The House in the Middle of Sawah

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Two weeks after the house burned down, Febi was never found. Similarly, Mbah Kung Kadir who disappeared was never again seen coming home. Lik Diran had already made a missing persons report in the police, but indeed Mbah Kung Kadir disappeared like smoke, without a trace.

I once tried to return to the road near an empty shophouse. But I never found the misty village where Mbah Ginah was. There was only a forest and a river there. The bridge from the glugu (palm tree trunk) to cross into the village I never saw again.

Febi's parents seemed to have no interest in the whereabouts of his son. They never know and do not want to know what happened to their children. I visited Lik Wo's house a few days ago and told him what happened. Lik Wo and Bu Sumini looked sad over what happened to his nephew. There's nothing to do now.

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Today on the porch of Lik Diran's house, lined up some suitcases and some goods are ready to be transported by a pick up car with a sticker 'love at the reject shaman act'.

"Everything?," Lik Diran asked me who was still busy daydreaming and sipping warm chocolate in a cup that read FM Charm.

"This cup Lik, this is not to be left behind," half-jokingly I raised the cup in my grasp.

Mother and sister were seen coming out of the house carrying a large plastic box containing lego toys.

"Why don't you guys just stay here? The land is still vast. If you want, don't make a house for you . .," Lik Diran sighed. Me and I exchanged looks.

"We want to be independent Lik. All of you want to focus on taking care of the store, the relics of the Father," I spent the rest of the hot chocolate in the cup.

My mom and I decided to stay in the store. As I told Lik Diran, it was so that I and Ibuk could focus on taking care of the shop of the deceased Mr. But on top of that I really want to go away from this area. After all the mystical, creepy and absurd events I've been through, it's necessary to clear my mind.

"Where is Buk, ready?" I asked Ibuk, putting my beloved cup in the bag. I smiled and nodded. I, Lik Diran and assisted by Lik Manto, raised the goods to the pick-up tub.

"Liikk, we say yoo. . I'm sorry so long as we're here a lot of ngrepotin," Ibuk said goodbye to Lik Diran. A smile on Ibuk's lips, looks relief from Ibuk's face.

"Yes Ma'am yuu. . I should have apologized. I should be able to make you comfortable living here. Anyway if there is anything, need anything you guys mandatory, should and I call me you know," Lik Diran looks glassy.

"I'm sorry I can't help you guys," Lik Diran continued, looking regret from his face. Coincidentally, today Lik Diran became a speaker in the district. There was a seminar from the agriculture service, and Lik Diran as one of the successful farmers was invited to provide motivation and share his experience.

"Yes Likk, no pa pa. . ," I shook Lik Diran's hand, and immediately got into the car. Then Ibuk and his sister next to me. While the steering chair is entrusted to Lik Manto.

"Gati ati Too take the car. Slow down, this is mbak yu just like my ponakan. Watch out until speeding, don't cut your salary," Lik Diran gave half-joking orders to Lik Manto.

"OK sir. Ready. Anyway safe," Lik Manto smilingly raised his hand, making a respectful gesture.

"Daann, if you need money don't hesitate. Call paklik you know, no immediate transfer subject e," Lik Diran looked at me seriously.

"Aman Liikk. . I'll have a job. Don't worry about us, we're fine. You'd better focus on the hook, rather than being alone in this house, "I laughed, tried to joke. Lik Diran chuckled at hearing that.

The pick up car slowly moved away from the courtyard of Lik Diran's house. It was seen Lik Diran waving his hand. I looked at Ibuk, sighed and prayed in my heart, may we be given the strength to live a better life after this.

The HP vibration on the car's dashboard distracts me. A call from Hasan.

"Hallo, assalamualaikum," I said hello.

"Vaalaikumsalam. And Erni, Erni is conscious, Erni is healed And . .," Hasan half-cried. A news that made me speechless, unable to say anything more. Without feeling the water droplets dripping from my eyes wet the cheeks that feel warm.

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2013 Year

The sound of gamelan greets the ears comfortably. I sat in the front row of the chair. Next to me the most beautiful girl in the world (according to my version) was holding my arm tightly. I smiled at her, and she returned my smile sweetly. Erni has now become my girlfriend.

In front of us, sitting in the arms of a happy new married couple spread his smile. Today is Lik Diran's wedding day with Mirna. After Mbah Kung Kadir disappeared apparently Lik Diran can freely find and choose his life partner. Mirna is ten years younger than Lik Diran, who works as a dangdut singer and also medmulsari. They met at a farm seminar a few years ago. Lik Diran as the speaker in the seminar met and became acquainted with Mirna who also happened to be invited to sing as entertainment in between the seminar took place. I sincerely pray in my heart that my only Paklik is to get happiness.

After Lik Diran's wedding reception, Erni and I rode Thor around the village of Karang. Kangen also felt, almost three years I did not visit this village of my birth. While Ibuk and Adik today can not attend the wedding of Lik Diran. Sister is attending a low-grade SD-level fashion show competition in the province, Ibuk of course accompanied her.

I stopped Thor's pace in the rice field. Staring at the rubble of a house that was full of bushes there. The bamboo grove looks increasingly dense at the back. I stopped and looked at my former home.

I daydreamed, recalling the senseless incident I had been through here. By the way, some time ago Irul sent his BB pin via inbox in ef be, although I have not saved it until now. It looks like he's happy out there on the island. Maybe we can be friends again, even if it's long distance.

Neither Febi nor his body was ever found. Mbah Kung Kadir who disappeared like smoke, without a trace until now. Erni who first woke up had dazed for several months. I decided to accompany her and support her until we finally arrived. I was originally a part-time worker on the radio, now I'm the music director there. The fabric store has also been running, although at the beginning it was stung seok, but thanks to the support of the regulars Mr, finally now it is quite good turnover.

Emmm, and I'll be graduating soon. The wishes of the Father, the dreams of the Father and also my dreams one by one are granted. Well, that's the turning wheel of life. Go, enjoy and be grateful.

I looked up at the bright blue sky. Erni held her arm around my neck gently. He put his head on my back.

"Daann, thank you. .. I want to be with you," Erni whispered softly.

I looked at him, looking at him deeply. Those eyes, those eyes that are always in my every dream. I put my face close to her, very close, very close. Until Erni's breath felt on my lips. Getting closer, Erni closed her eyes, so did I. On Thor we kissed, my first kiss with Erni. Feels soft, and full of love.

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SORRY THE FINAL CHAPTER IS STILL THE REVISION PROCESS . ."

'Don't believe too much in what you hear and get from 'the world' because it could be a ruse to trap you.

......EXPIRE......