SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Lost Sukma

Dusk arrives. It's time for Mr. Risman's family to break their fast. There are already banana compotes made by Bu Inah as a certificate, along with warm water as the opening.

Atikah and Mr. Risman sat in front of the Iftar dish, impatiently waiting for the azan to arrive. Meanwhile, Sukma is still daydreaming after not being allowed to help Hilman in finding Albi. Ms. Inah who just finished cooking, accidentally caught the youngest was daydreaming. He approached his daughter, then grabbed her suddenly.

"Udah want to break the fast, why does Dedek even daydream? Dedek's hungry, huh?" ask Ms. Inah.

Sukma shook weakly. "Dedek disappointed, can not help Om Hilman to nolongin A Albi."

"Dedek need not worry. Maybe now A Albi is the same Om Hilman, go home," said Mr. Risman.

"Yes. After all, later Dedek will be tired if you follow Om Hilman nyariin A Albi, continue to complain of hunger on the road," said Atikah.

"No, really. Dedek will not complain. After all, Dedek really excited, really, make nolongin A Albi," refuted Sukma.

Shortly thereafter, the Maghrib reverberated. Mr. Risman and his son and wife immediately took warm water to break the fast. Sukma who just drank water in one sip, suddenly his body felt light. He suddenly got energy when breaking his fast. Next, they eat banana compote made by Bu Inah.

The sukma eats compote so quickly. The little girl looked hungry after a full day of hunger and thirst. Ms. Inah looked worried to see the youngest eating very fast and greedy. He was afraid that his daughter would get a stomachache.

"Eh, Dedek slowly dong eat it," reprimanded Bu Inah.

Sukma did not ignore Ms. Inah's reprimand. He continued to eat the compote in his bowl until the toilet. Finishing the meal, the little girl let out a long sigh and burped. How full is the stomach of Sukma after eating food.

Along with his energy that had re-collected fully, his ability to look at the past also appeared. His eyes looked at the shadow that should have been seen this afternoon. Gradually, his vision headed for a beating experienced by Hilman, until Albi was taken away again by two large-bodied people and one fat man in full suit.

Sukma's heart was completely unsettled. The giant figure that stood behind Mr. Jumadi, continued to walk behind them to make people escape the existence of a group of kidnappers. Finished eating takjil, Sukma directly perform salat. Ask God for help to be given a way to save Albi.

After the prayer, Sukma came out of the contract without saying anything to both his parents and his brother. His hasty attitude, made Bu Inah worry about something behind the thought of the youngest. Sukma's unexpected behavior seemed to be a threat to the middle-aged woman.

"Dedek, where are you going?" tanya Bu Inah shouted following the youngest.

Apparently Sukma is still in the rented area. His head looked up at the roof, like he was looking for something there. In Sukma's eyes, Wanar was sitting cross-legged while closing his eyes.

"Wanara! Wanara! Quick down! I need your help!" sukma from below.

Of course, Sukma's call was very disturbing for Wanara. His request to help, made the ape feel called. He thought, when Ramadan arrives, the fight will not happen, considering this is the right time to make peace.

Not wanting to make Sukma wait for long, Wanara opened her eyes, then jumped down. Nearby Sukma who was anxious to ask for help, while occasionally glancing towards the rented house of the little girl. The presence of Bu Inah among them, made the atmosphere turn awkward.

"Sukma, why is your mother here too?" ask Wanara.

Sukma glanced at his contract, then approached the mother. He did not want to know in case Bu Inah knew his intention to run away and save Albi.

"Mom, why is Mom here? Dedek is not going anywhere, really," said Sukma.

"But, Dedek, what else is going on outside these nights?"

"Dedek is just a breath of fresh air, ma'am."

"Oh, that. Kirain. You better get it done, go inside again, yeah. Before tarawih prayer, we eat first."

"Yes, Mom."

Bu Inah breezed into his contract. Sukma returns to Wanara after believing her mother is no longer watching. The surrounding situation is quiet and safe. It was just him and Wanara outside.

"Now tell me, what can I do for you?" asked Wanara in a hurry.

"Wanara, I want to save A Albi. Last afternoon he was kidnapped by two bad guys, I kept seeing a huge giant behind one of the kidnappers" replied Sukma.

"Keep, you know where the kidnapper's loksi is?"

Sukma shook weakly. "But then I'll know it's on the road. The problem is, my father and mother will not be ngizinin travel far if the nights are like this."

"Oh, yeah. All right, I have an idea."

"The idea? What idea?"

"I used to mislead people in the wilderness. I mislead him by opening a portal of the supernatural realm to the real world. Maybe that would help."

"Of course not. I'm just gonna move you from the real world to the supernatural, until no one's gonna find you."

"Then, do it. I'll have permission with Mom."

"Oh, don't ask your mother for permission! He won't agree."

"No, I'm not asking permission to save A Albi, but to ask permission to the shop. Later on the way, you will do the trick to say that."

"All right."

Rushing Sukma into the contract. It looks like Bu Inah is cleaning the bowl and glass. Without much thought, the little girl went in to see her mother.

"Mom, Dedek go to the stall first, yeah, get a snack."

"Yes, don't be expensive."

"Yes, Mom."

Subsequently, Sukma ran out of the contract. He waved to Wanara. The monkey understood his friend's intentions, then ran after Sukma.

With the power he possessed, Wanara began to open the gates of the supernatural realm. The quiet streets made his efforts run smoothly. Sukma just disappeared from the streets, not even one person knew how to disappear.

Meanwhile, Ms. Inah who just put a dirty bowl in the kitchen, felt that there was a bad feeling that would happen to Sukma. For some reason, suddenly his mind was agitated at the thought of the youngest. However, Bu Inah immediately threw away the bad thoughts, considering Sukma had asked permission to go to the stall. He was sure his daughter would be fine.

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Time crawled faster towards Isya. Sukma has not been back for long. Bad feelings about her youngest daughter, keep on pestering. Before going to the mosque, Bu Inah looked for Sukma to Pak Beni's shop.

Upon arrival at the stall that was not too far from the contract, Bu Inah met Mr. Beni. He asked about the existence of Sukma. However, Mr. Beni said that the little girl did not come to his stall at all. Mom's heart is getting more agitated.

His search continued to other stores. Hoping for Sukma to come there and find a clue to the whereabouts of the princess. However, his efforts once again did not bear fruit. In a state of uneasiness, Bu Inah continued the search for Sukma. Anyway Sukma should meet before Isya, he thought.

Meanwhile, somewhere very far from his residence, Sukma traced the abandoned plantation area. The weed plant was removed. The visibility is not so far away. However, his vision of events that happened to Albi, continued to walk in the direction of his foot.

After walking far enough, it looks an old building former warehouse. Sukma and Wanara ran there, making sure that Albi was there. Without thinking much, the two ran towards the location that is suspected as the place where Albi was held.

Upon arrival there, the atmosphere was so quiet. The room is quite spacious only illuminated by one light bulb whose light is salt. The musty smell came out, even Sukma coughed.

Surrounding every corner of the building, until finally found someone lying in one corner of the building. Wanara immediately opened a portal of the supernatural realm and returned Sukma to the real world. The little girl crouched down, then turned over the sprawled foreign man.

Sukma shrugged the shoulders of men whose bodies were bigger than his. When the man was successfully flipped over, Sukma was stunned. It turned out that the man was none other than Hilman. His face was bruised, his entire body was covered in bruises.

Sukma patted Hilman on the cheek, but the man remained unconscious. The little girl's business just doesn't stop. He shook Hilman's body while calling out his name. His voice that sounded panicked and shrill, finally made the man unconscious.

"S-Sukmas?!" lirih Hilman with a raucous voice.

"Om Hilman, don't move. Surely Om is still sick," said Sukma, while holding Hilman's body that was about to rise.

"Why is Dedek here? Didn't you just take you home?"

"So Dedek came here with Wanara, wanted to save A Albi, but his A Albi did not exist."

"God! Mr. Jumadi is indeed cunning," muttered Hilman annoyed.

"Sir Jumadi? Who's she?"

"Dedek will not know," replied Hilman. "Dedek better help Om to the car, yeah. Let's take Dedek home later."

"No, Om. Dedek wants to start A Albi again."

"Where are you going? The Albi kidnapper was a big-gede body, loh. To the point of not being strong enough to challenge him. Mending Dedek home, yeah."

Sukma shook his head quickly, with a sullen face. Without confirming Hilman's words, he turned around and came out of the warehouse. While running, Sukma rushed away leaving Hilman who was trying to chase after him while holding his stomach. The man was tired of chasing Sukma who ran very fast leaving the warehouse.

Arriving outside the warehouse, Hilman loses track of Sukma. The little girl disappeared somewhere. While holding his head, Hilman thought that the little girl he had seen just a moment ago, was just a hallucination. Trudging, Hilman walks to his car to find Albi somewhere else.