Secret Alit

Premonition - Part 2

Ten days ago Mr. Song left this world. Supposedly, today she came to grandma's house to go back to work.

This morning the whole house was quiet, like something was missing. It is incomplete indeed the morning without Mr. Kidung who is always cheerful to greet us, while accompanied by a glass of black coffee and a cigarette of his favorite.

Me and Luni sister also say goodbye to mom, dad, and grandma to go to school. Brother Luni is as gloomy as I am. Even though he was not too close to Mr. Song, he still felt very lost. Mr. Kidung is friendly. Every time he talks to anyone, surely while interspersed with a smile. So, his presence must be imprinted in the memories of those who knew him.

Several times, Mr. Kidung once drove me to school. Every time he drove me, Mr. Kidung would stop by for a little coffee while talking to Mr. Enok, the school security guard, and Bang Eem, the janitor. Some of my friends, such as Monet and Ara also know Mr. Kidung. For this reason, I intend to give the news of Mr. Kidung's death to people who knew him at school.

"Huh, seriously, Alit? Innalillah. Aa' Kidung is a good person." said Mr. Enok. Bang Eem was just as shocked to hear the news.

In fact, Monet had cried, because Monet knew Mr. Kidung well enough. He and Ara did often meet Mr. Kidung when they were playing at grandma's house.

"If he again transfers or picks up Mba Alit, we often coffee together at the post. The last time I met was a bit strange, not cheerful as usual. It's murky, Mba," said Bang Eem.

Maybe at that time, Mr. Kidung was indeed in a dilemma thinking about marriage plans with his girlfriend. I remember his last words to Papa. It was sad to remember that moment.

***

The next Monday, exactly a week after I told you about the death of Mr. Kidung, Mr. Enok had welcomed me at the school gate. He seemed to have been waiting for my arrival.

"Mba Alit, finally nyampe! Mba, sit here first, I want a story," said Mr. Enok. I am confused, just obey Mr. Enok and sit in front of the post.

He also began the story of the incident he experienced with Bang Eem on the night of last week. Mr. Enok and Bang Eem did stay at school because their village was a bit far from where they worked. So, no wonder they have many stories together, both funny and horror stories.

***

That night, the sky was clear. The time has shown at 20:30, the sound of crickets was heard sayup-sayup being connected. Mr. Enok and Bang Eem are enjoying their coffee while chatting in the post, accompanied by a gentle breeze that makes the atmosphere cool.

In the midst of the conversation, Bang Eem suddenly fell silent. He was seen sitting upright, looking straight ahead.

"Em, why are you?" ask Mr. Enok confused.

Bang Eem remained silent, not answering Mr. Enok's question. Suddenly, Bang Eem turned to look at Mr. Enok with a smile.

"Sir, please make coffee item dong. It's an ordinary kayak, two spoons of sugar" said Bang Eem.

Mr. Enok was astonished, but still cooking water to make coffee orders Bang Eem. When he turned on the stove, he only realized that Bang Eem's coffee was still half a glass.

"The coffee still exists. He usually makes his own. Why is this asking for help, yak? Tumben," said Mr. Enok in his heart.

Not long after, the water began to boil. Mr. Enok turned off the stove, and poured the hot water into a glass that had been filled with a spoon of coffee and two tablespoons of sugar. Not yet offered, Bang Eem has directly picked up and sipped the coffee until it runs out.

"Crazy Em, it's just boiling" said Mr. Enok.

"The coffee made by Mr. Enok is delicious, by the way. No one is losing" said Bang Eem, laughing.

Mr. Enok did not answer. He was still astonished by Bang Eem's behavior. Even according to him, the way Bang Eem spoke changed. No time Mr. Enok asked questions, Bang Eem again asked for something. This time, he wanted to smoke Samsu.

"Well, there's no Em. There's a Mil cigarette, will you?" ask Mr. Enok.

Bang Eem nodded and thanked. He also took the Mil cigarette served by Mr. Enok. One stick was taken, then two, then three...

Bang Eem put the three cigarettes into his mouth, and immediately burned them. Then, three of them he just burned and sucked!

Mr. Enok can only stagger while gaping to see Bang Eem. He was at a loss for words, only able to be glued to his seat. Seeing Mr. Enok speechless, Bang Eem smiled.

"Sir, sorry if I was wrong all this time. I just stopped by for a second. Yesterday was not yet ready," said Bang Eem.

From there, Mr. Enok has begun to understand that Bang Eem is possessed by the spirit of Mr. Kidung. Moreover, Bang Eem's style of speech became very similar to Pak Kidung's.

"Yes, Aa' Song. I'm sorry if there's something wrong, too. Aa' calm, just rest," said Mr. Enok

Not long after Mr. Enok said that, Bang Eem killed all three cigarettes.

"I say goodbye. Greetings to Eem. Sorry for being so nicotine," he said.

Shortly after, Bang Eem vomited, but nothing came out of his mouth. Mr. Enok shook the body of Bang Eem while calling his name.

"Em, Em, wake up Em!" said Mr. Enok.

Bang Eem opened his eyes and looked dazed. Apparently, he was unaware of the previous incident.

"What's up? I think I fell asleep, Mr Enok?" Ask Bang Eem.

After that, Mr. Enok also told that Mr. Kidung had just stopped by and possessed Bang Eem's body. The two of them instantly fell silent, got goosebumps, and decided to discuss something else and went to bed quickly that night.

***

Mr. Enok told me the events of that night with enthusiasm. Several times as well, his eyes were teary. I was also moved to see it.

"That night was goosebumps, Mba Alit. But now, so sad to think Aa' Kidung," said Mr. Enok.

After that, we became immersed in the discussion of remembering Mr. Kidung during his life. There are many stories that cannot be forgotten from our memories. Until it was not felt, the school bell suddenly rang a sign of the start of lesson time. I also agreed with Mr. Enok to enter the class.

That day, I daydreamed a lot during class hours. I can't concentrate on thinking about what happened to Mr. Enok and Bang Eem. Of course, I also did not forget to pray for Mr. Kidung while remembering his friendly smile.