DEVIL SNARES
CHAPTER 80

🍀 AS BEHEADED AS PAST 🍀

"Silk... Ningsih. Father Mother misses you. Go home, son."

"Muuu's Father!" shouts Ningsih, waking up from her sleep.

The same dream has been three days. Ningsih was restless because he dreamed his parents asked Ningsih to come home. But every time Ningsih's chalk called, they said that everything was fine.

Ningsih: "Morning, Mom... How's things? How do you keep thinking of Mr Mother in the village?"

Mother: "Hello, Nduk. My mom is healthy. Your sister's business is also good in the village. If you miss, go home Nduk even if only briefly. My mom is also missing. Much the same with Revelation. If you and Mom are going to Jakarta, not strong on the road."

Ningsih: "Yes, Mom. Try to go home by the end of this month. Reno and Santi return to Yogya. My mom takes care of my health."

Mother: "Yes, Nduk. Anyway you and Revelation are also taking care of health, yes."

Ningsih hung up on him. It was a relief to know her mother was okay. But the worry remains because the father either does not want or does not want to talk on the phone. After Ningsih married again and the news broke that Ningsih's husband had died, you no longer want to see Ningsih. It was as if He knew what Ningsih was doing and avoided Ningsih.

That morning, after the shower... Ningsih headed to the living room to meet her nephew. Wahyu has left school accompanied by Mak Sri and Joko. Such activities are during Monday through Friday due to Saturday and Sunday school holidays.

"Santi... Reno... are you awake?" ningsih said down from the stairs.

Crowd in the middle room. It turns out that Nindy (his sister Joko) is visiting the house. While Budi helps Santi prepare breakfast because Mak Sri is waiting for the school Revelation. Reno was chatting with Nindy.

"Aunty already.It's nine in the morning. Aunty who just woke up," replied Reno accompanied by laughter mocking Aunt Ningsih.

"Duh. ponakan Aunty nih teasing ya. mentang-tang already have a boyfriend," said Aunt Ningsih.

"Apaan Aunty tuh... Mas Joko's sister. Yeah, isn't it Nindy?"

"Sorry Mom Ningsih. I was told by Abah and Mom to inter-cook for Ms. Ningsih. Bang Joko left early so the cuisine is not yet cooked. I'm sorry, Miss Ningsih." said Nindy, standing from her seat. Feeling awkward about the presence of the owner.

"Oh, that's okay Nindy. Call him not Bu dong... Call Aunt Ningsih is also not what like Santi and Reno. Don't worry. Oiya, Santi where's Reno?"

"New in the kitchen, Tan. Help Mas Budi prepare breakfast. Mak Sri has not finished the matter. All the words that Nindy's mother made," Reno replied casually, still sitting on the sofa.

"Yes. Aunty to go there. Fear of being disturbed." Ningsih passed into the kitchen.

"Eh, Auntie is awake. This is Santi make special chicken porridge. Oiya, this is cooking from his mother Mas Joko for Aunt to heal quickly he said," said Santi while preparing everything at the dinner table.

"I'm sorry, ma'am" said Budi leaving the kitchen. Maybe feel bad about the presence of Ningsih.

"Santi pinter really make chicken porridge seems delicious right. Aunty got hungry," Ningsih sat on the chair staring at her grown-up nephew.

"Yes dong... Aunty eat first. Let Santi call Reno, Nindy and Mas Budi for breakfast."

"Be ashamed when you eat a aunt. She'll eat by herself later. That's how it is."

"Oh, yaudah eat foursome, aunty."

They also had breakfast together. The round dining table that is usually quiet so crowded with laughter. Ningsih after eating his porridge also started the conversation.

"Ehm.. gini Santi and Reno. plan Aunty to Wonosari nengok Mr. Mother. If you don't mind, we go to Yogya together this weekend. For example, Nindy and Joko want to come along. Later Mak Sri same Revelation also come. Let the Budi guard the house" Ningsih explained to the three teenagers who began to grow up in front of him.

"Well, great idea Auntie. Nindy yesterday also pingin story to Yogya," said Reno spirit.

"Yes, Auntie's okay. Santi come with me."

"Nindy wants to come, right?" tanya Ningsih made sure.

"Yes, Mom... Aunt Ningsih... Nindy's just following Bang Joko."

They agreed to go to Yogya by plane. Surely there is a car Santi and Reno are ready to pick up with their assistant. Life is so much easier when it comes to possessions, isn't it?

***

Yogyakarta, Sunday morning....

"Finally arrived too... Later today please take Aunt to Wonosari, Reno... Santi...".

"Ready Aunt!" tell them simultaneously.

The trip this time is very crowded with Joko, Nindy, and Mak Sri who always keep the Revelation. Wahyu was excited to meet Eyang Kakung and Utinya.

"Mama's son is very funny. clearly remember dong... Revelation is a favorite grandson."

They rushed to Santi and Reno's house. Put the luggage down and rest for a moment. Then continue the journey by two cars to Wonosari Ningsih's hometown.

Joko drives a car with Santi and Nindy while Reno drives a car driven by Ningsih, Mak Sri and Wahyu. They deliberately use two cars to be more free to travel far.

Ningsih didn't want to go home. Especially after some problems with the Agus family. Ningsih really didn't want to go home. Afraid of returning to cause a fight.

***

That time....

"Look the widow doesn't know herself! Her husband died not even a thousand days had married a rich man!"

"It's usually still young. Her husband died of an accident."

"It's basically just so weird. Not loyal to the same man has died hunting replace deh."

The scathing sentences were thrown by the Agus family to aggravate the situation when Ningsih was about to marry Tomi. Even when asking for the blessing of the relationship, Agus' parents refused outright and blasphemed Ningsih.

The cruel treatment and insults that Ningsih can make him even more hateful with the family of Agus who always defended Agus. They had no idea how depraved the behavior of the only boy they had always been proud of. Destroying Ningsih's life and mind, Ningsih always lies to her parents if she is happy.

What kind of marriage is expected if one of his partners is not faithful, often berating, hitting, and even accumulating debt for personal pleasure? Ningsih persevered in order to keep the feelings of her parents who had already agreed to Ningsih's marriage.

Regret is one word that can describe a piece of the story of the past of Ningsih and Agus. Ningsih regretted believing in Agus' words, "Mas will make the world happy."

It is said to remember the words that were deliberately spoken for the sake of getting Ningsih love. Indeed Agus was looking for an economic woman on it. Living a good life without hard work. He thought, Ningsih get a lot of property from parents if married. After Agus found out his parents only gave him some money, he got angry. Economic difficulties make Agus show his true nature.

Ningsih still feels traumatized by all of that. Even if in hell can meet her ex-husband, she will certainly not look to just say hello. For Ningsih, it is appropriate that Agus died and tormented than himself and the baby who suffered.

***

Their car had arrived at a house that was quite magnificent in the middle of the countryside. The spacious courtyard with some mango trees, some foraging chickens, and a fish pond in the corner of the courtyard made the house look beautiful.

Ningsih glazed over to see her Mom and Dad sitting on the porch of the house. For years they did not see. Ningsih rushed out of the car and hung over to her parents.

"Sir... Ma'am.sorry Ningsih is here now. Ningsih is so sorry. It was not Ningsih's intention to dodge, but there were many things that Ningsih had to forget for a better future. Sorry Ningsih," said Ningsih to kiss the hands of his parents while resting before them.

Indeed, every month Ningsih always sent money to his parents. Both of his parents wanted his presence.

"Already, Nduk. Mother Father forgive you. Don't feel guilty yet" said Mother, holding Ningsih's hand.

"Already, Nduk. Father forgive you. Where's my grandson? The Revelation... is it big?" I was looking for the Revelation that was out of the car.

"Sack... Uti.." cried Revelation while running.

They also hugged. Ningsih also introduced Joko and Nindy to her parents. When they were talking on the terrace, Agus' sister accidentally saw Ningsih.

"Oh... so already rich forget the same family husband? Oh yeah, I forgot that her husband wasn't the only one who died?" lastri's words were like a dagger that pierced Ningsih's heart.

The thing that Ningsih avoids actually happens. Ningsih knew that the Agus family wanted the money. They seemed to always demand about the death of Agus who was a terrible accident. Though all the wealth that Ningsih got the results of his work and the help of Bima. It was not because Agus had already harmed him.

"Tante. Don't respond," whispered Santi beside Ningsih.

"Udah let Reno who went there," said Reno did not accept Tante insulted. Ningsih held Reno's hand. Hinted.

Joko becomes inflamed and goes to meet Lastri, "Who are you? It's so bad to say that to Ningsih! Hurry up and apologize!" gertak Joko who was not initially responded by Lastri.

"Who are you? My own mouth is sewot. In fact, the crazy widow was married. Dead men marry again. Hapshit..." Lastri was brave.

Joko spontaneously slapped on Lastri's cheek and threatened him, "Scan! Again saying bad things, I do not hesitate to report the police with a charge of unpleasant behavior!"

Bringing the word police scared Lastri. She held her red and hot cheek from the slap. Then walk away from Ningsih's parents' house.

"Bu Ningsih. I have no power to hold back anger. Not that I mean.." lirih Joko who was cut off because of Ningsih's answer.

"Thank you, Joko. He was my husband's first brother who died in an accident. His mouth was indeed spicy like sekilo devil chilli," said Ningsih was relieved that someone defended him.

Ningsih patted Joko's shoulder. Joko smiled too. A moment of jealousy burns Santi's heart and mind.

Seriate....