MARANTI (FOOD OF THE DEAD)
Episode 3: Empathy
Hearing the cry of Bu Dewi, residents came to the house Laras. However, they only looked at the condition of Panji's mother's body then hurriedly went home and gossiped about the young woman.
"Ngono iku nek duwe rupo ayu, but digawe dodolan! (That is, if you have a beautiful face, but made prostitute)" said Bu Reni whose house next to the rice warehouse.
"Well, did the Laras in his work town sell themselves, Yu?" ask Bu Ajeng.
"Well, you didn't know? She was a prostitute near the beach. People already know everything, really!" replied Ms. Reni.
"Yes, Yu. Is that the guy?" said Bu Ajeng.
"Kalem-Kalem raimu. Dee iku sak durunge nang city, kerjone kan nggudoi lanangan nang kene. Bojomu ae sing never digudo pattern isuk mulyh bengi. But sek sek .. jojoan bojomu iku permanent customer Senok Laras iku want to nang localization beach sneak want! (What is kalem ? She was before leaving for the city, loving the husband-husband here. Your husband is not yet because of his work. But, lest your husband become his regular customer)."
Bu Ajeng also grumbled annoyed with Bu Reni's explanation.
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"Bulek, help me take care of Laras' body, will you?" pinta Bu Dewi on her relatives and neighbors.
"I cook a lot, Nduk, can not be left behind" replied Bulek Atmo.
"I want to go see my son in his cottage, Ma'am," replied Ibnu.
"I want to go to the next village. I have made a pact to ride the elves with the neighbors," replied Bulek Roso.
Thus, all the neighbors and relatives of Bu Dewi who used to take care of the bodies fled all and refused to help Bu Dewi with various reasons. But that was just an excuse made up by them.
Finally, Miss Dewi called her husband who was working in the city.
"Mas, Laras died!" said Miss Dewi to her husband while sobbing.
"Innalillahi wainnailaihi rojiuuun. How are you going, brother? I'm still out of town" replied Mr. Herman.
"Neighbors were not willing to help take care of the body. How's this, Mas?" said Bu Dewi while sobbing.
"Dik, if you wait for Mas to come home until night because Mas is outside the city sending goods. I called my acquaintance, yes, to help take care of Laras' body" replied Mr. Herman.
"Yes it is already Mas. Its alright. Buruan, yes, I'm waiting for news!" replied Miss Dewi happy.
"Yes, Brother. You don't have to worry. Take care of the banner!" mr. Herman's message.
Madam Dewi hung up the phone and looked at Laras' body which was stiffly bent helpless above the amben.
"I'm sorry, Baras!" said the Goddess in my heart.
All the people who had originally crowded in the house Laras had gone home one by one. Mother Goddess was already lazy to ask them for help after getting the same answer from them. Madam Dewi was surprised because there were still two people who had not returned home. He was Mr. Salihun and Mr. Ratno. Both of them are people who manage the rice fields of Bu Dewi.
"Why don't Mr. Salihun and Mr. Ratno come home for another kayak? No, I will not break off cooperation with you on the basis of this incident. I understand it!" said Miss Dewi to the two old widows.
"Mboten, Miss Goddess. We want to help, but we are afraid of being made fun of by people if caught helping to bury Laras" replied the older Mr. Salihun.
"Ooo ... If both of you want to help. Please move the body of Laras to the living room so that it will be delicious when bathed by the people my husband sent!" pinta Bu Dewi's.
Ms. Dewi also directed Mr. Salihun and Mr. Ratno into the room to lift the body of Laras. Finally, Laras' body was now laid in the living room.
After that, Miss Dewi also took Yasin's book on the sideboard to read next to Laras' corpse while holding the Panji. Mr. Salihun and Mr. Ratno are still waiting in the living room. Outside the house, there were occasional neighbors peering through the window and then going home again.
"Why are Mr. Salihun and Mr. Ratno not home yet, he said afraid of the neighbors?" ask the Goddess.
"We're waiting for Mr. Herman's men to come, ma'am. We just came home" replied Mr. Salihun again.
The Goddess Mother calmly heard that answer. At least he was not alone near the body of Laras.
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At about two o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Herman's men arrived. Not just men. Women also joined the group. After measuring the height of Laras, the men headed to the cemetery area with escorted by Mr. Salihun and Mr. Ratno as a guide. While the mothers immediately prepare the event bathing and caffeinating the body of Laras. They are ready with their equipment.
Miss Dewi was greatly helped by the arrival of the group. Although he had to spend quite a bit in, it was not a problem for him. What is important is that the body of Laras can be buried immediately. Miss Dewi helped bathe the body of Laras. The temporary banner was carried by one of the mothers. Madam Goddess sobbed while bathing Laras body that only left behind the bone and skin.
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At four o'clock in the afternoon, Laras' body was taken to the cemetery. At about five the funeral was over. At the funeral, there were some neighbors who came to visit.
"That's what the Goddess Ma'am is?" ask one of the neighbors.
"That's still my brother, sir. There are also those who still have a sibling relationship with his mother Laras," replied Bu Dewi lying.
However, Miss Dewi did not want to humiliate her neighbors who were reluctant to help take care of Laras' body.
"Is there any evidence, Miss Dewi?" ask Mr. RT.
"There, sir as always discharged magrib, yes," replied Miss Dewi.
"Where's the place, Mom?" ask Mr. RT.
"Where are you at Laras' house?" said Ms. Dewi kalem.
"Wouldn't you tellilannya at the house of Miss Dewi only? Let Ms. Dewi also do not bother," suggested Mr. RT.
"All right, then. Thank you very much, sir for your help," replied Miss Dewi. Though Mr. RT and other neighbors only drove to the tomb alone did not take care of the body.
"Together, Ma'am," replied Mr. RT.
All the residents went home. Miss Dewi also hurriedly went to Bu Yana's house to buy wet cakes and drinking water that he would serve to the fathers who would come to know at his house later tonight.
"Let wes ntar who follow tahlilan given wet cake only, do not nutut if you want to eat rice."
Before returning to her own home, Miss Dewi while carrying Panji went to the house of Laras to turn on the lights inside and outside so as not to singup. Then he locked the door from the outside. I don't know why all of a sudden the fur of his nape stood up.
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