What a Beautiful Divorce

26. Demonized

Prapto and Nimo can already see Pinaka when they arrive at the gate of Mr. Oscar's house.

"Your angel strayed into Mr. Oscar's house, Boss," Nimo said as he parked his bike.

Feeling tempted, Prapto replied with a more powerful answer. "She's prettier than an angel, Nimo. Pinaka is beautiful. The angel lost," he said.

"It's hard to talk to people in love, Boss," Nimo said, "Boss, come on!"

"It's a standard that doesn't want to be lowered, Nimo," Prapto said as he tried to lower his bike's standards.

Nimo then approached to check the standard of the Prapto bike. He then rattled. "You put it upside down, boss. Great, yes, Pinaka. Seeing him from afar alone could make the Boss no longer good at lowering the standard of the bike," Nimo laughed.

"I'm forgetful, Nimo. Tumben Bu Inari's been chatting with guests?" prapto asked as he stepped onto the porch of Mr. Oscar's house.

"Always so, Boss. If the guest is a woman, Mr. Oscar will ask his wife to join the conversation. It's a sign that Mr. Oscar appreciates Bu Inari and doesn't want to hurt her" Nimo replied.

"The Village Chief always has a lot of things that can amaze me" said Prapto.

Upon arriving at the terrace, Mr. Oscar invited Nimo and Prapto to sit. "Please drink the coffee, Nak Prapto, Nak Nimo!"

Ms. Inari then got up from her seat. He said, "Son Pinaka, I live first, yes. Nak Prapto and Nak Nimo are here."

"Well, Miss Inari, thank you for the meal, ma'am," Pinaka replied. He watched Ms. Inari until Mr. Oscar's wife entered the house.

Understand Pinaka now that Bu Inari's presence is requested by her husband so that Bu Inari does not misunderstand and as a sign that Mr. Oscar appreciates his wife.

Pinaka turned to Nimo for a moment and looked down. "I'm sorry about the rejection of the results of the garden at that time, Mas Nimo," he said. He also returned down.

Nimo laughs. "I'm sorry, Pinaka. Anyway if I don't forgive, then of course Boss Prapto will be angry. Ahhh!"

Nimo exclaimed in shock as her legs were suddenly stepped on slightly by Prapto. He turned to Prapto and raised his coffee cup. "Drink first, Boss!" said smile.

"Your parents already know that you moved to the village of Kejora, Pinaka?" ask Prapto.

"Already, Mas. I called them last night" Pinaka replied.

"Whose in the yard is your bike? Why don't you bring a car?"

Pinaka looked at Prapto for a moment with an annoyed look. He was still upset with the threat of Prapto which made him have to move to the village and work with a small salary.

"Yes, Mas. My parents wouldn't give me a car if I worked at the office. I have a plan to buy it. But having just worked two months with a decent salary, I had to quit anyway. I don't know when I'll be able to have a car" Pinaka said.

Prapto laughs. "It's okay not to have a car, Pinaka. Kejora Village is more beautiful when seen and surrounded by bicycles, you will also be healthy when cycling. If you want, we'll trade my bike for your bike later, so that I can use it to bring the crops that will be sold, and you can use the bike to go around the village."

Mr. Oscar looked at Nimo and raised his eyebrows. They both hold back laughter watching Prapto and Pinaka put each other down.

Pinaka's face clearly held back the upset. He said, "Later if I find it hard to pay his taxes and services, we'll trade my bike for your bike, Mas Prapto."

Prapto laughed again. He knew what Pinaka meant, that the girl would have a hard time paying motor services and taxes with her salary as a librarian which was only one million rupiah. Prapto did not want to continue to put the word down, because however, if Pinaka is cornered, of course Pinaka will feel unappreciated.

Mr. Oscar looked at Pinaka. "Well, Pinaka boy, you just go straight to the library with Nak Prapto! I have asked the founder of the library, Mr. Nirwana, to wait for you there. Nimo and I can't come, because we're going to fix the chicken coop first" he said.

"Okay, Mr. Oscar. Thank you for the tea, sir," said Pinaka. He then told Bu Inari.

After Prapto and Pinaka came out of the gate, Nimo said to Mr. Oscar, "You are very understanding, Mr. Village Chief. Pretending to fix the chicken coop so that Boss Prapto can have a chat with Pinaka."

"Yes, Nak Nimo. But, my main goal is this," said Mr. Oscar as he lifted his pipe, "if Pinaka is still here, we certainly can't smoke," he continued laughing.

Nimo pursed her mouth while shaking. Then he started smoking.

***

Prapto and Pinaka are halfway to the library. The Prapto that carries the motor. Pinaka hadn't spoken a word since they left.

"Don't be quiet, Pinaka! Later you can be possessed by the demons of the village of Kejora. The village demon is much more powerful than the city demon," Prapto said as he turned slightly to the left.

"I'm kidding, really. Before I came there was a lot. But since my arrival here, the demons are a lot that I sack then I sell to content creators yutub, for them to make horror content. The rest, the demons have run away from nowhere because of fear," Prapto licked.

"Oh!" Prapto exclaimed smallly because Pinaka pinched his arm, "you're afraid of a ghost turns out, Pinaka. If you see a ghost, just call me! I'll come with a sack."

They also arrived at the library. Mr. Nirwana seemed to have been sitting waiting for their arrival while copying. Next to Mr. Nirwana is the Lapen Oscario.

"Include, Mr. Nirwana, this is Pinaka. He'll be the librarian here."

Mr. Nirwana nodded. "Welcome to the village of Kejora, Nak Pinaka. May you be happy living here" he said.

Prapto, Pak Nirwana, and Pinaka then both turned to Lapen who was coughing.

Prapto shook his head knowing that Lapen coded for him to be introduced to Pinaka. "This is Lapen, Mr. Oscar's granddaughter" Prapto said.

"Lapen. Lapen Oscario, Auntie," said Lapen introduced himself.

"Lapen what, Sister?" tanya Pinaka made sure.

"Lapen Oscario, Aunt. No wonder, Tan! My name is indeed unique and westernized, but I am a native of the village, really," Lapen replied laughing, making Pinaka finally let go of his laughter that he had been holding since he heard Lapen's full name.

Ms. Harni, who was visiting the library, then set Pinaka to the TV room and the room room that will be her residence.

"You're Nak Prapto's girlfriend, huh, Pinaka boy?" ask Bu Harni with a meaningful smile.

"No, Ma. I was just his acquaintance," Pinaka replied blushingly.

"Ah, is that right? Just tell me if it is! I'm not a bucket, I'm."

"Right, Mom, just acquaintances."

"Yes, if you're still shy. I come here every day. Just vent later if you want a story!" said Ms. Harni with a smile that was again meaningful. He then took Pinaka outside the room.

Bu Harni and Lapen read again, while Pak Nirwana said goodbye because he still had to finish the harvest.

Lama Pinaka and Prapto sat quietly in the long chair next to the librarian's desk. They watch children and mothers reading.

"What impression did you get of the village of Kejora, Pinaka?" tanya Prapto broke the silence.

"This village is so peaceful, Mas. I have been to several villages before. The atmosphere was calm as well, but not as peaceful and tranquil here. The people here seem to be fine. Just the first time we met, Bu Inari and Bu Harni have been nice to me. Well not made up for an interest, like the good attitude of most people of the city."

Prapto took a deep breath. "Thank God. Don't you think I want to bring down your economy for threatening you until you move here. I'm just taking revenge on you, Pinaka," Prapto said.

Pinaka scrunched his forehead. "What's the difference, Mom?" tanyakanya.

Prapto. "Of course it's different. If I wanted to drop your economy, I'd get you in jail. I just want revenge, and my revenge is done.

"But you have to stay and work here, Pinaka. If you run away, I'll report you to the police. You must be grateful, really, to live in this village. This village is special. And there's still something else you'll be grateful for" Prapto said.

"What's that other thing, Mom?"

Pinaka's tone of voice no longer contained any irritation. He was very afraid of going to jail, and now he was relieved because Prapto said that his revenge was over.

Pinaka believes there are no lies in Prapto's words, as Prapto's attitude and words have shown him to be a trustworthy man.

"You'll know that later" said Prapto, "now I'll go home first. I'm gonna take a shower. You bring the mothers here to chat! Tomorrow I'll take you to see my garden."

Prapto stood up and walked to the door. But his steps came to a halt when Prapto heard a whispering voice from beside him, "Ciee ... It seems that soon Uncle will release the single status that Uncle has been hanging."

Prapto. It turned out that the whisper just now was Lapen, his grandson Mr. Oscar. Prapto caught Lapen and tickled him.

"Absolute, Uncle! Forgive me!" shouted Lapen on the sidelines of his laughter.

Pinaka looked at them from his desk laughing . A soft and sweet-sounding laugh. So sweet, like the laughter is a laughter that comes from kahyangan.