LEGACY [ END ]

CANDIDNESS

Throughout Mayang's mourning, Bayu always accompanied him. Trying maximum to always be present so that Mayang, no longer feel alone until one day, Bayu invites Mayang to celebrate the day he received work. The right opportunity to take Mayang on vacation out of town. At about six in the morning, the two were ready. Riding a duck bike with a refreshing natural tourist destination. Mayang who had not gone on vacation for a long time, felt very enthusiastic.

The trip itself took two hours. Starting from the houses and towering high buildings, the scenery turned into a rural nature with a lot of trees. The road winding, paved to get to the path. Arriving there, Bayu parked his motorbike and walked together with Mayang. Breathe clean air without pollution.

From a distance, there was a thump of water falling on the rocks. Water collisions with rocks are welcomed by the wind which then produces fresh cold. Shady trees spread widely on the left side and on the right side of the road. A carefree smile continued on Mayang's lips.

"Do you like May?" ask Bayu.

"Like Bay, really big here," replied Mayang with a smile that could not be separated from his lips.

Bayu is happy to have succeeded in making Mayang smile cheerfully. Although the distance between the parking lot to the location of the waterfall takes fifteen minutes to walk. Both remain enthusiastic, especially when all tired paid off with the beautiful scenery. Mayang and Bayu play in the water and take self-portraits under the waterfall, just like other visitors. At that time, the visitors were quite a lot but not to the jostle.

In the rushing water and charming scenery, Bayu grasped both hands Mayang. No matter how many eyes look. Bayu expresses his feelings, feelings that are initially ordinary. However, it is slowly nurtured until it becomes more special. Bayu expressed his intention to make Mayang as his companion. Cheers were immediately heard from the visitors there. Mayang blushed at once happy.

"Malu Bay" he said slowly.

"Thank you! Accept it! Thank you!" cheers from enthusiastic visitors waiting for answers from Mayang.

"You're seriously Bay?"

"True, very seriously May."

"I.my family.."

"Hussst! the most important thing is you. The one I want to marry, you," said Bayu.

Mayang spread his gaze around. Many smiles seemed to give support to them. Seeing the seriousness of Bayu, Mayang also nodded. Makes everyone happy. Especially Bayu who immediately cheered while hugging Mayang.

"Thank you May!" said Bayu with a smile that he kept on sharing.

A wonderful day for both. From today on, we have a different status. Not now, they are married. However, that good intention had been deeply rooted in each other's inner self. Hand in hand, passing joys and sorrows together.

...🌟🌟🌟...

After leaving the location of the waterfall, Bayu and Mayang stop by a riverfront stall which is also the flow of the waterfall they visited earlier. Both ordered some food and drinks. Bayu set his eyes on the river stream while waiting for the order to be served. While Mayang, staring at his lover with concern. In his mind he was arguing between saying hidden facts about himself or not. If you see the seriousness of Bayu all this time, of course it will not be a problem if he tells it. However, he was afraid that the figure of Cantil would also target Bayu to be used as the next victim. Mayang took a long breath.

"What's wrong? how does it look so agitated?" ask Bayu.

Mayang was really confused about what to answer.

"Hey, what's wrong? is there something you're hiding? it's ok, whatever it is, you can tell me!"

"Good Bay!" mayang.

"Honey.it's okay, seriously, you can tell any story!"

"Bay, it's about your safety."

"Hemm..what is it?"

"I can't tell you."

"Can, you can. Just tell me a story and then we'll figure out a way to finish it!"

"Can't Bay, I realize that you're very good to me and I like you too. So, I can't risk your life."

"Emm.."

Bayu pulled Mayang's hand and held it. Bayu tries to convince Mayang that he is very serious with his good intentions. Whatever may be the problem, will be the problem as well.

"Yes story!" please Bayu.

In the end, Mayang nodded and began to tell her everything. About the dark story in his extended family. Although surprised, Bayu tried to calm down so that his lover remained comfortable in telling stories.

"So that's what's burdening you?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Yes." Yeah."

"That's also the reason behind the deaths of your parents?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"All these pettiness started from the time of your eyes and your akung?"

"Yes, it's all."

"OK," Bayu replied calmly as he carved out a smile.

"Babies.."

"Well, May, thank you for being open! you want to tell me and trust me too!"

"But you're in danger now."

"Just calm! I'll be fine. You are the same."

"Where could that be? they (the jinn) will sooner or later take the tumbar. If it's not given, it could be me or you, instead."

Bayu smiled again while gently stroking her long hair.

"Quiet yeah! the world has not yet come to an end. There are still plenty of opportunities for us to escape this vortex."

"How'd it go?"

"We can find smart people, some kind of ustad or kyai who can help us!"

"Who? is there anything you know?"

"There are one or two people, we can try first but if it still does not work as well, we look for another! ask a friend or relative, there is. As long as there is an intention, Allah will give way."

"But Bay.."

"Ask your heart May! you really refuse, right? you really don't want to ally with them (koum jin), do you?"

"Yes Bay, I really don't want to. I want to be loose and big. I also want, this keris on my forehead, to be removed quickly."

"OK, if your intentions are strong. Must be the road! it's our job to keep trying."

"Are you not afraid?"

"As a human being, there is certainly fear but no reason to remain silent. Precisely because of fear then, you must immediately get rid of it!"

Mayang could not say anything more than bowing his head. Bayu smiled again and pulled Mayang into his arms. Calm the orphan girl and make her, feel comfortable.

"Calm down, May! be patient! we're facing it together!"

"Your life is perfect Bay. With you loving me, doesn't it hurt you?"

"Hmmm..."

Bayu holds both of Mayang's shoulders while looking gently at him.

"What can I do if my perfection is with you? I have no choice but to run all the risks that stand in the way of staying with you. Living the grief of the two to age together," replied Bayu who quickly raised the curve of a smile on Mayang's lips.

"We can, don't give up, don't lose!" say Bayu again.

Mayang then nodded his head.

"Thank you," said Mayang, softly.

...🌟 CONNECTIVE 🌟...