Great Son-in-law Like a God
A Journey to Mount Pandani
Nova's grandfather, Ismail, was a hermit and Nova's teacher.
Mr. Ismail did not like crowded urban life, so He settled in a remote village, His wife had died a few years ago, and now He lives alone.
Mr. Ismail loved his grandson Nova very much. Upon learning that Nova was coming, he immediately prepared a meal to welcome her.
Nova, Alex and Erika arrive home during the day, after meeting with Grandpa, Nova begins to tell the condition of Erika's disease, Mr. Ismail immediately became worried, so he was worried, “Although this genius doctor once cured me, but this person is very strange, besides he also often looks for medicines on the mountain, and it will take several days. I tried the phone first see if he's home or not.”
Mr. Ismail called the home of the genius doctor, who answered the phone was his granddaughter, Christie. He told Mr. Ismail that his grandfather had gone looking for medicines on the mountain since yesterday, so he might be home in 2-3 days.
Before hanging up, he said he would call Mr. Ismail back after his grandfather came home.
Alex and Nova discuss, because they do not know when the genius doctor will go home, so they will stay temporarily at his Grandpa Nova's house for 2 days.
Alex said to Nova, “Nov, you also have personal business, go. Me and Erika will wait here.”
Nova said, “Alright, I tell Grandpa first, when the doctor comes home, I will ask for his help to take you to Mount Pandani.”
After finishing his business here, Nova returned to Jakarta alone. While Alex and Erika stayed overnight at Mr. Ismail's house the next day, Mr. Ismail told the two that Christie had just called and said that his grandfather had come home.
Alex is very happy to hear it, “Master, then can we leave today?”
Mr. Ismail said, “Of course. Cow train has been prepared, the mountain road to Mount Pandani can not be passed by car.”
Alex thank you, “Thank you very much, Mr. Ismail.”
After lunch, they left. Mr. Ismail borrowed a train from other residents, then drove Alex and Erika to Mount Pandani.
This village is spread throughout the area of Mount Pandani, the total population is around 2000 people, with a total of 9 groups that resemble a village.
Mount Pandani is a large mountain that stretches up to hundreds of kilometers to the sea, the mountain here is high and the forest is also dense, people who are not accustomed to this place will definitely get lost.
While riding the ox-cart, Mr. Ismail said, “Distance from my house to the home of the genius doctor tens of miles, the road is very difficult to pass because there are some roads that are not repaired, ordinary car will not get through it, this cow is very strong, there will be no problem if it takes us there.”
This mountain road is difficult to pass, Alex only realized that in addition to the road is not flat, in the middle of the road there are also many puddles, ordinary cars or motorcycles can not pass through it at all.
The train became more and more rocking as the speed was added, Alex saw Erika's body that was bobbing like it was almost destroyed and also her two hands were holding tightly to the iron handle.
“Master, when will we arrive?” erika asked, if it continues like this, she will be overwhelmed. To prevent a headache, he then closed his eyes.
Mr. Ismail replied, “In a moment, about half an hour.”
Erika could only endure this shock, this journey took nearly 2 hours, and her bones as if they were broken scattered by the shocks along the way, fortunately their destination Village had already arrived. The train ride a mountain road, and in front of them are already seen the typical houses of the village, the scenery is similar to the world of kahyangan in folklore.
The sky would quickly darken in the mountainous regions, and the sunny days began to slowly be replaced with nights. Erika opened her eyes after Mr. Ismail reduced the speed of the carriage, her beautiful and dazzling face turned her head, then turned aside to face Alex, when she saw the Village in front of her, a faint smile appeared on her face. “Lex, we have arrived?”
Alex replied, “Ya, we've arrived.”
Mr. Ismail rode the train up to the production team 3, then said, “The head of the production team is here my old friend. His relationship with the genius doctor is very good, we stop by his house for a while. Later just to the doctor's house together.”
The head of the production team had called all his relatives home once he knew his old friend was coming, he had also prepared a sumptuous dinner. About 20 people from old to young gathered in front of the house in new clothes, a bright smile was clearly visible on their faces.
Erika was touched by their simple and pure customs, she walked over and shook hands with them all, and chatted. What surprised him was that many elderly citizens did not understand the language.
Alex has already made preparations to treat Erika's illness. These few days he had bought not a few gifts. Inside his bag were dozens of good portable English learning tools, objects like these were rare items in the remote countryside. Because they know the economic difficulties here and also the family conditions of the students at school, so it is very rare for anyone to buy a tool like this for their children, so when they want to come here, so it is very rare for them to buy a tool like this for their children, Alex brought more of this stuff. These gifts are given all to the students who are in school, this makes the parents very happy.
After the head of the production team talks with Mr. Ismail, he then escorts Alex and Erika to see a genius doctor.
The doctor did not live on the 3rd production team, but rather on the 9th production team that was behind the mountain which was also the most remote and remote area of this place.
Mr. Ismail said, “Alex, Erika, I've told you before. Genius doctor is really strange, he does not accept carelessly people, so you must have preparation.”
Alex asked, “Why doesn't he want to treat an outsider? Sir, aren't you also an outsider?”
Mr. Ismail said, “Pas treated me, he has not made this oath. Hah, the story is long...”.
The head of the production team said, “The family of genius doctors was once troubled by the officials out there, therefore he vowed not to treat outsiders. However, you guys need not worry, I am on good terms with him, I will help you guys later.”
Erika seemed indifferent, she looked as if this matter had nothing to do with her. He was more concerned about education issues, so he asked the head of the production team, “What is the condition of your school? How many students and teachers?”