Firefields
Looking for Yudha Farm Burners (2)

RETURNING HOME from seeing the burning clove fields, Yudha immediately gathered all his men in the house.

He immediately searched Dul Sanif's room. Yudha hoped, there was something she could find as solid evidence. Some sort of scribble or plan notes that Dul Sanif has prepared.

Dul Sanif's room has been damaged. In fact, the contents of his bag have been dismantled. However, there was not the slightest clue that he could use to finish off Dul Sanif with evidence.

The only thing he had right now was the reports from his men. The meeting of Dul Sanif and Mat Yusi strengthens the suspicion that there is a bad deal between the two of them.

That guess to him was reasonable. Earlier, Dul Sanif had refused when Yudha invited him to see the burning clove fields. However, Dul Sanif secretly met Mat Yusi.  It was strange, Yudha thought. There must be some evil plan they're hiding.

Yudha suspected the fires were closely related to Dul Sanif and Mat Yusi. From the beginning, the two of them often communicated secretly.

He didn't even hear their conversation at home. Plus the meeting they just had.

“It could have been Dul Sanif who planned all this,” thought Yudha who had been affected by emotions due to the loss she suffered after her clove field burned.

Like a tangled thread of twists, various kinds of prejudices and conjectures were playing around in Yudha's mind.

He believes Dul Sanif deliberately let Mat Yusi burn his clove fields as, first avenging the burning of the Jauhari clove fields. Second, as a condition that Mat Yusi wants to help him take care of the coal mining business.

Yudha's heart was boiling. He went out to meet his men. “If Dul Sanif comes, don't let him in!” yudha's orders asked his men to stand by.

“He must be on the road to get here,” replied someone.

“Do not be afraid. He was old and alone. It is easy to fight it if you cooperate,” said Yudha went into the house. He sat down and held the gun in his hand.

“He thought he could fool me that way,” bathin Yudha was furious.

***

Before the school bell break sign rang, Sawitri rushed to leave the class because she was curious about Sapri, Ikbal and Sidik because she had not returned to the classroom since.

The place where Sawitri is going is to check the bathroom. He asked them to wash their faces.

How surprised Sawitri when he found out Sapri, Ikbal and Sidik were sleeping soundly while leaning against the bathroom wall.

There is a pity to wake them up. However, if allowed precisely their behavior it will make them ashamed. In the school break, there must be many children who go to the bathroom and make fun of Sapri and his friends.

Sawitri soaked her palm with water and directly flicked it on Sapri's face in turn. The way Sawitri managed to make Sapri wake up.

“Come, wake. Why are you sleeping here!” said Sawitri still splashed water on the face of Ikbal and Sidik.

“Sorry, Mom. We are very sleepy,” said Sapri was embarrassed that their actions were known by Sawitri.

“Now grab your bags. I'll let you go home now and sleep in each other's homes. Be aware that this action is repeated again. I will definitely call your parents,” threatened Sawitri.

The bell of the break hour just rang. Without being spread out, Sapri immediately excused to the classroom followed by Ikbal and Sidik to take their bags. In their hearts, they feel lucky to be able to go home from school faster even in an embarrassing way.

***

In Jauhari's clove fields, Mat Yusi looks for ways to talk to Wijan. He felt unable to meet Jauhari at this time. There is a sense of shame if you have to alone convey Dul Sanif's plan to meet Yudha.

Wijan turned his face. “The seed, you mean?” ask Wijan to make sure.

“I noticed you haven't rested since. I made hot tea. You want?” tawar Mat Yusi's.

“Later. I have to finish it immediately so that everything can be normal again,” said Wijan continued his work.

“Where do you think Jauhari is now?”

“Maybe at his house. Lately he has rarely been to school. If you go there, at least briefly,” replied Wijan.

“You can accompany you to meet him?”

Wijan immediately stopped planting seedlings. “Why should I be accompanied? Don't you usually go alone?”

“This time is different. You must be curious about the person who met me earlier. He is Dul Sanif. He told me, at this time Yudha accused me and Jauhari of burning the fields of Yudha. So, there is something to be done so that Yudha does not harm Jauhari,” explained Mat Yusi.

Hearing Yudha's name and her accusations against Jauhari made Wijan go straight to fetch water in a bucket to clean his hands. “Then, we must go now to see Jauhari,” said Wijan get ready.

Mat Yusi went straight to the reservoir to clean his body for a while. “Thank you, Wijan,” said.

***

Along the way to Yudha's house, Dul Sanif was thinking of a way to tell Yudha about his plan.

He was sure, Mat Yusi was not lying to him. He told the truth that it was not him who burned the clove fields of Yudha. However, convincing Yudha is not an easy matter. He was very familiar with Yudha's temperament that was quick and reckless. Moreover, he was currently emotional.

Just before Yudha's house, Dul Sanif saw something different. It is not usual that Yudha's house is guarded by so many people. “Do not-don't Yudha is planning to attack Mat Yusi,” thought Dul Sanif was in a hurry to make sure what was going on.

However, when he tried to enter, Yudha's men immediately blocked him.

“What is this?” dul Sanif asked in surprise and immediately kept his distance. He also saw Yudha's men immediately besieging him.

“We were ordered to finish you off!”

“Hold first. I want to know the reason? After that it does not matter if you feel able to finish me off,” said Dul Sanif.

“You have betrayed and abetted Mat Yusi. I saw it for myself when you were in the reservoir,” replied the leader of Yudha's men.

Dul Sanif understands now. Yudha must have been exposed to the incitement of his own men. However, Dul Sanif did not try to explain. He was offended by Yudha's current treatment.

“I already know the reason. Now, please if you want to finish me off,” challenge Dul Sanif to take the stance of the horses.

Nor did the men of Yudha remain silent. As planned, they will not advance one by one.

Each then pulled out a machete tucked in the waist. They also take the stance of the horses and are ready to attack simultaneously.

“Seraaaannngg..!” the leader shouted with a thunderous voice startling Yudha who was inside.