figure . Mother and son smile at each other.

Agam was about to move on however, Saraswati held back by holding her arm.

'' Patience. He said , he will come to see you.

Because the truth is, he's not here for us ''

Agam. He looked at Saraswati whose smile slowly began to recede.

Agam then turned his eyes on

the child that he now knows where he is and what he looks like.

He stood up, twisted his body and bowed as a sign of goodbye and after that passed.

'' Actually, it's not without reason that I and he came here ''

'' You and him ? ''

'' Hem.. '' Saraswati nodded.

He breathed once violently and looked at Agam.

'' Since the last time Nyi Sukma's soul came and disappeared after failing to take back half of its power..

Since then and for hundreds of years, we have never stopped wandering to find where Nyi Sukma's soul lives.

We finally arrived in Batavia.

Here we begin to feel the aura of Nyi Sukma.

Especially when I managed to enter among the nobles.

One by one the noble girls, we approached to check if on their bodies have marks like those on Nyi Sukma's body ''

'' We ? You mean, you and our son are working together to find in whose body does Nyi Sukma's soul reside ? ''

'' Right...

Soon we have to find him.

Since it had been the last twenty years, every year in the same month, there must have been a noble child who had disappeared without a trace.

Most likely, if not used as a replacement container. Their blood was taken. So, it is certain that they died as offerings ''

'' Then ? What so far there are signs on who Nyi Sukma's soul is hiding ''

'' There.. '' Saraswati turned her face back. Now his gaze is embedded in the scene of a girl standing with a view towards the girl who is being escorted by four men towards the exit .

'' I've checked all my husband's girls, Raden Manggala. And none of them had the mark of Nyi Sukma.

Lately, the aura of Nyi Sukma is increasingly felt among the upper class noble.

But it's very difficult for us to get into that environment.

But our son knows what he has to do.

He has now succeeded in entering the neighborhood of the children of nobles.

And will start to approach the girl who may be the target of Nyi Sukma ''

'' You mean ? You said earlier that if Nyi Sukma was staying, now you said you were targeting ..

I don't get it.

Explanations are too convoluted ''

'' In short, the girl who became the place where Nyi Sukma's soul resides is now eyeing the girl to become a new container for her soul.

If he succeeds, then soon there must be a lost noble. If the noble son returns alive, then he is certainly the new container of the soul of Nyi Sukma .

But if he does not return, then it means that he is definitely dead and Nyi Sukma's soul remains in the previous body ''

'' Why is it so complicated to find it.

Didn't it occur to you to kidnap girls one by one and examine their bodies. Then after that, you just need to return it .

That sounds easier to do, right ?''

'' If only it could be that easy.

I will tell you why for twenty years we have not managed to find where Nyi Sukma's soul lives.

There was someone helping him. There was a noble who was allied with Nyi Sukma.

I don't know the purpose or what Nyi Sukma promised her.

But he is the reason we have trouble tracking down the whereabouts of Nyi Sukmas soul ''

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