SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Strange Trouble

Darkness enveloped the sky. The dim red light that stretched across the horizon, slowly vanished. After bathing, the itching in Farah's body disappeared. Nevertheless, his skin was still a little sore due to scratch marks and injuries on his body.

After dinner, Farah sat on the edge of the bed, thinking of a strange dream this afternoon. When her husband came, her face was a bit cramped. He seemed impatient to ask what was difficult to accept his common sense to Hilman.

"Pa, can I talk to you for a minute?"

"of course. What do you want to talk about?"

Farah began to recount her dream this afternoon, after eating Ratna's food. Not to forget, he described a giant ape who wanted to take him to another realm and a little horned girl. Hilman was stunned to hear the story his wife had told him. When Farah reminded her husband of the apes that Sukma had always mentioned, Hilman was stunned.

"Is it possible that the monkey that Sukma always said was true, yes, Pa?" ask Farah guessing.

"That's possible. You see, I also suspect, something is not right with your disease. Especially after the doctor says there is no strange disease in your skin. It could be that your skin is so itchy because of the monkey feathers that are falling out."

"Okay, Pa. If I really get pounded, what should I do? I don't want to die silly because of being pounded."

"Try to remember, who likes you sick. Usually people who have a grudge will admit it. If you have met someone, apologize. Don't forget, apologize, worship diligently! You see any genie would be afraid if we believe in God."

"But I never hurt anyone. Even if Ratna likes me quip-syndir, she's still good. The proof is that when I'm sick, he wants to look at me and give me food."

"What's? You used to miss Ratna? Ah, I think I know who did it."

"Who, Pa? Ratna?"

"So you said you used to fuck her, right? This morning he came here with food. So, if it wasn't him, who else would have tried? Alexis?"

"No way, Pa. Ratna couldn't have done that. Could be, right, Mr. Risman or Ms. Inah who numbalin me."

"God! Want to see when you accuse Mr. Risman of being the same as Ms. Inah who is not? Even if they did, they would have done it a long time ago."

"So right, it was Ratna? I just don't believe it."

"As far as you are, deh. I've often seen people who want to be given food by the 'worshipper' before dying."

"Oh, that's it, Pa. Serem. What if I die, Pa? Who can help me?"

"As you learn to pray again, don't forget to pray too. Only God can help us out of this. He is Great and Strong of all."

"Yes, Pa. I'll do it."

While Hilman and Farah were about to fall asleep, a few kilometers from their residence, Mbah Suro had trouble sleeping. After Ratna came, her eyes still seemed to be on the horned little girl she was laughing at. In addition to seeing bad events in the future, he also witnessed his cousin, Farida, dying because his energy was absorbed by Sukma until it was not left.

To calm his mind, Mbah Suro went to his artificial cave underground. He hopes to get a clue that the apes he sent to Farah's house do not obey the Sukma. However, before moving from his room, there was a bell sound from outside.

Unwilling to make his guest wait for a long time, the old man hurried to open the entrance to his house. How surprised he was to find Farida's sister visiting his residence. Mbah Suro invited Arini in, then went to the kitchen to prepare a drink.

"Not bother, Suro. I don't eat or drink in your house. Everything is haram consumed, the water must have been winnowed," said Arini with a flat tone.

Mbah Suro chuckled while sitting opposite Arini, then said, "Don't do it, Arini. Shouldn't guests be honored like kings?"

"But if the host is like you, I won't."

"Alright, all right," said Mbah Suro mangut-mangut. "Tumben you're here, Rin. Didn't you throw away all your family?"

"I'm here because I have a bad feeling about you, Ro."

"ugly feeling? Oh, it turns out you're still using the knowledge that your mothers passed down."

Arini shook her head weakly. "My idol if your name is so and continue to be like you, Ro. I already know what's wrong and right."

"As far as you are, Rin. You always felt right yourself." Mbah Suro leaned against the chair and crossed the side. "What's your problem now, until you come here? Haven't seen me in years, I knew he'd come by here just because he had a bad feeling about me."

"Ro, speak honestly with me. You're not trying to harm my family, are you?"

Momentarily Mbah Suro burst out to hear Arini's question. "Good God you are ... Rin, Rin. Where might I hurt your family. If I have a grudge against you, I used to use you."

"But my feelings aren't calm, Ro. Since three days ago, I've always thought of my niece."

"That's your business. Why does it involve me all?"

"But I'm suspicious of you, Ro. I'm afraid, your science is even stray or there's a customer you have a grudge against my family."

"What's your nephew's name, Rin? Don't you like accusing me of being reckless, ah! It could have been another shaman who did it."

"His name is Farah Diba. I keep thinking of him. Not to mention yesterday her husband was talking on the phone, she said Farah had an itch."

For a moment, Mbah Suro was stunned to hear his cousin's words. Her memory soared at the incident earlier this afternoon when Ratna came to the house. Instead of hiding the truth, Mbah Suro challenges Arini.

"If your niece is the one who gets it, what do you want? After all, I have earned a lot of money from customers. Not to mention that Farah also has a protector, right? Girls have no ethics, which is called Sukma."

"J-so right, you're the one who hurt my nephew? You fuck, Suro!" maki Arini glared at her cousin.

"Here you go, don't make me dizzy! I'm like this to connect with life, not like you. Your life is good. Just sticking with a rich husband, own family until forgotten."

"That's a different story, Ro. I don't want to follow you like you," Elak Arini. "Now mending you call back the genie who wants to take Farah's life. Just look for another collision."

"Okay, Rin. I'm so dizzy now. The demon I sent to your niece, has bowed down to the fat boy."

"What's? How could that be? He's just a kid."

"You don't know who that kid really is, Rin. He's the devil's son!"

"Ah, is that right? You don't make it up!"

"It's not just that, Rin. He also made Farida die!"

"Bikin Farida Tea is dying?!" Arini's eyes widened. "So right, he's seen Farida Tea? Holy jeez!"

"Why are you, Rin?"

Arini heard Mbah Suro's words. If the little girl in Hilman's house ever met Farida, then the secret for years would be exposed, he thought. Arini's heart was completely unsettled.

"Well, how come you're dumb, Rin? You're afraid, if that boy uncovers your real identity in front of the Farah family, huh? Come ngaku!"

"Not to be evasive, Rin. Looks from your face. Kids are hard to control, they like to talk honestly."

"Even though he spoke honestly, his parents did not believe the same thing he said. I met his parents once. They say, the boy likes to slur."

"His parents could not believe it, Rin. But Farah's husband? He's the brother of a demon worshiper. Doesn't rule out the possibility that he believes the boy's words."

Arini gulped, her throat felt dry. Occasionally he massaged his forehead to eliminate the anxiety that gathered fully in his head.

"Let's go, Rin. You drove the boy's family out of your nephew's house. If he leaves, I can take back the monkey demon easily."

"No, no. What if later you even use the demon to harm Farah again? You're, aren't you, sneaky."

"Yes, if you don't want to get rid of the boy, your secret will be exposed."

Arini. His mind was still chaotic with all the events experienced by himself and Farah. Indeed, the presence of the boy has made the demon submissive Mbah Suro submissive, so that the shaman is confused to harm his target. However, if Sukma stays there and meets Arini again, then the big secret that the old woman is hiding will gradually be revealed.

Long enough to struggle with his thoughts, Arini finally made up her mind. After his affair with Mbah Suro was completed, he resigned from the presence of his cousin, then left the house with the dim lighting. Along the way to the hotel, he continued to convince himself that the decision he made was right.

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The day changed, Farah's condition gradually improved. He can move as usual, although the pain is still felt in some parts of his body. At least, today the woman can serve Hilman by making a cup of coffee and toast.

"Your face looks good today. Did you go out?" hilman asked with a big smile.

"Yes, Pa. For some reason, since her youngest son Bu Inah ran to the room when I was sleeping, the itching was reduced. My back is also light."

"Thank God."

"Pa, is it possible that the monkey that targeted me has been brought with Sukma, huh?"

"Where do I know. Why are you the same name as me?"

"No. That's gini loh, Pa. When Sukma came out of our room, I chased him into the backyard. If not wrong, I was horrified he said this, 'Not yet I bathe, even want to eat his head Aunt Farah. You eat bananas, not people.' Less is more, Pa."

Hilman was pensive, imagining Sukma's behavior at that time. Deep inside, he also felt that there was something strange in Mr. Risman's youngest daughter since it was rediscovered after a week of disappearing. Given Sukma's hair that quickly elongated and the color of his skin changed, Hilman was convinced, Sukma is not an ordinary child.

"What kind of child is he? Does he also see supernatural beings?" muttered Hilman frowned.

"Pa, is it possible that Sukma is an indigo child, huh?" tanya Farah patted Hilman's shoulder.

Hilman nodded, then spread both his shoulders. He then looked at his watch, it turned out to have been six more than thirty minutes. Albi, who had just finished eating, approached Hilman and invited his father to leave immediately. They say goodbye to Farah. Not to forget, Hilman asked his wife to take care of herself.

As the sun rose, Sukma was escorted by his mother to go to school. The little girl looked very happy after feeding the banana to Wanara. However, this time he left his pet at home. Worried about making a fuss at school.

As she was about to drive through the cemetery to kindergarten, the little girl saw Arini's car passing by. Sukma paused for a moment while clapping his hands. Of course, his behavior made Inah wonder.

"What's up, Dek? How do you feel so good?"

"Australia is coming, Mom!"

"If Aunt Arini comes, what will Dedek do? Don't bother him anymore, ah."

"Ih, Mother mah ... Dedek wants to play with Aunt Arini."

"Already, ah. He said Dedek did not want Mother and Father to lose their jobs continue to be expelled from there. Mending Dedek playing with the same friends who like meja, kayak Giska with Nurul."

"But Giska doesn't want to play with Dedek, Mom. Ever since Dedek brought Susan's doll, he's been scared. The Susan doll does not exist."

"If Giska does not want to play with Dedek, play with other players. Temen Dedek, right, a lot."

He walked faster than his mother. His face frowned, annoyed at Bu Inah who forbade him from playing with Farida's sister. Ms. Inah exhaled a long breath, then caught up with her daughter from behind.

Meanwhile, Arini had just arrived at Hilman's residence. Without seeing the nephew, he rushed to see Mr. Risman. Luckily, the person he was looking for was on the terrace of the pavilion. Not wanting to linger, Arini walked as fast as possible to meet Mr. Risman who was sharpening the grass cutter scissors in front of the pavilion.

Realizing the arrival of Arini, Mr. Risman paused for a moment. He kept the grass cutter scissors on the porch tiles, then stood up to welcome the ram. He was astonished, not usually the relatives of the employer came to his pavilion, especially while carrying a suitcase and swerving like a thief.

"Good morning, Miss Arini. What do you need to come here?" greet Mr. Risman kindly.

"Sir, I want to ask, you want to live well?" arini asked in a whispering voice.

"Anyone wants to live well, Mom. If God wills, He will surely give me more sustenance."

"Then, consider it a sustenance for the Father," said Arini handed the suitcase from his hands.

Of course Mr. Risman would not take the suitcase for granted. "Well, what is this, Mom?"

"That's money for you" explained Arini.

"But, ma'am, I don't feel good about receiving as much money for no reason."

"Okay, this Father. I'm also giving the money away is not unconditional, sir."

"Keep, you want me to say what? I don't want to take this much money for free."

"alright. Look, Sir. I want you to confess in front of Farah and Hilman, if you have subverted Farah."

Surprised Mr. Risman heard Arini's request. "Astaghfirullah, Mom! Mommy wants to drop my image in front of my employer? Then I'll lose my job."

"What is this father, anyway? Let me think! If you and your wife continue to work together Hilman, when will you be established? There is the life of the Father will continue to gini-gini. Mr. Mending leave this house, bring the money, then open a business. Who knows your sustenance is bigger out there."

"I want to be like that, Mom. But not by dropping yourself in front of the employer."

"Come, Sir! I have been kind to you, Father. Do you want me to slander in front of Farah and get out of here with nothing?"

"Well, what is it, Mom? What is your purpose for slandering me all?"

"I feel sorry for Hilman, now his efforts are on the decline. If his business is declining, how can he finance his family and pay his employees? If your family leaves here, at least Hilman's burden is reduced."

Knowing the truth about the difficulties his employer was experiencing, Mr. Risman stroked his chest. Really, he did not know that his employer's business was in limbo. Glanced back at the suitcase lying on the porch of the pavilion. There is a memory of the fussy firstborn and his wife who could not bear to accept the insults from Farah.