Traveling to the Unseen Realm

18. Breaking the Challenge

It only took a moment to arrive at Tomi's parents' residence.

After thanking Bayu and all the farmers, Ranvier and Tomi got off the pick up. Bayu and the farmers continued their journey to their respective homes.

" Sister's parents' house is just like Vier's. So his brother is the same Lo many times before, is Lo sure to want to nginep here..," said Tomi while staring at Ranvier.

Ranvier smiled. He understood why Tomi was worried he was refusing to stay the night. The condition of Tomi's parents' house is not as good as his home in Jakarta. Tomi's parents' house is located in a village that is still thick with its customs. The house there is still walled with bamboo and roofed with straw.

Ranvier patted Tomi on the back gently to express his willingness.

" Look easy Bang. I don't mind. But if I'm not at home, can I anterin I nyari lodging...?" ranvier asked while raising his eyebrows.

" Ck, basic ABG labile..," Tomi grumbled to make Ranvier laugh.

The arrival of Tomi and Ranvier is greeted with great joy by Tomi's parents. Even Ranvier could not help but laugh at seeing Tomi whining in his parents' arms.

" Know understand, Son. Tomi is the youngest child. All three of his brothers are married and live Tomi who is still single.

" Yes, papa sir. I was just shocked to see Bang Tomi whining rich kid earlier. Usually, Bang Tomi is gahar bin sangar, in accordance with the rich appearance of the thugs..," said Ranvier in between his laughter.

" Don't be more Vier." said Tomi, breaking his arms and rubbing his wet face with the back of his hand.

Then Tomi invited Ranvier to sit down and talk a lot with his parents. Tomi also told how enthusiastic Ranvier helped the residents of the vegetable harvest earlier.

Before the Maghrib prayer, they stopped the conversation because Tomi's father invited Tomi and Ranvier to pray together at the mosque.

" Let's get ready, we pray together in the mosque later...!" said Tomi's father.

Tomi and Ranvier nodded then rushed to clean themselves alternately. Afterwards Tomi and Ranvier followed Tomi's father who walked first to the mosque.

After the Maghrib prayer, Tomi's father invited Ranvier and Tomi to visit the house of one of the neighbors who held a study.

" Study where sir...?" ask Tomi.

" Pak Wid's house. His daughter will marry Badrun the day after tomorrow. Because his daughter is only one, Mr. Wid will hold a party to celebrate his son's wedding. Well now held a lecture as a series of wedding events..," said Tomi's father.

" Wow there will be a party of the people dong Pak..," sela Ranvier enthusiastically.

" Yes, Son. Coincidentally yes, so you can all wriggle the custom party here..," said Tomi's father with a smile.

" The son of Mr. Wid whose name is Linda is not Sir...?" ask Tomi to make sure.

" Right..," Tomi's father said quickly.

" Linda wants to marry Badrun. Didn't Badrun marry Tissa...?" ask Tomi.

" Oh that. I forgot to say that Tissa and Badrun are not getting married. Tissa died two days before the wedding. And after more than a year, Badrun finally found a replacement for Tissa and could forget his fiancee..," said Tomi's father to surprise Tomi.

" Tissa died...?" ask Tomi not to believe it.

" Yes..," said the father.

" If you can tell if Tissa died because of what, sir...?" ask Tomi.

" Ordinary Tom, Tissa is not deliberately breaking the taboo. Perhaps because of the long stay in the city, Tisaa so underestimated the customs in this village. Shouldn't violate custom. Kan Tissa is getting married here, so yes have to follow the rules that apply here dong. Another story is that he wants to get married outside the city. Maybe the rules can be a little loose..," said Tomi's father, who was adopted by Tomi.

Ranvier looked carefully at Tomi's father's story. At that time he only understood if the village had a customary rule that could not be broken if it did not want to end in death.

Ranvier also entered the house that looks festive because it is decorated in such a way. Mr. Wid's house does look different than the houses of other villagers.

" Yes Bang..," said Ranvier while sitting docked beside Tomi.

" Mr. Wid is the richest man here. The house is large, has a horse farm and many fields. One of the fields that the people worked on was where we harvested Vier.", Tomi said.

" Oh that..," said Ranvier while nodding.

Before the study began, Mr. Wid gave a few words of welcome as the host. When he looked into his eyes hit the figure of Ranvier he also seemed to frown. Tomi's father also introduced Ranvier as his nephew who lives in Jakarta.

" Assalamualaikum Mrs, introduce my name Ranvier..," said Ranvier politely.

" Alaikumsalam. May you feel at home in this village, son..," said Mr. Wid kindly representing all citizens who smile to welcome the presence of Ranvier there.

" Aamiin, thank you, sir," said Ranvier.

" Together.., "said the citizens together.

Then the teaching began. When he was confirming the prayer read by the village cleric, Ranvier again saw the appearance of the woman in yellow clothes he saw in the field earlier.

The woman Ranvier believes to be a ghost is seen standing in the yard staring into the house with teary eyes. His appearance this time looked even scarier than when Ranvier first saw him in the fields. And that makes Ranvier suddenly want to pee.

Realizing Ranvier was agitated Tomi turned his head and asked.

" Why Vier...?" ask Tomi.

" Gapapa Bang's. Just peed kebelet..," said Ranvier.

" You can pee in the toilet if you want Vier. Do I need anterin...?" ask Tomi.

" No need to be accompanied by Bang, please mintain permission with Mr. Wid..," said Ranvier who was taken by Tomi.

When the study was over, Tomi rushed over to Mr. Wid and asked for permission to go to the toilet.

" Please son, the toilet's back there huh. This way it can be, or if the shame of passing by the side can also be..," said Mr. Wid kindly.

" I passed by the side, sir..," said Ranvier as he hurriedly followed Tomi to make Mr. Wid shake his head.

" Dear my daughter is one. If Linda has a sister I will definitely marry the child..," murmured Mr. Wid with a smile.

Apparently Mr. Wid did admire Ranvier. Because according to him, besides being handsome Ranvier is also special with his manners.

" I'll wait here, Vier." Tomi said as she arrived at the back door.

" No need to Bang, just go ahead. Ntar left the same Mr. who thought We have returned first you know..," said Ranvier.

" Oh yeah. But Lo dare, right Vier...?" ask Tomi.

" Dare Bang. I'm hunting ahead gih..," said Ranvier while rushing into the toilet.

After a while, Ranvier came out of the toilet. He met with mothers who were busy helping in the kitchen. Ranvier smiled and resigned.

While passing in the yard next to Mr. Wid's house, Ranvier again saw the appearance of the woman in yellow. This time Ranvier was really scared because the woman was no longer wearing a bamboo caping on her head. Her long, tangled hair was allowed to break down to make her look like a kuntilanak.

" I'm Tissa..," said the female ghost softly but clearly heard in Ranvier's ears.

Ranvier who was frightened rushed to the front porch because he could not face the ghost of Tissa alone.

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