Guess The Ghosts
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Morning is coming. His eyes opened slightly with his right hand raised to his forehead. When he looked to the left, he saw a red cloth located on his study table. That's where Keris is, that is, in the folds of the cloth.

Recalling his conversation yesterday, he smiled until his eyes narrowed. The spirit made him want to get up from his bed immediately.

...

*byurr... In the kitchen Vivie washes the carrot which is still a lot of sand using clean water and then after the water started to become cloudy, she threw it away.

The sky was currently dark with clouds that were black and clumped, it was still unclear whether today it would rain like yesterday or not. But still, the boy insisted on begging.

Vivie is confused by the contents of her son's head. What was supposed to be a fun day today, turned out to be annoying because of the creature.

***

"Go to the field?" The woman looked at him with an unpleasant look.

"Umh.. Ja. Moma said yesterday, it's okay to take Nina outside for a walk... I think Mommy doesn't mind either. But if not allowed as well.it's okay" Zaidan resigned. He knew that he would not be able to refute the words of his mother if he did not allow it.

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Yesterday at the end of their conversation in the living room, Kesti said something that took Zaidan a long time to understand. It was about Nina who was said to have been progressing in remembering things. Zaidan between happy and confused all mixed up. What kind of progress? Even he who had invited Nina to go here and there but still did not realize it.

Kesti then explained that Nina should not be able to remember human names well. Because Nina is a creature that only exists because her spirit is bound to something. Kesti also said that Nina had mentioned "Moma" and "Mother Zaidan" when the figure was near Kesti and Vivie.

Kesti was convinced, that this was because Zaidan was able to guide Nina, because a small thing like remembering names would be very influential for their main purpose.

Now, Zaidan is only ordered by Kesti to continue teaching Nina about human life in a 'slow' manner while figuring out the woman's true identity... There wasn't much Zaidan was thinking at the time. The faster the better. Not to forget Kesti also told his grandson to invite Nina to look around the housing situation around there if needed. On condition of following the available rules.

At the end of the conversation there was still Vivie in the living room. But it didn't seem like it would be that easy to make the young mother stop worrying too much about Zaidan. It should be recalled that Zaidan is the only son he has today.

***

"Already, Zidan. You don't have to interfere with that woman's problems. It would be better for Zidan to think about schoolwork, going home, and doing activities as usual. That's enough, isn't it? Moma will take care of the rest, so do not let you get sick and Mother will remove you from school because of that" Regardless of Zaidan's interests, Vivie refused the request.

The woman turned around and continued the activity of washing the cooking ingredients that she would prepare for Kesti.

"Hufff...." 'How else?... If I don't go to school, then it'll end up being worse'

Zaidan was not so hopeful for his mother, but, could not the woman's thinking change? Zaidan is afraid to ask Kesti to persuade Vivie. And Zaidan was also afraid to face Vivie again with the same question. He really hopes that he has a stronger reason to get the permit for Nina.

Zaidan shook his head. He must be a good boy who is not stubborn and ask for permission next time at the right time.

While he was busy struggling with his own thoughts, Zaidan heard Kesti's voice sounding vaguely, like he was talking to himself. Zaidan wants Vivie to look.

"Morning is not good to frown so" said Kesti who seemed to have just returned home.

Since the morning of blind, Zaidan had not seen Kesti at all. The mother said Kesti was looking for someone to fix the roof of the house that was leaking. It was immediately understandable because it seemed like it was going to rain again. But what makes Zaidan a little surprised is some of the furniture that was lost without him knowing. Though last night it seems the stuff is still in its usual place.

"Who's pouting, Moma?" His eyebrows shot up, like he didn't get any idea at all about the person Kesti meant.

"Yes, of course you are, son. Who else if not Zidan?"

Zaidan flinched, a strange feeling 'pun began to appear.

Even though Moma looks rarely smile and calm, but the reality is that he is one of the people who has a warm smile and can most guess his feelings. So that when the woman once uttered words that showed her concern for Zaidan, the young man would smile suddenly.

"By the way, Zidan. Is there a problem between you and this woman?"

A female figure appeared from behind Kesti's body. As usual, the woman wore a long, clean white outfit with a U-shaped neck piece. Her hair was also exactly like the last time. Nothing has changed at all. Always same.

"Moma found it in the yard next door. Moma thought there was a problem going on, because last night he was not seen in this house either" Kesti looked at Zaidan. The question was also directed at the young man.

Nervously Zaidan said the opposite and avoided the topic as much as possible without any intention of lying, "No, really! Nothing serious happened... Maybe my words made him dislike. Don't worry, Moma"

Not to be outdone, Kesti asked again, and this final question immediately made Zaidan unable to dodge.

"What words make him 'as if' not like?"

"Emmm... Before Moma and Bunda sat with me in the living room, I had time to praise her beautiful because she looks like she is not Indonesian. Maybe my words are too impolite"

Kesti did not open his mouth again after listening to Zaidan's explanation. He just reminded the boy that, the clock shows 7 o'clock in less than 20 minutes. Because Zaidan had breakfast before, Zaidan immediately apologized to leave and quickly kissed the backs of the palms of the two women. First Kesti, then Vivie.

His agile hand immediately took his black-colored bag hanging from the dining chair, then lowered his head past Kesti. Nina who seemed to have no problem with yesterday's events walked out following him.

...

Zaidan is really not feeling good because of yesterday. It was also what made his sleep last night not sound, and now the woman is still following him which makes Zaidan hesitant to talk to him.

"Eh, so you're Mrs Kesti's granddaughter, huh?"

Zaidan. The man stood up from the guest chair and greeted Zaidan who had just passed by.

"If you're not mistaken your name is Zaidan, right?"

In the living room, Zaidan and the stranger looked at each other.

Nina who knew there was someone there instantly disappeared carried away by the incoming wind.

"Ha.. hello Sir! I'm sorry I didn't see anyone here, so I just walked right through.." he looked down embarrassed. In his heart he wondered who this man who knew his name but seemed surprised to know that he was the grandson of Kesti.

Is it possible that he was someone who was brought in to fix the roof of the house? This made Zaidan remember his meeting with the guest that Zaidan had first seen. It was as if the memory was stuck in his mind. If thought about, the guests who came to the house could be counted using hands and Zaidan still remembered them. The last one yesterday was the foreigner.

...

"Don't you remember ever seeing me somewhere?"

The stranger approached Zaidan who was in the doorway. The atmosphere was very awkward as the boy did not make a sound for a long time.

"...Sorry, I don't know."

"But you know Spell, right?"

Zaidan turned his gaze 'to think for a moment.

'Spell 'Eja... If I'm not mistaken it's that guy's name, huh??'

Even though Zaidan knew, he chose not to answer. And the man who realized his silence smiled while slipping something into his hand.

"I'm his uncle, and I met you once during a rap shoot. There you look alone so I can remember you"

"Here, take it. Do you know why it's so cold here? I think it's gonna rain soon"

The turned eyes were instantly attracted, and again looked at the man. Zaidan was confused because the cold air that the man said was right, and it was only now felt.

"Eng...."

"Du-twenty thousand paper?"

Is correct. Something given by the stranger was a piece of money 20 thousand that made Zaidan round his eyes.

"Yes, I just found out that you're Mrs Kesti's granddaughter."

"Master! Sorry, but I couldn't accept it. Please just take it back...!"

He tried to get the money back, but it was not accepted for reasons that were confusing to him.

"It's okay, I don't want to take it anymore either. If you're not going to use it, isn't 'is it better saved?"

...

It's really confusing... Why would someone give him money without cause and say that if he does not use it would be better saved? Whatdoes thatmean? Why did the man give something to him as if it were near, but he himself did not know who it was.