Curse Forever

Circuses

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It is still the residence of the Duke, at the very back of the house there is a vast expanse of grassland and in the wooden pagari as high as one and a half tall adults.

In addition to horse stables, this free land also serves as a food field for four-legged animals used for chariot dancing.

This is where Panji takes and stops his steps.

He turned around, staring fixedly at the girl who was parading three steps away from him.

'' Mayang ''

'' Ngih, den Mas '' Mayang nodded once then looked at the master at a glance .

'' Mayang ''

Mayang sighed. He lifted his legs to step while his eyes looked around.

Just one step and Mayang stopped it.

'' Mayang ''

Mayang sighed again. It looks so wrong.

He did not intend to reject the Panji order that he wished to approach . But he could not because he felt uncomfortable in some pairs of eyes that he was sure must have been stealing the lyrics, watching him.

'' I told you not to call me that . Call my name ! ''

'' ... '' Mayang pointed around with her tail .

' Ck' Panji clucked in annoyance, when he realized that there were four guardians on duty while watching the horses that were loose .

The banner then sits on a fallen tree trunk.

He turned his neck back and told Mayang to sit next to him.

Mayang. He approached and sat three feet away.

'' Come closer ''

The mayang shifted a little.

'' Closer yet ''

Mayang.

Panji smears a smile. A rare thing because it is very rare to do . He was really upset. But now he became anxious to see Mayang's anxious expression.

'' Alright if you don't want to, then I'm the one who approached Panji shifted his seat until he docked at Mayang.

Mayang who was only shoulder-high Panji raised his chin slightly . And at that same time also the middle Panji subdued his body.

The two of them looked at each other at a very close distance.

'' I miss you saying my name like I used to ''

The pennant is getting closer, until the nose protrudes to the tip of Mayang's nose.

Only a few seconds. Panji began to feel an urge from within him. His heart was pounding incoherently along with his hunting breath.

'' Looks like I have to take you somewhere . A place where you and I are .

Then... '' Panji hung up his sentence to see Mayang's response.

The girl quickly turned her face away.

Pennon chuckled. Guess if he had successfully teased her.

Though actually what Mayang felt was a fear and worry about Panji's words just now.

Mayang tried not to look awkward. Although difficult, he tried by taking a deep breath several times to feel calm and able to behave as usual.

'' Do you remember ? You once promised me one thing. You said you'd always accompany me ? '' said Panji while throwing his eyes forward.

Mayang nodded.

Now they both look in the same direction.

Their gazes were straight ahead, but it was uncertain what they saw.

Silent.

Only the occasional sound of wind was heard.

In silence, they slowly began to drift in each other's minds.

Then old memories came over and seemed to spin before them.

In the past, at dusk to say goodbye, Panji and Mayang often come to this place to enjoy the beauty of the afternoon sky.

After being satisfied to play, those who were children at that time usually closed the day by sitting here while talking like a snot child.

Words that become a promise. For Panji, not for Mayang who considers all the speech that ever came out of his mouth is no more than just entertainment.

And it continues until it becomes something that they routinely do when the afternoon will change the night.

Panji known to have a cold personality, in fact warmed up when with Mayang.

Panji feels comfortable when near Mayang.

Things he never got from anyone. Even from his own mother.

Yes, Pramunti is a woman who almost looks perfect.

She is loyal to serving her husband.

While his son he fully entrusted to his nanny, mbok Arni.

And until now, he never realized or knew, if it had made his child alone lonely because Panji spent more childhood and time with mbok Arni.

So no wonder if Panji became so familiar with Mayang.

'' Mayang.. ''

'' No, Den Mad ''

'' Tell me. What kind of man do you expect to be your husband ? '' The banner twisted its neck, staring at the girl sitting on its right side.

Mayang. He expected Panji to hear the conversation.

'' Mayang ''' Panji nudged once Mayang's shoulder, until the girl gasped and reflexively looked at him.

'' You know I like you, right ?

Not as a friend. But as a man who likes a woman .

Because it's. I hope I'm the one who will be your husband ''

Mayang nodded with his head down.

'' Promise me that you will never give your heart and body to another man but me.. ''

'' ... '' Mayang is getting bowed. He doesn't know what to answer.

Mayang did what his master told him.

' Tuk' Panji brought their eyebrows together.

'' One thing you should always remember, Mayang.

You are mine.

Maybe not yet. But it's definitely gonna happen.

So, when I charge to have you, you need to be prepared. Because it's uncertain when or where sooner or later, there will come a day when I ask 'that's 'of you ''

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Night approaching.

Mayang who has been bathing and preening, seems to be preparing to come out.

He asked his mother for permission to go to the town square to see the circus.

The mother had forbidden it, but because Mayang said if he would go alone and promised to return before it was late, then he was given permission.

Mbok Arni was relieved because Mayang did not go with the young employer.

Remembering all this time , wherever Mayan went always together and at the invitation of Panji.

He considers if this is a sign Mayang began to keep his distance from Panji . He even hoped, Mayang went to meet a man.

Wearing his best kebaya, Mayang breezed out through the door that is commonly used as an access in and out of the house servants.

Arriving at a crossroads, Mayang stopped an Andong who happened to be passing by.

Because the distance of the Duke's residence from the town square was quite far, so to speed up the time he decided to use a public transportation tool raised by the commoners like him.

Mayang went up and immediately mentioned his destination while handing three guilders to the coachman.

Not long after, andong that Mayang climbed began to enter the main street area of the city.

Hustle and bustle filled the side of the road, the crowd was increasingly visible when it almost arrived at the destination.

Maybe because this is the first show as well as a new thing, until everyone in Batavia flocked to this place.

Since it was impossible to break through the sea of humans who were walking towards the same direction, the train was forced to stop at the edge . Where lined up other andong-andong who are waiting or just finished lowering passengers .

Mayang descended and instantly swept around it.

He stared in amazement.

It's the first time he's gone without and licensed the Panji .

There is a sense of caution if Panji will find out later .

But not without consideration he dared to do things that Panji did not like this.

Even he was already in front of a large tent with a flag flying at the top.

After finding out if Panji's future wife is Mina, the crossbred girl who approached him while at school earlier, Mayang curious also ventured to come to a place full of humans of various ages and groups. He wanted to know what purpose Mina had to ask him to meet and what important things he wanted to talk about.

" *Then he'll be waiting for me at the gate "

Mayang. Staring to and fro around the tent surrounded by merchant carts offering and selling various kinds of food and other goods.

For a moment Mayang forgot his destination until he unconsciously passed the entrance gate.

Mayang also just passed in front of someone who had been waiting for him since .

Mina looked at her as she shook her head, then walked to where Mayang's feet were .

Mayang seemed so lulled at the thing that had managed to attract all his attention.

Everything looks unique because it is new in the viewer.

His smile did not fade as he watched everything he passed.

" Hey, you ! " the squeaky sound that makes Mayang jump for a moment.

" No-nona Mina "

Mayang. He stuttered to find Mina who with both hands crossed in the chest .

Mina wore a pink kebaya that was so fitting wrapped her synthetic body with a low chest. Samar looks the twin mountain hemispheres are densely filled.

'' Did you buy the entrance ticket ?''

Mayang. He didn't quite understand but it seemed like they wouldn't talk in this noisy place.

'' Follow me Mina's orders that instantly turn around and walk.

Mayang followed him.

Sarawati and Agam got off the train separately.

Like strangers, they do not greet each other but go hand in hand with a distance of several jengkal.

'' What is this place ? Why so many ? '' ask Religion without looking at who he said in the reference.

He just stared at the woman walking on his right side at a glance then threw a glance around. Act like a visitor.

'' My husband says it's a circus. He's the one who suggested we go here and see. He said there would be an interesting show being held here ''

Agam.

'' So, what are you taking me here for ? ''

Saraswati stopped her steps when she saw the cart selling satay.

He bought five stitches, then continued his steps while enjoying his favorite meal.

'' You want to see our son, don't you ? ''

Sarawati smiled, then threw a skewer when she saw a special barrel to take out the trash.

'' Is he here ? ''

'' hem... '' Sarawati nodded and stopped her steps right in front of the entrance of the tent . A strangely dressed man stood with his hands outstretched and gave a piece of paper to anyone who was about to enter.

'' I forgot to bring money.

Will you buy me in there ? '' Sarawati smiled gently at the man standing right beside her.

For a moment the two of them glanced at each other.

Agam then nodded and smiled. Signs don't mind at all.

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