Secret Alit

Naya - Part 4

Still the same as a few days ago, my curiosity towards Naya, the little girl, has not disappeared. There are still strange and interesting things I need to know about him.

That morning, I peeked into the school grounds and stalls to make sure no friends saw me. My school bag I brought, I didn't put it on the bench in class so I could rush to Naya's house.

When I arrived at the mouth of the alley close to the house, it appeared that a large-bodied man was opening the fence of Naya's house. His face was not visible, as he was facing towards the inside of the tiny house. Because my heart was beating too fast, I stopped continuing my steps to the house and turned towards the school. Could it be that he's a Clown? In fact, I intend to know the identity of Om Clown. But I haven't got the right way not to be rowdy.

I ran to class to put a bag on my desk. While the class was still empty, I could calm down for a bit. My heart started to die down. I laugh at myself. Just looked at the back of the Clown Om I was scared.

"Alit, let's get excited" I said, smiling to myself. I woke up and looked at the entire classroom to see if anyone else had caught me muttering to myself? I also decided to drop out of class and find a chatmate. I wanted to take my mind off Om Clown for a while so I could focus on studying in class.

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After school ended, I left class in a hurry. While other friends still record the schedule of repetition.

"Let's go, I'll ask for the schedule to Ara or Monet by email" I thought.

I walked quickly and looked up from the fence, but Naya was already on the front mat with Kiko. Then, I walked to the school stop to wait for Arlo. That afternoon, I didn't go to Naya's house. I want to go to the toy store that is in the direction of my return trip and buy doll clothes for Kiko.

"Alit, I just have a minute nothing, yeah. At 3 o'clock there will be music rehearsals" Arlo said.

I agreed and got off the bike as soon as I got to the toy store. After that, Arlo drove me home and immediately returned to school for practice.

"Good day, Grandma. Arlo didn't stop by, Grandma. Again in a hurry, want to practice the guitar," said Arlo greeting grandma.

Grandma replied to Arlo with a smile.

"Be careful, Arlo," said the grandmother.

That day, all activities at home seemed ordinary. Only my mind can not be separated from Naya and the figure of Om Clown.

"What is Naya now? Did Om Clown come bothering you again?" That thought can't escape my head.

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The next morning, I left early to stop by Naya's house. Arriving in front of the fence, I immediately called out to him.

"Naya, it's brother" call me.

"Hello Brother! Come on in, sister," said Naya as she peeked out of the living room door of her house.

I went inside and gave Kiko the doll clothes I bought yesterday. Naya looks happy.

"Naya's got new clothes on, too, huh?" I asked so realized that Naya's clothes look new.

"Yes Kak, this is the mother who bought it" he said, holding the clothes he was wearing.

Apparently, his mother bought Naya new clothes to wear while walking. Naya said her mother would take her away with her office friends. He seemed very happy when he told me about it. Amidst that cheerfulness, suddenly Naya's expression changed.

"Yesterday Om Clown comes, Brother. Clown told Naya to go to the kitchen and sit on the floor. You can't go anywhere" he said.

My guess yesterday was right, the big-bodied man wearing the wide jacket and hat was Om Clown. But baby, I can't see his face.

"Naya can explain to big brother, how is the face of Om Clown?" My toot.

"Surprisingly, Brother, make Naya. Her lips are wide black. He just came to tell Naya to come into the kitchen. Then he came out the back door, Ngunciin Naya. He kept getting out of the kitchen window, and pounding on the glass while looking at Naya" he said.

"Naya knew that the kitchen door was actually not locked? When you come in from behind, you see the door is not locked. Only the keys are hanging on the door" I said.

Naya shook her head. He did not dare to check the door because he was so afraid. I feel so sorry for him. Maybe sometime I should meet her mother and tell her this.

"Sister of school first, yes. Don't forget to put on a new shirt for Kiko" I said.

"Yes, brother, thank you! Now Naya and Kiko both have new clothes" she replied with a smile.

Arriving at class, I met Monet and Ara who invited me to the mall. But, this time, I prefer to accompany Naya after school.

"Yes.sepi dong there is no Alit," said Monet.

"Next time I'm coming along" I said with a grin.

I decided on purpose not to tell Ara and Monet about Naya. I want to observe for myself about Naya more deeply. When I have enough information, I will tell them.

After school, I still have half an hour before Arlo comes to pick me up. I rushed to Naya's house.

"Nayaa," call me.

"Hello, brother," he answered

I take off my shoes and sit on the mat. There, there was a pile of old doll clothes belonging to Kiko.

"Naya, this is Kiko's old shirt, right? Wash it off, " I said.

"Go on, brother. Later Yayu who used to be holy," replied Naya.

"Okaya, you get into the laundry tub, yes" I replied.

I walked to the laundry with Kiko's clothes on. Suddenly, the sound of the fence being opened. Apparently, the clown came. I hid under the table behind the kitchen wall to scout out the purpose of his arrival.

Luckily, I found a small hole in the wall that had been fragile. I scraped it open wider and clear enough to peek.

Suddenly, the man's voice sounded.

"Come in, sneak in" he said.

He told Naya to go into the kitchen. I also heard the door creaking open. Then, he exited through the back door and peeked out of the window.

"Tek.tek..tek..."

The sound of glass is heard. Naya stared at the kitchen window with a frightened face. Outside the window, Om Clown is being frightened with his face wearing a clown mask.

He stretched out his gloved-covered fingers on his cheeks and began to shake his head. Funny too, I thought, but scary for a long time. Especially for a kid as small as Naya.

I'm starting to think that Clown Om is not a sane person. Maybe he also hates children, so it's good to scare Naya. To be sure, I suspect Om Clown must have had a painful experience.

While having a dialogue with myself, I suddenly thought of Arlo picking me up at the stop. Ten more minutes. This crazy attraction is quickly over.

"Stek.tek...tek..."

The glass was knocked again, a sign of Om Clown is still beratraksi. I saw him through this little hole with a racing heart. It seems crazy to repeat itself. A few minutes later, things started to calm down. I came out from under that table and looked out to make sure that the Clown Om was gone from this house.

I saw Naya sitting on the kitchen floor hugging Kiko. Apparently, his fear has not gone away. He just shut up. I approached and stroked her hair.

For a while, we just sat quietly. I hugged Naya and stroked her head so she wouldn't be scared anymore. Then, I took him to the terrace to play again.

"Arlo, sorry it's a little late a few minutes, nothing. I'm still at Naya's house" I typed in and sent that chat to Arlo.

I invited Naya to play until she could laugh again. Then I decided to go home.

"Sister go home first, yeah. We'll see you tomorrow" I said.

Naya just nodded. He was sad because I had to go home.

It was heartless to leave Naya alone, but I also had to go home. Moreover, Arlo was waiting. From far away, I saw Arlo sitting on his motorbike parked in front of the stop.

I can't wait to tell Arlo at length. But I know, Arlo is also busy and has other things to think about. So, today doesn't seem like the right time for me to tell stories.

My chest feels tight to see the crazy Om Clown. Moreover, the young Naya should not accept such treatment, even until she can not tell others.

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