MARANTI (FOOD OF THE DEAD)
EPISODE 82: THE SEVENTH DAY
Ms. Dewi was very happy to hear from Mr. Herman that today her husband will take a leave of absence to help her prepare for the seven-day event of Laras' death later in the afternoon.
“You're sure you're taking time off today, Mas?” ask Miss Goddess to Mr. Herman.
“Iya, Dik's. I've got permission from Mr. Broto. Yes, at least in one week this time I can meet with the neighbors who come here to pray or join tahlilan together pray Laras,” replied Mr. Herman.
“Thankfull that Mas Herman understood that. Since yesterday Ustad Andi and Pak RT often ask Mas Herman,” reply Bu Dewi.
“Iya, Dik's. Mas is also actually not good to leave you alone at home during this event, but how else Mr. Broto only believes in mas for business matters outside the city. You know for yourself, don't you, Mr Broto doesn't trust people easily?” reply Mr. Herman.
“Iya, Mas. It's okay ...,” replied Miss Dewi.
“Thank you, Dik, on his understanding,” replied Mr. Herman while stroking his wife's hair.
“Sama-Sama, Mas,” sahut Bu Dewi while looking into the eyes of her husband.
“Oh yes, Dik. What can I do today?” ask Pa Herman later.
“What yes, Mas? If it's food, I've ordered everything to Bu Yana. If the business of the place later in the afternoon can also be done. Hm ... how if Mas masang lights along the front road of the house so that ntar fit home from here, the neighbors do not feel afraid anymore?” said Bu Dewi.
“Good idea, Dik. What if I put a new lamp in the house of Laras? You see, every time I come home like it's always dark,” bargained Mr. Herman.
“Do not wait for Mr Salihun and Mr Ratno only if you want to install the lights there?” protest Bu Dewi.
“Nevent gone, Dik. They can do it themselves. Besides, Mr. Salihun and Mr. Ratno are afraid to come in the afternoon,” replied Mr. Herman.
“You dare to go home alone?” asked the Goddess curiously.
“This you, Brother. Is that our own home? Don't-Don't you have been consumed by the outstanding issue?” mr. Herman's Protest.
Madam Dewi was stunned for a moment when her husband said that. Wanting to feel she told her husband that she had experienced many times unpleasant events in the house. However, she did not want her husband to worry about her and also she did not want her husband to be angry with her for participating in the unpleasant issue about Laras.
“Iya already, Mas. If indeed Mas Herman want to all install the lights there,” replied Bu Dewi flat.
“Mas asks for the money, Dik, to buy a lamp in Bu Yana store,” said Mr. Herman.
“Awhile I picked it up in the room, Mas,” said Miss Dewi while walking towards the room.
After receiving money from his wife, Mr. Herman went to Bu Yana's store to shop for the lights he would install along the street in front of his house and also at the house Laras. Mr. Herman met the mothers at Bu Yana's shop who were shopping. Those who rarely meet with Mr. Herman also applauded the husband of the Goddess Bu. From the look on the faces of the mothers it is seen that they are very happy to be able to communicate with the man. In addition to charismatic, Mr. Herman is famous for being friendly to anyone. It was not enough ten minutes Mr. Herman was in the store because he had to serve his impromptu fans.
“Tumben nih Mr Herman this hour is still a henchman at home?” yana Bu Tegur.
“Iya, Sir. Poor Bu Dewi for six days to meet guests alone without accompanied by Mr. Herman as husband,” reply Bu Yana.
“I thank Bu Yana for helping my wife provide food for the guests who come home,” replied Mr. Herman.
“If that doesn't help, sir. That was my effort. If every resident here every event message to me all, hm .. I think I can buy a lot of rice fields like Mr. Herman,” said Bu Yana.
“Aaaamiiiiin …. Bu Yana this is-is-anything .. How much is my total groceries, Bu?” said Mr. Herman.
“two atus thirty thousand, sir. Where are you going, sir? Don't want to be here, okay? Ntar if come again the kayak mothers were sure Mr. Herman was mobbed again,” said Bu Yana.
“I want to install the street lights and house Laras first, Bu Yana,” said Mr. Herman.
“I-iya, Mr. ..” said Bu Yana who was suddenly horrified when Mr. Herman called the name Laras.
Bu Yana store is the closest distance to Laras house because Bu Yana store is located at the end. However, so far Bu Yana has only been a loyal listener when people who shop at her shop are engrossed in discussing Laras because Bu Yana does not want to be carried away by the negative energy of the people who gossip. Bu Yana knew Laras well throughout her life. He never judged Baras badly. Every time Bu Yana remembered the creepy rumors about Laras, the woman threw away her bad thoughts and immediately prayed for Laras.
After buying the lights and cables from Bu Yana's shop, Mr. Herman immediately installed the cables and lights at several points in the front alley of his house. Finally he asked his wife for the key to install the lights on the terrace and in the living room of the house Laras. Lady Dewi gave the key to the house with a feeling of anxiety.
“Do I need to accompany, Mas?” ask the Goddess.
“No need, Dik! You just finish the job! I think there is still much you have to do,” said Mr. Herman while carrying his keys and electrical equipment outside the house.
Arriving in front of the house Laras, Mr. Herman looked at his house from the front yard. For a moment he remembered with Mbok Inah and Laras who used to live there. At that time the house looks crowded with a pair of mothers and children. Mr. Herman's heart was strong at the time. Then Mr. Herman immediately replaced the old broken lamp with the new one he bought earlier. After that he tried to turn on the porch lights and turned on. After finishing installing the porch lights, the man opened the door of the house using the key given by his wife just now. And the door opened wide. Slowly Mr. Herman entered the house and he arranged your seat on the other seat. The ceiling of the house is not too high, so that way Mr. Herman can replace the damaged lights. It didn't take long for the man to do the job. After finishing installing the lights, he turned it on and the living room lights were well lit.
“Alhamdulillah, the lights are on. I just let this light keep on. My wife also could not dare to come here alone to turn off and turn on the switch,” thought Mr. Herman.
Having finished his work, Mr. Herman also plans to go home alone. However, the man was startled by the door of the house that suddenly closed itself.
Brak!
Not finished his surprise, suddenly Mr. Herman felt there was someone who was hugging him from behind.
“Who?” the grown man shouted in surprise.
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