SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Sandecal

Mr. Beni is getting nervous and cornered. Seeing Haji Gufron, Fadil, and Sukma looking at him suspiciously, the fat man rushed back to his house not far from the contract. Haji Gufron saw it until the form of Mr. Beni completely disappeared from his sight.

Bu Inah who just managed to reach Sukma, immediately held the hand of his youngest daughter. His face looked furious at Sukma's behavior that made Pak Beni become excited and blurred.

"Dedek what the fuck, anyway? Dedek want to ask for more money with those gentlemen?" ask Mom Hina with a grunt.

"Dedek did not say anything about Mr. Beni, really, Mom. He was the one who ran away" replied Sukma.

"Dedek, next time if-"

"Easy, Mom. Don't get angry at Sukma Deck, he's not wrong, really," Haji Gufron cut off defending Sukma. "That's Mr. Beni who was embarrassed because we were there."

"Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Haji. You see, Dek Sukma likes this sometimes when meeting new people," said Bu Inah with condolences.

"Yes, that's okay" Haji Gufron said with a small laugh. "His name is also a child, ma'am. Just plain nosy little mah."

"But Dedek did not ask for money with Mr. Beni, really. The vow! Dedek just nanya 'tumben not while carrying dedemit', so doang," said Sukma asserted.

"It's still not polite, Dek," said Ms. Inah.

Sukma bowed lethargic. He then walked with a shackle to rest in his house. However, Fadil immediately held him back. The young man held onto Sukma's two shoulders, then crouched down before him.

"So, Dedek likes to see Mr. Beni bring dedemit, huh?" asked Fadil while looking at Sukma's eyes fixedly while smiling knots.

Sukma nodded weakly with his face still pouting. "Yes. Dedek yesterday also saw, Mr. Beni again carrying grandmothers. Then, the grandmothers were dropped here as Pak Haji again chatted with the new residents of the contract."

"Keep, Dedek see what else? Is it just granny?" tanya Fadil is getting serious.

"Yes, yesterday Dedek just look at the grandmothers doang. She followed the aunt who was pregnant while licking her stomach," said Sukma, her eyes flickering and her tone was no less serious with Fadil.

Fadil heard the narration of Sukma. The young man was stunned for a moment, realizing that his conjecture regarding his miscarriage Image was indeed related to a subtle being. Still vividly remembered in his mind when Lukman and Citra talked about their first child's pregnancy. The development of the fetus is good, even when it was ultrasound two days ago, there was no problem in the slightest.

"That's not all Dedek saw, A Fadil. Later that night when the aunt went to the hospital, Dedek saw that the grandmother's mouth had a lot of blood" Sukma said, raising her eyes.

"Really, Deck? Dedek see that too?" asked Fadil.

Sukma nodded for sure. Fadil stood up, then looked at his father while nodding. Haji Gufron, who had heard Sukma's words earlier, was increasingly convinced that Mr. Beni was the culprit.

Meanwhile, Ms. Inah shook her eyes at the movements of the three people before her. He thought that Haji Gufron and Fadil believed the Sukma. This time, the middle-aged woman did not intend to dodge Sukma's words. Maybe Haji Gufron and Fadil really need that information, he thought.

Before leaving the contract, Fadil gave a piece of money ten thousand to Sukma. The little girl's pouting face turned radiant as she received a gift from Fadil. Not to forget, he thanked the young man.

Bu Inah still feels sorry for Fadil and Pak Haji Gufon. He apologizes as much as possible if Sukma's speech bounces. However, Haji Gufron tried to give understanding to Bu Inah so as not to always reject the words of Sukma. Because, for Haji Gufron, the presence of the youngest daughter Bu Inah is a bearer of blessings. Not to forget, the man asked that Bu Inah love his daughter and not to yell at her.

After Haji Gufron and Fadil left, Sukma was led by his mother to a contract. As he was about to enter the house, Sukma suddenly screamed in the doorway, seeing the figure of the fetus-eating old woman startling him from under the vent. Bu Inah who just got into the contract, immediately turned to Sukma.

"What's up, Dek? Come inside!" said Bu Inah.

"Grandmother .. n-grandmother it's here, Mom. Dedek won't come in!" sukma shrieked, glued to look at the grinning old woman towards him.

The little girl ran to another rented building while calling Wanara. However, the monkey did not appear either. Sukma also sat in the corner of the rented area upstairs while occasionally looking down. Bu Inah appears from his rented house, calling Sukma and waving his hand.

Meanwhile, at the residence of Mr. Beni, a woman with a manor dress up came out of the room. His face was already wrinkled with thick makeup, making him look like a creature. She is none other than Bu Lastri, the wife of Mr. Beni who is famous for being chatty and arrogant.

In front of her husband, Miss Lastri ruffled her waist. The look on his face looked sour, staring at the nervousness shown by Mr. Beni. Miss Lastri told her to stand up, then took her to the kitchen.

"Where? Have you managed to put his dedemit in Pak Haji's contract?" asked Bu Lastri staring sharply. "Well, if you ever get caught with that kid again."

"That's exactly it, Mom. At first you want to put as many dedemits there, but luck does not side with us," said Mr. Beni gugu-gugu.

"What does it mean that luck is not on our side? You're caught again with that kid?"

"That's not it, Mom. Haji Gufron. The boy said to me, 'tumben don't bring any more dedemits. I don't think there is any Hajj. Uh. .. I got caught wet."

Miss Lastri patted the eel, then pushed Mr. Beni violently. "What is this father, anyway? Easy tasks are not good! You know, don't you, it's gonna happen until they find out we did it? Maybe our good name is destroyed, even our contract will not have any inhabitants."

"So, how do you think you should? You've been trying to put that dedemit in secret."

Bu Lastri was silent for a while until an idea popped out of his head. "Look at this, we ask for advice again with Ki Purnomo. If you can, bring again the requirements for the parcel planted in the rented Haji Gufron. Who knows it needs to be."

"yes too. Later you will find the requirements first. This mother is smart!" Beni gave his wife a thumbs up.

"And the Father never could think! I just keep thinking and trying. If not for Ki Purnomo, there will be a mother who continues to work in the factory until modar, while the Father is comfortable sleeping at home. Men are useless!"

Finished making fun of her husband, Miss Lastri went to her stall. Mr. Beni who tried to be heartened, was unable to refute the spicy words of his wife, considering self-conscious of his shortcomings so far. He followed his wife from behind, then picked up the merchandise and arranged it in the storefront.

As the sun sinks, a red tinge extends across the horizon. Usually, the dedemites will increase in strength when dusk arrives. Even with an old woman who is after Sukma, her strength increases tenfold after eating the fetus of her prey. The way he walked that was originally crawling, finally able to stand upright like humans in general.

Sukma, watching the old woman, sat curled up in the corner of the main rented room after Atikah went to school. His eyes still looked on vigilantly, despite occasionally glancing into the kitchen and wishing for his mother to come. He tried to shuffle from his seat, without letting go of the old woman.

Feeling impatient to bring Sukma into his realm, the old woman slowly walked to the corner of the main rented room. Sukma gasped, then ran outside screaming. Bu Inah who was packing merchandise, was surprised to hear the screams of Sukma getting away.

So rushed Bu Inah outside, found Sukma who climbed the stairs to the top floor. Sukma who was already in the opposite building, still looking at the rented place of residence. Although there are many subtle creatures back and forth in the rented area when dusk arrives, Sukma does not care. He just wanted to get away from the old woman who he thought was terrible long ago.

"Dedek! What the hell are you doing there? Comeondown!" exclaims Mrs Hinah from below.

"No way, Mom. The grandmother is inside" Sukma said.

"There are no grandmothers here. There is only one Father with Mother" cried Bu Inah.

"No! The grandmothers are inside."

Soon enough, the creature being talked about came out of contract. The old woman walked quickly, then took the stairs one by one. Sukma. He spread his gaze, calling Wanara. However, in fact the monkey did not come even though it was called several times since morning.

In the midst of his fear, lamat-aim sounded a whisper from within Sukma's chest. His voice was like a man, sounding deep and heavy. He told the little girl to stand up straight, putting aside her fear. Sukma complied, then got up while clenching his hands.

When the old woman approached, Sukma stood up straight as if ready to face her and overcome the fear in his mind. The old woman reached out towards Sukma's neck, trying to strangle him. Meanwhile, the whisper of the man inside Sukma's chest was still heard. The man's voice told Sukma to hold the old woman's hand and pull her hair. He also said that the old woman's weakness was in her hair.

Sukma followed a whisper from his chest. He clutched the old woman's hand tightly until she screamed in pain. Next, the little girl twisted her hands and grabbed her white hair. His blood flow was flowing rapidly as he absorbed the old woman's energy. He felt that he was getting energy many times stronger than before.

"Ampuuun! Unhand me!" the old woman held her hair.

Sukma. The aura emanating from the old woman's body flowed profusely into her body. The longer Sukma grabbed his hair, the more power entered his body.

Instantly, the supernatural beings who witnessed the original form of Sukma, were amazed to see it. Some of them seemed amazed, while others actually trembled, especially supernatural beings sent by Mr. Beni. They ran out of the rented alley, afraid in case Sukma did something more terrible.

Gradually, the old woman's energy drained away. His whole body squeezed, until finally sprawled on the floor. To make sure the creature was alive or not, Sukma stood beside him. The old woman appeared helpless and begged Sukma for forgiveness.

Nevertheless, Sukma had no more compassion for the old woman who ate her neighbor's fetus last night. He stepped on the old woman until he was no longer breathing. After believing the fetus-eater was dead, Sukma threw him down and his form disappeared instantly. Along with that, his courage grew.

Bu Inah and Mr. Risman, who noticed Sukma's strange behavior, immediately ran to his youngest daughter upstairs. Bu Inah held Sukma's body and touched both of his cheeks. The little girl was still staring blankly, though both her parents were wondering what was really going on.

Seeing Sukma who was still unmoved, Mr. Risman carried him down to his contract. The little girl still looked blankly without blinking a single bit. Ms. Inah who was watching her youngest daughter, was worried about her condition. He recalls a nightmare about Sukma's biological father who wouldn't let him walk the straight path.

Upon arrival at the rented house, Azan Maghrib reverberated. Sukma who had been silent since then stiffened, suddenly stunned and looked around him. He looked at the anxious Bu Inah, then swung his mother's hand.

"Mother, why is Dedek here? The feeling, that was Dedek upstairs," Sukma said in astonishment.

"So Mr. Gendong Dedek came here. Didn't Dedek want to?" asked Mr. Risman frowned.

Sukma shook his head quickly. "When are you holding Dedek?"

"So, the time before the Maghreb," replied Mr. Risman.

Sukma is still confused.

"Sir, why did Dedek not answer the question of my father with my mother? Actually what happened until Dedek gerakin body kayak again fight?" ask Ms. Inah.

"Oh, that. Dedek was out to fight with the grandmothers, Mom. Dedek pinched his hair, continued to pinch his body once so as not to wake up again. Well, when Grandma died, Dedek threw her down. Uh ... his grandmothers even said," said Sukma in a very serious tone.

Mr. Risman shook his head with a smile, then rushed into the kitchen. Meanwhile, Bu Inah thinks that this time Sukma is not playing games. He stroked Sukma's hair, then tried to advise him.

"Dedek, killing is not good. Dedek still remember, about the Euis Tea that Dedek once told me with Mother? Dedek doesn't like it, does he, look at the killer?"

Sukma shook his head quickly.

"Everything, if Dedek does not like or fear someone, do not hurt him. Poor him, still wanting to live. After all, if Dedek is caught killing, then arrested by the police continue to be entered into prison, you know. Then, can not get together again with Father, Mother, and Tea Atikah. Dedek want to like that?"

"No, Ma. Dedek, right, fine. I like to help a lot of people. But Dedek didn't want to kill anyone who cheated too, Mom. The proof is that Aunt Farah is alive."

"Well, that's good. Help people often. Even if there are people who are sick with Dedek, do not completely fight Dedek until his life is lost. Poor thing."

"But, Mum. Dedek just brushed the granny's hair doang, kept the light from his body moved to bdan Dedek. The grandmothers became weak, could not fight Dedek again. Said the fathers who whispered Dedek, Dedek has done the right thing as good as praise if this Dedek is great."

Hearing Sukma's explanation, immediately the feathers of Bu Inah brushed. No need to think for long, he could immediately guess the man who had been whispering Sukma since upstairs earlier. Immediately, Bu Inah hugged Sukma's tiny body, then kissed her head.

"Next time do not grieve the whispers of the fathers again, yea. Just mother."