The Three Chosen
118. Izar Why ?
Faiq took his family to visit the Narmada park in West Lombok. A park that was once created
the resting place unwinded from the routine of leading by the kings in antiquity. And now Narmada Park is used as a cultural heritage site by the local government.
When he arrived there, he was amazed to be ejected from Faiq and his family. They smiled at the beauty of the garden
who pampered those eyes. As the name implies, the park is also decorated with trees that thrive with grass that stretches wide and green. In addition, there are lakes and ponds on the side of the trekking path that makes the trip more enjoyable.
Hanako who looks the most enthusiastic among them also seems unable to stay still. He took out his digital camera plus his phone was so excited to capture the scene in front of him. Many times he posed with various styles to make Iyaz and Izar upset.
“ Photos mulu heh Ci, when is the way nih..?” Izar Protest.
“ Let. If you can't wait you go there first..,” said Hanako cuek.
“ Really yes...,” Izar fishing rod while smiling meaningfully.
“ Udah dong Zar, justin aja Cici satisfied his photos first. Kan gis emang so...” said Iyaz mediate to make Hanako smile.
“ Tuh rich Iyaz dong, relax ga ribet rich you..!” hanako judes said.
Izar just shook his shoulder because he realized no one would support him. It's not just Hanako
who want to take pictures, all family members who come at that time want to take pictures. Izar who initially refused to be photographed was forced to pose.
“ Hungry nih, eat dong..,” pinta Izar while sitting on the grass.
“ Yes We have been looking for food yuk..,” invite Faiq while preparing to step.
“ In a minute, son. Mama is very tired nih...,” said Farah while leaning on a tree while sticking out her legs.
“ Ok Ma...,” said Faiq while stepping closer to the mama and then massage Farah's feet.
After enough rest they headed to one of the food stalls lined up neatly around the Narmada garden.
They enjoy typical Lombok food with joy while discussing the results of the shot Hanako earlier.
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The next tourist destination is to go to Gili Trawangan which is famous for its underwater park. Faiq also invited his family to stop by Gili Air and Gili Meno.
Faiq and his family spent four days and four nights enjoying the beauty of the three attractions. Enjoy the green and lush mangrove forest and see turtle breeding. And their main agenda during the night there is to enjoy the beach as much as possible.
Last night in Lombok they spent on foot enjoying the hustle of the city center. Many servings
typical spoiling tongue that they can try there. While walking down the street, Izar heard the sound of gamelan rubbing his ears.
“ Rich no sound gamelan yes Opa.?” ask Izar to be sure.
“ Yes Nak. In front there will be a dance studio.” said Erik while pointing to a dance studio located right across the road they went through.
“ We stop by there yuk Opa..,” invite Izar.
“ Opa do want to, but how about the other one..?” ask Erik.
“ We'll go there Opa. Let them here or We meet where it is..” said Izar half forcefully.
“ Ok ga problem. Sana said to your father first..” said Erik who was adopted by Izar.
Erik who saw Izar's behavior just smiled. He was aware of the curiosity Izar was experiencing at this time. But Erik has not realized if Izar's attitude is slightly different because it is influenced by the mystical aura that goes out in that place which seems to call Izar to come there.
On stage, a female dancer is dancing Gandrung Sasak Dasantren. The woman danced with a graceful smile that adorned her face. Equipped with a red scarf and fan that makes the woman look more alluring.
Izar looked at the dancer in amazement until his mouth was gaping and eyes were unblinking. Erik approached her and nudged Izar's arm to remind her.
“ Shut your mouth, son, what if there are insects that enter later..,” whispered Erik in Izar's ear.
“ Uh, yes Opa...,” sahut Izar shyly.
“ Kaya is very serious, do not-don't you be interested in the woman. Remember, son, that woman looks very mature and old enough for you to approach. Opa ga agree You approach him because he is more worthy of being your Tantemu than your girlfriend.” Erik said firmly to make Izar turn his head and laugh.
“ Apaan sih Opa. I did not have the time...,” said Izar in between his laughter.
“ Thank God. Opa already deg degan aja earlier.” said Erik while laughing.
Then Izar turned back to the stage. There the dancer was accompanied by two men who danced in dance uniforms. Applause from the audience was heard when the female dancer flicked her fan in front of Izar's face as if to signal that Izar would dance with her.
Izar who did not understand just smiled and clapped his hands without even budging from his place. The dancer was seen pacing back and forth in front of Izar while continuing to dance and rotate his fan in such a way that laughter echoed there.
“ Forward Mas, the dancer asks for company..!” said a spectator while patting Izar on the shoulder.
“ Yes Sir...?” tanya Izar did not understand.
“ Yes...,” said the man.
Without delay Izar went up on stage and joined the dance to follow the movement of the dancer rigidly. Sometimes he scratches his head because he is confused to compensate for the movement of the dancer who moves with agility. While the audience who were mostly men seemed to laugh while clapping their hands as if they were giving support to Izar and the female dancer.
Erik hardened his dhikr when he realized that something beyond reason was happening. From below the stage he saw Izar's body slightly shaken by the gaze of the dancer who continued to try to influence Izar. Then Erik swiftly went on stage to pick up Izar because he did not want anything to happen to his grandson.
“ Assalamualaikum Izar, let us return to the inn now.!” erik said in a loud voice while patting
dorsal Izar.
Izar flinched then turned his head towards Erik as if he had just gone through a long journey. Izar nodded then came down from the stage as Erik grabbed his arm.
“ Yesahh really stop, it is still exciting..!” said one of the spectators.
“ Yes, it's late. We have to return to the inn because the plane leaves in the morning tomorrow.” said Erik while.
smilingly.
“ Oh that. Yes already gapapa...,” said the other audience.
Then Erik brought Izar out of the dance studio area under the gaze of the dancer who seemed to smile full of mystery when he saw the departure of ‘callon victim’.
Erik continued to embrace the shoulders of Izar who looked dazed when he came out of the dance studio to make Farah surprised when she saw him.
“ Lho Izar why Pa...?” ask Farah worriedly.
“ Gapapa Ma. We go back to the inn now yes, ntar Papa storyain there..,” said Erik who was taken by Farah.
Then Farah and Erik stopped the taxi and asked to be escorted to the inn in question. In the Taxi Farah contacted Shera and told her that she had gone home first to the inn with Erik and Izar.
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