Droplets of Night Creatures

12. Disabled man ?

The disappearance of Orion shocked the villagers. And when they found out that Orion had returned home safely, they rejoiced.

“ So Orion met where Sir..?” ask one citizen to Sarlan.

“ Words of the Month on the edge of the forest prohibition sir. Again crying alone..,” Sarlan said.

“ Yes Allah can do it. Though we will many times to go there but never met..,” said residents.

“ His name is also missing kidnapped dedemit, yes definitely not look like we are rich ordinary humans Sir..,” said other residents.

“ Keep back home what time sir..?” ask other people.

“ Early in the day around two in the morning Sir..,” Sarlan said quickly.

“ Thank you. The important thing is Orion has met and congratulations sir..,” said the other residents with a smile.

“ Yes Sir. My Wife and I have no more energy for nyari. Tears also felt abis for nangisin Orion. We're afraid Orion is gone and not coming back. We were traumatized because the Moon was also lost. The situation is different but we hope Orion returns safely. Just that...,” said Sarlan while staring far ahead.

Inside the house Sarlan's wife was still sitting next to the sleeping grandchild without even shifting a bit.

“ Orion ain't going nowhere ma'am, he's going to sleep..,” says Moon half-laugh.

“ Yes I know. You don't know what it's like to lose Orion. It hurts more than losing you before. You are an adult and we hope you can find your way home. Same with Orion. He was a little boy, still a baby. Does he know how to get home, how to survive. What the person who found him later could treat Orion well or not. Wow anyway I was very upset deh...,” said mother Moon while rubbing Orion's face gently.

“ Maafin I ya Bu...,” whispered the Moon while hugging the mother tightly.

“ Yes. Please don't go again, son. All will be able to talk well and do not have to go without saying rich first.” said mother Moon while rubbing the Moon's back gently.

“ Yes Bu...,” sahut Moon while nodding.

In the heart of the Moon promised not to hurt his parents again. Moon is determined to bring her parents with her if anything happens later.

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After the disappearance of Orion who had stirred the village, now the village was shocked again with the discovery of Arman's body on the edge of the forest. The terrible condition of Arman with a badly injured neck makes residents think that Arman is the victim of a wild animal attack. Some residents are still sitting in front of Arman's parents' house while discussing Arman's discovery.

“ How can Arman be there, why the hell.?” ask one of the people named Aaron.

“ The name is also unemployed, maybe a prank so go into the forest nyari something that does not exist..,” said Slamet.

“ Don't-don't Arman attacked by wild animals. You see, there is a blood splash behind him that can be traced to a small house in the forest.

“ Right too. Well fitting into the forest he was attacked by tigers continue to run into the house to hide. After the tiger left, Arman dared to come out and ask for help from citizens who happened to pass.”, said Slamet.

Residents who heard the analysis of his colleague also seemed to nod their heads to understand.

Meanwhile inside the house Arman is being treated by a shaman of the Arman family trust. The shaman said that the wound suffered by Arman was not due to the bite of a wild animal.

“ Continue what creatures have attacked Arman Mbah..?” ask Arman's mother.

“ The accuracy of the creature so-genesis Bu..,” said the shaman.

“ What does Mbah mean..?” ask Arman's father not to understand.

“ So-occasion creatures are half-human half-animal creatures Sir. I don't smell any wild animals on his body other than ants swarming around Arman. That's because the blood that flows from his wound has almost dried.” said the shaman.

Hearing the shaman's answer made both of Arman's parents surprised. They relayed what they heard to the residents who were still sitting in front of the house.

“ Kalo what is said to be the same Mbah shaman is right, meaning We must be careful dong Pak. These creatures can attack us. What is worrisome if the attacked children, will kasian them..,” said Adang gusar.

“ Right. Adults can run or ask for help. But how the children, they are certainly scared and can only cry. If no one nolongin yes they die dong..,” said Harun while shuddering.

“ Yes Allah let alone this...,” said Arman's father while twitching his forehead.

“ Don't worry too much. We can not believe the same words of Mbah shaman hundred percent. All this time our village will be safe and well. How can there suddenly be a creature so-so events because Arman was found on the edge of the forest, it makes no sense sir. Arman could be attacked by a wild animal in the forest. If you want to know the real story, waiting for Arman Siuman is not even making up a story that is not logical. His name is also a shaman, he must also find something to be made of material so that his services are made again. Especially if it is money. Here you understand what I mean..?” tanya Slamet tried to calm the citizens.

Hearing Slamet's words, the residents looked at each other and nodded in agreement. They agreed that what the shaman said was unproven and only to scare the people. After ensuring Arman's condition improved, the residents disbanded and left Arman's house.

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“ Thank God you woke up, son.” said Arman's mother while wiping her tears and thrusting a glass of water towards Arman.

Arman gulped down the water his mother gave him slowly until half a glass was left and tried to get up.

“ What are you rasain now..?” ask Arman's father while helping Arman sit up and rest his body on the bed.

Arman opens his mouth. But no sound came out of his mouth. Arman also has difficulty moving his hands and feet. Arman panicked and started to let out a moaning sound to the surprise of everyone.

“ Ehh... ehh.... ehh...,” said Arman repeatedly by moving his eyeballs to the right and to the left as if asking what happened.

Seeing Arman's condition makes Arman's mother cry. Both Arman's wives also appear to be sculpting on the spot because they are confused what to do. Dati who is Arman's first wife seems to be trying to comfort Arman.

“ Patience Mas, don't panic first. Arman was just a human. Don't move or talk a lot first. Later the story is yes, the important thing is now Mas Arman healed first.” said Dati gently.

Hearing Dati's words made Arman calm and closed his eyes again. Arman's parents and relatives appear to salute Dati's gentle demeanor, which calms Arman down.

“ Arman is indeed lucky to marry You Dati. I hope you still want to be his wife and care for her until she is healed even though she has betrayed your love.” said Arman's mother lirih while holding tightly to Dati's fingers.

“ I am calm. Dati ain't going nowhere. Dati will take care and care of Mas Arman until he recovers later.” said Dati with a smile.

Dati's answer made both of Arman's parents happy. While Arman's young wife named Dewi seemed to sneer. He is upset at the thought of having to take care of the paralyzed Arman.

“ Why do I survive the same disabled man. Better I divorce and find another man who is still normal and healthy.” grumbled Goddess while stepping out of the house.

“ Where You Going Goddess. Do you have no intention of taking care of your sick husband...?!” ask Arman's father loudly.

“ I want to go Well. I don't care for paralyzed people. I am young and beautiful. I can get a better man than Mas Arman.” sahut Dewi arrogantly.

“ Basic son-in-law brash. From the very beginning I knew you were framing my son for wanting to take control of our family property. Now when my son is sick you go..!” said Arman's father was angry.

“ Daddy don't need to yell at me. I should have realized, what can be proud of Mas Arman in addition to his handsome face and family property. He's lazy, unemployed, rough, basket-eye again. I'm tired of being his wife.

I'd better give him back and you won't have to bother me again..!” sahut Dewi while passing.

“ Go there. Remember from now on you're no longer my son-in-law. Don't expect my treasure anymore because you're no longer Arman's Wife.!” arman's father said he was upset.

“ Yes, I will not be back either.!” sahut Dewi lantang's.

Arman's father's debate with the Goddess was witnessed by relatives and neighbors. They shook their heads at the attitude of the Goddess, the woman who claimed to have abused Arman and forced her to marry Arman.

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Decades later.

A little girl in a red white uniform was walking down the sidewalk. Her cute face, with her chuby cheeks made her look adorable. Her curly hair dangled randomly with a ribbon that was embossed on

take back the hat he was wearing. His steps look relaxed. Occasionally he seems to stop while observing the empty land on the left sidewalk.

The little girl named Aruna seemed to smile while opening her eyes cutely. He stopped his actions when someone called his name.

“ Aruna what is here.?” ask a woman who is Aruna's nanny named Iza.

“ More street...,” sahut Aruna cuek.

“ Kan Bibi has said that Aruna do not go anywhere until Bibi pick up. Kok Aruna even went first. What if Aruna is kidnapped by someone..?” ask Iza annoyed.

“ Nobody's gonna kidnap Aruna Bibi. Aruna will have a friend who guards Aruna from bad people.” said Aruna while pursing her lips.

“ Oh yes, who. Where's the guy..?” ask Iza not to believe it.

“ Tuh, they're there. There too...,” said Aruna while pointing towards the empty land with a smile.

Hearing Aruna's words made Iza's neck thicken. Iza ventured to look at the direction Aruna pointed at and it made the air around her feel moist and cold instantly. Iza shuddered then deftly carried Aruna and rushed her away from the place.

Aruna smiled as she waved her hand towards the empty land to make Iza speed up her steps without even turning her head again.

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