THE GRUDGE THAT BURNS

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At 10:30 WIB.

Ibrahim has arrived at a restaurant, he is waiting for Johan to come.Because he wants to talk about the events of decades ago that befell his son and daughter-in-law.He wants the honesty of Johan and he wants to know the truth.

Not five minutes before he sat down, Johan came and approached him."Sorry to make you wait too long." said Johan who immediately reached out to shake hands, and Ibrahim immediately welcomed a helping hand Johan.Then he said."Not long, there haven't been five minutes I've been here."

After shaking hands, they sat down and called a waitress.Then they ordered drinks and food.While waiting for the order, they began to talk casually.

"How are you doing Johan?"ask Ibrahim

"Well, how are you?"johan asked back

"Yes, as always.Sometimes I'm healthy, sometimes not.Maybe because of the age factor hehe."he said while joking a little.Johan only responded to Ibrahim's jokes with a smile.

Not long after, two waitresses came to serve food and drinks to their desks.

"Thank you." said Ibrahim

Then they start eating, Ibrahim starts a serious conversation with Johan.

"Johan, I want to ask you something important." said Ibrahim After the third bribe.When Johan who was in front of him looked at him.Then said."Say it." said it short

"You know what happened to our children in the village of Banyan.Terus, who did the terror against the villagers.Yang use the spirit of Arum?"ibrahim asked quietly, while Johan almost choked when he heard Ibrahim's question.

Then he looked at the in-laws of this son."Where'd you know that?"johan asked back

"Is it important how I know? I just asked about who did the exploration of them.It is impossible right, if other people did it." said Ibrahim casually but firmly

"So you accuse me of doing it." Johan said with squinting eyes

"I'm not accusing you of Johan, I'm just asking you.Why do you look so angry and panicked?"asked Ibrahim astonished

Johan sighed, his mind glared far at that time.After the fire happened, he continued to cry and condemn the actions of the citizens.Because of heartache, he did what God did not like, he did, without a second thought, he did revenge against the citizens involved.It is by sending the spirit of his son to demand revenge.

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Argana entered his car and he drove himself, his car was quickly slid towards the village banyan.Yaa, he will go to the village banyan.To see the land of his former parents' housing first.

According to the info he got from mr. Kades, the land was not sold and bought by anyone.Because people were afraid to build a building there.But somehow, the,there was a woman who dared to build a house there.And the building was still towering, while the owner of the house was gone.

After a few hours of driving, Argana finally arrived in front of the house of the kades sir.He was welcomed by mr. kades and his wife.

"Assalamualaikum." said Argana then experienced the hand of the kades sir and Bu kades

"Waalaikumsalam" said Mr. Kades and his wife together

"You came by yourself, son?"ask Miss kades

"Yes ma'am."sahut Argana brief

"Let's go in first, you must be tired of driving your own car." said Mr. Kades then took Argana in.Argana also agreed and he followed the couple from behind into the house.

They also sat down, then Bu Kades served lime ice.Pas really with the hot weather, lemon juice was cold in Argana's throat.She was grateful to the couple.

Then they chatted for a while, then Argana told them.If he wanted to own the land that his parents had once occupied.Pak kades and his wife did not know if Argana was the son of Fandi and Arum.

"Why do you want to own that land, son?"asked mr. Kades in wonder, when he knew.The land was once built by Fandi who did witchcraft to his citizens.Dan Marni, who committed murder against pregnant women at that time.

Those who committed the crime were also burned.What distinguishes him is, Sandi was burned with his wife in the house that was on the ground.Sedang Marni he only lived in that place.After he died, the building of his house was empty.

"I just want to Mr. Ma, if anyone owns the land, I'll buy it." said Argana a little lie, he didn't want them to know his lies.

"So, can I occupy that house?"ask Argana again

"Of course, because the place has no owner anymore" said Mrs Kades

"Well, if it is like that.I will take care of the sign of ownership of the house.If there is a family from Bu Marni as the voters of the house and ask for bills or sell the house.Please contact me Mr. Bu,I'll make up for it." said Argana

"Of course son Arga." said the couple husband and wife together

After that, their conversation ended.Dan Argana returned to say goodbye to them and will return to the city.She will return to this village after her business is finished.

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For a long time Ibrahim waited for Johan's explanation, and he was still patiently waiting.Tuntil finally he saw the movement of Johan's head and Johan's gaze on him.

"Look Ibra, I've told Arga.If I was the perpetrator of the crime that befell the villagers banyan.You must know why I did so right?"johan asked the man who was his granddaughter's grandfather

Ibrahim nodded, and Johan continued his words."I was angry, wounded, disappointed, hurt and sad.I saw for myself the fire that ferociously devoured the house of my daughter and your daughter.I get information from my men, I get information from my men,if the people who do this are the villagers of Banyan.

The heart of which father was not hurt when he saw his son and son-in-law was slandered by the villagers.They slandered his father Argana, that Fandi sent santet to the son of one of the residents there,according to the information that my men give.Fandi is very diligent in worship and likes to help people who are in trouble.When he lived hard at that time.

Fire continues to devour the house, I did not have time to help our children.Until finally it rained down and killed the fire.However, whatever the use.All of it has been exhausted, there is nothing left.

I returned to the city and my heart was covered with anger and vengeance.I also performed a ritual for my revenge,by sending my daughter's spirit to terrorize them.And then kill those involved in the events of the night." Johan said stalled, because his chest felt tight,he always remembered what happened that night.

"Wait a minute, what did you say? Our children are living hard? Aren't you very rich and why did you let them live in such miserable conditions?"ask Ibrahim in a row

"Sorry Ibra,at that time I was very possessive to my daughter.I always strive for a good life for her since childhood.From childhood she already has no mother anymore and I as a single parent always give the best for her.Including men who will be her husband.

And at that time, Fandi came with Arum.Fandi asked for the blessing to marry my daughter.But I did not approve of them, because what? Because he was just a poor young man and orphan.From that I judge him and do not approve of their relationship.They both did backstreet and I was forced to marry them.

After they got married, I handed my daughter over to Fandi.I said to my daughter viciously,if I don't care about her anymore and she has to go with her husband.With a heavy heart I take her off and Arum finally leaves me.

That's where I first felt heartbroken, because my daughter who I treated with all my heart.More choose to go with the people she loved than her own father.My heart was more broken again when the fire that took them.

I was wrong and selfish, because of my actions they suffered." Johan said

Ibrahim was initially very upset when Johan said that Fandi his son was a poor young man.However he realized, if it was all his fault.If only he quickly found one of his twin sons it.Perhaps, his story will be different.

"This is not all your fault Johan, but in this story I am also guilty.If only I had found Fandi sooner, maybe our family would be happy now.And Argana will not be an orphan.......!!!! abraham said, and he went back to his words."Then, are you still drilling into them now?"ask Ibrahim

"No. I have never done that deed again, I have repented.And repent also has not been able to take away all my sins.Because of my deeds,everyone became miserable and suffered.Twenty years I took revenge on them.What did I get? Not the calmness, instead I'm haunted by guilt." Johan said again

"Johan, I can't judge you.But, I hope you can rise up and forget all that past.Let's chase happiness and happiness is with our grandchildren." said Ibrahim pacified his besieging

"You're right Ibra, I do have to do what you say.Life happily with my grandson, because he's my only family." said Johan who still with a sad expression

"Hey, what do you think I am? Don't you consider us family?"abraham said with annoyance

"Hehehe you're family too" Johan said with a smile

Because the food was cold, Ibrahim also paid all the bills for their order.Initially Johan wanted to pay,but he reasoned.That he invited Johan here and he was the one who treat Johan.Sedangkan Johan just resigned and let his daughter-in-law do anything.

After that, they got out of the restaurant and returned to their respective homes by driving separate cars.

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