SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Ms Ratmi's Confession

The face and appearance of Bu Inah in dreamland, still clearly imagined in the eyes of Bu Ratmi. Unaccepting of the abusive treatment of her daughter's adoptive mother, the woman felt claustrophobic. Tears just dripped, warm to wet his cheeks.

"You ... Didn't you raise my son? You yourself said that my daughter would come here" said Ms Ratmi as she touched Ms Inah's hand.

Ms. Inah felt uncomfortable and was afraid of the crazy woman holding her hand. "What do you mean? I don't understand. Get the fuck out of here! Stay away from my daughter!"

"Don't you remember me? I am Sukma's real mother!" firmly Bu Ratmi tried to grab Sukma's hand. "I also asked Abah for help so that Sukma could get out of the forest."

"Mother, Dedek was afraid," cried Sukma trembling.

Soon Bu Inah rebuked the woman in front of him, until he fell to the ground. "Sway my son!"

Ms. Ratmi insisted on grabbing Sukma's hand and said, "Sukma, come with Mama, yuk! Mama apologized for dumping you a few years ago. Mama promised, will do whatever you want to atone for your sins. Come on, son."

The surrounding residents immediately pulled the body of Bu Ratmi from the presence of Sukma and Bu Inah. Of course the mad woman roared, asking to be let go. He went berserk, not wanting to separate from Sukma. Her screams were so heartbreaking, that Bu Inah felt sad to see Ms Ratmi being forcibly evicted by residents.

Sukma's body trembled violently to see Bu Ratmi calling his name from afar. Bu Inah immediately brought his youngest daughter to one of the stalls in the parking area. He gave a bottle of water to the youngest, then rubbed the head of the Sukma.

"Dedek is okay, right? Is there a wound?" ma'am Inah asked, making sure her daughter's body was okay.

"No, Ma. Dedek is just a slobber. From noon until the afternoon go back and forth on the way home, do not see you continue," explained Sukma lethargic.

"Just till afternoon? Dedek wanted four days to get lost in the woods, you know!" said Bu Inah dumbfounded.

Hearing Bu Inah's words, Sukma spouted the water he had just gulped. His eyes looked back around. The three students who had gone astray with him were stretchered off and entered the ambulance with an infusion hose attached to their hands. As for Sukma who only felt tired and achy, visited by the medical team to get treatment.

"Come, Deck! You have to get treatment first," said one of the nakes, about to take Sukma to the ambulance.

"No, Sir. Thank ye. I'm fine, really. I just need to eat the same drink. From this walk continues until hungry," reject Sukma subtly.

"After all, you need to be treated first. Getting lost in the forest for four days is hard, making your condition worse. Your friends have been taken to the nearest hospital because of dehydration and daze," the health worker asked to give understanding. "Fortunately you're still given a long life."

"What day is it, sir? Just from noon to afternoon doang will not make me lose my life," refuted Sukma.

"Dec, same nurse said, yes. Dedek must be treated first," persuaded Bu Inah.

"But Dedek would not, ma'am. What, anyway, just around the mountain doang half a day until taken to the hospital all? I'm just exhausted, not dehydrated or anything," snapped Sukma adamantly refused, his face frowning.

Seeing the annoyance on her daughter's face, Bu Inah tried to understand. He glanced at the health worker who looked irritated, then said, "Here you go, sir. My son may not need any more treatment. Let my son rest for a while, he just needs to eat and drink."

"But, Madam ... If your child doesn't get treatment, the condition will be worse."

Ms. Inah shook her head. "I believe in my daughter. You better take care of the others, let me just take care of my daughter."

"alright. If something bad happens to your child later, don't blame us."

Madam Inah nodded. "I promise."

After the nurse left, Ms. Inah ordered noodles for Sukma to eat. It is true, the physical condition of Sukma is not like the three boys who disappeared for four days. Arriving in the parking area, the three actually fell, like not getting food and drink at all.

After Bu Inah's order noodles are served, Sukma immediately devours them. The girl was really hungry. Ms. Inah smiled knots while stroking her daughter's hair.

However, Bu Inah's heart is not okay after seeing someone with mental disorders claim to be the mother of Sukma. Her memory of the nightmare a few years back, crossed her mind again. The face and appearance of Bu Ratmi is exactly like the woman his age who once advised that his son be taken care of Bu Inah well. Now that Bu Inah was starting to get scared, the youngest knew his identity. However, his mind again assumed, that no one would believe in the speech of mental disorders.

Unlike Bu Inah, Sukma actually thought of someone who was meant by Bu Ratmi to help him out of the forest. He was amazed, how can a woman who is not sane able to meet a figure who usually shows the way home, while he was not. In addition, the old man of serbaputih's pack could also bring them back to the human realm without showing any form of style. Sukma was really amazed by the knowledge that the saint had.

After eating and drinking, Sukma and Bu Inah are encouraged to go home immediately. In the same place, a search is still being conducted. The principal has not been found. According to the clue told by the black skull, Sukma was convinced that the man had been taken by a supernatural being to another dimension. If later found to be in good shape, maybe luck is surrounding the principal. However, if it is found in a terrible state, it could be a reply because it has bad intentions when it comes to Mount Ciremai.

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At about one o'clock in the afternoon, Sukma and Bu Inah arrived at the house. Mr. Risman and Atikah warmly welcomed the two. Atikah who was worried since getting bad news about Sukma, hurriedly hugged her sister tightly.

"No, Tea. I was just lost from noon to afternoon. Not long," replied Sukma casually, then looked at Mr. Risman. "Sir, how come you look lethargic? You're not healthy anymore, are you?"

"Dek, you better change your clothes and rest first. Later let Teteh tell a story in the room if the condition of Dedek is not tired anymore," persuaded Bu Inah.

"Mother is right, later Teteh story, yes," said Atikah, while taking her sister to the room.

After the brothers left, Ms. Inah and Mr. Risman sat for a moment in the living room. Seeing his wife's lethargic face mixed with anxiety, making Mr. Risman curious. His wife patted him on the shoulder, and began to ask.

"Mom, what are you thinking? Dedek has met," said Mr. Risman.

"Sir, Mom's mind has not calmed down since Dedek was found earlier" complained Bu Inah with a sad face. "When I want to nyamperin Dedek, there is a crazy woman who meanders Dedek like her own child. And he kept saying, he's met Mom too. That woman also claimed to be Dedek's real mother."

"Oh, that. Maybe the woman was again the same keingetan child, so suddenly dipped Dedek. Or maybe his son looks like Dedek."

Mom nodded quickly. "No, Sir. That's not just it. He also called Dedek's name, continued to apologize to Dedek if he had thrown Dedek a few years ago."

Mr. Risman pensively heard the explanation from his wife.

"Sir, doesn't this sound too weird, does it? Or is it just mom who's overreacting?" ask Ms. Inah. "If it's true Dedek kamdung son of that person, I really don't want to."

"We'd better take the positive side. If it is true that the woman with mental disorders is the birth mother of Dedek, it means that God entrusts us to take good care of Dedek. Try to think carefully, what if Dedek grew up like a woman like that?" risman replied calmly.

"True, yes, sir. At least our adopted children's lives get better, even though at first our lives are mediocre."

"Yes, Mom."

Meanwhile in the room, Atikah recounts something that happened to Mr. Risman during Sukma's four-day disappearance. Not to forget, he also revealed that their father had vomited blood. Sukma was stunned to hear his brother's words. He also glanced out the window, there was a tall figure cungkring was pacing in front of the house. Maybe he was the cause of Mr. Risman's illness, he thought.

"Dedek, do you know how Teteh, Mother, the same father came home from the hospital to meet who?" tanya Atikah is starting to look cramped.

Sukma. "Who, Tea?"

"Albi. His son Om Hilman who used to like to play with us," replied Atikah with sparkling eyes. "He's a cute girl now. Tall, white, his idols are like the Arabian Prince."

"Oh." Sukma nodded, his face flat. "Well, did you know Albi came to the hospital? His Om Hilman was treated there too?"

"She's out there for Aunt Arini's men. Dedek still remembers him?"

"Australia Arini?" Sukma narrowed his eyes, trying to remember the person the older brother meant. "Oh, Miss Farah's aunt, isn't she?"

Atikah.

"Why is he in the hospital?"

"She said, he was paralyzed. Sometimes comma for days. The same son of her husband did not care. Om Hilman was the same A Albi who took care of Aunt Arini."

"Well, is it just Om Hilman like A Albi? Where's Farah's mom going? Not following me?"

"Say A Albi, that's it. Bu Farah did not want to take care because Aunt Arini came from a poor family who practiced shamanism. It was so. .. that's how."

"Tante Farah hasn't changed in the past, yes."

Atikah.

"Everything, Teteh don't try to fall in love with A Albi."

Atikah was instantly stunned. He who was initially hit by kasmaran, changed in turmoil. With a deep breath, Atikah went to the kitchen to bring Sukma some drinking water.