SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Take on the Body

"Well, right. I died hard anyway," muttered Bi Neneng as he walked towards the coffin, then kicked it. "Sir, don't bother people, dong. If they want to lift a keranda, make it easy! Don't fuss, deh, wear waitin the Risman all. He's not coming here!"

Mother's neighbors were surprised to see Bi Neneng's behavior. They reprimanded Mother's youngest daughter, then dragged her to sit on a chair. Instead of feeling pity, the people were furious over Bi Neneng's treatment of Emak's corpse.

"Neng, are you aware, anyway? She's your mother. It's not good you're like that!" bertar one of the mothers who mourned.

"As for me dong, she's my mother. If he bothers people, we're ashamed!" sulang Bi Neneng was upset.

Meanwhile, at Abah's residence, Mr. Risman sipped coffee with his leisure. Sukma felt unbearable, considering that Mother who wanted her last request to be realized. Clumsy, he approached his father who was sitting on the porch of the house.

"Sir, why don't you go to Grandma's house? He was, right, his mother Father. If Grandma does not exist, you do not have parents anymore" said Sukma.

Mr. Risman pulled his daughter's hand, then put the youngest in his lap. "Sir, Grandma has done a lot of evil with us. Does Dedek still want to do good to people like that? No, it's not."

"But, Sir. When Dedek bobo, Dedek met Grandma. He said, he said he did not want to go into the burrow before being ushered in with the Father," said Sukma looking at his father's eyes.

Frightened Mr. Risman heard the words of his youngest daughter. Although his feelings are hurt and still feel sick about his mother's treatment, his little heart still cannot follow the ego. After all, Mom was still the mother who gave birth to her, who raised her even though her life never kept pace.

"Sir, we're going to Grandma's, yuk! Pity Grandma if you do not come to nganterin him to the burrow. What if Grandma really can't be taken with someone else?" bujuk Sukma's.

Mr. Risman who began to believe in Sukma, began to be stunned. "Dek, did Dedek meet Grandma in the dream?"

Sukma.

"So, he said he wanted to be ushered into the same hole Mr?"

"Yes, Sir. Dedek asked, I go to Grandma's house right now, yes. Please follow Grandma's last request, "persuade Sukma.

Mr. Risman took Sukma down from his lap. He stood up, then walked a few steps into the yard of the house. Sometimes he sighed deeply, assuring himself that everything the youngest said was true.

"Sir, you go to Grandma's house first," said Mr. Risman rushed away.

Sukma smiled broadly as his father left for his mother's house. He quickly met his mother and brother who were in the family room. His heart could not wait to announce this good thing.

"Mother, Teteh, Abah! I went to Grandma's house!" exclaimed Mother with a radiant face.

Bu Inah was stunned. "Well, is that right, Dek?"

"Yes" asserted Sukma.

"Thank God. Did Dedek tell you what you said to me?" ask Abah.

"Dedek said, when Dedek dream, Grandma asked to be ushered into the same burrow Mr. You believe, keep going to Grandma's house" replied Sukma.

"It's good that you have believed in Dedek," said Atikah happy.

Abah turned to Bu Inah who was amazed by Mr. Risman's decision. "Well, you want to take Risman there?"

Madam Inah nodded. "Yes, Bah."

Meanwhile, Mr. Risman walked in a hurry. His heart was impatient to give Mother devotion for the last time, although often physically hurt many times. Behind him, looks Bu Inah with his two daughters running after Mr. Risman. They also want to take Mom to her last bed.

Upon arrival at Mother's house, Mr. Risman was surprised to see people having trouble lifting his mother's coffin. Mr. Risman let out a long sigh, trying to hold back his tears so as not to spill immediately. However, when he recalled the words of the youngest, Mr. Risman's feelings were filled again. So much regret and apology from Mother to her third son, until the body can not be lifted by anyone.

Sukma who witnessed the difficulty of villagers in transporting keranda, just nodded his head reverently. From his view, he saw Mom standing near the coffin, smiling at Mr. Risman who had just come to take him to the pit. Not felt, tears fell on the little girl's cheeks, seeing the radiant face of the Mother who was so sincere to Mr. Risman.

"You're having trouble lifting his coffin, huh? Have you checked in his coffin there's no stone or anything?" ask Mr. Risman.

"Udah, Sir. There was nothing but my mother's body. Though the body of the mother is short, but the kok kerna is heavy," explained one of the neighbors of the mother who complained since earlier.

Mr. Risman nodded, then sat down in front of the coffin. The four brothers only stared cynically, feeling jealous that Mr. Risman was made as the favorite child of Mother at the last moment. There was nothing they could do but grumble, denounce his brother and mother.

In front of the coffin, Mr. Risman brought his head closer and whispered, "Mom, all the faults of my mother Risman sorryin. Now Mom rests quietly, yeah. Easy for people who want to help Risman take Mom to the burrow. You don't have to worry anymore, your son is here."

After that, Mr. Risman invited three neighbors to lift a coffin. Sure enough, after the middle-aged man said the last sentence to his mother, the coffin became easily lifted. Next, Mr. Risman and the people went to the nearest cemetery.

Sukma, who had seen the spirit of the mother, suddenly cried loudly. Of course, Ms. Inah and Atikah were made to panic by the strange behavior of the little girl. They canceled plans to take Mom's body to the funeral because the youngest did not stop crying.

"Dedek, why is Dedek crying like this, anyway? Shame to see people," said Bu Inah, sitting on the porch of the house while hugging Sukma on his lap.

"Yes, the feeling from earlier Dedek is okay. How is it crying now?" ask Atikah.

"Grandpa look at Grandma, Mom. He wanted to see my father, but his tears did not come out. He was able to touch the head of the Father, continue to say thank you already sorry Grandma," explained Sukma as she pleased, then continued her shrill cry.

"Oh, so Dedek baper, is that it? Ciyeeee Dedek baperan," ledek Atikah.

Enraged, Sukma hit his brother's body. "Teteh mah, Dedek again sad even matedekin!"

Hearing the youngest's explanation, Bu Inah's heart was also filled. He did not expect, how much regret Mother until her departure to the last bed was interrupted because waiting for Mr. Risman to forgive his mistakes. Ms. Inah sobbed, realizing Sukma's words about her father-in-law's last message. Somehow it would be if the mandate was not carried out by Mr. Risman.

At the funeral, Mother's body began to be removed from the coffin. Mr. Risman stared blankly at the body of the mother when put into a burrow. Every now and then her tears trickled down, witnessing Mother's return to the Divine Annunciation. In addition to feeling lost, he was also sad because he did not have time to lead his mother to the right path before the death to pick him up.

An ustaz began to lead prayers when the body was covered by red soil and sprinkled with flowers and watered with water. Prayers are offered to Mother, for her tranquility in the afterlife. After praying for the bodies, one by one people left the tomb.

Now only Mr. Risman left who was stuck looking at the last bed of the mother. He also shed all his tears. For the affection given by the mother from childhood, she was very grateful. Mr. Risman also expressed his affection for Mother, even though the path he took was different.

Finished pouring out everything in his heart, the middle-aged man left the mother's grave. He turned to another cemetery. Carrying flowers and a bottle of water, Mr. Risman made a pilgrimage to his father's funeral.

"Sir, Risman's home, sir. You don't have to worry anymore like you used to. I have been blessed with two beautiful daughters and improved efforts. I also say a lot of thanks to you for teaching the right and straight science" said Mr. Risman, then recited prayers for the spirit of the father.

Meanwhile, at the residence of Mother, Atikah did not stop frowning. Moments after Mom's body was taken away, the little girl accidentally entered the house, witnessing the sad condition of uwa and her aunt. In addition, he also heard unpleasant remarks about his father. When they looked at her, Atikah felt bad. Their cynical views are directed at him, making him not want to linger there.

"Mom, we're home, yuk! Here the people are not happy," said Atikah.

"Why are you in a hurry to go home? Wait until you come, "persuade Bu Inah.

"No way, Mom. I accidentally heard the words of Wa Agus with Bi Yati. They said they did not like you and wanted to kill you. Then, they are also ugly Grandma because they do not get the science ... what science, huh? Ah, yes. Kanuragan science!" atikah.

"Hell, don't think about it. Mending you guys play, gih. I don't want that until you are horrified by the unclear words of your brother," said Bu Inah, trying to deny.

"But, Mum. The words have a point. The proof is that Dedek never fought with them. They want to make you sick, so Dedek came here when you vomit," said Sukma confirmed Atikah.

"Hus! You're these. Play there first! Later I will call you again if you want to go home, yes," said Ms. Inah.

Her two daughters ran to the front yard of Mother's house. Bu Inah looked inside, hesitating to meet his brothers-in-law. Not long after, Mr. Risman had just returned from the grave alone. Sukma and Atikah were pleased to see his father coming.

"Sir, let's go back to Abah's house, sir! I don't feel right here. Uwa same Bibi on evil," invite Atikah.

"Yes, Sir. We're home, yuk!" timpal Sukma's.