Curse Forever

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Shortly before leaving.

Because the ship is scheduled to leave before noon, all residents of the house wake up early. Especially the lackeys.

Since early morning, the lackeys have been wrestling with a lot of work . Some help their employers pack, some are struggling in the kitchen, and most look busy are those who pacing around carrying the employer's luggage . Assisted by the guards, the goods are then lifted onto the transport train which will then be delivered to the port.

Three white cars were also lined up in front of the house. The motorized vehicle that will later bring the Colonel and his children and wife to the port.

The day has begun to day, but in the busy house still feels so obvious. The master's voice sounded domineering, giving orders to his lackeys who only occasionally replied 'yes' and immediately carried it out.

But in the other corner, susana just feels the opposite. Calm. There was no sound of steps and sentences. Only the reflection of the sound coming from another room was faintly heard here.

The room was Mina's room. Who for a few days back in his place with Panji.

'' All items are finished packed, sir. Some are being put on the transport train. And some of them have been escorted to the port Report a lackey to his male employer.

Colonel Jhon Van Pierzoon nodded. He then approached the wife, telling her to prepare because they were about to leave.

'' Where is Mina ? '' He asked when the netra finished sweeping the room and did not find his eldest daughter.

'' Maybe still in his room answered the gentle wife.

The Colonel nodded . He twisted his body, and immediately took a step towards his daughter's room.

From a distance, two lackey men came out of the room at the end of the hall .Each carrying two bags, Mina's luggage.

They walked past the master with their heads bowed. While his employer is indifferent.

Suddenly the Colonel slowed down. The closer to his goal, the more heavy his legs were to be swung . Eventually, he reached the door of the open room. He decided to stop and stand there.

Mina sat on the edge of the bed with her back to her.

It seemed that Mina was completely unaware of his presence.

Mina's gaze was straight towards the wide-open window. One hand was on the lap, and the other was stroking the surface of the mattress with white silk.

The Colonel was full. Since the day of his debate with Panji, the next day Panji left the house without a word.

Panji seemed very disappointed and angry because his request was not granted.

And from that day on, Mina became moody and looked completely uninspired.

'' Ek-ehem '' The Colonel cleared his throat, hoping Mina would wake up from her daydream.

But Mina remained unmoved.

I don't know what his son was thinking until he didn't realize his presence, even after he cleared his throat hard enough.

' Tap. Tapp .Tap ' Three steps that he deliberately struck. But it's the same. Mina does not move in the slightest from her position, indicating that she is really being controlled by something to the ears and other senses such as not functioning .

The Colonel sighed and continued his steps.

'' Mina's greeting with a palm landed on Mina's shoulder.

'' Eng ? '' Mina flinched a little.

He looked and looked up.

'' Father Mina woke up and smiled faintly.

The Colonel was again filled with excitement looking at Mina's face which looked more lethargic than yesterday. Mina is not a happy person. He rarely smiles either.

But what was seen at this moment was not at all like his figure all along.

Face pale. Both eyes are smelly, like lack of sleep or like crying.

'' You're done packing all the things you're going to bring ? ''

Mina nodded.

Be quiet for a while staring at each other.

'' Mina ''

'' Yes, father Mina's voice sounded raucous. No doubt, he must have cried. Whether it was last night, or maybe since yesterday.

'' Do you like it ? ''

Mina was immediately choked. Because the question is one that has filled his head and made him almost crazy because he keeps thinking about it.

" Did he like the banner? "

Let alone give the answer, admit it to himself he cannot. I don't know why this was so hard for him.

He had experienced something heavier and harder than this. Things that not necessarily everyone has experienced and can pass through.

But what he was feeling right now was completely different.

He hates. Not for something that has hurt or for someone. But he hates himself who can't stop thinking about the man who made him so out of his mind.

'' Mina .. Ap-Will return the same question sentence, but his tongue suddenly felt faint.

Mina's eyes were red, and then slowly began to look puddles.

Mina's tears fell on both of her smooth cheeks.

What a sad and heart-wrenching sight.

The colonel couldn't take it anymore. He hugged the princess' body tightly while stroking her back.

Hoping to calm down the sobbing Mina.

For a while they stayed that way. Until a lackey came over and said that everything was ready and was waiting for the two of them.

The colonel took off his arms. He looked at Mina who rubbed her cheeks with her palm. He looked like a child who wiped away tears with both hands.

'' Dad go first. I will follow after washing my face ''

The colonel nodded then moved first.While stepping, he was seen several times frowning. There seems to be something he thinks about.

After passing through the mouth of the main entrance of his house, his steps arrived and stopped in the yard. The wife and her two sons were waiting next to the car.

'' Hey, you're calling him a lackey standing by the side of the car.

The boy in question rushed over. With his head lowered he stopped one step on the right side of his master.

'' Where's Mina's stuff ? ''

'' Miss's luggage is on the last train that just left for the port, sir ''

'' Pursue the train and say to take the goods to another place ''

The lackey looked surprised until reflex raised his head. He was again surprised because accidentally his eyes met the employer. Things a lowly person shouldn't do like him.

'' Just do as I say ''His orders are full of pressure.

'' Fine, sir, the lackey nodded with a hopeful feeling of dismay. He was afraid he would be punished for being rude.

But in fact not. He was relieved when the master walked past him and entered the first car that would be occupied with the wife. Both of his sons were in the second car . And the third car is, of course, for Mina.

Both cars that had been occupied by passengers were turned on. Then the road first left the magnificent residence typical of the Company.

Seen a wave of hands and greetings from the lackeys and guards who have been serving the foreign family.

Although their employers were colonizers, while serving them, all workers were treated fairly well.

Mina who heard the sound of the car engine rushed out . He stared in disbelief as he was left behind. Seeing a car parked in front of him, without a second thought he entered and ordered the driver to run it immediately.

'' Fine, Miss ''

The car drove, out of the area of the house that has now been officially left by all residents .

Not long after the car entered the main road .

'' Hey, don't you know the way ? ! This is not the way to the port ! '' Snapped Mina as the man sitting on the wheel bench, turned the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the one that should be their destination.

'' Sorry, Miss. But this is Sir's order.

I was asked to take Miss somewhere else said the driver who turned his head back at a glance, then quickly returned his gaze to the front.

Mina resuscitated her back then turned her neck slowly to the side.The more the car continued to run, slowly she began to realize. Where else did the driver say.

Out of the main road of Batavia city, the car now enters a stretch area . It's a little over from the city center.

'' We have arrived, Miss ''

Mina was silent . From the car window that he opened fully, he looked at the house surrounded by high walls and guarded by four sturdy Indigenous people at the end of the road there. The house that Panji showed him.

Both fences that were as tall as adults were wide open. Showing him a train that he owned by his family.

Mina bowed down, looked at her fingers squeezing each other, then took a breath while closing her eyes. Then he held his head up and looked out again.

He looks worried.

'' Missy.. '' Greet someone who made Mina instantly turn her head.

At first glance he looked at the face of the driver who had taken him to a place that was none other than the Panji house.

'' Miss's things have arrived and are now inside. Raden Mas Panji - ah, sorry. I mean, Kanjeng Adipati must have been waiting for Miss since ''

' Klak' The car door opened and Mina came out of it.

Followed by the driver who walked three steps behind her, Mina who wore a white dress made from fine, typical of the nation's clothing - stepped with a thumping feeling.

Greeted by the guards who stood firmly at both gates of the entrance gate, Mina was then welcome to enter. Those who are in charge of the security of the house, show the attitude as a lackey to his employer. They saluted by bowing their heads.

After passing through the entrance gate, both of his feet stepped on the ground of the yard around the fence plant.

Mina stopped right in front of the door of the house that was wide open. His gaze was straight at the figure that appeared and walked towards him.