SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Influences

Ms. Inah and Mr. Risman were anxious when they heard Atikah telling them that the youngest was missing. They say goodbye to Abah to look for Sukma, while Mang Wawan and Bi Narti apologize for not being able to help. Mang Wawan is busy cutting the chicken that will be prepared as a mandatory Lebaran meal, while Bi Narti has not finished making cakes. Mr. Risman and his wife took it upon themselves. They rushed to find Sukma with Atikah.

Long enough they walked toward Sukma last time saw a small child drenched in blood, until finally Mr. Risman realized, that the path he passed was the direction to the house of the Mother. Even with Bu Inah who suddenly stunned, realized that the path he passed seemed familiar. He looked at Mr. Risman, then said something that stuck his heart.

"Sir, maybe Dedek is at Mom's house. Are we going straight there, huh, sir?" ask Ms. Inah.

"Likely so. All right, we go straight to Mother's house," said Mr. Risman assented.

Next, they rushed towards Mother's house. Not to forget, Atikah was guided by Bu Inah. They walked in haste, wanting to immediately make sure the youngest daughter of Mr. Risman was there.

Meanwhile, Sukma is still engrossed in chatting with his relatives and grandmother. The little girl told me many things, especially her experience in seeing supernatural things. Bi Yati listened carefully, while digging everything that can be used from Sukma in order to use Pak Risman again.

"Oyeah, Deck. How do father and mother respond when Dedek can defeat adults as well as fight ghosts?" tanya Bi Yati smiled wryly.

"Same mother Mr. Kayak cuek that, Bi. You often say, if this Dedek likes to digress. In fact, Dedek never digress let alone lie, Bi. At that time also Dedek had brought Maurin home, but said Mother and Father, he was just delusion of Dedek," explained Sukma innocently.

"Ah, your father has been so. He never wanted to understand that ghosts exist," said Wa Agus pitched ketus.

"Oh, that is, yes," said Sukma looking at Wa Agus with enlarged eyes.

"Not that, he likes to act like a saintly pretender. Diligent worship, but do not believe in ghosts. Though his god is not visible," said Wa Seto.

"It seems that until whenever your father is the same mother you will not believe the same thing you said about the presence of ghosts, Dek. Parents should be taught a lesson. If necessary, opponents, do not be allowed to let go" said Bi Neneng, splashing flames of anger in Sukma's mind.

"But said the Master Ma'am in school, fighting the old man was a sin, Bi. They gave birth to Dedek, and even gave him food and drink. So, Dedek must be devoted to be given the same reward of Allah," Sukma denied with his foolish gaze.

She sat down next to Sukma, then rubbed her grandson's hair. "Sir, not all parents have the right to be obeyed. If they do not want to understand the ability of children and always impose the will, sometimes it must be fought. It's the good old man who always obeys his son."

"Oh, that. But the same father Mother never did anything bad. Even if they do not believe in the same words of Dedek, they still give Dedek to eat the same drink," said Sukma.

"Look, Deck. Try Dedek think well! Is it possible, a good father often said that Dedek likes to digress?" bejuk Bi Yati's.

Sukma was stunned for a moment, then shook his head slowly.

"Well, that means your dad's not real, Dek. Must fight!" wa Seto said with great enthusiasm.

"Really! If Dedek can open the inner eyes of Mr. Dedek, just point out that everything that Dedek sees is real. Surely Mr. Dedek will not say that Dedek likes to digress again," said Wa Agus.

"Truly, Wa, if Dedek had opened the inner eye of the Father, you would have believed in Dedek?" ask Sukma doubtfully.

"Yes!" say the four brothers and Mother simultaneously.

"Alright, later Dedek will open the inner eyes of the Father and Mother to believe the same speech Dedek," said Sukma.

Mother stroked Sukma's hair and said, "Smart boy!"

In the middle of their conversation, Mr. Risman appeared from behind the door while saying his regards. Suddenly, the four brothers turned to the figure of a man who had just come with his wife and child. Wa Seto felt furious, then clenched his hands while moving to the kitchen. As for Bi Yati who had just met Mr. Risman, put on a friendly face and greeted him with a smile.

"Eh, Kang Risman, Inh Tea. How are you doing? It's been a long time, yes, we didn't meet," said Bi Yati to her brother, then kissed his hand.

"Yati .. since when did you come here?" asked Mr. Risman dumbfounded.

"I just got here last night, Kang," Bi Yati replied, then turned to greet Ms. Inah and hugged her sister-in-law's body.

Bu Inah who was still stunned by Bi Yati's attitude, did not react to anything. He was really surprised, one of Mr. Risman's most evil brothers could be very friendly compared to other family members. When he noticed Bi Yati greeting Atikah, Bu Inah started to get prejudiced. He believes that someone who usually does evil will not be able to behave well, unless there is a desire.

"What's the Sukma Deck already?" asked Bu Inah with a trembling voice.

"We did not do Sukma Deck, kok, Teh. Just ask her son," replied Bi Neneng.

Sukma approached his parents and said, "Dedek is nothing, really, Mom. Dedek just chat with Uwa, Aunt, same Grandma too."

"But .. How come Dedek can be here? Have you met the boy you were looking for?" tanya Atikah scrunched her forehead.

Sukma shook his head quickly. "No, Tea. The boy suddenly said that. Pas Dedek wants to go home, uh even meet Bi Neneng."

"That's it, yeah." Atikah.

"Teh Inah, we're going to the kitchen, yuk! It does not feel complete if there is no ketupat same opor chicken," asked Bi Yati.

While Bu Inah went to the kitchen with Bi Yati and Bi Neneng, Pak Risman was invited to chat by Emak and Wa Agus. Children are told to play outside so that conversations between them are not heard. Mr. Risman sat lowly in front of Wa Agus and Mother.

"Risman, why from yesterday you did not tell me that your picker can see ghosts? If you tell me, we will definitely lead" said Mother.

"What did I tell you about it, Mom? It is not important," said Mr. Risman cynically.

"No matter what, Man? Your son is special. Other than the others. If we can bring him in, you will be proud too" Wa Agus said.

"What does Kakang mean? Sisang want to make my daughter a demon worshiper like you?" ask Mr. Risman sewot.

Mr. Risman stood up, then approached Wa Agus and pulled his brother's collar. "Stop talking about Sukma! Yesterday I tried to be patient with the words of Kakang, but now I really do not accept! In my eyes, all children are born holy. There is no such thing as a son of the devil."

Wa Agus pushed Mr. Risman to his back on the sofa. "Well till when you turn down, man. Sukma is the son of a covenant with the devil. No matter how hard you try to point him straight, he'll stay in line with us."

Mr. Risman growled, then got up to hit the brother's face. Mother who was surprised by Mr. Risman's rude attitude, immediately broke up a quarrel between them. Mr. Risman and Wa Agus, still staring at each other sharply.

Sukma and Atikah who heard the quarrel of the two brothers, rushed into the living room. Wa Agus held his jaw, then turned to see Pak Risman's youngest daughter. According to him, this is a good opportunity to incite hatred in Sukma's heart to his father. Soon he approached the two innocent girls before being preceded by his sister.

"Look, right, Deck? Your father has not jok Uwa until the sick gini. Are you still sure that your father is good?" wa Agus said while grimacing occasionally.

Sukma looked at the father who was still burning with anger.

"Now, Dedek choose between diem or your father's opponent. Remember well! A good parent will not corner his brother," said Wa Agus, then whistled to the room to treat the pain on his face.

"Dedek, don't beat Wa Agus! He's lying!" said Mr. Risman.

Sukma was silent, looking blankly at his father. Unusually, he saw the figure of Mr. Risman who was so angry at others, especially his own brother. Without questioning why his father beat Wa Agus, Sukma growled at Mr. Risman and nagged him.

Meanwhile, Ms. Inah was treated like a maid. Wa Agus and Wa Seto's wives never touched the kitchen utensils, nor did Bi Yati. They used to tell the housekeeper to take care of the housework. As for Bi Neneng who used to help Mom at home preparing food, it was just sitting around with her brother and sister-in-law. He said he was lazy to cook today.

The two brothers were engrossed in talking about the price of branded clothes and the achievements of their children with their sister-in-law. The conversation seemed to be proud of each other and did not want to lose to each other. Occasionally, they insinuate Bu Inah who is busy processing chickens to be used as opor. Bu Inah pretended not to hear and made himself as busy as possible to avoid unpleasant conversations.

"Him! Please take water dong white, I'm thirsty, nih," ordered his wife Wa Seto.

Soon Bu Inah brought a glass of water for his wife Wa Seto. After a few minutes, Wa Agus' wife giggled at the behavior of her sister-in-law who looked more like a maid than a brother. Bu Inah sighed, then cooked the seasoning for the chicken opor.

"Teh Inah ... Inah Tea. Just try if from the first do not support to fight with Mom, surely life Teteh will be as good as ours," said Bi Neneng while smiling at one corner of his lips.

"Yes. She will also not be treated like a maid. I really feel sorry for Teteh" Bi Yati said.

"Heh, Inah. In this world, what other people value is money and possessions. If you're still poor, when can you appreciate it?" chirps wife Wa Seto.

"Come on dong, Inah! Persuade your husband to obey his mother. At least if your life improves, you will no longer be treated like babu with people" said Wa Agus' wife.

Bu Inah could not bear to accept the insults for the insults thrown by them. Roughly, he slammed the spatula into the bed, then stared intently at the four people sitting on the cot.

"Listen to me carefully! Living in this world is not long. You can get a high position in this world by indulgence, but remember! After life there is death. If you keep doing this, what charity will you bring to the afterlife?" cerocos Bu Inah, with teary eyes.

"Just talk to us. Life is only once, Inah. Enjoy everything in this world while you live. Dead business lately. After all, we do not know that the afterlife actually exists or is just a mere human essay," argued wife Wa Seto.

"It turns out there's no point, yes, talking to people whose hearts are closed. I pray with Allah, may He give you guidance to repent soon. Whether it's in a good way or a bad way" said Ms. Inah as she wiped her tears.

"Yes, yes, pray with that God. Will He be able to fulfill all the prayers? He will have nothing but poverty and hardship. Different from us, even if we are tired, after all can live this good life really," said Bi Neneng.

Unable to hear the painful words of his brothers-in-law, Lady Inah turned off the stove, then left the kitchen. The four women laughed out loud at Bu Inah's defeat. They seemed very satisfied to see Bu Inah leave with tears.

Upon arrival in the living room, Bu Inah is surprised to see Sukma hit Pak Risman's body. He felt that something was wrong from the beginning. Soon Bu Inah carried Sukma without further ado. Sukma was silent while astonished at the eyes of his mother.

"Sir, we better get to Abah's house. It is not good to linger here," said Bu Inah.

"Yes, Mom. You also feel uncomfortable, especially Kang Agus like he has instigated our children. Come on!" mr. Risman agreed.

"Mom, are we really going to Abah's house now?" tanya Sukma was stunned.

"Yes, we help Bi Narti make chicken opor there. Uda, Dedek do not get angry anymore," said Ms. Inah.

"But Dedek kesel the same Father. He has been non-jok Wa Agus," said Sukma while pointing to his father.

"What?!" Madam Inah scrunched her forehead.

"Later to explain what happened at Abah's house. Now we have to get out of here first" Risman said.

They left the residence without saying goodbye. From the family room, Wa Agus and Mother looked cynically while smiling. They seem satisfied, Sukma finally fight Mr. Risman.

During the journey to Abah's house, Sukma did not stop babbling, talking about the brothers Pak Risman who could both see supernatural beings. The reaction of Bu Inah and Mr. Risman tends to be indifferent. They realized, that the ability possessed by Mr. Risman's brother was nothing but a gift from the creature they adored. In contrast to Sukma who already has a sixth sense since birth, even the ability of the baby is always strange.

After a long walk, they finally arrived at Abah's house. Their arrival was welcomed by Abah who had just finished weaving ketupat. The old man seemed happy to see Sukma found.

"Alhamdulillah, Grandpa! Finally Dedek met too," decak Abah approached Sukma and kissed her cheeks. "Where are the grandfathers out of?"

"So Dedek ran out of Mom's house, Bah. Ouch ... I did not finish thinking," replied Mr. Risman.

"What's? How did Dedek get there?" asked Abah frowning.

"So Dedek ngikutin small children, his body a lot of blood, continue to say deh at the house of the mother. There Dedek was welcomed with his brothers Father. Dedek also talked a lot, Abah. Dedek just found out, you know, if his family you can see ghosts as well," explained Sukma.

Instantly Abah's feelings became uncomplicated. Anxiety began to stir up his mind. Their awareness of the ability of Sukma, can not be underestimated. Abah began to rack his brain so that the dispute between Sukma and his parents never happened. He was convinced that during Sukma's time there, Pak Risman's extended family had influenced the little girl's mind.