MARANTI (FOOD OF THE DEAD)
PART 17: FRIENDS
The fathers really enjoyed the cuisine we brought, the rice was only a little leftover. While the side dish is really ludes. Maybe because he was so hungry, so he could enjoy the cuisine. Indeed, the smell of Yu Painem's corpse has not been smelled since the burrow was landfilled, but I myself honestly still somewhat imagined the unpleasant smell earlier
"Mas, what's the autopsy on Yu Painem's body?" I asked Mas Diki after he finished eating.
"There is no physical violence. So this Yu Painem died of illness, it is estimated that he died four or five days ago, almost at the same time as the death of Yu Darmi," replied my husband at length.
"What Mas? So ...," I was surprised because during the preparation of the tahlilan at Yu Darmi's house, I interacted with Yu Painem several times. Even until last night I still saw Yu Painem in front of Yu Darmi's house.
"If Yu Painem had died five days ago, then who delivered the dead cat was a ghost? The one I met at his house while delivering food was also a ghost? Then who came suddenly when I was bullied by the spirit of Yu Darmi, it was also a ghost? And the one that last appeared in front of Yu Darmi's house was also a ghost? Perhaps, who had resembled the face of Mas Diki, called Nur also a ghost?"
"Yes, Brother. Yu Painem's body had been in his room for days without anyone knowing" replied Mas Diki.
"Yes Allah .. pity Yu Painem should die like that, Mas." I said spontaneously.
"Everything is predestined by Allah SWT, when, where, and how we will die" said Kyai Sholeh.
"Yes, Mr. Kyai. But my little heart was crying, not heart. Life is already a kara, cook the death also in such a way. This has also been my mistake. I was at Yu Darmi's house for days, I should have suspected when there was an unpleasant smell that smelled until the house
Yu Darmi's. I suspect it is indeed the smell of Yu Painem's house, because people say, Yu Painem is notoriously slovenly and there could have been rats or dead cats around or inside his house." I answered.
"But, Mr Diki was telling me he said that Bu Sinta had come to Bu Painem's house several times, but found nothing?" kyai Sholeh.
"Yes, Mr. Kyai. I drove food there several times, mistakenly I did not look up to the room. Just up to the living room, and I did not check very well, why the food I gave was always running out. I think the food was taken by Yu Painem, not a rat or a cat." I answered.
"Well, that's the name of fate, Bu Sinta has tried but God decided another," said Kyai Sholeh.
"Yes, right Mr. Kyai," I replied.
"Bu Sinta, I just announced to the public that the death of Bu Painem will be accompanied by the knowledge of Bu Darmi. So Mrs Painem will be sent today and tomorrow only. And today tahlil will be held at half-five in the afternoon according to information from Pak Diki," said Kyai Sholeh.
"Yes right, Mr. Kyai," I replied.
After that we went back to Yu Darmi's house to prepare for the event that was about to be held.
Arriving at Yu Darmi's house, we also prepared everything related to the event. Mas Diki rolled out carpets and mats on the floor and on the porch, while Siti and I prepared food on the plates. I asked her to help us both in the kitchen.
It turned out that who came to tahlilan that afternoon rather a lot, more than usual. Either because Yu Painem's death is still new or because of his tahlilan held late afternoon. The residents prayed fervently' for the serenity of the spirits of Yu Darmi and Yu Painem, unfortunately the food we served was not so enjoyed by the residents present. Perhaps they were still reminded of the somewhat rotting corpse of Yu Painem, thus lowering their appetite.
Finish my maghrib prayer, Mas Diki, and Nur is ready to go home. But I thought of Siti, so I said.
"Siti, let's just stay at my house!" my spoken.
"Let me stay here, Ma'am. Afraid to trouble Ms. Sinta," replied Siti.
"No, Siti. I don't bother. So if you stay here, I'm thinking" I replied.
"Not really a hassle?" siti asked, it seems like she has indeed started staying at this house since Yu Painem was found dead.
"Acollins ...,"
"Acollins ...,"
The voices of some people from the front door.
"Waalaikumsalam" We answered together.
"July ... Fery ...," I said.
"Yes, Bulik ... Pakli ... This is Yuli and Fery" they answered, scattering and hugging us. They are very close to me and Mas Diki.
"Mas Fery ... Ma'am Yuli ..," cried my son also hugged the two children.
"The test is over, how come you guys are home?" ask them.
"Alhamdulillah, take my exam just finished today" replied Yuli.
"I also just finished the exam" replied Fery.
"Where is your first day of testing, Yul? Can you catch up?" my many.
"Thank God, Bulik. I was able to take the exam this afternoon. Thank you very much Bulik for his help, sorry Yuli could not help for these five six days," Yuli replied.
"That's your job, Bulik and Paklikmu. Thank goodness you could take the exam. Oh yeah, you guys heard that yet?" I asked.
"Listen what, Bulik?" Yullin asked.
"Yu Painem is dead" I replied.
"Bude Painem next door?" asked Yuli with a surprised look on her face.
"Yes, .." I replied.
"Sick or what, Bulik?" ask Yuli again.
"Let's know, he died five days ago" I replied.
"Blown't kidding, is it? Five days ago was I the day of my mother's death? Me and Fery are going to attend Mom's funeral. Until I get back to town, no word on Bude Painem dying?" Yully asked again.
"Yes, Yu Painem died almost simultaneously with your mother. But the body was found this morning" I explained.
"What??" Yuli and Fery are shocked.
"Oh my God, Kasian bude Painem. Why did he have to die that way? If you were still healthy, maybe Bude Painem would not experience it, because every day, after the market, I always bring food for Bude Painem." Yuli told me a surprise.
"Is it true that your mother has been feeding Painem bude all this time?" many ensure.
"Yes, Bulik. Several times when Fery or I called Mom, I was in Painem's bude house. I also had Bude Painem talk to me. Bude Painem and Mom are true friends anyway. God did not expect her to die at the same time. Unfortunately the body of Bude Painem must be found after a few days of death," continued Yuli's story. We who heard it were really surprised by the recognition of the eldest son of Yu Darmi.
"Bulik, last night Fery had a bad dream ...," said Yuli.
"What's the nightmare, Fer?"
"Reg ... I dream anu, Bulik." Answer Fery.
"What dream, let's tell you?"
"Alright, Bulik" replied Fery.
Seriate