MARANTI (FOOD OF THE DEAD)
EPISODE 37: COINCIDENCE

At half-six in the afternoon Jamila was already dressing up beautifully. He was wearing jeans and a matching top with his yellow skin. Not to forget he also polished his face by using a minimalist yet elegant makeup. For the affairs of fashion and beauty can be said Jamila is a village woman who has good taste. She is not inferior to the city girls because this hardworking woman besides being busy being a farm worker in her village, she also often follows the beauty channel on social media she follows.

“You are so beautiful, Mil! Mr. Ratno will definitely be fascinated when you see you later,” praise Jamila to himself when reflecting.

“But, does Mr Ratno still have the intention to remarry at this age? Later, if the children of Mr Ratno do not agree how? Should I find another husband? But, I really admire mature and hardworking men like Mr. Ratno. I'm sure an experienced man like him wouldn't waste his wife like my selfish ex-husband. It's a hobby of cheating, likes to play hands, jealous, and lazy work anyway. Ah, it's so much different from a grown man like Mr. Ratno. If the business is handsome, Mr. Ratno also still looks handsome and handsome compared to my ex-husband who seeped. Especially if the man has held a pacul in the rice field. Very cool anyway. You'll see Mr. Ratno. I'm sure you will be stunned when you see me as beautiful as this,” said Jamila confidently in front of the mirror.

“I'd better hurry to leave. I'm sure Mr. Ratno has returned from the house of Miss Dewi. If I get late, Pak Ratno has left for home to Bu Reni,” said Jamila while taking her favorite bag on the nightstand.

“Bismillah ...,” said Jamila again as she stepped out of the room.

“Loh, where are you going? tanya Dino who is busy watching cartoon shows on television.

Hm. .. I want to return the goods to Mr. Ratno's house. Dino don't have to come, okay? Just watch TV at home. But, do not forget that magrib, salat, yes?” jamila answered while peeping at her seven-year-old son.

“But why does Mom smell so good, anyway? I just want condangan. Clothes are good too?” asked Dino innocently.

“Ah, no, really, darling. It's mom's old shirt. Already yes, I want to leave first,” replied Jamila hastily locked the door from the outside.

Dino could only look at her mother's departure with a suspicious look. Then he continued watching his TV again. As he watched television, Dino was struck by a door that tried to open from the outside.

“Who, anyway?”thought Dino while peeking through the window. There was a slight feeling of fear that the little boy felt.

This time he opened the door and went inside.

“Loh, why are you back again?” dino asked after learning that it was her mother.

“There is a miss,” replied Jamila while picking up the scaffolding from the table.

Dino's head bobble watched his mother's very careless behavior.

“Ya Allah .. If until I forget to bring this item, I can be ashamed of Mr. Ratno,” said Jamila in his heart.

Jamila hurriedly walked out of her house to Mr. Ratno's house. Fortunately, the twilight had started to slip as Jamila walked down the street. So, he did not meet many people who would probably ask his purpose. He was also confused as to what to answer to those people.

Finally Jamila has almost reached the intersection of the alley which is located quite far from the house of the residents. Jamila had to pass through the junction to get to Mr. Ratno's house. For some reason, Jamila suddenly felt uncomfortable in that place. He was reminded of the stories of other residents about Laras who became the ghost of heaven.

“Ah, I'm sure it's just an issue. Baras was a good guy.She was my junior brother when I was in elementary school. His son did not have much behavior. People here alone are jealous of him because he is very dear to Miss Dewi and Mr. Herman. I'm sure people as good as Laras won't be ghosts,” Jamila said in her heart to calm her fears.

However, Jamila suddenly saw someone standing right in the fork that he was about to pass. The man was wearing white clothes and was looking back at him. Jamila squinted her eyes to focus her gaze.

“Who, dusk like this standing in the middle of the road?” ask Jamila to herself.

Jamila's feelings began to feel bad and fear began to seep into her heart.

“Duh, don't-don't it ghost Laras!” jamila.

Jamila slowed down her steps while making sure that the figure standing in the middle of the road was her own neighbor. However, the closer he got, the more confused he became by the figure. Until the end Jamila this time was right behind the mysterious figure.

“Mbak ... Why are you standing in the middle of the road? Excuse me for passing, Ma'am ..” greet Jamila innocently.

The figure of the woman did not reply and still stood behind Jamila.

“Mbak .. excuse me, I want to pass,” say hello Jamila again.

Actually at that time Jamila was more and more afraid, but because his determination was round to meet Mr. Ratno, then the fear he ignored.

Suddenly the woman's hand moved quickly snatch the bag held by Jamila while laughing giggling like a kuntilanak. At first Jamila kept her bag because she did not want the bag and the contents were jath into someone else's hands. However, when Jamila heard the giggling sound of the female figure, she only realized that what she was facing at that time was not an ordinary human but the ghost of Laras who service as rumored by the villagers of Pomegranate.

Jamila was already not concerned with the bag containing kencah that he was about to return to Mr. Ratno. He didn't want to die silly because of it. He ran with all his might towards Musalla. He continued running for fear of being chased by the ghost of Laras. Jamila panicked and kept shouting. When he ran and almost reached Musalla, it seemed like someone heard the woman's scream. The man ran to help Jamila. However, due to poor illumination around musalla, the, Jamila and the person had less clear view so they collided and almost Jamila fell Untung the person swiftly helped Jamila and consequently Jamila also fell in a decade that person.

“Jamila!!”

“Pak Ratno!!”

They were both shocked by the incident. They did not expect that they would be in that position in an unintentional manner. For a few seconds they were stunned and did nothing. After that, they can control themselves and feel ashamed.

“Sorry, Jamila,” said Mr. Ratno while taking off his arms.

“M-sorry too, Mr. Ratno,” replied Jamila.

Jamila also revealed the position of her clothes that shifted slightly due to the incident just now.

“Why are you running, Jamila?” mr. Ratno asked still awkwardly.

“A-anu, Sir. I just met a ghost there. His ghost took my bag that contained a fast had Mr. Ratno,” replied Jamila while pointing towards the back.

“Ghost? Take bags? Come on, we're going there to check!” replied Mr. Ratno boldly.

“Pak Ratno is not afraid of ghosts?” ask Jamila.

“T-no, really! Humans are higher than ghosts. Why are we afraid of ghosts? Come, if you want to check the situation there!” mr. Ratno said with his masculine.

Jamila admired Mr. Ratno's bravery, but he had a different mind.

“Not to be, sir. Some of the ghosts chased will disappear. This is magrib anyway. We should pray at Ustad Andi Musala. But, what about Mr Ratno's fast?” answer Jamila.

“If the affair is very easy. Don't you think about it! I can make it again later,”, replied Mr. Ratno calmly because Jamila did not ask to be accompanied to the T-junction.

“Let's end my prayers take you home, huh? Through the T-junction earlier at the same time looking for your bag that was taken by the ghost,” said Mr. Ratno.

“Not done, Sir. I'll go home on a detour. I followed Mr. Ratno to Ms. Reni's house. All I want to help Ms. Reni first and go home later I want to be with other mothers through the twisting mesh again,” replied Jamila.

“Alright then, ita salat first, yuk!” bring Mr. Ratno.

“Come!” answer Jamila.

Mr. Ratno and Jamila were both happy at the time because they were able to meet under unexpected circumstances. After the Magrib prayer congregated with Ustad Andi and Bulek Roso, they both walked together to the house of Bu Reni to attend the ceremony. Along the way, the two chat a lot about life, family, and ideals for the future. Both seem to be very clop once and have a lot of matches.

“Still yes, Mr. Ratno. See you later,” said Jamila.

“Sama-Sama, Jamila. Take good care of yourself, yes! Until then arrives,” replied Mr. Ratno.

“What time, Sir?” tanya Jamila was curious.

Mr. Ratno only replied with a smile. They separated, Mr. Ratno attended the ceremony and Jamila went to the kitchen of Ms. Reni to help prepare food.

There were two hearts that were shaking at that moment.

SERIATE

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