SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Go home

Bu Inah's mind was still not calm since Sukma went on the grounds of snacking to the stall, even until the second day of Tarawih prayer. The mist necklace he sought the youngest to stalls around the rented, but the wanted child was never found. While searching for her missing daughter, her tears rolled down her cheeks. He was really worried that Sukma was kidnapped like a mere son of Hilman's puppet some time ago.

Now time is moving towards midnight. The youngest is still not found. Risman, who was assisted by Haji Gufron and Fadil to find Sukma, finally appeared to enter the rented gate. Ms. Inah immediately approached her husband expectantly, that Sukma had been found.

"Sir, where's Dedek? Have you met?" ask Mom Inah with an anxious tone.

Mr. Risman shook his head weakly. "Not yet, Mom."

"Oh Allah, sir," said Ms. Inah as she smothered her mouth.

"We've been looking everywhere, even up to near the school Sukma Dek. But, people around there do not see children who are similar to the characteristics of the Sukma Deck wandering there," explained Haji Gufron.

"What if we continue our search tomorrow? Who knows quickly to find it," proposed Fadil.

"Yes, Mom. Now it's almost midnight, I have to sleep first," persuaded Mr. Risman to hold his wife's shoulder.

"No, Sir. I won't sleep until Dedek is found" Ms Inah said.

With a sour face, Bu Inah walked to the rented terrace, then sat there. Her crying broke even more, especially when recalling the nightmare that haunted her mind twice. He was worried that Sukma's biological father would mislead his adopted daughter down the wrong path in unexpected ways.

Haji Gufron and Fadil say goodbye to Mr. Risman. Not to forget, Haji Gufron advised the rented occupants not to worry too much. According to him, gradually Sukma will be found soon. Mr. Risman was also grateful for the help and empathy of Haji Gufron with his only son in looking for the youngest.

Elsewhere, two male patrol officers, who meet with Albi and Sukma, take them outside the abandoned building. Sukma and Albi were relieved after successfully passing through various tensions in an attempt to escape from Pak Jumadi. The two boys were taken to a residential neighborhood, then sat at a camling post.

"Alright if you want to go home right now. Wait here first, I'll bring a motor to take you home. By the way, where do you live?" ask the guy in the T-shirt.

"I live in Bandung" replied Albi.

"I live in Padalarang" said Sukma.

"So, you guys are from two different regions?! How can you be friends?" ask the gloved guy. His forehead wrinkled.

"So, Dek Sukma used to live in my house. Now Dedek moved to Padalarang with his family," replied Albi.

"Oh, so. Means you also have to bring a motorbike if your house is different directions. You better come with us home. Worrying in case there's another bad guy kidnapping you" said the gloved man.

"Thank you, sir," Sukma and Albi said.

Sukma and Albi followed the man in a glove, while the man in a t-shirt went to his house which was a fair distance from the kamling post. When they arrived at the man's home, the two boys were offered to come in and eat for a while. However, Albi's impatience to return home and Sukma's concern for his mother, made them reluctant to linger. The man understood, then went into his house to pick up a motorbike.

After a while of waiting, the man who was in a T-shirt now came carrying his motorcycle with his clothes covered and wearing a helmet. Albi immediately got on the man's motorbike, while Sukma sat on his friend's motorbike which was originally gloved. Before actually leaving the settlement, the man who was going to drive Sukma was stunned.

"Sir, how much weight are you?" ask the man.

"Not sure why, sir?" Sukma asked back.

"Your motorbike is very heavy, huh?"

"Oh. Maybe my monkey made your bike heavy."

"Monkey?" The man immediately looked back, then frowned. "Where's the monkey?"

"Here, in sitting behind me. You didn't see, did you?"

The man shuddered as he shook his head quickly. Not wanting to linger struggling with his fear, he drove the motor even though the load behind him felt quite heavy. The size of Wanara's body that changed as before, apparently still made the speed of the motor slow.

The journey taken by Albi and Sukma is clearly different. The location between the abandoned building and the Hilman residence complex is not so far away. Enough to spend half an hour, Albi has arrived in front of the gate of his house.

"Sir, let's go to my house first!" bring Albi.

The man was amazed to see the luxurious mansion before him. His mouth was gaping, as if not believing the sight before him. He did not expect, that the child he delivered home turned out to be from a family.

Seeing the person who delivered him dumbstruck, Albi patted the man's arm. "Come, Sir!" bring him.

"Ng .. no, no. Thank you, Deck. Maybe Adek's parents are on a break. You don't want to bother them" said the man awkwardly.

"Not to worry, sir. Papa same mom I'm a good man."

"Not so, Deck. Soon time sahur, you do not want to disturb Adek's parents. At least, taking Adek home safely, has made you happy. Besides .... there's still something else to take care of. The kidnappers had to be reported to the police to let the family know."

"Not bother, Dek. You do not expect rewards, really," said the man gloatingly. "It is better that Adek quickly enter the house. Maybe papa and Mama Adek are worried waiting for Adek."

"Yes. Thank you very much, yes, sir."

The man replied with a single nod, then put his motor forward towards the first time he entered the compound. After he left, Albi tapped on the glass window of the security guard post next to the gate. Since it is late at night, usually the gate has been locked tightly by the housekeeper.

"Sir, Mr. Parman! Woy, Sir!" call Albi in a high tone.

Instantly, the security guard who was guarding his house was aghast. When he looked at the glass, he saw a dirty-looking boy standing looking at him. Mr. Parman was surprised, then curled up to the corner of the security guard post.

"Sir, it's me. Albis. Cepet's open the gates!" albi said.

The moustached man rubbed his eyes, then looked at Albi again. "Eh, Den Albi. What about night-night wandering?"

"Ih, this Father. I'm not running around. I'm abis running from the kidnapper."

"The kidnapper?!" Mr. Parman widened his eyes.

"Udahlah, Sir. Don't ask too many questions. Anyway the pager's book."

"Yeah. Ready, Den!"

Rushed Mr. Parman out of his post, then opened a small fence next to the main gate. Albi who was impatient to meet his parents again, quickly ran to his house. He was sure that Hilman and Farah had not slept because they were worried about him since noon.

He pressed the bell by Albi until his voice was heard by Farah who was only half conscious. Angrily, Farah called Bi Reni, but there was no reply at all. Repeatedly the sound of the bell rang disturbing his hearing, making him get out of his bed.

He hurried to walk into the living room. Without waiting for long, Farah turned the key, then opened the door wide. How surprised he was when he found his only son standing in front of him with a dirty appearance.

"Gosh, Albi?! Why are you like this? Where's Mr Risman? What did he do to you?" farah asked in an anxious tone, while touching both of Albi's cheeks and hands.

"Sir Risman doesn't mind me, Ma. I was kidnapped last time the fathers whose bodies were big, continued to be taken to different places. I was sitting on a bench that was kept above the height. Anyway serem really, Ma," replied Albi in a reassuring tone.

"Kidnapped?! Geez! Why didn't Papa tell you you were kidnapped? Come on, Albi, let's go in! The Papa's is making a bum!"

Shortly after, Hilman came to the living room. He was astonished to find his only son coming home safely. When his gaze turned on Farah, he found the sour face of his wife.

"A-Albi ..thank God you've come home. Where's Mr Risman?" tanya Hilman stuttered.

"Udahlah, Pa. Don't lie! Albi said Albi was kidnapped. Why don't you be honest with me, anyway?" sela Farah growled.

"Well, Farah. I-I just don't want to make you sad and anxious" said Hilman.

"Pa, Albi is our son. If there is anything with Albi, I also deserve to know dong. Albi's abduction is no small matter, Pa! If Papa had told me that Albi had been kidnapped, I would have called the police for our son's life" Farah said.

"I'm sorry, Farah" said Hilman bowed lethargicly.

"Give me Ma, Pa, don't fight. I am glad I am home now. If Dek Sukma did not come to grieve me, I don't know how my fate in the future," said Albi trying to calm his parents.

"What?! Sukma Deck? How did he find you? Did he come with Mr Risman?" ask Farah in disbelief.

"No, Ma. He came alone, really. Dedek when I digelametin I was like a hotshot. You know what, Ma, Pa? He can slam two people whose bodies are big with just one hand," explained Albi with flaming eyes.

"Ah, time? You must be making it up, deh. If he comes alone, you two won't make it. He must have brought an adult" Farah said.

"No, Ma." Albi shook his head quickly. "He's just alone. Even if there are adults, it's me who calls from the surrounding environment to help nolongin Sukma Deck. It just so happens that there are two other fathers who patrol the night near the building where I was held."

"You are talking more and more. I think you are hungry, mendingan change clothes first there, the abis came to the dining room. Mama will prepare food for you" said Farah casually.

After Farah went to the dining room, Albi looked at her father, who heard her story. He waved his father's hand until he was stunned.

"Pa, Papa trusts me, right? I'm not making it up, Pa," said Albi.

"Yes, Papa believes it, really," said Hilman rubbing Albi's head. "Udah, now you go to the room and change clothes first. You must be hungry after a day of not eating."

Albi nodded, then rushed towards his room which was upstairs. Meanwhile, Hilman closed the door and locked it back. Before he went to the room, he pondered for a moment at the door, thinking about the strange thing about Sukma that happened today. Really, he did not expect that the little girl who met him in the barn some time ago, was indeed real. Sukma actually came to rescue Albi.