The Musafir
Rara's New Appearance; Ki Dagar's Farewell
“If I may know, Mr. ..”
“No need to ask much, Mantingan!” Ki Dagar is up. “Seeing from your nature, I know very well what you will fail after getting an answer from me.”
The mantle fell silent and took a deep breath. That word is the absolute answer. Mantingan did not have the authority to question him twice. After all, he felt he would not use the object given by Ki Dagar. So, why ask things that even make homeowners angry?
The wife of Ki Dagar came carrying a long tray containing various dishes on it. Ki Dagar received it and put it on the table, a moment later Ki Dagar's wife left after smiling kindly at Mantingan.
“Maybe it's a small banquet from us.” Ki Dagar presents. “I hope this is enough to make your big hull full.”
Mantingan's stomach has been used to holding hunger most of the time, so he's not actually hungry now. But in honor of Ki Dagar, he took some of the dishes available.
However, a moment later Ki Dagar laughed loudly. “No need to force, I know you're not hungry.”
The mantel made it wrong. He still ate the dish that was already in his hand, kepalang responsibility. Ki Dagar seems to be joking.
They talked some other things while waiting for Rara to return. Mantingan also asked about the distance and time needed to get to Kanoman, but he did not mention the purpose of his trip and Ki Dagar did not mention it.
From Ki Dagar, Mantingan came to know that what was on the map was not always accurate. Most explorers who create maps use horses as a benchmark size. They only estimate how much time the pedestrian takes. If you walk from Cikahuripan to Kanoman, then the time needed is approximately two days.
“Why don't you just ride a horse? If not, you can take one or two horses behind.”
The mantan quickly shook. “Injury intentionally, Mr.”
However, Mantingan did not say why he had to walk, which is nothing but to find Kembangmas. How can Ki Dagar accept that as the goal of an important journey? Mantingan did not want to lose the support of Ki Dagar, and he did not want to make Ki Dagar disappointed in him.
“Mr, Mr!” Rani's voice called out, the boy seemed excited down the stairs. “Father, Brother Rara does not want to go down, embarrassed he said!”
Ki Dagar laughed and turned to Mantingan. “Look at that, Mantingan, surely he is ashamed to show his new appearance to you.”
Manten smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to say or do.
“She must have felt the shirt was a bit strange.” Ki Dagar lowered his voice. “Walau actually the shirt is not ugly. He is only afraid if the shirt is not pleasing to your heart.”
“What's it like, Ki Dagar?”
“Let's see for yourself, just call him.”
Mantingan nodded then said slowly, “Rara, come here.”
“So Brother's voice is too small! Let me just deliver a message to Brother Rara, if from Brother would want.”
Shortly afterwards Rara emerged from behind the darkness of the stairway. Even so dark, his face can still look how red, hidden it from Mantingan.
The mantingan felt the clothes Rara was wearing were very suitable for her. There's nothing wrong. It is gray, has a large basin on the neck to get close to the upper chest forming a triangle. Impressed quite loose for her slim and small body. And how suitable for her white skin like marble.
“Nothing Rara, you look good in that shirt.” Mantingan said with a smile.
Rara who was still shy was forced down by Rani. Until he sat beside Mantingan, still trying to hide his reddened face.
“Is it comfortable to wear?” ask Mantingan.
Rara nodded without retaliating any further. Ki Dagar chuckled softly, he then recounted the materials used for the outfit as well as the way to make it complete and at length. Rara quietly listened to the story, Rani sat next to her and added some of her pertinent knowledge. Gradually Rara's embarrassment is gone, and becomes all gone when Ki Dagar finishes telling her story.
“Bapak, sahaya will pay this ...” Mantingan felt that their meeting had reached the end, so it was fitting that he should pay for the clothes Rara wore.
“No need!”
“But, Mr. ..”
“Mantingan, I have considered this visit of yours as worthy of the visit of my late son. Let alone one piece of clothing, I can give you this whole house if you want. However, will you really take this house?”
Laughing mantles. “Not going, Mr.”
“Good, don't let you be like me. Trapped in the house. Old Sudsh age, haven't seen much of the world. Most of all I went to the Land of the Roof of the Sky, then back again to Javadvipa, and back again to there.”
Forehead Shriveling mantle. If viewed from the appearance of Ki Dagar's body, then the person can be included as a young man. How can he say he is old?
Ki Dagar quickly realized the confusion on the face of Mantingan and Rara. “My looks are like this, you could say ageless. But believe me, I am now fifty years old. Didn't you see my wife who looks old?” Ki Dagar laughed briefly. “Do you think I'm a crazy young man married to a middle-aged woman?”
“Mr!” Rani looks upset. “I'll whip on mom later!”
“Do not, My child. You want me to sleep on the porch couch tonight?” ki Dagar said.
“Stay will be stirred!” Rani folded her hands forward and snorted. Seeing that, Ki Dagar again laughed in a louder voice.
The mantan laughed too. Mantingan's laughter at this time was a casual laughter, a laughter that he had not achieved for months.
A meeting is not a meeting without a farewell. However, separation is inevitable after a meeting. The farewell this time was marked as Rani began to yawn in the middle of the conversation. Mantingan knows, it's late at night. Ki Dagar's son is still a lot inside, and now this is their bedtime. Therefore, Mantingan immediately stood up and said goodbye. Ki Dagar also had no intention of holding him back, but it was clear in the eyes of the middle-aged man that he still wanted the presence of Mantingan even longer. Mantingan and Rara left the house after saying goodbye, a smile still stuck to their lips. That was a great meeting!
