DESTINY OF LIFE IS BAD

EPISODE 61'S. TRADITIONAL RITUALS REMOVING THE HICKEY

Okan and Ayu get a new address where her parents live. According to the data, they live in the city of Padang, not far from the coastal area of Muaro lasak.

Okan and Ayu also thanked the village devices who had provided information, then they continued their journey to the city of Padang.

In the afternoon they just arrived in the city of Padang and Okan immediately looking for lodging to spend the night. Tomorrow morning, continue the search.

The tired Rass who spent the day on the trip made them choose to rest tonight, until after dinner was over, Okan and Ayu returned to their respective rooms.

Although tired, Ayu could not sleep, she was restless thinking about tomorrow. Tomorrow it's time to meet his two biological parents who 17 years he has never seen even his face.

Ayu also has two brothers, who they say now live abroad. How happy Ayu would be, if tomorrow she could also meet her two older brothers.

The night is getting late, but Ayu's eyes can not be closed, then she opens the phone and continues to write her novel.

Okan, who has been asleep for a long time, woke up in the middle of the night, then he checked his phone and saw WhatsApp Ayu was still online. Okan called and said, "Yu...sleep again, it's late, aren't you tired?"

"Yes Kak, soon, again nanggung for writing. Since I couldn't sleep Brother, so instead of dumbly snorting I wrote."

"Yes, rest! tomorrow we leave in the morning..."

"Yes Kak," Ayu replied and immediately closed her phone.

Ayu tried to close her eyes and finally tiredness made her fall asleep too.

Evening changed the morning, as usual Okan and Ayu woke up to carry out the obligation, after which Okan also picked Ayu up to his room, He wanted to invite Ayu to enjoy the morning air while waiting for time for breakfast.

The cold air made Ayu's body shiver, he forgot to bring a jacket. Okan who saw Ayu cold immediately took off his jacket and put it on Ayu's body.

"Sister how? It will be cold if I wear the jacket" said Ayu.

"It's okay Yu, Big Brother is used to the air here, a year and more brother is in charge here."

"Oh yes, brother, where did you live when you used to work here?"

"Near Metha's house."

"Lho..Mr Metha's house is here, brother? that means they know my parents?"

"That's what I've been thinking since yesterday about Yu, when I used to work here, never knew and heard of a resident whose name was the same as your parents. Maybe because here, they call people with titles or nicknames only," Okan said.

For a moment Okan was silent, breathing in, and then he continued his words, "Later, we try to ask Om Sutan ya Yu? You see, last night I was reluctant to call Om Sutan."

"Yes, sister, we will stop by her house, all asking about the whereabouts of my parents. Hopefully Om Sutan gets to know them."

"Well, what a coincidence. Hopefully Om Sutan can show me where my parents are. Later arriving at Om Sutan's house, we video call with Mbak Metha yes Kak, he must be happy to see we are in his house."

"Yes Yu, let's have breakfast first, then go to Om Sutan's house."

Ayu nodded, and she and Okan returned to the inn for breakfast. After finishing breakfast the two of them immediately prepared to leave for the Sutan house.

The distance between the Sutan house and the inn is about 30 minutes, so they can relax while enjoying the morning air during the trip.

Okan and Ayu reach the grounds of the big house of Sutan, but the house looks empty. Okan then got out of the car and pushed the bell, but still no one opened the door.

As they were about to leave, the gardener ran over and said, "Den Okan wait!"

"Eh...Mang Ujang, how is the tumben of Mang's deserted house? where are Om Sutan and the others?"

"Since the morning Mr and Mrs went to Den beach, there is a customary event there. When did Den Okan arrive, when did the morning get here?"

"Yes Den, please."

Okan and Ayu also went to Muaro lasak beach which is not too far from the house of Sutan, it turns out that around the beach is very crowded.

Hundreds of fishermen in the area of Muaro Lasak Beach Kota Padang, West Sumatra, held a ritual procession Malapeh Biduak ka Lauik (release of a hiker or fishing boat to the sea).

This ritual as gratitude and a form of petition so that the hickhead that has just been made is able to bring blessings. In addition, fishermen who go are always given protection, health, and abundant sustenance.

The Malapeh Biduak ritual is usually performed by local residents after the biduak has just been completed or renovated. The procession begins with 'mandarah', using black chicken blood as well as watering a mixture of seven-figure flowers with lime around the biduak. After that, the procession continues by praying and eating together.

After the procession is complete, the biduak will be pushed from the beach to the sea by hundreds of fishermen and residents. To be ready to sail the ocean and used as a fishing boat. Usually the type of biduak used is Payang.

This ritual tradition is almost extinct and very rare. For this reason, fishermen re-launch this tradition so as not to become extinct eroded by the development of the times. In addition to praying, this tradition is also able to strengthen the friendship and togetherness of fellow fishermen.

In the crowd, Okan and Ayu continued to search for the whereabouts of Sutan and his wife, Ayu who saw them and said,

"Sister! that's Om Sutan!" yelled Ayu, because the atmosphere was too crowded.

"Oh, yes Yu, let's get to them" Okan replied.

They came out of the crowd, then tried to get close to Sutan and his wife who were sitting on the shore.

"Om" said Okan.

Sutan turned her head and she felt surprised when she saw Okan and Ayu were in front of her.

"Fuck, Ayu! when did you get there, why not tell me? so Om can pick you up at the airport."

"Nothing Om is deliberately not willing to make Om family bother."

Then Okan and Ayu sat down with Sutan, after shaking hands with Sutan and Mama Metha. Sutan then asked, "How are they all there?"

"Thank God, all healthy. Oh yes Om...Metha doesn't know if we're both here, are we trying to video call her with Metha and her new family?"

"Yes Kan! He must be happy to see you here. Actually Metha promised once Cantika recovered, they would come here to introduce Rendi to the extended family here."

Okan immediately made a video call to Metha, apparently directly connected. Metha, Rendi and Cantika are eating together.

Metha is shocked to see Okan, Ayu and her Mama Papa, sitting together on a beach that is no stranger to her. "Can! you guys come to Padang?" ask Metha curiously.

"Yes Nak! This is where Okan and Ayu are here, it must be exciting, our house will be crowded like when your two brothers come home."

"Yes Pa! Today we will also arrange a departure, say the same Okan and Ayu, wait for us, don't come back before we get there. They're staying at our house, aren't they Pa?"

"They just arrived, son, tonight Papa and Mama, will ask them to stay at our house. Come hunt here, Mama you miss it!" suhan said as he pointed the camera at his wife."

"Yes, son, go home. Let our family know your husband and daughter."

"Well Ma, hopefully we'll be there tonight."

Before Okan closed his video call, he also said, "Hurry Met flew here, because Ayu two more days already had to return to Medan, the school did not allow him too long not to enter the classroom, because Ayu had two more days, as we know, the final exam will soon take place."

"Okay Kan, Yu. Tonight we must have arrived there. It's a long time ago, I'll pack up so I can get going."

After saying that, the call was interrupted, Okan and Ayu again chatted with Sutan and also Mama Metha.