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The day changed again, this morning Darto was really busy preparing for the journey he was about to go through. With the help of Surip and Bidin he shaved his clothes and belongings into the back seat of the car.

This time Darto brought three empty jerry cans in the trunk of his car, he had bought two additional jerry cans on the advice of Si Mbah when driving to the market. However, their experience of running out of gas in the middle of the forest really makes a memory that is not pleasant to remember.

After everything got into the car, Darto rushed to start the engine of the vehicle. He continued to say goodbye to Surip and Bidin, and rushed on the gas pedal deeply to the hospital.

"Bah, I say goodbye," said Darto as he kissed Mbah turahmin's hand, continuing to kiss the back of Kakung's hand which was lying on the hospital bed.

Both Darto's grandfathers could only pray for his grandson's safety, they apologized for not being able to usher in Darto's departure, then gave little advice for his plan.

"You brought it, right?" kakung asked before Darto turned around.

"Already, Kung. Everything I put in the bag," said Darto then again stepped away from the ward where Kakung was treated.

While walking towards the parking lot, Darto passed Harti and his parents who had just finished looking for breakfast. They also take care of Kakung every day, even to sleep and stay overnight in the hospital.

After receiving the blessing and prayers from everyone he knew, Darto rushed to his car. After getting into the steering wheel, Darto took a deep breath, his heart was completely indecisive, but the opportunity would not come a second time.

"Bismillah" said Darto then stepped on the gas pedal deeply. He drove quite fast even though the road he took was a neatly arranged row of stones.

Eventually, Darto began his long journey alone. He only rested when praying, filling up gasoline or just stop and ask for directions to his village. He was completely directional blind when faced with the intersection, considering he fell asleep while leaving for his village last time.

The wheels of the car kept turning over the cobblestone streets, hours had passed, and tens of kilos of meters of distance had already been missed. The sky began to turn yellow, but the last place Darto remembered was not yet visible. His heart was a little hesitant about the road he was taking, but Darto had no choice but to continue on.

When the doubt has fully mastered the entire space in the chest of Darto. The voice of I saw Adzan Maghrib managed to solve his anxiety. When he turned his head towards the source of the voice, a sense of relief gradually settled down upon seeing the magnificent mosque he had once visited.

"Alhamdulillah.," said Darto as he parked the car he was driving. He parked the car in front of the grocery store he had been at.

"Assalamualaikum Mr. Riski!" darto shouted after seeing the first person he saw after getting out of his car.

"Wa'alaykumussalam! whoa! son Darto!" replied Mr. Riski while standing from his sitting position. He seemed tired of serving many customers who were sitting in his stall.

"That's a rame, sir! Mother where?" darto asked briefly, he hoped he could go to the mosque as it had been.

"Inside, Dar. Just come in," said Mr. Riski let Darto in.

"I just wait here, sir, I bought this yes, sir," replied Darto as he grabbed a glass of sweet tea in front of him. It is natural for the grocery owner to fill a tray full of sweet tea, so that people waiting for orders can drink the tea as a distraction.

After Darto sipped the tea in his glass, Bu Yati came out in a mukena suit. Seeing that Darto just greeted without shaking hands, then walked together to the magnificent mosque near their home.

Long story short they have finished performing the magrib prayer, Darto and Bu Yati are now back at home. Arriving there, Darto ordered a jumbo portion of food with all the dishes served, he was really hungry and tired that afternoon, because he had to travel when fasting.

"Njih Buk, alhamdulillah can still fast," replied Darto as he reached for the plate in Bu Yati's hand.

"Which other one?" ask Bu Yati back, sweeping a glance at the parked car.

"I myself, Mom," answered Darto briefly then continued the food-teaching event on his plate.

As usual, bribe after bribe, rice and side dishes entered quickly, Darto ate with his Gradually, the taste of the food he ordered was more delicious than the last time he ate here. After finishing eating, Darto turned to the opposite grocery store. What a reverse comparison, here the table is almost full by the buyer is there the seat is full, no visitors at all.

Seeing the situation of the opposite stall, Darto just fell silent, then waved at a small figure who was playing in the opposite stall. Seeing the wave of Darto the figure was in a hurry to run to meet Darto, he was a little scared if it made Darto wait.

"What's up, Den?" said the figure while looking down, he still felt afraid of the threat of Darto.

"Meet me next door" whispered Darto so that people around him do not hear, Darto did not want to be considered crazy for talking alone.

After that, Darto walked to the side of Pak Riski's house, with a small figure who continued to follow Darto's steps behind him.

"Where were you staying before?" asked Darto after arriving at the yard next to Pak Riski's house.

"I live in the forest, Den," replied the small figure with a lowered head.

"Which forest?"

"Away, Den. I was brought here with Ki Jumar" said the figure again this time he brought his lips closer to Darto's ears, afraid Ki Jumar heard his words.

"Now you go home," said Darto while encouraging the figure, Darto tried to keep the figure's face away from his face,

"Really, Den? But my job.." said the figure stopped, he lowered his head and held a rope that suddenly appeared on his neck.

"Just go home! now Ki Jumar, Ki Jamet or whatever, he will not be able to find you anymore" said Darto while breaking the invisible rope that binds the figure's neck, with a lighted hand.

After hearing the speech and seeing the action of Darto, the figure continued to say thanks, even to prostrate before leaving, with his carefree running until lost from the eyes of Darto.

After the figure left, Darto returned to the house of Mr. Riski, he asked permission to stay again, because the night trip in the forest had really become a scourge for him.

Luckily, Darto was immediately welcome. Even reserved a room for her to rest tonight. After Isya, Darto immediately fell asleep in his room, fatigue really has dominated, Darto's journey today ended here.

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