Hidden In The Mist
Chapter 10 Curious

At ten o'clock in the morning, the lawyer returns to Herly's family home, hoping that Herly can complete the ritual and find someone else to receive the rights to the homo's house, rice fields, gardens, and ranch.

But once again Herly asked the lawyer for time, because he was not mentally ready to do all that. Herly must also convince Yasmin that she is heartened to give up all their possessions and memories.

"Give me some time to think in three days' time, lawyer. I must be able to persuade my wife to be willing to move from here. Understandably, we both have many memories left behind in this house."

"Although I was not born here, to be honest most of my life was spent here with Romo."

"There are important things that are difficult to let go of. They are villagers, have accepted us to stay. The whole community depends on us."

"I can't possibly ignore the person who hung his life from our family business. Not only these villagers, but also other villages, colleagues in the city, and many more that I have to consider, so that our business can still run.

The one who will receive the inheritance of the father, must be a good person, smart, and able to keep our possessions, so that those who work on the father remain prosperous, even though the treasure in this village is no longer ours."

"I understand that Herly, but your father must have thought of everything. I think he just wants to do what's best for you."

"You are the only successor left, so Romo felt the need to do something to keep his lineage. Therefore, he decided that you should emigrate, and give all property to others who are able to accept the burden of the ritual."

"In my opinion, your father sincerely did this to protect Herly and yonya from something that threatens your lives. So my advice is to decide as soon as possible, so that everything ends well for you."

"Don't waste your efforts, he has been thinking about this for a long time, all for the good of you and your family."

They engaged in a serious conversation for a few minutes, then the lawyer agreed to give Herly three days to make a final decision.

After shaking the hands of the lawyer farewell to return to the city. Herly could only drive her guests up to the steps of the porch, and the lawyer's car slowly drove the land away from the house.

Angga who had been determined to find out the secret behind the will of the father, then went to see Herly to ask permission to leave the house. He said he would settle one business in the city of Malang.

Once the problem is sorted, Angga promises to return to the village within three days. At that time he promised to help Herly complete all affairs, and invite them to move to Jakarta.

"Her, sorry I have to go to Malang, because my big leave is only fifteen days left, I promise after finishing business in Malang city I will return to this village soon."

"It's okay, you don't have to feel bad, whenever you want to come back, just call me. As long as we still haven't left this village, I will definitely still welcome you to our home."

Angga hugged Herly tightly, after saying goodbye to all his friends, Angga immediately went into the car. Yono who will deliver Angga to the city station this morning as well.

Yono drove forward his car, Angga waved to all of them. Herly let go of Angga with a smile on her lips.

Just a few tens of meters of cars driven by Yono out of the courtyard of Herly's house, but Angga was already feeling bad. Suddenly his eyes caught the peculiarities that occurred around the big house.

Angga saw the black-robed person seemed to be watching Herly's house from a considerable distance away. Though unsure, she feels Herly is in danger right now.

The car continued to go but Angga was relentlessly looking towards the back. He continued to look at the cloaked person through the rearview mirror.

"I think Herly's movements are being monitored by a group of people out there. Is this why Romo told us to take care of Herly?"

"Yon better, you told Herly to always be vigilant, whether this was just a coincidence or not, but I think that person, you have bad intentions for your employer."

Yono immediately looked back, the young man stopped to confirm what Angga had seen. Repeatedly Yono looked through the rearview mirror, but did not see what was behind him.

Not wanting to be negatively charged, Yono then ignored Angga's remarks, he drove his car fast so that he could go home to the village before evening.

Four hours into their journey, but there was not a single conversation between them. Angga chose to sleep, to restore his strength. For two days Angga never slept well in the big house. He was always overshadowed by his misgivings while at Herly's house.

At two o'clock in the afternoon they arrived at the city station. Yono parked his car in front of the entrance, and immediately woke up Angga who was sound asleep in the passenger seat.

Angga rubbed his face, then looked around. He rushed down and relaxed his stiff muscle muscles. For a moment, Angga saw the activities of people passing by. She thanked him for sending a message to Yono.

"Thank you, you've bothered to take me. Yon. If I may leave a message for Herly, tell her to be careful tonight, if possible don't sleep too well."

"I saw some people watching the house, afraid they had bad intentions."

"One more thing, please tell my friend Nice, tell him, to look after Herly's family, if it's tender, they stay awake tonight."

"I'm sure the black creature will come again. I don't know why I have such a strong feeling about this."

"Well, I'll remember Mas Angga's message. Arriving home soon I will tell my father."

"Then excuse me now, afraid of the night when crossing the forest. Excuse me, please."

Angga shook Yono's hand, then the young man quickly left the station. While Angga bought tickets to Malang. He will meet a family who understands about local culture and wisdom.

"Hopefully there is a way out to release Herly from her ritual obligations. I'm afraid it's a devil's trap to ensnare the children of Herly's family."

Angga rushed up into the train car, and five minutes later the train was dispatched to the city of Malang. During the trip Angga continued to pray that his uncle would have a solution for Herly.

At seven o'clock Angga arrived at the Malang city station. He took the time to go to the food stall to fill his stomach that had begun to rumble.

After being full he immediately ordered a taxi online, then went to his uncle's house in the suburbs. Before long Angga had arrived in front of a house in a narrow alley.

"Assalamualaikum, um Bandi, um... It's me Angga!"

A forty-two-year-old man peeked out from behind the curtains, his face visibly irritated that a guest had come in the hours of his evening break.

"Who the hell, night time guest, don't know what, it's ten at night?"

The man named Bandi then immediately opened the door and saw a handsome young man standing in front of the gate by pinching a small suitcase in his right hand.

"You are Angga, Allah Ngga, it has been a long time since you last played here. Now grown up, already a dashing young man."

Angga smiled kissed the hand, the youngest sister of the mother then hugged her warmly. Bandi takes Angga inside and they spend the night with a family reunion.

"It's night No, you must be tired, tomorrow we just keep talking. It just so happens that Bandi is on holiday tomorrow, so we'll walk."

Angga nodded, he agreed to the words of Bandi and immediately rested in the room he used to occupy when visiting the city of Night.

"I have to tell you, but where do you start?"

"Do I have to be frank with Bandi?"

Angga is still confused about the case of Herly to his omnya. But then he decided he would be frank to Bandy about the blood agreement case made by the Herly family.

From Bandi Angga hope, he will have answers on how to break the chain of contracts that have been established for a long time and passed down by the Herly family.

In the morning, Harly woke up from sleep. Om Bandy has been busy with his routine in the kitchen. The man who chose the single life, was very happy to channel the hobby of cooking in the kitchen.

It has been three years since his son and wife were killed in an accident, but Bandy wrestled with the world of cooking. Today he cooked a special fried rice for a snack that has not come to visit for a long time.