Curse Forever

Power that has not been used for a long time

🌺 hem.... 🌺

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Dawns. Mayang who just woke up, had turned to someone whose eyes were still closed tightly. Mayang smiled. His hands outstretched, rubbing the handsome face that every night peppered him . Really Mayang did not expect, if the man who looks calm at the beginning of the meeting will turn violent when in bed .

Remembering the 'it' ', not just his face that feels hot . But also the body and its sensitive parts also react . He could not deny it, if he liked it .

Not only the favors he got, but it also felt addicted. Every time he looked at Dimas, his mind was instantly filled with that 'it' thing '.

Make him instantly want and feel back, do it again and again. As if he was not satisfied and tired.

Mayang broke his daydream and immediately got out of bed.

He wrapped his body only with a twine and out of the house. A smile was seen on his radiant face.

Yes, after he and Dimas did 'it', Mayang decided to give Dimas a chance and trust him. He also put hope for the future by living with the lover of the heart .

He really feels happy right now. Even the problems and burdens that had been holding him back, seemed to just disappear.

While carrying a basket made of woven rattan containing several pieces of clothing, Mayang walked towards the main road of the village . His smile grew even more intense as he began to pass one by one house .The women came out and said hello and walked with him.

Just like a few days ago. This morning Mayang started his day activities with all the women, including Aranita. They were all heading to the river to bathe and wash their clothes.

Mayang has now officially become part of Arkha village. He abandoned his old ways and began to learn a new life here. This is seen from how he is now dressed. No more kebaya that usually wraps his arms, back and upper body. It was enough that he was now wearing to cover his body.

Mayang and the women of the village of Arkha arrived at the river which had long been a source of survival .

'' Mayang ''' greeting Aranita on the one called her name.

Mayang who had just finished his laundry, immediately turned his head and smiled widely. He put his wet clothes in a clean place.

Aranita who has also finished her laundry, then plunged into the river that is only as deep as her waist. Mayang did the same. They then bend their knees until they touch the clear river bed . Their bodies are muffled by the shoulder limit.

The same thing is done by other women. Those who have also completed the laundry, compactly clean themselves by soaking and start chatting with each other.

'' You turned out to be easy to adjust in a new environment Aranita looked at the woman in front of her who was washing her face.

Mayang nodded with a wet face.

'' You're lucky. Your partner is from the same race. Unlike us who at any time can lose a partner ''

Mayang frowned. Aranita breathes.

'' That's so.. The original inhabitants of this village were all women. And the men who lived with us, they were all criminals that the company soldiers brought and left here ''

Mayang nodded. He understood that all that could be used as a container for souls to be sealed was a woman.

'' Means..'' Mayang seemed hesitant to continue what he wanted to ask.

Aranita nodded.

'' Hem. Every human being must die .Originally, our partner was a man of the descent of this village. But as time goes by, they metua and die.

Until the end, only we who are immortal are left. And whether it starts from when, the companies come and make this island as a place to exile the Native criminals ''

Attention to the faces of the women near him.

Who also noticed it . It seems like they all heard and listened to the conversation and Aranita.

'' So how long have you all lived ? ''

Aranita shrugged her shoulders once. '' I don't know, we never counted '' .

Mayang looked again at the faces that now put on a smile when their eyes met each other.

'' Then how do you maintain the continuity of this village ?

Because since coming here, I-I haven't seen a single child ''

Suddenly their smiles fade. Mayang also realized there was something of a change in their mimicry. Their eyes were soft, their faces flat. Some of them turned their faces, some even turned their bodies.

'' Have you forgotten what I told you about who we are, Mayang ? '' asked Aranita.

Mayang. He was picking up memories of what Aranita meant.

'' Alright, it seems like you still can't understand what I said back then.

Our people are the eternal people. At first glance we look like ordinary people. We can feel the pleasure and pain.

But we can't die.

And you know what that means ?

Nothing can live and grow in a body that cannot give life.

You know what 'cause ? Because our body is a container . A place to hold a soul that will forever continue to live together in our bodies ''

Unlike the other women, Aranita looks calm. It shows if he is used to it and can accept the reality. Perhaps this is the reason why Aranita became the leader in this village. He is firm and very authoritative.

Mayang. Knowing that she would never be a mother, her eyes dew. Mayang who intended to stand and leave, jerked when Aranita suddenly just stood first.

Mayang looked up . He stared in wonder at Aranita's expression .

The woman whose body was soaked by the water, squinted her eyes while circulating it. It was like he was absorbing something.

'' Someone came and was heading to the village, he said, which made all the women stand up.

Even with Mayang who also stood.

Is anyone coming ? Who ? Is it possible that the company soldiers who came to deliver Native criminals to be left as usual ? Thought Mayang with a view can not be separated from Aranita.

'' Come on, everyone. We must immediately return to the village, the leader's orders are directly obeyed.

They all came out of the river and walked with quick steps towards the village. Including Mayang who was curious and did not understand what really happened. What makes Aranita look so serious that they all have to rush back to the village ?

' deg' Their steps stopped right after being in the village area.

Silent. Whereas usually when the women go to the river, the men will start busy looking for firewood and hunting.

They all then look compact twisting the neck, throwing views in all directions, look at everything around. Only Mayang seemed confused because he really did not understand what they were doing.

'' Umph Mayang reflex closed his nose as a foul scent that came from nowhere suddenly attacked his sense of smell.

Then Mayang's eyes widened. His body shuddered but could not twitch from where he stood.

Two strange creatures were before them. One sat on the ground while the other was floating in the air .

Long hair covering the face. The tongue is long and pointed, coming out from between the jet hair that covers apparently. Fingers are decorated with long black nails. No sound, just a hiss .

Mayang could not turn away unconsciously his hands began to move away.

'' Umph '' Mayang realized because his nose was no longer closed. Now he knows where the stench came from .

It must be from the two creatures that are in the middle of the daze.

'' How can there be a dedemit in here ? '' Aranita caught a glimpse at the gate that became the entrance gate of the village.

Wood engraved with ancient writing fallen . Though it is a mantra to ward off and protect the village from subtle creatures that may enter to attack or become villagers as food.

'' It-it's a dedemit ? '' asked Mayang with a trembling voice.

'' Hem '' Aranita nodded.

'' ... '' Mayang who began to be shrouded in fear seemed so surprised. Because all this time he had never believed in anything like this.

'' They used to be Black magicians. Because they did not get the container, their souls turned into such a creature.

They seemed to have come here on someone's orders...

No. They don't come alone.

The two creatures came together with the person who controlled it ''

Aranita advanced until she was only one step away from the two creatures whose tongues continued to stick to and fro.

' Ctas' faint slashing sound. Then 'bruk' a lump of body was thrown and fell on the ground.

Aranita turned around, while the two creatures in front of her moved. One is floating and the other is dragging. The two creatures passed through Aranita to approach the figure lying in a bloodstained condition.

' Shuk' the tip of the two creatures' tongues simultaneously stuck in the neck and 'Slurrruuppp' sucked the red liquid greedily.

Aranita's face flushed with wide eyes.

He looks furious with a hardened jaw .

'' T-slave., No..NOOOOO..... JOOKOOO ! '' Aranita shouted loudly as she stepped closer.

Mayang jolted great. His body was petrified for a moment. Aranita's face that used to look friendly now turned violent . Because the body that is sprawled and being sucked blood by the two creatures is Joko. Aranita couple who all residents of this village also know, how the relationship Aranita and Joko are always friendly . During this time both Joko and Aranita are not at all awkward or embarrassed to show their feelings for each other in front of all the villagers. So it's clear, if Aranita loves the burly man and the handsome man who can't talk .

However, the two creatures seemed to not care about Aranita's cry and continued to enjoy their food. Making Aranita more angry and ready to release the power that he had not used for a long time.