SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Sukma Remarks

"M-sorry, Sir. I am so begging you, Father. My wife's condition is bad. Can you wait a minute for my wife to wake up?" asked Mr. Risman with a clear face.

"We beg for cooperation. The information from Sister Sukma is very much needed at this time," the police replied.

"Oh, what, huh, sir? Won't it be long? My wife ...."

"Sir, we ask you very much, you can be cooperative in this case. Regarding the wife of the Father, we think the neighbor of the Father can help him until the awakening," persuaded the police a little urgently.

"alright, Sir. I'll try to persuade my daughter first."

Mr. Risman approached Sukma and Atikah who was still sitting in front of the kitchen. He stared at the two favorite daughters, then held Sukma's hand. However, Mr. Risman will try to give strength to the youngest in order to be able to give information to the police. Sukma nodded in agreement, though tears welled up his cheeks.

"Does, please take care of Mom. Ask for help with Teh Citra or Mang Ujang so that Mother will quickly wake up," said Mr. Risman before leaving to bring Sukma.

"Yes, sir," said Atikah with teary eyes.

"One more. Please don't make me worry. His health will deteriorate."

"I'll do it, sir."

So went Mr. Risman with Sukma who was still crying to the police station. The two boarded a police car parked in front of the Hajj Gufron contract, witnessed by the surrounding residents. Undeniable, their views were immediately fixed on Sukma. It was not foreign for them if the little girl was called by the police a second time.

The car drove off Mr. Risman's residence. However, the rumors of the people about Sukma, have not gone from the neighborhood. Some of them gossiped, that Sukma is a bad boy who does not know himself who has done presumptuous to kill adults. Haji Gufron who accidentally heard their gossip, immediately became angry.

"You don't have to talk so much weird about his son Mr. Risman. Do you know what Mr Risman's youngest daughter is really doing?" reprimand Haji Gufron stared intently.

"We're not just assuming, sir, but there's already evidence. At that time the viral video of the boy killing the fathers," refuted a woman berkaster red.

"Oh, that video again. It's just an editan. Try to think mothers use common sense! Is it possible, a child as small as Sukma can kill the fathers? You also have a child of Sukma's age, right?" haji Gufron said he did not accept it.

The two mothers did not reply to Haji Gufron. They returned to their respective homes, while occasionally looking cynically at the middle-aged man. Haji Gufron shook his head, then rushed to meet Bu Inah and Atikah.

Upon arrival at the residence of Mr. Risman, it appears Citra and Mang Ujang are wiping the palm of Bu Inah's hand. Haji Gufron also panicked and rushed to help them by pressing the right thumb of Bu Inah's foot. Not forgetting, he had Atikah thrust eucalyptus oil into the middle-aged woman's nose.

"Well, why did your mother pass out like this?" ask Haji Gufron.

"Tadi ... was Dedek story that while al-alem already dalameletin A Albi, even almost pierced by the kidnapper," replied Atikah while he pleased.

Haji Gufron, Citra, and Mang were flabbergasted looking at Atikah. They can't believe Sukma disappeared all night to save his friend from the kidnapper.

"What's? Did Dedek really go to digelametinya from the kidnapper?" ask Mang Ujang.

"Yes, Mang. Anyway Mother shock is fitting Dedek painain all the events that he experienced," said Atikah asserted.

"Geez! Dedek is always doing something unexpected," said Citra while rubbing the palm of Bu Inah.

"Not that, Tea. Semalem Ibu waiting for Dedek to lack of sleep," explained Atikah.

After a long time they tried to resuscitate Ms. Inah, finally the woman woke up. His eyes blinked for a moment, until his consciousness was fully gathered. Grimacing his head, he stared at the people sitting around him one by one.

"Thank God, I finally came to my senses" said Haji Gufron, then glanced at Atikah. "Well, bring some water for your mother."

Atikah nodded, then took a glass of water to the kitchen.

"When have you been here? Where are my husband and children?" ask Ms. Inah in a lethargic tone.

"Since I fainted. Atikah knocked on the door of my contract and Teh Citra to make Mother pregnant," replied Mang Ujang.

Shortly afterwards, Atikah came with a glass of water and thrust it at Bu Inah. "Mom, I'd better have a drink first" he said.

"No need, Atikah. Mother is still fasting strong," said Bu Inah.

"But Mother's condition is very weak. I'd better open it up, "persuade Haji Gufron.

"It's okay, Mr. Haji. I am still strong, really," said Ms. Inah, while waking up confirming her sitting position. "Where are you with Dedek? How come they're not here?"

Atikah looked at Haji Gufron. He couldn't say everything that happened to his father and sister during the time his mother fainted. Still remembered in his mind, that he should not make his mother's condition worse.

Haji Gufron also understood the meaning of Atikah. With pleasure, he helped the eldest daughter of Bu Inah to talk about Mr. Risman and Sukma.

"Mom better rest first. Later also Mr. Risman the same Sukma Deck came home, really," said Haji Gufron casually.

"But the Sukma Deck .. he ...."

"There will be nothing, ma'am. Dedek was only questioned by the police. They will soon be home too. Calm down" said Haji Gufron, trying to calm Ms. Inah's heart.

"Hopefully, Mr. Haji. Pity Dedek if you get entangled in a worse case."

"Pray, Mom, so that Sukma Deck is not in any way the police. They must also understand, a child as small as Sukma Deck is still plain."

While Bu Inah was stunned to think about the fate of his youngest daughter, Mr. Risman and Sukma who had just arrived at the police station, were surprised to see some reporters waiting on the porch of the police. When they got off the mobi, the two walked together with the police in a hurry. When entering the office, Mr. Risman accidentally met with Hilman. The man looked anxious, approaching the former gardener and his daughter. Before starting the conversation, he glanced to the right and left, making sure no one noticed him at this moment.

"Sir, please give understanding to Sukma so as not to tell the whole incident last night," said Hilman.

"Well, why is that, sir?" Mr. Risman frowned.

"Mother doesn't know, does he? In this country, perpetrators of murder are still punished even though the purpose is to help others. Do you remember the case of the young man who killed his mother the other day? He was charged with murder and entered bui!"

Mr. Risman was stunned given the news regarding the young man's case. "How should I go?"

"Say the same Sukma, if two people who fell down the building slipped when they caught him. Albi said so too."

Mr. Risman was stunned to hear Hilman's words, then glanced at his daughter who was still as unwilling as to wipe her tears. He was worried that Sukma told him that he threw two large high-bodied men from above. Mr. Risman crouched down and looked at Sukma's eyes.

"Dedek heard that, didn't he? Dedek do not tell the story of the incident in full. Tell me, if the two people slipped when they wanted to arrest Dedek," whispered Mr. Risman.

"But Teteh said, lying can make Dedek's nose so long" said Sukma while holding his nose.

"This time Dedek's nose will not be long. Precisely if Dedek talks honestly, later the police will separate Dedek from the Father, Mother, the same Tea Atikah."

"The grandpa didn't want it until it happened, did he?"

"No. Dedek does not want to be separated from the Father, Mother, the same Tea Atikah," said Sukma while shaking his head.

Not yet had Mr. Risman continue his talk, Sukma was called into a room. Sukma held his father's hand, asking to be ushered in there. His heart was pounding, his breathing was unruffled. Only now did he feel an overwhelming nervousness, even though this was the second time facing the police.

Sukma entered the room with his father. Two policemen were sitting at the table. One was wearing a polo shirt, while the other was wearing a police uniform. Sukma and Mr. Risman sat opposite them. Occasionally, Mr. Risman rubbed Sukma's hand, then advised not to be nervous.

"Sir, I hope you didn't affect Father's daughter. Let Sister Sukma speak as is" said the uniformed police.

"Good, sir."

"Well, Sukma Deck. Now Adek tells me the whole story of Albi's abduction" the polo-shirt police said.

Sukma recounts the beginning of Albi being kidnapped by two large high-bodied people while playing hide and seek. Gradually, Sukma's speech turned to the events of the night when he went to look for the Albi through the occult road. Instantly, the policeman frowned upon hearing Sukma's words.

"Well, how did you get into the magical path? Tell me honestly, Dek. Don't fantasize" said the uniformed police, astonished.

"The grandfather no longer fantasizes, sir. Do you want Dedek to see the monkey who has nganter Dedek meet A Albi? The monkey is here" Sukma said.

The policeman's hair bristled when Sukma said his beloved monkey was in the room. The man in uniform did not know that Wanara was standing right behind him.

"Alright, then continue Adek's description of Albi's abduction. I think Adek is not making it up" said the man in a polo shirt.

"The Father of the Police believes in Dedek, right?" sukma looked at the two policemen, then blinked.

"Yes, I believe you" said the man in a polo shirt.

Sukma continued his story, starting from his fight against Pak Jumadi and two of his men. Genesis after incident he explained in detail, until the death of two large high-bodied people met his death. Sukma did not say that he had thrown them down, but that the two men slipped as they were about to catch him. Pak Risman's heart was relieved, knowing Sukma obeyed his advice. The youngest daughter was well aware, she did not want to be separated from her family just because of the murder she did in an abandoned building.

Finally, Sukma's story was finished when he escaped from the stabbing of Pak Jumadi's knife that led to him. The two policemen in the room were grateful for the information revealed by Sukma. They are also grateful, the little girl survived the murder committed by Mr. Jumadi.

"Sir, next time take good care of your daughter. Don't let him wander around alone. Keep an eye on your daughter" said the uniformed police.

"Good, Sir. I'll try."

"Once again we thank you for the cooperation of Dek Sukma and Mr. Go ahead, you can go home, " said the polo-shirt police who recorded the narration from Sukma.

Mr. Risman and Sukma said goodbye, then went outside the room. While walking out of the police station, they again met with Hilman. This time, Hilman was walking with his wife and son. Farah looked very hard to see Mr. Risman there. The look in his eyes was so cynical, to the point that Mr. Risman was awkward to greet him.

"Papa next time do not have to bring Albi if you want to mapir to this man's house. From the first he likes to bring bad luck," ketus Farah sniffed at Mr. Risman.

"Hus! You don't talk rudely to Mr. Risman. So also his son was nolongin Albi," said Hilman.

"Yes, yeah. I know," said Farah folding both of her hands.

"You better say thank you to Dek Sukma. If there is no one, Albi may not survive" said Hilman.

Farah glared for a moment at Sukma who was smiling to greet Albi.

"Why did you say thank you all? If only Papa did not act silly using the support of being a whiz of everything to dive into Albi, surely his son Pak Risman would not interfere," ketus Farah pitched annoyed.

"You're a shit, yeah," Hilman said grumbling.

"Sir Hilman, Miss Farah, we're going home first, yeah. Poor Sukma's mother, had fainted when we came here," said Mr. Risman.

"Wooh! Then, I take you to the contract, yes," said Hilman offering help.

"Diddeliver! Papa this is nothing, anyway. Let them go home alone. They have money anyway, anyway" prevent Farah from encouraging Hilman.

"It's okay, sir. We can go home by ourselves. We say goodbye first," concluded Mr. Risman left Hilman while guiding Sukma.

"Sir Risman, wait a minute!" hilman said following Mr. Risman, then put fifty thousand money into the middle-aged man's hands. "This is for your fare to go home."

"No, don't bother, sir. I also have a fare to go home," Mr. Risman said awkwardly.

"Not to worry, sir. Consider this a sustenance for the Father and my gratitude for the help of the Sukma Deck."

"So it's not good, huh. Thank you so much for your generosity. I'm happy, you're still being nice to my family."

"Yes, Sir. Even though Mr. Risman no longer works at my house, Mr. I already consider my own family."

Mr. Risman became very awkward about Hilman's treatment that was too good. He did not want to linger there and received more kindness from Hilman.

"Then I say it first. See you next time, sir," said Mr. Risman.

"Yes." Yeah."

After Mr. Risman left the police station, Farah elbowed Hilman's waist. She still seemed annoyed by her husband's overly kind attitude towards the poor people around her. Irritated, he stared cynically at Hilman.

"It's very good of you, Pa. Not enough money to give the same people who nganter Albi came home last night, now give again to Mr. Risman," said Farah.

"Already, Farah. Just the poor don't be stingy."

"Halah .. I don't want to hear Papa's talk anymore. Anyway from now on Albi can not follow the trip again with Papa. Papa has a problem with Mr. Jumadi, even Albi who became a victim. You know, right, Albi is our only child."

"Yes, Papa won't be convinced by Albi anymore. Satisfied you?"

Meanwhile, at the Hajj Gufron contract, Bu Inah was sitting drowning accompanied by Atikah and Citra. Three hours had passed, but the daughter and her husband had not yet returned. His mind was still worried about Sukma. In his heart he prayed, may this be the last time Sukma dealt with the police.

In the midst of the turmoil of Bu Inah, it was seen that Mr. Risman came with Sukma. Hurry Bu Inah up from his bed, approaching the youngest. How glad he was to see his daughter coming home. Her tears can't be stopped anymore.

Hugged Sukma, then kissed both cheeks. "Thank God, Dedek came home at last."

Sukma who was carried away by the atmosphere, also shed tears when he looked at his mother. "Dedek does not want to be separated from Mom. If Dedek away from Mom, later Dedek can not eat, can not play."

"Yes, Deck. Enough until here only Dedek met with the Police, yes. I'm sure, Dedek will be a good boy next," said Bu Inah while wiping Sukma's tears, then kissed his daughter's forehead.