Droplets of Night Creatures

41. Aruna

Tonight Aruna was sitting in the garden opposite Santo, Agus and Deni. Next to Aruna are Ustadz Zaid and his wife Umm Syarifah.

Previously Aruna had met the two spiritual teachers and asked for their help to bring the spirit of Mela across. Ustadz Zaid and Umm Syarifah were willing to help and now they are present in the park not far from Aruna school.

When arriving at the park seen Santo, Agus and Deni seemed to sit waiting. Aruna smiled at how excited they were to complete the delayed promise. Then Aruna introduced her two spiritual teachers to Santo and her two friends.

“ We do now only Nak..,” says ustadz Zaid.

“ Well Ustadz...,” says Aruna.

Then Aruna patiently directed Santo, Deni and Agus to help the ghost of Mela go where she should be. Ustadz Zaid and Umm Syarifah were smiling as they observed Aruna directing the three men before her.

“ So Om threesome just do not break up Om..,” said Aruna.

“ Ok ready..!” sahut Santo, Agus and Deni together.

“ Wait Run. What is the sign that Mela managed to cross and leave calmly.?.?” ask Santo.

“ Om will feel a peaceful feeling that is difficult to describe with words. All of us who drove Mela away will feel peaceful when we managed to make her where she should be.” said Aruna with a smile.

“ Asimple it...?” ask Agus.

“ Yes. But what Om says is simple it will be very memorable later.” said Aruna steady.

“ Can I not talk or squirm him for the last time Run.?” ask the Saint expectantly.

Before answering the Saint's question, Aruna looked at her two spiritual teachers for an opinion. As the two spiritual teachers nodded, Aruna nodded.

“ Mmm.., God willing can. But old ga yes Om..,” says Aruna.

“ Gapapa Run, the important thing I know if Mela sorryin Me..,” said Santo enthusiast.

“ Ok, We are from now on Om..,” said Aruna who is a Santo, Agus and Deni.

Then ustadz Zaid began to read some verses of the Qur’an. Beside him was seen ummi Sharifah who was also reciting while bowing her face. Before the spirit of Mela was ushered away, the spirit of Mela was still given the opportunity to appear before the Saint. Only Saint could see Mela but not Agus and Deni.

Aruna who saw Mela appear with her original form before she died seemed amazed. It turns out Mela is a very beautiful girl. His hair was straight, black and long to the waist. There were dimples that would be visible when Mela smiled and it made anyone would be captivated upon seeing her. The gray white uniform he wore also looks clean and neat indicating that during his life Mela was a slick figure.

“ She's there Om...” whispered Aruna while pointing to a place.

Santo turned his head and looked moved when he saw his lover. Slowly the Saint got up and approached Mela then

greeted him.

“ How's Mela doing..?” greet the Saint with a trembling voice.

“ I'm good Santo...,” says ghost Mela while smiling shyly.

“ I'm Sorry Mela. Because I came late and made you.” Saint's speech was interrupted because he could not continue the sentence.

“ Gapapa Santo, not your fault. I forgive you anyway. I'm glad you finally came because it means You remember the same promise You, promise Kita..,” said the ghost of Mela Lirih.

“ I always remember Mela. I've never forgotten the same You and all Our memories.” said Santo quickly.

“ Do not remember again Santo...,” plea ghost Mela while shaking her head.

“ Why...?” ask the Saint not to understand.

“ I don't want you to be sick again because you keep remembering it. Forget everything, and live well. I'll be happy if you're happy Santo...” said the ghost of Mela while shedding tears to make Santo cry.

“ Yes Mel, I'll take part in all your requests. I will be fine and happy later.” said Santo in between sobs.

Ghost Mela looked to nod with a smile. He raised his head when he saw a light coming towards him.

“ It's time I go Santo...” said the ghost of Mela with a faint smile.

“ Now..?” ask the Saint with a heavy heart.

“ Yes. Thanks Aruna, thank you all. Now I'm going....,” said the ghost of Mela as she waved her hand. His body slowly floated as the blinding white light picked him up and carried him away to the sky.

Santo and Aruna waved back as they stared at Mela's departure with teary eyes.

“ Alhamdulillah..,” says ustadz Zaid, ummi Syarifah and Aruna together.

“ Why Mr Ustadz, what happened.?” asked Deni curiously.

“ We managed to take the spirit of your friend to go where it should be Nak..,” said ustadz Zaid with a smile.

“ Continue why Saint cry Ustadz...?” ask Agus.

“ I'm happy Gus. I am sorry for I. He also told me to be happy.” said Santo while wiping his tears.

“ Yang Mela said tuh bener To. We must be happy..,” Deni said while patting Santo's shoulder.

“ But happy directed yes, which is in accordance with sharia and religious guidelines. So from now on you must live

better and more organized. Not most of the foya-foya and maksiat. If you want to express gratitude should be almsgiving, not even drunk at the night club..,” said ustadz Zaid as he passed.

Agus and Deni who felt insinuated also fell silent. Seeing his two friends misbehave made Santo laugh amusedly.

“ Lo both why...?” ask Santo.

“ Gapapa. Ustadz knows our habits. May he also indigo rich Aruna..,” said Agus.

half whispered.

The saint shook his shoulders and then stepped following Ustadz Zaid who now arrived outside the garden.

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Aruna has graduated from High School. He continued his education in college. Kalisha and Adriana finally had to give up the departure of Aruna who got a scholarship from a state university in East Java. Now the three are in the train that will take Aruna away.

“ Ga nyangka We even split rich gini..,” said Adriana sad.

“ Don't be sad dong Dri. I went to pursue my ideals. This is the process and we have to get through it. God willing We gather again and make business together later.” said Aruna.

“ For a moment, instead of the campus that You are heading to is also the place where the Kautsar went to college huh.?” kalisha asked to surprise Aruna.

“ Time anyway, You know where Kal is..?” ask Aruna.

“ Geez Aruna, that's it

tau anyway. This school always announces the names of students who excel in

mading includes students who continue their education in college because

scholarship...,” sahut Kalisha reluctantly.

“ Honest I males met him. Or I refuse a scholarship offer from the university yes.” said Aruna while staring at Kalisha and Adriana alternately.

“ Eh no need to Run. Time just because of Kautsar Lo nolak beasiswa that even though many want to occupy the position you know..” said Adriana.

“ Right Run. Lagian not necessarily Kautsar inget the same Lo. He was too popular first and many fans, we are just a crumb of tengginang just for him aka not important. So go ahead and go Run...,” said Kalisha encouragingly.

“ Okay, I can't back down anymore. I do not want my parents disappointed.” said Aruna while looking at Arka and Diana who stood outside the train while continuing to observe it.

The three hugged while laughing. When the train to Surabaya Turi Market was speeding slowly, Kalisha and Adriana rushed down and waved at Aruna.

Aruna waved back at the people she loved. Among the four people who waved at Aruna, Diana was the one who was the most sad. He was seen crying in Arka's arms when the train carrying Aruna was no longer visible.

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