Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapter 4 . The Road and Winding
Actually Pak Haji Anwar often discuss about the curse of the bamboo forest in their village is just a myth. Each man filled out a lecture at a mosque or a large mosque near the local district office. Maybe it was a message from the ancestors so that the villagers still maintain the environment and the sustainability of their village.
While the various events experienced by Bude Ayu and his nephew Asti, is the life cycle.
In Islam there is no such thing as Karma. Man lives the life of Qada and Qodar.
So all humans who live one day will also face death. Sometimes the age limit belongs to God. No one knows the secret of life
It seems that Bude Ayu who was a bit hit by seeing the whereabouts of Nanik's parents. Asti heard that from the story of Bulek Ratih.
It seems that Ms. Sriyatun and Mr. Junaidi intended to see Bude Ayu to apologize. They only realized their mistake after being wracked by prolonged illness and property that was left unnoticed.
Even Bude almost laughs at the big house that used to be Nanik's pride because he felt like the prettiest and richest girl in his village. So demanding a high and expensive dowry when applied Hardiman Juwono aka Embossed.
All the anger, disappointment and heartache, which made Bude Ayu did not care about Nanik's parents who had struggled to get to him. He immediately left the two old men without speaking a word. Stupid time with ethics and manners!
Do they think by just apologizing all the incitement that Bude Ayu had received for years will be gone? His heart was already sick and his body was persecuted by Timbul.
Maybe so love for Nanik, all the talk and demand was swallowed roundly. It might also arise a fool without thinking first that he has been engineered by his crazy property in-laws.
As much as possible, Asti tried to strengthen Bude Ayu's heart. Patience and trust are the key. The proof is that they are always blessed with sustenance and guarded by neighbors who appreciate them.
Lek No assisted his two brothers who arranged the use of rice fields for Bude Ayu's produce. The land belongs to the Harjo Winangun family is the most fertile because it keeps the sandals or wells from the springs in the middle of their garden.
In the past Sendang or this small lake was used by villagers for daily purposes from bathing to washing clothes and taking them for clean water supplies at home.
After many residents made wells and bathrooms in their respective homes, Sendang was forgotten. But Mr. Harjo Winangun always keep Sendang it. Instead give him a concrete barrier and sloping floor with cement plaster.
Usually only people who have just returned from the rice fields who use the sandal to clean. The rest is used to bathe by children who are herding goats or cows.
Lek No will use this water to water the seeds of freshly planted palawija after the rice field has finished harvesting before. Other farmers had to create pump wells near their fields at a high cost to water their crops. If not, they fail because their seedlings die. Because planting is usually in the dry and dry season, so the plant requires regular watering in order to grow and succeed at harvest.
Now shopping Asti is still escorted Lek No or Bulek Ratih. In fact Asti directly brought the goods without the need for shipping services. Usually Asti rent a car owned by his neighbors at the same time with his driver.
Ninuk looked more independent and mature after rising to 10th grade. Of course he can learn from his family circumstances. Because not all his friends in Junior High, can continue his education. Although the cost of high school or SMK in the country gets a lot of help from the government, but for the community it is still expensive . Especially for residents in the countryside, they need transportation costs and other costs to send their children.
Ninuk became calmer than before. Asti and Bulek Ratih sometimes see Ninuk at his boarding place even for a while, because they do that after returning to shopping from the city.
Many items Asti gave to Ninuk . Usually it is instant noodles, food and drinks that can be stored for a long time because the room of the hostel Ninuk there is no refrigerator.
Asti attitude is also ordinary when meeting or passing with Mas Kusno in the market.
Perhaps the man had heard the rumors that Asti was holding so that the man backed off regularly.
Bu Haji Anissa always encouraged Asti.Kata every human being there is a soul mate, so Asti is expected to be more patient waiting for the soul mate.
News of the lives of some people in the village milling about. Sometimes facts are just vague conversations. Everyday understanding Bude Ayu and Asti are in the market. So they not only transact in terms of buying and selling, there is also a chat - eid about their daily lives.
" Eh, Mom! There are people in my village who have met the Embossed."
" Cooked, Yu? When's that?"
" When it wasn't wrong two days ago.."
" Where does Yu Pawit live, anyway?"
Pawit's new mother was given the title Mbah Uti, because her daughter who lived in Purwodadi last month gave birth to her first son.
" Sendang Kanti Village, Bude Ayu . Not far from his house-in-law Timbul."
Bu Pawit thought for a moment. " Will he go to the Uci's grave? Because when his son died two months ago, he didn't come?"
Finally Bu Pawit told that to Mas Kusno. Because the man is hard to find in his tracks in six months after being fugitive. Police officers are also in pursuit of Jakarta. Still no trace of the man
Mas Kusno hurriedly took his motorcycle from the parking lot. Fortunately Asti was back home because he wanted to help Haji Anissa's mother who would hold a small celebration because her son who went to Boyolali would go home, then continue his education to Egypt. So not knowing the issue of Bu Pawit Cendol that began to cause big speculation in the market.
Asti arrived shortly afterwards. He also brought a crackle containing a cardboard box containing rice, potato fried sauce, fried vermicelli, along with soy sauce seasoning chicken and a box of market snacks
" Currently, De. Haji Anissa Ma'am's note to my dearest Budeku.."
" This good row. But I already ate meatballs, you know? Still full, Asti."
" This bude! Lunch is a real meal. That rice. I'll catch it later, again!"
Bude Ayu's face blushed, "So I wanted to eat a quick meal, Yes, already eat meatballs!"
They were surprised by the arrival of an open tub car from the police station. Several officers got out of the car along with the arrival of Mas Kusno with his green ninja motorcycle.
Asti approached Budenya who was still standing in front of the store. It turned out that the group was moving closer to Bu Pawit's ice cendol cart . They seem to talk for a moment. An officer who became the leader of the police immediately contacted someone with his HP.
" So Bu Pawit said there was someone in his village who saw Embossed ." Bright Bude Ayu looked at Asti's confused face.
"God willing! Lek No was at home also the story, if last Sunday night the house of Juragan Acmad in the quarter of Sendang Biru village was robbed . No time to enter the house, but the motor guest on the front porch was taken, De"
" What is the plot Embossed?. It's easy this embossed cangkep, from thugs kok so begal. That's getting it wrong, boy..." Bude Ayu was upset.
Asti immediately closed his shop after completing Asar prayers. Bude Ayu had traveled around the market to buy various kitchen needs. From cooking oil, salt to dried herbs in sachets. Though before he had bought one kg of eggs, tempeh and tofu.
Lek No out of the house after Magrib . He gathered in front of the house of Pak Haji Anwar with other fathers. Bude had made a little more fried tempeh mendoan so it was taken out to be able to accompany the fathers who were drinking coffee made by Mbak Ipah, ART Bu Haji Anissa.
Many times Asih heard the sound of Bude sandals coming out of his room. Asti tried to close her eyes . Even though I'm tired. Perhaps curiosity with the continuation of the arrest of Mas Timbul made him unable to sleep well.
Moreover, Bude Ayu who had been infuriated by her late husband's eldest son with unreasonable reasons. Many times Asti saw time in HP, still the minutes passed very slowly.
Every time she yawns, Asti tries to close her eyes. This situation is more stressful than watching action films made by Hollywood producers. Until a little while later his eyes felt heavier.