DEVIL SNARES
CHAPTER 78

🍀 TIME TO WAKE UP 🍀

Every memory of her mother, Bima always felt sad, felt guilty and sorry at the same time. If only time could be turned... Bima wants to change the past. But of course it can't.

"Bima. I'm sure your mother is happy there. Although I don't know if there are places like Heaven and Hell, but I'm sure, your mother is calm there. Explain the past. Although now it is not as easy as thought, there is a me who will accompany you, Bima Prawisnu" said Ningsih while hugging her husband.

Bima smiled looking at the woman who made her feel a humane thing. The devil is in love? A demon who enslaves man but is enslaved to love? I don't know what the right word for Bima and Ningsih's situation is. Surely they will not care the words of people even high-ranking Devils though.

"CATYR... THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME MEAN. EVEN AT THIS TIME... I'M SOBER. THERE'S NOTHING TO REGRET. I'M LUCKY TO BE A DEMON AND MEET YOU."

Ningsih smiled looking at both of Bima's eyes. Unblinking. Enjoy every precious moment.

"CATYR... IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP. I'LL SEE YOU LATER TONIGHT." Bima said as she blew a cold chill into Ningsih's face.

***

Instantly Ningsih returned to her body. Doctors and nurses rushed to the ICU to check on Ningsih. It was late in the afternoon and Santi was still standing guard there.

"Doctor... is my Aunt okay?" ask Santi to worry.

"It's done with the inspection. He was fine but had to recover in the usual ward. I can't go home today" the doctor explained.

Santi and Reno nodded. Then they rushed to meet Ningsih who was lying limp. It turns out that almost a week his body like a non-existent makes it limp and difficult to move the body. Infusion hose is still installed. Ningsih's body looks thinner. Maybe because of food intake only through the infusion tube and NGT through the nose.

"Tante..thank God Aunt is awake. We are very worried." said Santi holding Ningsih's cold hand.

Ningsih just nodded and smiled slightly. His tongue is hard to move. Not even a mumble can. Stiff.

"Tante. We're standing guard up ahead" said Reno, who then left the ICU.

Reno could not bear to see the tantenya condition. Santi followed Reno. Santi started crying. Don't know what to say. Why is Aunt Ningsih's fate so sad. He almost thought Aunt Ningsih would leave him like the departure of Ratih who was still in the snare of the Devil. Santi didn't want that to happen.

"Sister... Brother just go home to rest. Reno stand guard here."

Reno is worried about her brother's condition. Afraid that Santi will fall ill if he continues to be affected by his mind and body. Santi said Reno. He called Joko to be picked up. On the way, Santi was still worried. Afraid in case Aunt Ningsih's condition worsens.

Arriving at home...

Mak Sri, Wahyu, and Budi were already waiting anxiously. When Ningsih woke up from a coma, Santi did call Mak Sri even if only briefly.

"Non Santi... How is Bu Ningsih's condition?" tanya Mak Sri was worried.

"Still in the care but have moved to an ordinary ward, Mak. Aunty Ningsih woke up but was still limp and could not talk and was hard to move" replied Santi with a sad face.

"Thank God be awake. I'm worried that I haven't even woken up yet.".

"Yes, Non Santi. Most importantly Bu Ningsih was already conscious and for the recovery to take a long time. Bu Ningsih's body was left for almost a week, obviously stiff," Budi said carefully.

"abandoned? It means Mas Budi... Aunt Ningsih.." asked Santi not finished when Mak Sri disconnected the speaker.

"It's important that Ms. Ningsih is aware. Come the Revelation into the already want maghrib. Your mom's coming home soon. Perhaps the day after tomorrow," Mak Sri turned her attention to the Apocalypse that was carefully listening to the adult conversation about Ningsih.

Santi understands too. The thing he asked was clearly answered from the expressions of Mak Sri and Mas Budi. Means Aunt Ningsih is no ordinary coma. His body was left with a spirit that went nowhere. Therefore, when aware, Aunt Ningsih wants to move and talk is also difficult.

***

That night Bima came with a human form. He was about to look at Ningsih. Where there was Reno in the ward wiping Ningsih's hand.

"EGHEM..." Bima cleared her throat to surprise Reno. I don't know where Bima came in because the door didn't sound open.

"I'M MY AUNT'S HUSBAND. SORRY NEW NOW COME HERE." replied Bima with a mantab makes Reno confused because Aunt Ningsih never told anything about a couple to her family.

Reno retreated, "Oh. I'm sorry Om, I don't know yet. My name is Reno, Aunt Ningsih's nephew." Reno shook Bima's hand. Bima smiled looking at Reno. Instantly kudu Reno's fur brushed. Fear came out of nowhere, looking at the person before him.

"NAMA SAYA, BIMA PRAWISNU." kata Bima sambil melepaskan tangan Reno. Dia melihat ke arah Ningsih.

"Then I go out first, Om. Buy coffee at the foodcourt. Um what do you want?"

"BLACK COFFEE WITHOUT SUGAR... THANK YOU, RENO."

Reno left the best VVIP room in the downtown hospital. Bima stroked Ningsih's limp hand. Ningsih looked at Bima speechlessly.

"DADDY... RECOVER...." Bima leaned her body towards Ningsih. Ducting heat from his body into Ningsih.

Instantly... Ningsih could move her hand. Then he said, "Bima."

Bima smiled, stroked Ningsih's face then kissed her forehead. Ningsih closed her eyes, feeling her body was already much better.

"CATYR... WHILE IN MY WORLD, MAN WILL LOSE HIS AURA OF LIFE SLOWLY. THAT'S BECAUSE SUPERNATURAL BEINGS LIKE ME EAT HUMAN LIFE. TODAY I COMMITTED A VIOLATION IN MY PEOPLE. I RESTORE THE AURA OF YOUR LIFE SO THAT YOUR CONDITION IS QUICKLY RECOVERED. IF NO... I DON'T WANT YOU TO BE SICK." Bima explained, making Ningsih fall in love.

Bima breaks the supernatural world's decree to save Ningsih. He knew that Ningsih's body was no longer strong. Even receiving food is difficult.

Ningsih is so happy her husband is here, "Bima don't go. accompany me. I want to be here with you." Ningsih asked expectantly.

"ALRIGHT. BUT ONLY UNTIL DAWN. BEFORE THE SUN RISES, I HAVE TO GO. TAKE IT EASY, YOUR NEPHEW WON'T MOVE." Bima accepts Ningsih's wish.

Moments later, Reno walked into the ward and brought Bima the food and coffee she asked for. "Om Bima. This coffee is still hot. Reno also bought fried french burgers for Om and Reno. He he - he..."

Reno looks like a child. He put food on the table and turned on the television.

"Thank you, Reno. It's been waiting for Aunt and good to Om Bima," said Ningsih from her bed.

Reno chokes on the coffee he drinks. "Tan... Aunt Ningsih can talk? Thank goodness Auntie. there is Om Bima so the spirit is healed yes, Aunt."

"YOU COULD HAVE. TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU. OM ONLY ACCOMPANIES YOU UNTIL DAWN BECAUSE MORNING IS BUSINESS."

"Ready, Om! Just relax..."

"Well, that... Auntie glad you guys got along. Now Auntie wants to sleep. It's sleepy," said Ningsih smilingly staring at Reno and Bima.

"PLEASE DARLING... GOOD NIGHT." replied Bima.

"Om, here. Let's have coffee and eat this. There's a good movie, Om. Western movies... It's called Hanna Grace" said Reno, sitting on the couch eating French fries.

Bima was sitting next to Reno, "HANNA GRACE? IS THIS A MOVIE BASED ON A TRUE STORY?"

"He said it was, Om. but I don't know the name of the movie..."

"DO YOU NOT BELIEVE IN DEMONS?"

Reno put down her food. Then looked at Om Bima who was sitting casually beside him.

"Believe..."

They also fell silent. Silent. Watching a movie about a possessed corpse and killing people to bring back his scarred body. Bima just laughed inwardly. The real thing is not like that. Bima knows about Hanna Grace this is what some Devils say in Hell.

Seriate....