SUKMA: The Deal With the Devil

Farewell Event

For many years, Sukma has gained new strength from his mother. On the positive side, the older he gets, he is able to control his emotions. Wanara who always helps Sukma in processing themselves and emotions, feels calm to see the change of his friend for the better. Even though the girl who is now starting to grow up is only friends with Fani and Andra until the graduation of Elementary School, at least she remains grateful to still have people who love her.

Today is the division of diplomas and rapots for students. Sukma first got this good news. With Bu Inah, he was eager to receive his diploma, the result of having been educated for six years.

All the teachers, the parents of the students and the disciples were gathered in the school hall. Sukma who was sitting in one of the chairs, suddenly the arrival of Andra. The boy was still like when Sukma first entered SD first. Both from his physical and personality.

"Sukma, congratulations, yes, you graduated" Andra said.

"Yes. You'll get a degree too, right? During this time you also took the same class as me, although never able to rapot," said Sukma, still with the same innocence.

"No, Sukma. But I'm grateful, thanks to your arrival at school, I became a friend until I could study to a higher class" said Andra.

"Hm, so, yeah. But you will enter SMP too, right? I too after graduating from here will enter Junior High School. Mother said, later there can be new friends as well," said Sukma.

"No, Sukma. The place I've been here. I still want to see Master Ma'am," Andra said with a faint smile. "Yes, Sukma. Hope you have better friends later, yeah. All this time I feel sorry for you, shunned by human friends because it is labeled bad and has skin that is the same color as me. Actually, from the time I wanted to lose you, I didn't accept you being called the undead of the same people."

"God, Andra. Don't think about it. Anyway, I feel good, really. Besides having you at school, I also still have Wanara at home. I also have learned a lot so far, if anger only leads us into bad things" said Sukma.

On the podium, the homeroom teacher announces the names of the outstanding students. Ranging from five to one. Incidentally, Sukma made progress in his academic performance. He ranked second in his class.

As Sukma walked towards the podium, everyone greeted him with applause. Not a few of the parents talked about the girl when they received a gift from her teacher. Of course, Sukma could hear the gossip of those who spoke ill of him. After all, this was one of the worst consequences of the science that Mother had given her. Wanara, who was sitting on the stage, only hinted at Sukma with a movement of his hand to remain patient and not easily ignited anger.

Meanwhile, Bu Inah who happened to be sitting near two mothers who were talking about Sukma, could not wait to rebuke. Without thinking much, he patted one of the shoulders of a woman younger than him.

"Mom, sorry, Sukma is my son. Naturally he got the reward thanks to his hard work and effort," reprimanded Bu Inah.

"Oh, yeah, sorry, Mom. I guess you're not her mother. If you may know, Sukma les where? How can, yes, my son kayak he can get a second rank?" ask one of the women in glasses.

"Why not les? He never went to any lessons. It all depends on his understanding and effort in learning" replied Ms. Inah.

"Oh, yeah. Very smart Mom's child, can perform without tutoring. Oh, do not-don't Mother bribe the principal to climb his Sukma achievement. Now Mother, right, a lot of money, Mr. Risman's catfish business is now advanced, even selling sweet," said the hijab woman next to her friend.

"Ah, right too. Like a little wonder the same child who has a behavior like a thug, now even go up to the podium for the second prize nerima," said the woman with glasses.

Bu Inah sighed and smiled bitterly. "You don't have to be surprised. That's a sign that both parents have educated their daughters well."

The two students' parents were silent. Inevitably, they must admit, that the change in Sukma is indeed very large. Since Albi's abduction, there has been no news of a little girl killing an adult. Sukma has been really quieter since returning from his parents' second hometown a few years ago.

Time passed, the farewell was over. Ms. Inah came home with a face bent irritated by the unpleasant words of the parents of other students. Sukma felt sorry to see his mother pouting all the way.

"Mom, you're okay, right?" ask Sukma.

"Mothers still sprained the same two mothers. As if to say Mother bribed the principal to raise Dedek's achievements," replied Bu Inah while grunting.

"That's right, don't think about it, ma'am. Now Dedek has graduated. Actually, Dedek also heard them say that. Not just the prayers of people, but many," said Sukma.

"Hah .. if only Dedek did not get knowledge from Grandma, Mother is more grateful. I'm sure, Dedek must have been saddened by the horrors they all said," said Bu Inah, stroking Sukma's hair.

"Ah, Dedek is used to beating people up saying that, Mom. Come on, let us go home. You must have waited at home," said Sukma.

Upon arrival at home, it appears that Mr. Risman who was assisted by Atikah, just finished cleaning up. Given his children who will be in their teens, he must think that the room in his rented feels spacious. Sukma seemed to see changes in his residence.

"Yes. You guys, right, are getting bigger. The time of the room is this way?" said Mr. Risman smiling widely. "Oyeah, Dedek dapet rank not now? Test time, I saw Dedek studying very diligently."

"Yes, dong. Dedek is ranked two, loh, sir. Lookie! Dedek also got a gift!" sukma said while showing a package containing a pack of books and pens.

"Well, my son's daughter!" praise Mr. Risman stroking Sukma's head.

"Congratulations, Deck. Teteh also participated in the seneng Dedek dapet ranking. Same as Teteh, second place!" praise Atikah, then kiss his sister's forehead.

Unlike her husband and eldest daughter, Bu Inah still had a sullen face. Mr. Risman, who knew his wife's ugly expression, was curious. He approached his wife who had just entered the house.

"Mom, why is his face like that? You're not happy to see Dedek rank? Don't do it, ma'am," said Mr. Risman.

"That's not the case, sir. I don't like it when someone insults my son. You know, what did people say when Dedek took the podium? They say, we have bribed the principal to increase his performance Dedek," explained Bu Inah grumbling.

"Udahlah, Ma. Don't think about it. As if now Dedek has graduated, his friends will also change, right," persuaded Mr. Risman.

"Mother wonder. Six years have passed, but the views of the students' parents are still bad to Dedek. We're losing them, what?" cerocos Bu Inah's.

"Udah, Mom. Lupain. Now we just focus on thinking which school is suitable for children later," said Mr. Risman.

"Ah, I don't want to think about their school, sir. Where do you want to buy a house too? Time to keep contracting? While our children are getting bigger," said Bu Inah.

"Patience, Mom. Later Mr. Cariin is also a good home for us," said Mr. Risman trying to calm his wife. "Some, this mother if you hear ugly from others it likes to be taken heart. In the past, when living in the pavilion of Mr. Hilman, asked to move because insulted continues with Bu Farah. Now I think so again."

"It's not so, sir. The problem is that our children are getting here bigger and bigger. Our mattresses also feel more narrow when used to sleep together. Our savings are enough to buy a house. If less, right, it can still be closed using money from Bu Arini," explained Bu Inah.

Hearing Bu Inah's request to Mr. Risman, Sukma and Atikah welcomed him well. They began to dare to chimed in on the conversation of both parents. Especially Atikah, who had always wanted to sleep apart from her parents.

"That's right, Mother, sir. If the savings are enough, mending we just move house. It's cramped in here. Where if the dry season likes sultry anyway," said Atikah enthusiastic.

"Yes, Sir. Dedek also wants to move to a bigger house. Dedek bosen denger Bapak grunting just. Where the sound is tight again," said Sukma.

"OK, okay. Later you will find information first to move later," said Mr. Risman, trying to calm his two daughters.

"Don't be long, sir. Later that night, right, the person who the other day nawarin house will come again to Angkringan Father. Well, Mr. Tanya all certificates are the same price," said Sukma with a beaming face.

Hearing Sukma's words, Mr. Risman's forehead immediately wrinkled. "Do you know where Dedek is coming from that guy tonight?"

"Some, look at it later. Anyway, we'll buy a house from that guy. The house is also very nice, sir. Just get into the alley a little. There are two rooms, so Dedek can room the same Atikah Tea, Father the same Mother in another room," explained Sukma.

"Ah, this Dedek is-there is. Dedek's mother had been to the house she wanted to sell, so?" ask Ms. Inah.

Sukma shook his head quickly. "But Dede knew how his house was. Well, you can also hang clothes on it to let the chips dry."

Mr. Risman was stunned to hear Sukma's explanation. With much consideration, the middle-aged man began to think of everything that would be discussed with the person who had offered him a home the other day. Mr. Risman nodded, then stroked Sukma's head.

"Yes, Deck. Later that night if the person comes, you will talk a lot about the house he wants to sell," said Mr. Risman.

"Thank you, sir. I believe in Dedek," said Sukma with a smile.