Jaka Umbara; The Wind Warrior

The Runggal Village

Lasmi goes out of the room leaving Jaka alone.

Jaka glanced at some of the food that was on the table nearby. But there is not the slightest appetite that arouses his appetite to eat the food.

Return to body. Closing eyes. A moment later opened my eyes. Then closed again.

He said in his heart, "Maybe I should just go back to sleep."

Jaka closed his eyes longer until he was completely asleep.

...###...

Tomorrow..

The air still felt a bit cold piercing even though the dew grains almost disappeared. Jaka stayed at the door.

In his view, Suwira was picking the remains of medicinal plants that could still be taken, he said, while Lasmi sat beside him while sorting out the plants that Suwira had picked and separating between good and bad so as not to mix.

"Raden.." said Suwira when he realized Jaka's existence.

"Has Raden's condition improved?" lasmi asked rise. Approaching Jaka because he was worried that Jaka had not fully recovered.

"I'm fine. Just continue with your work. I just want to breathe fresh air. You don't have to stop and wait for me."

"Well, Raden." Answering simultaneously.

Suwira and Lasmi turned away, resumed their respective activities while occasionally glancing at Jaka who was standing in front of the door.

Jaka was silent for a long time while standing at the door. Pensively with his view that looked a little empty. There might be some things he was thinking about.

"Uncle, Aunt.."

Suwira and Lasmi turned around at the same time.

"Where is the man I brought here yesterday?"

"He's in the room next to Raden's. Let me let Raden meet him."

Lasmi looked at Suwira. Suwira understood Lasmi's gaze to him. "Let me replace your job. Take Raden to see him" said Suwira.

"Raden, come!" Showing the way in the direction in question. Lasmi drives Jaka to where someone is looking for her.

...###...

In front of the other patient..

“Raden, the man Raden brought yesterday was inside. Maybe it's resting right now.”

"Okay, I'll go in and see him. Aunt continue to help Uncle."

"Well, Raden." Down my head, "I'm retreating. Excuse me, Raden." Stepping back and turning around left Jaka.

Lasmi pass. Jaka immediately entered a room that was indeed true what Lasmi said. He was standing in front of a room not far from his room.

"Excuse me.." Open the door slowly.

The person he was looking for was in the room. Sitting still, leaning back while looking out the window.

"Are you okay?"

The person he met looked up. Feeling a little surprised by Jaka's sudden arrival.

"Ah, apparently Raden."

What about your condition now?" Approaching slowly.

"It feels better than yesterday. Mom told me what happened to me yesterday. Thank you, for the help of Raden who was willing to help when I was being chased by someone yesterday."

"Mother? Oh, apparently Uncle and Aunt are both your parents."

"Did Raden know Mom and Dad?"

"Yes. I've been here before. And, you better stop calling me Raden earlier. My name is Jaka Umbara. You can call me by that name."

"Jaka Umbara. Jaka, Jaka, Jaka.. That name is like I heard somewhere. But.." Remembering. "how could we have met before? I am a person who easily forgets. Sorry, Raden."

"Looks like. Your face is a little familiar to me. Who the hell is your name? I might remember something by your name."

"Steep of Wuluh."

"Cleep of Wuluh, yes." Take a seat. Lembing Wuluh also corrected his position, making his body as if he was standing upright in front of Jaka.

"There's no need to force yourself" Jaka suggested staying in his position.

"What's wrong. I've recovered enough" said Lembing Wuluh.

Lembing Wuluh is still remembering the name of Jaka. It seems that the shadow from his memory began to meet a bright spot.

"Yes, now I know. Didn't we meet once when you entered the forest. At that time you were with a woman, at that time she was exposed to the Seroja Flower Study that my men spread."

That time? The grove? Ajian Seroja Flower? Jaka both recalled the incident he had experienced and confirmed the memory of Lembing Wuluh about him.

"I never thought we'd see each other again." Smile of the Widened Lembing.

"really. Didn't you offer me help then? But I refuse." Crisp laughs.

Both of them were silent for a moment, staring at each other, and a moment later laughing at the same time.

"How small is this world" Jaka continued.

"Yes, you're right."

"Road.."

"I told you not to call my name Raden. I'll ignore you if I call me Raden again."

"Ja, Jaka.." Saying condolently. "didn't you say at that time that you were looking for where your sister was? How's it going?"

"He's already found. Nothing happened to him. I was grateful that I found it back" Jaka recalled.

"I'm so glad you've finally reunited with your sister. Then, who is the woman you were with when you entered the forest? Is he your wife?"

"You think that way too, apparently."

"Thinking? Did I say something wrong?" I was confused by Jaka's words.

"No. Don't think too much."

The two had a long conversation. Until it does not feel dusk almost closes the afternoon.

...###...

Dining room..

Suwira and Lasmi are serving

side dish. Jaka and Lembing Wuluh were also present to accompany in their midst.

Suddenly Lembing Wuluh asked Jaka.

"Jaka, are you really the son of Princess Sri Ratih and Raden Aji Shaka?"

"You're right. How did you know about that?"

"My mom and dad used to tell me. I know that from all their stories. I just want to make sure it's straight from you."

"The reed! Keep your manners in front of Raden Jaka!" bent Lasmi on Lembing Wuluh.

"Good, Mom." Reply very obediently while bowed.

"Auntie, I asked him to call me by my name. No need to scold her like that."

Lasmi is surprised to hear what Jaka has said, as well as Suwira. Not expecting Jaka to say such a shocking thing.

"But, Raden, that's not in our position. We shouldn't just call Raden by name" Lasmi said, feeling that something was wrong. Didn't believe Jaka's words just now. It was as if what he had heard was taboo to his entire family.

Feeling agitated and depressed. "I, that is, just as we sow sand on the heads of the Master and the Princess. It was even as if we turned our backs to them when speaking."

"Right, Raden, we're not worth it.." Trying to assert his wife's prejudice.

"Uncle, Auntie, I haven't considered you as anyone else since I came last time." Cutting Suwira's speech.

"But, Raden, how can we stand before the Lord and Princess as Raden's parents?" Insist.

"Didn't you still want to serve your Father and Mother?"

"Right, Raden," welcomes Lasmi with hope. It was as if what he wanted came suddenly. He really hopes to continue to serve Jaka's parents even though both are gone.

"Let us devote ourselves to Raden," pinta Lasmi said expectantly.

"I am Raden too.." Suwira also chimed in on the words of his wife, Lasmi.

"If it were like that, I wouldn't mind Lembing Wuluh calling my name. I've allowed it. And, if your Uncle or Aunt refuses, then you're not worthy to serve your Father and Mother again."

"Please, Raden. We are not brave. Please forgive our stupidity!"

Suwira and Lasmi were both embarrassed by their thoughts.

"We will not argue with Raden again" Suwira said.

Thank ye. Raden has approved it," continued Lasmi full of joy.

"The reed! Give our gratitude to Raden Jaka," Lasmi ordered. Lembing Wuluh then complied.

"Te, thank you for Raden's favor."

"Don't call me Raden! Just call me by my name. Didn't I tell you when we were in your room not to call me Raden again?"

"Alright, Jaka. Thank you for letting me call your name."

"Well, that way we've become friends with each other. No problem feels hard as long as we help each other. When you're having trouble ask me for help. When I'm in trouble, I won't hesitate to ask you for help either."

Lembing Wuluh was stunned when she heard Jaka's words. I was amazed by the way Jaka looked.

"All right, let's hurry up and eat. Auntie, Auntie's cooking looks appetizing! Doesn't this look good?" Look at all the dishes in front of him one by one.

"It's nothing, Raden. We can't afford to host Raden with food that looks more fitting for Raden."

"Auntie." Lasmi. Lasmi felt Jaka's gaze as if saying that his words could not be digested by Jaka.

"I'm not a picky person about food. No matter the fancy or not. All we need is what can provide benefits and energy for our bodies. As long as it doesn't endanger my life, I never refuse it."

Lembing wuluh increasingly feel amazed.

"For some people, it is enough just with ordinary food, as long as it can make our stomach feel full. The most important thing is.."

Lasmi shed tears. Look at Jaka with a sweet smile.

Jaka who saw that was astonished.

"Auntie, why did Auntie's tears spill? Did anything make Auntie so sad?"