Moonlight On The Sea's
A Miss That Can't Be Treated

The clear sound of steps is heard because of the heels he wears. Summer walked in with a cold face not crying. Behind him was Pak Bagas and Rio accompanying him.

Summer kept walking and passed all the rows of benches. Then he stopped after arriving at his Papa's coffin.

His gaze softened after seeing that face, he promised not to cry.

The touch of the face and suit worn by the middle-aged man who was already stiff body. Summer did not say a word. She stroked her Papa's hair and Summer's face turned cold again. He turned around and walked to the front bench. And sit there upright.

People whispered with Summer appearing there. Her unexpected presence made people feel a different aura than the once cheerful child.

Everyone is aware of Summer's change, especially her extended family. They think Summer will cry to take her Papa away for good. What they saw, however, was that Summer was silent with a flat facial expression.

There's a family gathering near Summer.

Praman Wicaksono with his wife Clara and their children, Nindi and Richard.

Ricard himself 6 years above Summer, while Nindi a year above Summer.

There is also Tanteya Yura Wicaksono with her Husband Harit and daughter Jenni.

Nindi kept seeing Summer, wanting to feel like she was hugging Summer since seeing her appear. Nindi was surprised and relieved to see Summer entering the church earlier. Try not to worship.

The worship went well too. There the family stood by the coffin to say goodbye. Nindi hugged Summer.

“Ya Tuhaan. Thank goodness you survived Summer. I'm really worried.” Nindi hugged Summer tightly while crying. Nindi was one of the people who was close to Summer. They are used to going where they are together. Even sleeping together like a sister.

“Iya Nin.” Sahut Summer short.

Just as they came out of the church, just before the door of the church, a spatter followed by heavy rain later.

They were silent, as well as Summer who stood in front holding a picture of her Papa.

He was fixated, rain water dripped onto the photo of his beloved man. Likewise Summer who did not move even a little when exposed to the rain that began to torrential.

Rio deftly ran to next to Summer and paddled her.

Summer also started walking to make people confused because the rain is still heavy.

“Let's continue. I'm tired.” Said Summer asking people to continue walking so that everything was quickly finished.

It was the second word after “iya Nin.” that she said since arriving at the church.

People who hear the words of a child whose father left behind, will feel Summer is very cold and has no heart.

He could have complained of being tired when it was the last day he met his father. They also doubt, what exactly is Summer like this? Because it was almost completely different from the Summer they knew.

Yes sure. Summer was no longer her old self. Happy and lacking nothing. Now she's Summer who's alone, who's lost everything, and who's gonna destroy the person who made her turn into someone else.

They walked in the rain, some were wearing umbrellas, some were drenched. Summer doesn't care. He continued walking until he got to where his father would be buried.

During the burial process Summer remained silent. But his eyes were not straight from his papa coffin that had been closed and crushed by the ground.

After the burial was over, Summer was the first to leave, as well as Rio who was busy watching Summer.

Summer felt there was no point in spending long periods of time with people who might be one of them who harmed her and her parents. He became distrustful of anyone but Mr. Bagas.

Arriving at his house, how many days had he not stepped on the big house. The house where all the memories of him and his Mom Papa. He just closed the door after entering. He fell down, and started shaking. Tears kept flowing and flowing. His crying voice gradually grew louder. He screamed while calling his father.

Mr. Bagas and Rio who were about to enter the house then held back his steps in front of the door after hearing Summer's sobs that exploded behind the door they stood up.

Rio also came crying while holding his head, it felt dizzy to see Summer suffer.

Mr. Bagas felt that Summer needed time alone, finally he invited Rio to come home.

Summer was still crying for how many hours at the door until she fell asleep and woke up when it was dark.

It was dark inside the house. He then tried to stand while resting on the doors and walls and walked in search of contact lights.

He gave her a lamp, and then she walked to her room.

That day was so tiring, he laid his body on his bed. His clothes were still wet because it was raining this afternoon.

Summer confirmed her sleeping position and put on a pillow. When he looked to the right, he saw a picture of their family in a frame above the white buffet.

He took the photo, and hugged it while curling up. He hugged her tightly as if he was hugging Mama and Papa.

He was in exactly the same position last night. His eyes kept shut imagining they were by his side that night. Only the shadow remains.

Actually he had a lot of videos together, but his body was very tired. Even moving a finger feels unable to.

While Mara who continues to be in her room raises her family's concerns.

This morning Uma was furious because Mara had just appeared after three days without knowing where.

Usually when Mara was taken by the mother she called Uma, Mara would try to tempt her mother to stop being angry with her effective attitude, until finally Uma stopped being upset and so smiled.

But this morning, when Uma was angry, Mara's response was silent and lowered. “I'm sorry Uma.” He said and went straight into his room.

Even from this morning the famous Uma could eat 10 fish a day, when it was not willing to eat anything.

“I'm curious what makes Sister unappetizing.” Sara talked to Uma.

“Entahlah. I got worried. Where did he end up?” Ask Uma

“Where do I know Uma.” Sara Sahut.

Likewise, Mara's father, who is called Appa, is worried that his son does not eat from morning.

“What you are too fierce as possible. You know that Mara's age is natural to go crazy. I used to be so when I was young.” Said Appa commenting on Uma's attitude.

Hearing that Uma immediately had an annoyed face and stared intently at Appa.

Appa is wrong, yes for him his wife is also sometimes creepy.

Although he in his habitat is the chief with the largest body of all mermaid, looks savage and strong, fearless with anything, yes.

Appa finds safety by going to his son's room.

“Mara, you haven't eaten all day. If you have a problem try to tell Appa. Appa is reliable!” Said Appa in front of Mara's room.

Mara did not answer.

Then Appa turned around, but suddenly the stone covering Rama's room was shifted.

Because the house of the Mermaid and Merman in their habitat is in the caves on the sea floor. The stone is the door of their well-roomed house. To open the door they would shift a stone larger than the door of his room.

With Mara's bedroom door open, Appa felt allowed to enter. Appa swam over to his first child who looked so good.

“Why why? Story try.” Ask Appa.

“Appa... next year I can do the maturation ceremony right?” Mara asked while looking at her father.

Their body posture looks very similar, just as big. But Mara's hair and eyes clearly imitate her mother's. Because his face is not too scary like his father.

At first glance people will know that Appa is a fighter from the wounds on his body and face. His hair was straight black, the curves of his eyes were long and sharp. The bushy beard and mustache made a difference on his face and his Son.

But even though it looks scary, Appa is a father who is very understanding and close to his children. It's just that he can't be a defender if his mother is angry. Appa is afraid of Uma.

“Yes. You will be 25 years old, a fairly mature age.” Answer Appa.

“But, do you want to go to the mainland?” Ask Appa then.

For the Kulum tribe, if they have turned 25 years old, they can carry out the maturation ceremony. By undergoing the ceremony, they will be given feet and tongues that can speak like humans. They will live side by side with humans. Because his lungs will also slowly get used to it on land.

But for the first and second year after living on land, Mermaid or Merman must return to the sea once a week, then once a month until they are no longer dependent on sea water.

Their decision to stay mixed with humans must be carefully thought out.

But out there are already many mermaid living on land. Some even found their life partners on the mainland. But not a few also give up until returning to their habitat in the sea.

“Yes. Appa... I want to meet a human I know.” Mara said in a whisper.

Appa glares. “Man?!” His shouting.

Seriate…