Droplets of Night Creatures

25. Introductions

At a time when all the teachers who were assisted by the residents around the camp were still busy looking for his whereabouts, suddenly

Aruna emerged from the direction of the river while carrying several goldfish in a large red bucket.

Everyone was shocked to see Aruna coming. But they were grateful when they saw Aruna's condition was fine. Ahmad and Romi rushed to Aruna and asked many questions.

“ Where are you from Aruna..?” ask Romi and ahmad at the same time.

“ From the river Pak...,” said Aruna quickly while putting a bucket of goldfish in front of him.

“ From which river. We have found You daritadi but did not squirm You at all earlier..,” said Ahmad.

riled.

“ Time anyway Sir. But I squirm the same Father the people in the river earlier. I am also worried about Mr. Romi ngajakin

Mika, Noni and Sheila go first to the camp. I am also confused why I was left behind, even though I was there too earlier.” said Aruna with a confused look.

“ You mean what Aruna. Obviously you are not in the river.” Romi said.

“ I'm there Sir. Mr. Romi and Mr. Ahmad aja who did not care for me..,” said Aruna did not want to lose to surprise everyone.

Ahmad also broke the Aruna and Romi debate because it seems that Ahmad caught something else from the Aruna story.

“ Is enough. Gapapa Mr. Romi, the important thing is that Aruna has returned here again. And you Aruna, clean yourself up. If so, you meet me in front of the campfire..!” ahmad said firmly.

“ Good Sir. How do you keep the fish, sir.?” ask Aruna.

“ Send to the kitchen to cook for this dinner side dish..,” Ahmad said as he passed.

Aruna nodded then rushed inside the tent after sending her carry-on fish into the kitchen. She greeted Mika, Noni and Sheila with hugs and thousands of questions.

“ Ntar aja I'm telling you. Now I am waiting for Mr. Ahmad to be punished.” said Aruna.

“ We both went there Aruna..,” said Mika who is a Sheila and Noni.

“ Why ?. It's just I was wrong..” said Aruna.

“ Risks We bear with Aruna. Kan not only Lo who did not obey the same orders Mr. Romi earlier..,” said Noni quickly to make Aruna smile.

“ Ok if that is it. Yuk, We're out now..,” take Aruna.

Aruna and his three friends stepped towards Ahmad who was talking to Yong's brother and the locals. Apparently Ahmad was apologizing for making Abah Yong bother. Aruna and his three friends deliberately stood some distance away from Ahmad as a form of politeness.

“ That's her name Aruna Bah. He came home ten minutes after we got to camp.” Ahmad said, pointing at Aruna.

“ Hmm.., I understand. Thank God he came home safe and sound.” sahut abah Yong while staring fixedly at Aruna.

“ Is Aruna really in good condition Abah.?” asked Ahmad curiously.

“ Yes...,” sahut abah Yong steady to make Ahmad breathe a sigh of relief.

“ Alhamdulillah..,” Ahmad said as he rubbed his face.

“ If I may suggest, you should just end this camp as soon as Mr. Ahmad. I'm afraid I won't be able to help you later.” said Abah Yong.

“ Yes Bah. We have decided to go home tomorrow afternoon.” Ahmad said quickly.

“ Good. We say goodbye, assalamualaikum..,” said Abah Yong with a smile.

“ Wa alaikumsalam, thanks Bah. Thank you Mr. Bapak..,” said Ahmad while shaking the hands of Abah Yong and the residents one by one.

After Yong's brother passed, Ahmad approached Aruna and his three friends.

“ I just call Aruna, why are you guys coming too..?” ask Ahmad ketus.

“ We want to be responsible and ready to receive punishment because it has not obeyed the orders of Mr. Romi Pak..,” said Sheila representing his two friends.

“ Ok. The three of you meet Mr. Romi and ask for his immediate punishment. I will only punish Aruna for inconveniencing all the teachers and residents around here.” Ahmad said as he looked at Aruna who was bowing her face.

“ But Sir...,” Noni's speech was interrupted because her mouth was smothered by Mika.

“ Good Sir. We meet Mr. Romi now.” said Mika while taking Noni away from Ahmad and Aruna.

“ What happened exactly Aruna ?. Why do you insist on saying You are in the river and squirm Me and Mr. Romi earlier. But if you're there, why don't you say hello to us and come back to camp..?” ahmad asked in a soft voice.

Aruna was silent because she was not comfortable with Ahmad's question. He had just experienced a strange incident but Aruna intended to keep it to herself and he would tell ummi Syarifah later.

“ Look I Aruna...,” call Ahmad again to make Aruna look up her face.

“ I'm Sorry Sir. I can't tell you what happened, but I'm ready to be punished.” said Aruna to make Ahmad sigh long.

“ Well. Tonight you don't go into the tent until I let you. Consider it a punishment for you. Understand...?” ask Ahmad.

“ Well Sir...,” said Aruna while smiling silently.

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“ So Aruna didn't want to say what she did on the river earlier sir.?” ask Romi.

“ Yes, apparently he deliberately hid something because he did not want us to worry or fear.” said Ahmad while glancing at Aruna.

“ Weird...,” muttered Romi.

“ Kan Aruna emang get the nickname of a strange child in the school Mr. Romi..,” said Husna reminded.

“ Oh Yes. Honestly I just understand why Aruna got the nickname Bu Husna..,” said Romi while smiling wryly.

“ How long will Pak Ahmad punish Aruna.?” husna asked because he was sorry to see Aruna being put to sleep outside the tent.

“ Two hours Aja Bu. Just to give a deterrent effect to Aruna and her friends.” sahut Ahmad who is embraced by Husna.

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The night air is getting colder and the atmosphere around the camp also looks gripping. All campers were asleep, including Romi and Ahmad, who were sitting in front of the fire.

Things are different precisely seen in Aruna who can not close their eyes at all. He chose to sit and watch his surroundings. His gaze stopped on the bamboo tree that sounded rustling. A moment later Aruna's two eyeballs fiddled to see the wolf she met last night standing there grinning. But at that time the wolf was not alone. Beside her was a beautiful woman with blond hair and milky white skin with a light yellow dress dangling over her legs.

Aruna stood on standby as she watched the big wolf and the blonde woman slowly walked towards him. Again Aruna was surprised when the wolf greeted him again.

“ How are Aruna. Sorry, I left without saying goodbye last night.” said the big wolf with a grin exposing its sharp, wet teeth.

“ Mmm.., gapapa. Si.. who are you guys. What do you want here..?” asked Aruna nervously.

“ Do not be afraid Aruna, We do not mean evil really..” said the beautiful woman beside the big wolf while smiling.

“ If you don't mean anything bad, why do you always follow Me..?” ask Aruna ketus.

Aruna's question made the blonde-haired lady and the big wolf stare at each other then laugh. Then the woman rubbed the head of the wolf beside her affectionately even landed a kiss on the wolf's head to make Aruna shudder in horror.

“ We should introduce ourselves first Darling. Kasian is Aruna scared and misunderstood the same Kita.” said the blonde woman gently.

“ I'm sorry Darling, I forgot because I was too enthusiastic to meet him.

“ Enough !. If no one wants to be sidelined, you better get out of here. I don't want your presence to scare everyone.!” aruna said fiercely.

“ Patience Aruna, let Us introduce ourselves first yes..,” said the blonde woman while stepping slowly closer to Aruna.

“ Don't get close !. You can talk from there, right.” said Aruna as she expanded her palm before the woman.

The blonde haired woman stopped her steps while sighing deeply. He seems a little disappointed with Aruna's attitude.

“ Well. Introduce me Matilda and the wolf is my husband. Name's George. We were assigned to look after you Aruna..” said the blonde woman.

Matilda's words confused Aruna. Many times he looked at Matilda and George alternately because they were not sure if they were a couple.

“ You Husband Wife, how is it possible?. You guys are different, you're human while he's a wolf.” Aruna said in disbelief.

“ Gapapa if you do not believe, but that is the reality Aruna..,” said Matilda with a smile.

“ Matilda is right Aruna, We are indeed Husband and Wife who got the duty from Our King to guard and protect you.” said George as he stepped beside Matilda.

“ Why you should take care of me, I'm fine...,” said Aruna.

“ We know. For a while We just tell you where We are at your side so you are not surprised again in the future if you see Us..,” said George.

“ Now We have to go Aruna, next time We talk again yaa...,” Matilda said.

“ Uh wait !. You haven't told me who your King is and why you should protect me. Please tell the King

You guys are if I can take care of myself and you don't have to bother anymore.!” the word Aruna is loud but unfortunately ignored by Matilda and George.

In front of him was Matilda riding on George's back. Both of them turned towards Aruna with a smile then darted quickly towards the river. Aruna stared at the astonishment of the two who were darting fast without making a sound.

“ What's more of this. O God, please protect Me and my parents wherever We are. Aamiin...,” muttered Aruna while rubbing her face.

“ Your punishment has finished Aruna. Now you can go inside the tent and sleep..!” ahmad said suddenly

to the surprise of Aruna.

“ Astaghfirullah aladziim... Ahmad Pak. How long have you been there.?” asked Aruna nervously.

“ New only. Why Aruna, do you want to sleep outside until morning.?.” ask Ahmad.

“ Yes, uh don't want Sir..,” says Aruna.

“ Keep waiting what else, why is it still here..?” ask Ahmad.

“ Yes Sir, I'm in now. Thanks sir..,” said Aruna then rushed into the tent following his three friends who had fallen asleep.

Ahmad was still standing in front of tent number eleven while staring at the river where Matilda and George disappeared earlier.

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