CUTS
STORY...

The therapy I was running did not last long.4 days the time I needed to be able to run smoothly as before. My body, which had been frail due to dehydration and hunger, was refreshed. The hospital served me well. Maybe because I was considered a very important source of information for them. So they provide good service. The food here also changes all the time and is certainly very good. Different in the village or in the forest. I can eat fish almost every day. Fruits are also always changing and they are external fruits. Nothing in my village.

Apples, pears even occasionally I eat wine and it tastes really good. It's like living away from the village. Ah. I've been thinking everywhere.

“What are you thinking, Cut?” umi's voice broke my daydream that had gone out of nowhere.

“No Umi, Cut is just enjoying every fruit they bring. We will not taste the good of this fruit if we return to the village.”

“We can buy it when get out of here if you still want it.” I shook my head, “No, Umi. Cut doesn't want it anymore.” Umi rubbed my hand slowly.

“Prepare, soon the father of the army will come here. Answer what they asked correctly, huh? Answer honestly!” I nodded my head.

“Where to, Umi?”

“Abu visits Teuku to his room.”

“Umi, how is our village? While here, Umi has never told us about the state of our village after the departure of Cut. How's Jannah's parents? Were they arrested?”

It was obvious that the disappointed strokes were mixed with sadness from Umi's face after hearing my question. “That night the citizens as well as the soldiers searched every corner of the village all the way to the forest behind the hill. Abu with the remaining men looking for you until dawn. That morning, Mae came while Abu was resting after a night of searching for you.  Mae said Jannah's parents' house had been burned down by villagers. The ashes could not be broken, the citizens were very angry at the time. The soldiers could not do anything either. Umi came with Abu, we saw how the house was scorched to eat fire. And even worse, the grave of Jannah was thrown cow dung by the citizens. Teungku Zul and Mr. Keuchik have tried to ban and warn the people. However, anger has filled the citizens so they heed the prohibition and advice of Teungku Zul. The villagers agreed to ban the Jannah family from returning and if any of the residents saw it would have to report and arrest them. They also agreed with the soldiers in the village. They also promised to help the soldiers quell the ‘cuak’ who are still wandering in the village.”

“Why the villagers were angry, Umi. Cut is no one's child and does nothing for them. Abu and Umi are also not the people who rule in the village. Why are they acting like that?”

“You are just an ordinary girl and Abu Sama Umi is also not a powerful person. But that's not what makes villagers angry. They were angry because they remembered that their daughter, especially Teuku, was also taken. They are afraid you will be lucky like Miftah. Lost and returned as a corpse. Umi is grateful that they always accompany our days as you go. They come to talk to comfort us who are sad. The soldiers are also so, they keep encouraging by saying if the soldiers from other posts are on a chase to find you and Teuku.”

“Umi, actually that night Cut saw a flashlight from the citizens. However, Cut cannot run because Teuku is in the sling of Jannah's mother. And Jannah's father also brought a machete. He always walks behind Cut. If Cut runs away, Teuku will be killed and Cut will not be able to run fast. The atmosphere is very dark and scary. Cut doesn't know direction.”

“Did they treat you badly?”

“Umi and Abu have resigned. At all times we can only pray and cry. Remembering you and Teuku left us helpless. It feels like we lost the spirit to live especially until a week you have not returned. Umi even lamented your departure in the grave of Ilham. Umi was angry, disappointed but there was nothing we could do. Even to eat, we were unable to eat until we became ill. Mae who came home to see us every day with other people. He brought us food. Every day there was always food that he brought that he said the shipment from the citizens and Umi same Abu should eat. Otherwise the people will be sad and disappointed because we will not eat their food. So, even though it is forced and difficult to swallow but we have to eat it so that people are not sad. Our relatives also often visit but because different villages of course they can not linger because they also have a family. The news of you being kidnapped spread throughout the village even to the sub-district. That makes the residents afraid to leave their daughters for a long time. Afraid of fate just like you.”

“Iya, Umi. Cut also makes this a lesson that Cut will never forget in a lifetime.”

The clock showed at 10 o'clock as delivered last night by a soldier who came to my ward. Not long ago the sound of knocking on the door and greetings from men in striped clothes were heard.

They're really on time. I glanced at the faces in front of me. There's no Rendra today. Where the hell is he? Why am I looking for him? Ah.confusing.

“Good morning by noon, Cut, Mommy.” one of them greets us.

“Se-happy day Pak.”

“We talk just relax don't get too tense. But, I apologize in advance because this conversation is only between us and Mother's daughter. Can you wait outside for a minute?” Umi nodded then left me alone along with the men in striped clothes.

one of them took a picture of me and the other turned on a device and put it near me. The man who greeted me was now sitting on a bench right in front of me.

“We haven't met yet, have we? Please introduce my name Revelation. You, Cut Zulaikha?”

I nodded my head. “I was in charge of hearing your story from the beginning you were kidnapped. This is a tool for them your voice when telling stories. Relax, there is no need to be nervous. Before you start, are you comfortable here? Is the food good? One more thing, there is a friend of mine who sends greetings to you. He said you were his future wife. Today he could not come here because he had to hunt. So when are you getting married?”

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Sorry long ago.again mager...😆😆😆

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