SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Stay at Abah's House

Sukma's hunch only worsened when dusk approached. Wanara who noticed the movements of Mr. Risman's brother since then, can only stay in one corner of the house. The presence of delicate creatures petite mother, one by one emerged from the furniture. The actual house looks silent, it is chaotic when viewed from an occult point of view. Fine creatures look back and forth, wandering around the house.

Sukma also realized the presence of various subtle creatures in the house and did not want to release his hand from the brother. Even with Atikah who feel uncomfortable if you have to stay at home Mom. The two boys came to the father who had just finished Asar prayers in one of the rooms. In fact, so afraid, Sukma cried as much as he could in front of his father.

"Dek, why is Dedek crying? Are they the same as Tet?" asked Mr. Risman to wipe Sukma's tears.

"Ih, this Father. Don't you like me dong, sir. I don't say anything about Dedek," Atikah argued.

"Keep, why is Dedek crying like this? What was? Dedek want some snacks?" asked Mr. Risman to sit Sukma on his thigh.

Sukma shook his head quickly while rubbing his cheeks. "Dedek doesn't want a snack, sir. Dedek wants to get out of here. Since the bus, Dedek was afraid of the grandmothers. Anyway Dedek does not want to stay here, sir. Find somewhere else."

"Well, what, that? Here's the Dedek family home too. Dedek is not lonely. There's Uwa, there's Bi Neneng, even Dedek's cousins will also be here," said Mr. Risman.

"No way, sir. They're all evil. They are also weird. Wa Agus brought a big tiger, but the animal body is like a person. Wa Seto was also strange, his body was many scales like a snake. Not to mention Bi Neneng likes to carry crocodiles at home. Keep Grandma ... she's not a person, sir," Sukma's sulk began to fuss.

"It was just a vision of Dedek's imagination. The proof is that you do not see the mother of the same brother you bring animals called in Dedek," said Mr. Risman.

Sukma was crying loudly. He hit Mr. Risman's body, until Atikah intervened to stop his sister's blow. The little girl was really fussy and could not be compromised.

Hearing Sukma's cry so loud from the room, Bu Inah who had just finished ablution, rushed in to the husband and his two daughters. He was really anxious if Sukma started crying like that. Ms. Inah immediately reprimanded the youngest when she found him beating Mr. Risman.

"Dedek, can't hit it like you. Ugly!" tegur Bu Inah's.

Sukma stopped beating his father, then approached Bu Inah. She hugged her mother tightly while crying. Of course, Bu Inah felt astonished by Sukma's fussy behavior this time.

"Speaking to Mom! Dedek what do you want? If there is a desire to say, do not hit everything," reprimanded Bu Inah crouched in front of Sukma while wiping his daughter's tears.

"So Dedek has said the same Mr, Dedek does not want to nginep here, but Mr. Ngeyel continues," said Sukma while hugging.

"What is the reason Dedek to not want to nginep here all? Tell me the same Mother," asked Bu Inah looking at the eyes of the youngest closely.

"The grandfather doesn't like the people here. Everything's Weird. Wa Agus and Bi Neneng brought the animals. Not to mention Wa Seto's just like Grandma's not a person. Dedek does not want to stay here. I have to find another place for Dedek bobo," said Sukma sulking, his face growing sullen.

"Dedek's right, ma'am. The more here, Atikah also felt there was something different. I really don't feel comfortable living here, Mom," complained Atikah as she rubbed her neck, feeling her hair goosebumps.

"Alright, later after the prayer Mother Asar, we go to her brother's house Mother," said Bu Inah steady.

"Really, Mom?" ask Sukma.

"Yes," replied Ms. Inah briefly.

"Loh, Mum. Why go to Abah's house? Are you not ashamed if you later scorned with Mom and Dad's brother? Later they say that we are not the same as us," said Mr. Risman disagreed.

"It's better to stay at Abah's house and avoid their talk, sir. Do you not realize that their behavior is the same as ours is different? Do you not remember the same attitude Neneng? From the very beginning, I thought he had changed. Uh, when the other Father's brothers came, he was kayak ngejauhin us," Bu Inah's cerocos with a soft voice.

"Let's get it, Mom, Neneng behaved like that. Kang Agus and Kang Seto's family are rich. They are more worthy of respect," said Mr. Risman.

"Oh, so you think that humans are only worthy of respect through how much property, is that it? We don't get appreciated, what? We are also human, sir, both Neneng's brother and Mother's son. There are also people out there who appreciate us for having a good attitude and speech, not because of the many treasures. Look at Mr. Hilman with Mr. Haji, they still appreciate us even though we have abundant property, even though we have blood ties with us, not even" said Bu Inah upset.

Mr. Risman was stunned to hear his wife's chatter. He thought, that there is a point also said Bu Inah. Not everyone judges people by their wealth, but behavior and speech can make themselves appreciated.

"Udahlah, Sir. Anyway tonight we go to Abah's house, I feel sorry for the kids. Instead of them nginep here, but fussy continues, mending in Abah aja house. It is not as if we are not horrified by the bitter words of the Father's brother when our children are fussy again," said Bu Inah while wearing a mukena.

Hearing his mother defending them, Atikah and Sukma were delighted. The two boys ran outside the room while jumping in excitement. Sukma ran to the corner of the house, approaching Wanara who was sitting to see supernatural beings walking outside.

"Wanara, there's good news!" sukma said with sparkling eyes.

"What news is it?" asked Wanara while standing up.

"Tonight we won't be here. So, we're safe!"

"Thank God then. I'm glad to hear that. From that moment I was worried, you and your family will stay here," said Wanara.

"Yes, I don't really want to stay here, a lot of weirdos."

"That's not all, Sukma. Your father's brothers and your grandmother have planned something. They're going to arrest you tonight" Wanara explained.

"Capture me? Do I want to be flanked?" tanya Sukma was flabbergasted.

"So I vaguely heard them chatting in the kitchen, he said he wanted to drain your power to make ...what's it, huh?" Wanara tried to recall while scratching his head.

"Make what?" ask Sukma increasingly curious.

"It still has something to do with your father. You see, my long distance hearing was blocked by their innate dedemit."

Sukma was more alert after hearing from Wanara. He put his beloved monkey in his little bottle again. Worried in case Wanara's presence is suspected by uwa and her aunt.

Shortly after, Ms. Inah came out of the room with Mr. Risman while carrying a bag containing clothes. From the direction of the kitchen, Bi Neneng came to Bu Inah and Pak Risman who wanted to say goodbye to stop by Abah's house. Bi Neneng called out to his mother and siblings in the backyard.

After a few minutes, Bi Neneng and Emak came from the kitchen. Looks disappointed look on the face of Mom when she saw Bu Inah holding a large bag. Sadly, he confronted his son and daughter-in-law.

"Where are you going?" ask Mom.

"Tonight we stayed at his brother's house Inah, Mak," replied Mr. Risman.

"Why don't you guys just stay here? The rooms are still empty, if you want to sleep outside, the mattress is also there" said Bi Neneng.

"Oh, so. Kirain you guys do not intend to go home here," said Bi Neneng snorting.

"Not like that, Neng. I'm actually a guest here, but because I see the kids fussing, I don't have the heart" said Mr. Risman.

"Oh, yes, that's it. But you're here again tomorrow, right?" ask Mom.

"Yes, we must be here again" said Mr. Risman.

"Then we go first, Mak, Neng," said Ms. Inah.

Rushed Mr. Risman's family left the Mother's residence. The further they walked, the more secure Sukma felt. The village where the Bu Inah family lived is next to the village of Emak. Then it does not take long to arrive at Abah's residence.

Meanwhile, Bi Neneng was irritated. Plans made with his brothers apparently did not go smoothly. If Mr. Risman's family had stayed tonight, they would have taken Sukma easily.

Quite far from the family Risman walk, finally they arrived at a house smaller than the residence of the Mother and the yard was not so spacious. Nevertheless, Sukma felt at ease to be there. With a sigh, Ms. Inah knocked on the door while saying hello. Shortly afterwards, a man's voice came out from inside.

When the door opened, it appeared that a man of Hilman's age welcomed Mr. Risman's family with a crisp face. From behind, his wife appeared to welcome relatives who had not met for a long time. They are none other than Bu Inah's sister, Wawan, with his wife named Narti.

"Steak?! Is this really coming home?" said Mang Wawan, a wide smile expands on his lips.

"Yes, this is Teteh" replied Ms. Inah with teary eyes.

Mang Wawan immediately greeted Bu Inah's hand, then hugged his brother. After that, he went to greet Mr. Risman and embraced him with a sense of haru. Even with Bi Narti who greeted Bu Inah very friendly and kissed the right-left cheek of his sister-in-law.

Seeing the sincere and friendly treatment of Mang Wawan, Atikah no longer felt awkward kissing his uncle's hand. Also with Sukma, who kissed his uncle and aunt's hands without being told by his parents. It is no longer fussy, because the atmosphere in the Abag family feels inversely proportional from the Mother's residence.

"Come, come in, Tea! Abah must have seen you go home," Mang Wawan asked excitedly, then looked at his wife. "Neng, call Abah here. I'm sure Abah can't wait to meet Teteh."

"Yes, Kang."

When Mr. Risman's family came in, an old man who was walking bent over came to his son and daughter-in-law. The suit he wore did not change from the past; a t-shirt, sarong, plus a black skullcap on his head. Although his skin was wrinkled, his clean face made Sukma very happy with Abah. By getting ahead of his parents, he kissed Abah's hand with a big smile.

"Well, is Abah healthy?" ask Sukma innocently.

Abah laughed while stroking Sukma's hair. "Alhamdulillah, Abah healthy, Deck." Next, he turned his gaze to Bu Inah and Mr. Risman. "This is your youngest daughter, huh? It's so sweet."

"Yes, Bah. He really likes it when he meets new people he likes," said Bu Inah, then kissed Abah's hand. Followed by Mr. Risman and Atikah next.

"Oh, yeah. Thankfully, Abah is happy to see your household remains intact until finally given a baby," said Abah. "Come, please sit."

They also sit on the floor. Sukma really felt at peace there, even though the room of the house was not so spacious. As for Abah who seemed beaming at the arrival of his daughter's family, so excited to talk about his life. At the age of no longer young, Abah is still eager to work on rice fields and fields. Sometimes, he misses Ambu, Bu Inah's mother. According to him, if only Ambu was still alive, then his fatigue after a day of working on rice fields would be very cured.

Meanwhile, Mr. Risman also recounted the progress in his current life. Since her second child was present, her economy has improved. Abah was very relieved, the life of his son and daughter-in-law was more advanced than when living in the village. Now Mr. Risman is no longer sickly, also Ms. Inah who has been blessed with two daughters.

"Yes, have you been to Mom's house in the next village?" asked Abah when he remembered the use that kept sending brother and mother Pak Risman to his daughter's family.

"Already, Bah. Thank God they are well" replied Ms. Inah.

"It is not to ask that," said Abah, then turned to Wawan who was sitting next to him. "Wan, take the kids to the kitchen and see her aunt making a compote. They must be happy."

"Well, Bah," said Mang Wawan while taking two daughters of Mr. Risman to the kitchen. Atikah and Sukma followed the uncle from behind, leaving both his parents to talk to Abah.

After making sure the children were gone, Abah looked at her daughter and daughter-in-law. He nodded reverently, like he was thinking something deeply. Finally, he was convinced and began to ask what was meant from his heart.

"What do you want about my family?" asked Mr. Risman curious.

"How are they treating you the same now? Has there been a change?" Abah looked into Mr. Risman's eyes.

"That's, Bah. Now Neneng has been friendly," replied Mr. Risman interspersed with a small laugh.

"Nothing has changed, Bah. Their attitude is still the same as before, even now tend to feel disgusted by us because we are poor" said Bu Inah explained.

Abah nodded weakly. "Astaghfirullahaladziimwas. Ten years passed, but they still did. Not satisfied with draining Risman's inheritance and health, now instead act like a stranger. Abah also actually still does not accept Abah's child is difficult to have a son by them."

"It's okay, kok, Bah. We're sincere. After all, they are still my family" Mr. Risman said, bowing in lethargy.

"Lucky you got a clean heart, man. If you are both spiteful, they will continue to hurt you. Oya, are you still undergoing Abah's advice?" ask Abah.

"Still, Bah. Dhuha Salad and Tahajjud. Thank God, from there our lives gradually improved," replied Mr. Risman reviewed a smile, looking at Abah.

"And don't really believe in magic and magic?" asked Abah to look.

"Yes, Bah," replied Mr. Risman briefly.

"Stay like that. They won't be able to ruin your lives anymore. As long as you believe in God alone, all sorts of magic will not dare to hurt you" Abah said.

"But, Bah, our youngest daughter has some kind of magical ability. Even when fighting against adults, he had immense strength. Should we still not believe in the occult, Bah? Dedek still needs more attention" said Bu Inah worried.

"It's okay, just leave him like that. As long as you direct your youngest daughter down the right path, she will use her advantages for good things. If he's saying something magical, that's it. Because if he starts to oppose you, the consequences can be fatal" Abah explained.

Mr. Risman and Ms. Inah nodded. Abah's advice is never wrong. In addition to telling them not to believe too much in the occult, Abah also used to advise the couple to go to the city to avoid the magic of Pak Risman's family.

Meanwhile, at the residence of Mother, Bi Yati, the fourth of five children, had just arrived to meet her extended family. With her son and her husband, she walked with pride. His presence instantly became a breath of fresh air for Mr. Risman's mother and brother. Bi Yati always had a brilliant idea in arranging a strategy to send a user to people he did not like.