The Three Chosen
129. Only Spirit...?
After performing the congregational Isya prayer, Faiq and his family sat back down to discuss the female demon they faced earlier.
“ So where is Nek Inar now Sir..?” ask Tamim curious.
“ His body was destroyed with the demon that lived in his body earlier sir.” Faiq said.
“ Yes Allah, very nice yes he is..,” says some citizens.
“ Why Kasian the hell Sir. He is a criminal, sir. There were many young people in our village who died at his hands. You were horrified by yourself how arrogant he was when he admitted his actions.” said Mukhlis upset.
“ Right. Because long worshiped demons, faithful adherents of demons, eventually died with demons. Don't know what his fate will be.” grumbled Sopran.
“ Keep where Nek Niken go Well..?” ask Iyaz again.
“ Oh yes, where did that Grandma go. He you know who told me to call the residents and bring the equipment from the bamboo earlier.” said Tamim.
“ Time anyway Sir, when..?” hanako asked in disbelief as she remembered that Niken was always by her side.
“ Before Maghrib prayer earlier..,” say Tamim steady.
“ So that's the weakness that Nek Niken meant Yeah Well. The demon was afraid of all things made of bamboo. It sounded strange but real because the demon was indeed immediately screaming when he saw this small bamboo rope...,” said Iyaz while holding strands of bamboo rope commonly used to tie vegetables by farmers.
“ Don't-don't Nek Niken also destroyed along with the demon earlier sir..,” said Mukhlis iba.
“ His words so Sir. Maybe when we all run to save ourselves, Nek Niken did not have time to run and finally exploded with the demon.
“ Really Kasian ya Nek Niken..,” said Tamim with teary eyes.
“ We send Al Fatihah special to Nek Niken yes Children. May Nek Niken husnul khotimah and charity
his worship was accepted by Allah.” said Faiq and was embraced by Hanako, Iyaz and Izar.
Then the residents also read al-Fatiha surah specifically for Niken's grandmother. Afterwards Faiq decided to return to the inn with his family. The citizens took off Faiq with happy smiles. Although not expecting a reward, but when Faiq gave some money as an expression of gratitude to them the citizens also accepted it with pleasure. Moreover, the amount of money that Faiq gave was quite a lot and it made the citizens happy not to be upset.
When Hanako asked why Faiq was doing that, Faiq simply smiled.
“ Lives Izar can survive for their help also Ci. If they don't intervene help will definitely be difficult it feels like We can save Izar as soon as this.” said Faiq.
“ Oh that's it Pa. Mmm..., if about Nek Niken, Papa know where Niken's grandmother went..?” ask Hanako.
“ Nek Niken it has died Ci. Who follows the same We are just his spirit aja..” sahut Faiq calm.
Hearing Faiq's words made Erik, Hanako, Iyaz and Izar shocked in disbelief.
“ I know since when...?” ask Izar.
“ Dad knew from the beginning, since we left for sanggar this afternoon..,” said Faiq.
“ If Dad already know why you didn't say the same We are Yah.?” iyaz protest.
“ Lho for what. He didn't bother us and you guys looked comfortable. So what do you say if only make the atmosphere so tense and our mission hampered..,” said Faiq relaxed.
“ Papa know from where if Nek Niken is not a rich man Kita.?” ask Hanako curiously.
“ From mirror..,” fast Faiq say.
“ Easy. There is no reflection of Nek Niken in the mirror, when clearly he is with us. When Dad wants to keep him from bothering you, he thumbs up first and laughs. Yes already, I give up deh..,” said Faiq again.
Faiq's explanation made Hanako, Iyaz and Izar upset. They did not expect that all day they were with the spirit of Nek Niken. Feels a little different because the three are completely unaware that Niken's grandmother is only a spirit and not an ordinary human like them.
Upon arriving back at the inn they are greeted by warm hugs of Farah and Shera. Although sad to see the condition of Izar who was severely injured on the back due to the flick of the Inar shawl, but Shera still smiled. In his heart he was grateful that everyone had returned safe.
“ For a while the wound can not be hit by water first yes Nak.” said Farah after treating Izar's wound.
“ Yes Oma, thanks..,” says Izar.
“ Keep this what Zar. How much red-red gini on your neck and chest.?.” tanya Iyaz did not understand while touching the red stains on the surface of Izar's skin.
“ This..., oh this bite marks mad Grandma earlier..,” sahut Izar relaxed.
“ Bitten, how does it bleed.?” tanya Iyaz can't believe it.
Iyaz's question made all the adults in the room seem misbehaved. They were confused as to how to explain to the young man what Nek Inar had done to Izar earlier.
Then Izar whispered a secret sentence in Ayaz's ear until Iyaz seemed to nod his head in understanding. But there is something a little different because the faces of Iyaz and Izar are both blushing after talking about the reddish stains on Izar's skin.
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After delaying his return for two days, Faiq and his family returned to Jakarta. Hanako, Iyaz and Izar are satisfied because this holiday feels different. In addition to vacationing they also get a new experience that is exciting and stressful, especially when they are saving themselves from the effects of female stealth explosions in the forbidden forest last night.
While at Zainuddin Abdul Madjid airport, Hanako accidentally saw a woman who looked like Niken's nek. Hanako sharpened her eyesight and was convinced that the old woman with the black hijab was Niken's grandmother.
The woman was seen standing among the crowd of people who passed by without feeling disturbed in the slightest. At that time Hanako could see if the body of Niken's grandmother could be passed by people who passed by aka see through. Hanako is sad and tries to accept the fact that Grandma Niken is just a spirit as Faiq said yesterday.
“ Buruan Ci, ntar We missed the plane you know.!” say Iyaz lantang.
Hanako regained her senses and wiped the tears that were shed at the end of her eyes. Hanako smiled then waved her hand towards the spirit of Nek Niken who was also staring at her.
“ I say yes, Grandma, thanks for helping us yesterday. I love Grandma..!” hanako muttered while waving her scarf over her head with tears that she could not control.
Unexpectedly, Niken's nek spirit smiled and returned Hanako's hand. Apparently he deliberately drove the departure of Hanako and her family.
“ Go Son. It's good to know you and your family. Careful yes, Grandma also love you Hanako..!”
niken said that only Hanako could hear, a moment later she just disappeared.
Faiq who also saw the appearance of the spirit of Niken's nek looked smiling. He stood behind Hanako rubbing his head fondly.
“ She's gone Nak..,” whispered Faiq.
“ Did Papa see him too.?” hanako asked with a trembling voice.
“ Yes. He loves you but you can't be together, sorry.” said Faiq lirih.
“ Gapapa Pa. I understand...” Hanako said with a smile to make Faiq breathe a sigh of relief.
Then Faiq and Hanako got into the plane that took them flying towards Jakarta.
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