The Fragrant Soul

Chapter 10: Old Friends

“You remember Kalita?” ask the bald guy.

“Of course. He's your fiancee.”

“Well. You certainly remember that since we parted a year ago, I was planning to leave the world

persevere and live quietly with him.”

Sukma Harum just nodded.

“That's why every day it changes more and more. Every day he if we meet, he scolds me. Always

sulking. Always find a way to chat with me!” said the bald one.

Either Sukma Harum wants to laugh or cry. He decided to just shut up.

“Not married yet he is already like that. I'm tired of it for a long time. One day I decided to go home

brothel for simply eliminating cohesiveness.”

“He got you there?” guess Sukma Harum.

“Absolutely. He was furious.  Then pulling out the sword is about to kill me,” said the bald man. His blaring voice filled the room making everything vibrate.

“If Kalita defends herself to be 20 people, she still can't kill you,” Smile Sukma Harum.

“That's him. When I defeated him, he picked up the sword and threatened to kill himself.”

“Then?”

“Then I snatched his sword and broke it like crackers.”

“Terus?”

“He ran about to break his head into the wall!”

“If the wall is overlaid to 20, not necessarily able to survive being hit by his head,” said Sukma Harum relaxed.

“Well. That's why I ran away from there. I knew if I dodged him, he wouldn't try to kill himself. All he did was to confuse me.”

“Feelings you already understand the character of women,” laughter Sukma Harum.

“You think I'm crazy? Which sane man understands female habits?” refute the bald one.

“Then?”

“Then I found a place to hide from him. But he always managed to find me. And if you have met him

always attacking. If he loses, he tries to kill himself again.”

“So in order to avoid him, you came to this place?” ask Raka.

“Yes. We used to come here a few times. I thought this was the safest place to be

chase Kalita.”

“Then you decided to settle in this palace?”

“Absolutely. Of all the places I've explored in this valley, only this palace is comfortable for me,”

sahut Antasena's.

Sure oes. You don't have to be the smartest person in the world to know.

 “So you've met the owner of this place?”

“Yes. Masayu Renjani's. You were the one who put him here.”

“He has no grudge against you?”

“Why should he take revenge on me?”

Sukma Harum laughs. Talking to his best friend always makes him happy.

“Where is he now?”

“Entahlah. Looks like he's gone. It's been a few days I haven't seen her look.”

Sukma Harum watched the whole room. This room is spacious and very clean. Snacks and fruit are available in the corner. The bed is very comfortable with a thick blanket plated with silk. The aroma of this room is also fragrant and soft. It was like inside a palace.

“How long have you been in this place?” ask Raka.

“Almost 2 monthly,” replied the big tall man.

“Life as a king in a palace full of naked women. I don't think you ran away

self, instead you wish forever locked up here.”

“I think you're like a worm in my stomach, always understanding my mind and heart,” the laughter.

He hasn't laughed like this in a long time. “Now you have to tell me why you got here.”

Sukma Harum told me everything. Antasena listened attentively. It's not at all

open her mouth before Raka finishes telling her.

“So what do you think?” ask Raka.

“Yes. Your move is right. Only Masayu Renjani is able to give a clue who the person who has the ability to disguise and silat so great.”

“As long as you're here, you don't see anything suspicious?”

“No,” Reply Antasena. “He comes and goes as he pleases. Sometimes we talk about the world. All I know is, he's very busy fighting for power in this valley. Sometimes I help him defend this palace from enemy attacks.”

“Oh, I expected. That's why he keeps you here.”

“Man needs each other,” Laughter Antasena.

“The women of this palace despite their high knowledge, I think it is not impossible to

beat them. Before you came here, what made them able to defend this place for so long?”

“Toxic animals. Masayu has a science that can control poisonous animals. They appear from anywhere. Any moment. Can be used to kill in secret.”

“When I caught him, why didn't he bring out this science?” ask Sukma Harum curious.

Raka did not respond to Antasena's jokes. Because in his heart he shuddered. Masayu Renjani has everything

the ability to be the most dangerous person on earth.

He sighed then said, “I need to rest and let go of fatigue.”

“Abroad there are several rooms. You can choose what you like,” Antasena said.

“Oh so now you are the master of this palace? Great right.”

Antasena just laughed. He knew exactly what his best friend was going to do.

***

The girl collapsed in the arms of Harum Sukma.

Throughout her life being a woman, only this time felt pleasure, warmth, and love

that's so deep. Into his tribe. Touching the most secret parts at the bottom of his heart.

No man has ever been able to give all this happiness to her. Except this guy.

The most handsome man he's ever seen. Most gallant. Quietest. His eyes are sharp but shady. His smile was arrogant yet friendly. The style is simple but beautiful. And his body is firm. See fit

hard rock and towering tower. Penetrating the secret ceiling. Entering the passionate dark holes. Tearing up the feeling but in such a gentle way. So beautiful. So delicious. The tremors permeated his entire body. Sweeps all over the surface of his skin. Soft kiss

the warm one made him unable to withstand the explosion of romance that seemed to want to destroy his body from within.

He didn't want to get out of that embrace. If he had to give his life, he would.

“Why did you choose me?” ask the girl.

Raka just smiled. He said softly, “Why not?”

The voice is deep. As deep as the secret hidden behind his shady gaze.

The girl didn't know what else to say. Because at times like this, there are no words that a girl can say to her man.

Raka knew what the girl felt was sincerity and honesty. A beautiful innocence, a beautiful,

but also sad. He has seen this too often.

That's why he doesn't want to cradle women too often. Because once they feel the romance from him,

their lives will change forever. The lucky ones will probably be able to move on with life even with emptiness. The poor, forever will not be able to forget himself and live in search of nothingness.

Is he cruel?

Does he have no feelings?

If you were him, what would you do?

The girl then got up from her sleep. He came out of the arms of the man he had just met last night. It was a beautiful night and it didn't seem to end.

But like anything, everything has an end.

“I knew you would leave me. Who wants a girl like me?” his voice was calm, but there was a tear dripping down.

Sukma Harum has heard this word very often, but he still does not know how to behave.

“But if master leaves, I only ask for one thing.”

“Say. I'll do it,” he'll accept it even though he hasn't heard what the request is.

“Master don't forget me. Remember that you met me.”

This request sounds very simple. But the feeling that comes from these words is very overwhelming

chests.

There are times when women are so troublesome for men. Their actions, their words, their actions.

Everything can make a man go crazy.

But sometimes, there are acts of women who are so small, so innocent, so sweet that they are able to get into

in the soul of a man. Even for these kinds of little things, a man is willing to lose everything.

“Never forget.”

“Good. For me that's enough, mister.”

He sat down next to the Fragrant Sukma who looked at him with affection. “You don't want to get out of

hither? Live properly and freely free, safe and serene?”

“To live here, I feel more secure and peaceful sir. At least here I know, everybody wants

enthral me. Out there, man smiles and does good, but has terrible hidden intentions.”

He wanted Sukma Harum to agree with his words, but in his heart he knew there were still many noble humans outside

sana.

“About all this..,”.

“Don't, sir,” not to mention Sukma Harum continuing his words, the girl has cut him off. “Do not sir

give me hope and promise that will even burden you. Trust me, I'm so grateful to be here.”

The smile, though heavy and forced, was also full of relief that words could not express.

The girl then kissed Sukma Harum's lips. Unlike before, the kiss was no longer hot with lust. Now the kiss is soft and full of feeling. He seemed to want to pour out all his inner wounds through that kiss. A long, yet gentle kiss with all the soul.

“I left,” then the girl just passed by.

Sukma Harum had hoped that the girl would pull out a knife and attack her throat. Like some

previous experience he had. This time he felt a void in his heart.

It feels like being left by someone.  Maybe that's why people would rather leave than be left behind.