Nightmare Diaries

Homestay In The Sea's

This is Nina's experience when the 2nd grade of High School at that time the school will organize homestay activities that have become a tradition of hereditary school since the previous generation.

In the morning at around 07:00 WIB, Nina and her classmates had packed some suitcases to take to the inn. The purpose of their trip to the sea coast. They will be picked up by a tour bus belonging to the school. Before leaving, there was little direction from the principal about adab and order during the occupation of the interior.

First, never go out alone at least accompanied by three or more people. Second, do not be too friendly to people and do not be too arrogant to be neutral. The third, keep each item carried not to be left scattered.

They just heard the words. It didn't take long, two buses were waiting outside the gate. They went out to get into the vehicle. They will take 3 hours. During the trip, only occasionally did Nina glance out the window the rest she spent with closed eyes.

The clock continues to run, do not feel the bus has entered the interior. The road is narrow and full of climbs. Around it is decorated with a 1-hectare pond connected to the river bank. Some of them grew moss plants that fused to form a small island in the middle of the place.

About 35 minutes past the road full of twists and turns they finally reached his village, a banner displayed on the pole of the carriage had been waving as if to tell them here the place.

From the window, it was seen that Mr. Village Chief was talking to the chairman of their homestay committee. Nina got down and started transporting her belongings. They were guided by one of the adult men who was the son of the village chief, Bang Rifki.

Bang Rifki leads them to his house which is categorized as quite luxurious house in the area. Their eyes were immediately stunned by the front view of his courtyard, lying on an endless river like it was part of the flowing sea water.

Nina and her female friends will stay for three days at the house of the Village Chief. While the man stayed at the mosque in the village. Being still too tired after hours of sitting on the bus, they rested, charging for energy to explore tomorrow.

The next day, when the sun had spouted his face to the surface. Nina had been getting ready with casual clothes and a black skirt wrapping around her body. Their itinerary today is down the countryside as an initial introduction.

Bang Rifki will take them around starting from the house of Mr. Village Chief and then step onto the road next to the house.

"About, where are we going to go first? her best friend Nina, Caca spoke up. They walk in tandem.

"Where do I know, we follow that Bang Rifki." Answer Nina quickly.

The people who were around began to gather to greet them. Even the children who were there also joined his entourage. The children seemed to be their travel tour guide.

The first stop on their route is on the beach. The beach is bounded by giant-sized rocks, then they have to pass through the rock first before tracking the sand of the beach. The atmosphere is so calm and cool. The morning breeze blew.

While walking on a rock, Bang Rifki tells a little about the past of this village. In the past, around the 20s this village was once hit by a tsunami. The magnificent buildings were destroyed. So that most of the houses and neighborhoods he renovated were donations from the government.

"The area was also once used as a tourist spot. You see that vast island in the middle of the sea over there? the island is called Dream Island. Before the tsunami ate the island a lot of tourists who visited there." Bang Rifki.

"What about Bang, the picture of the island first?" Nina asked.

"Ooo.. The island was so nice, clean and beautiful. Suitable as a place for photos because there are several photo booth tools also there. Later you take you there on the last day."

They excitedly responded with a small cheer. Furthermore, there is not much they do just take pictures to serve the moment to serve as documentation later.

The sun started to sting. After playing on the beach, they continued their journey. Bang Rifki wanted to direct them to the houses of the citizens who would later be a place to settle for a while. They there will help the owner of the house until the end of home stay.

But, as Nina circulated her gaze towards the beach once again, her eyes suddenly caught a boy about 9 years old playing in the sea alone. The water has begun to tide fear if left alone later something even happens let alone the state of the beach is still quiet. Nina rushed down to meet the boy.

As Nina began to approach, the child instead of retreating instead advanced towards the middle of the sea. Panicked Nina immediately ran towards him and pulled his hand.

"Sir, don't play too far later you drown. Let's play on the surface."

Haven't heard the answer yet, someone had patted Nina's shoulder. Reflexes he immediately turned around and found the faces of his friends who already looked panicked.

"Whether you go to the sea, Na wants to die! You're making us panic know!" Caca and the rest of his friends had shrouded him and pulled him to the surface.

Now he is confused. Why are they angry? Do they not see any children playing alone in the middle of the sea unaccompanied? it would be good if Nina would help.

"That's what I saw a little boy playing here. There goes... " When he turned to look at the little boy who was holding his hand, there was nobody. Nina just grabbed the empty wind.

"Where's the little boy?! You are hallucinating!"

"I swear, I just saw, I didn't lie to know. How can there be no! Dek, where are you?! Deck..!"

"Here you are, you are wasting your time. Come on, don't overwhelm Bang Rifki because of your behavior."

Nina also went to follow the group with a sullen face.

The night is getting late, the moon is so clear to divide the white light. Nina's eyes were still sweeping around the already darkened illumination. He saw that his friends were asleep. They sleep in a rather spacious living room in tandem, like a salted fish laid out in a tray - really narrow and hot.

And that made him unable to close his eyes for a second. Nina chose to go out for a while enjoying the night air in the cool village, slipping into the pores. The sight of the pond directly welcoming him in front was coupled with a glittering light amongst the water ripples.

Nina sat on the boulder. Small hum while closing your eyes. Nothing seemed strange until a few minutes later the air was getting bone-chilling. The aura around began to feel stuffy. From a distance of 3 cm from where it is located there is a pungent fishy smell.

"Uhhhh! why does it suddenly smell so strange?" Nina covered her nose. "I'd better get back soon."

Then he approached the boy. "Sir, why do you go out all night like this? You'll be sick later, you."

The boy did not look, his tears still. In the second he said, "Sister, I'm afraid of myself. Please accompany me to go home."

Nina felt pity, her heart moved to help the child. "Alright, brother will accompany you."

The boy immediately stood up and grabbed Nina's hand. They also walked through the village.

...***...

"Nin, Nina's up! Comeup! we'll be late for the party, you know! Today Bang Rifki wants to give the group a homestay!" said Caca while shaking Nina's body.

With her eyes still sleepy, Nina immediately woke up to the bathroom.

After getting ready, the students were immediately directed to gather on the terrace of the Village Chief's house. Each group has been divided into 5 groups consisting of 5 people. Nina is a group with Caca, Fani, Denny, and Aya. To shorten the time, they directly cappuss to the residents' homes.

Nina and her group had perched in one of the huts and got the task of peeling oysters. With makeshift equipment like knives they immediately worked on it solemnly.

"Are you okay, Nin? Your face is pale." Fani who was sitting next to Nina felt strange with her lethargic movements.

"I'm a little dizzy. I want a bucket."

"You sick, Nin? Then let me take you home." chimpal Caca who was immediately detained by Nina.

"No, I can do it myself." Nina immediately got up and walked herself towards the house of the Village Chief. Her friends stared at each other in confusion seeing Nina's somewhat reserved demeanor.

"It's not our fault that he went home alone. I'm afraid he's okay." Said Aya who was greeted by a nod by Denny.

"It's not papa he might need himself" replied Fani who was still staring at Nina's back before disappearing at the turn.

About three hours they just finished peeling oysters. Sweat splashed all over the body especially the sun has risen to the top, making the situation increasingly limp. They also say goodbye to the owner of the house to hurry home.

Arriving at home, you can see the people who suddenly arrive gathered in the yard. Those who were curious immediately ran inside to meet the other friends.

"What is this?!" Caca hurriedly entered and confronted one of his other schoolmates, Anida.

"That's..Nina..Nina drowned Ca!!"

Like lightning in broad daylight, Caca felt limp for a moment. His heart raced fast. Nina's best friend is drowning!

"Where is it happening?!" Ask who started to sob. He immediately ran to the scene after being told by Anida that the area was at sea where they first visited.

His eyes look for the whereabouts of officers or police who usually come to check the TKP area. But, the sea condition looked deserted like there was no sign of a newly drowned person. The long-haired girl shouted to Nina, she had already stepped on the shoreline that was pounding the waves.

"NINA, DON'T KIDDING. I KNOW YOU'RE JUST HIDING, COME OUT IF YOU'RE ALIVE. Please don't leave so soon!!"

The cold wind caressed Caca's hair. Suddenly from the south, it appeared that someone was waving at him. Slowly the figure approached and was immediately given a hug by the girl.

"I know you're alive. They just said shit about you." Caca loosened his embrace and looked at Nina. "Why do you think I know you're here? We have been friends for a long time, of course I know more about my best friend's habits. You just look not well, you usually will find a quiet and cool place to calm down."

"Let's go home, the other guys are still worried about us later."

"I don't want to go home. I want to be here." Nina clasped Caca's hand tightly. "My company."

Caca just smiled and immediately agreed to his best friend's request. They spend time at sea no matter what the sun will rest.

...***...

The young man lowered his pen as a low voice from the kitchen called out to him. The last stanza that had confused him had been completed in his documentation journal. The super fierce lecturer gave him an article assignment with a unique and nonsensical theme.

Fortunately, he got inspiration from a true story that had just happened. His eyes looked at the newspaper on his desk. Whether it's coincidence or destiny acting, the mystical and the supernatural sometimes become friends with the real world.

"Rifki, mother called from earlier not answered. Let's eat cold first."

"Yes, Mom!"

The man named Rifki immediately rose up following his mother's steps towards the kitchen.

'TWO BODIES OF UNDISCOVERED HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WHO DROWNED IN THE SEA WHILE FOLLOWING HOMESTAY ACTIVITIES'