MUSE
S5 ~ ISLAND OF THE GODS
S5 MUSE
EPISODE 25
S5 \~ ISLAND OF THE GODS
\~ Human life is complicated. Sometimes there are many things that happen not in accordance with our expectations, but we still have to be grateful to Him. When you are grateful you will be able to see the pleasure and sweetness of your life, even every breath you will feel so beautiful\~
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AUTHOR POV
It did not take long to cross the narrow sea between Island J and Island B. The bus that Bella boarded only took 2.5 hours to get her to the terminal on the edge of the port. Bella was greeted by several street buskers, Bella gave the rest of the small money she had. Seeing the happy faces of the little buskers who earned money made Bella smile.
Bella glanced at the cell phone clock, at 12 pm, she had to get the nearest inn immediately because she was tired. Without waiting for Bella to hold her bag and hurry to find a local motel or guest house.
“This is her room key, Miss.”
“Thank you.”
Bella is quite easy to get a clean motel around the terminal, Island B is indeed famous as a city of tourism, natural beauty, culture, and also nightlife, no wonder many scattered lodging from the cheapest price to the exorbitant price that is full of luxury.
“Capek once!” Bella breaks her body, she picks up her phone, starts looking for her aunt's address with a g*ogle map.
“3 hours drive by motor, 3.5 hours by bus, I have to change bus twice.” Bella swiped the map of the island with her index finger
“Already I have to take a shower.” Bella got up from the bed and rushed to clean up, she always looked at the mirror of her reflection. See how far his stomach is protruding.
“Wah, not too visible yet, huh?” Bella is disappointed, but still smiles. The age of the content of Bella just entered 6 weeks today, of course not yet prominent, most only as big as a strawberry fruit.
Thankfully, nothing happened to you, baby. Looks like Mama would have lost the will to live if she had to lose you too. Bella muttered in her heart.
Bella drinks milk and also eats a little bread before going to bed. Bella can't wait to start her day with a new burst of energy. I can't wait to get her life back.
Spirit Nak! We live tomorrow with smiles and happiness.
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But in the morning ...
“Hoek!! Hoek!!” Bella vomited again, pregnant young was very torturous, she had to continue to experience morning sickness that made her limp.
“Had, Son!! Mama is not strong if you have to vomit like this every morning,” said Bella while stroking her stomach.
After feeling better, Bella opened an article about pregnancy. How to reduce morning sickness so as not to be too severe. She recorded every detail of the article, from healthy food, to self-care while pregnant. Bella also noted some general guidelines when pregnant young, it turns out that mood is very influential on pregnancy hormones.
“Tea ginger, fresh fruit, and mood. Support of loved ones can make morning sickness feel lighter.” Bella muttered the article she was reading.
Ck, no longer have loved ones. Bella's grouse in the heart.
Bella stopped her writing and started stroking her chest, she couldn't cry. He should be happy because now he is free, no more mama, Lucas, or classmates who used to insult him. Bella has to get up, she can't drag on in her grief. He must organize his heart so that his son can grow up healthy.
Bella packed her things back. He counted the money, Bella had to be very irritating once the cost of her life until she could make back the money. There's no way he's just relying on Lucas' money forever. The money will not increase by itself except through bank interest, it is not much.
Bella was actually also pessimistic because her status had not passed High School. Even though the exam is over but the announcement of graduation and taking his license has not been done. So Bella's last education was only Junior High, it was also left at home.
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A house with a distinctive feel of the island is presented in front of Bella. There is a small pretend as a place of worship to the Gods at the forefront. Then a small stepped archway with large carved wooden doors adorned the gate. Bella stepped in with some hesitation, yet she had rounded her throat for the sake of this child. Bella has no one to lean on, and she hopes her aunt will recognize her by now.
Doc Doc Doc Doc!!
Bella knocked on the door.
A woman a little older than her age opened the door. It uses a white kebaya with a pull and a yellow cloth belt. Her hair was neatly knotted and there was a mark on her forehead.
“Who to look for?” tanyanya friendly.
“What's right here home Aunty Elise?” ask Bella back.
“Yes, but Mrs Elise was teaching this morning, she was in sanggar,” she replied.
“Can I meet him??” ask Bella again.
The woman furrowed her brows for a moment, observing Bella from head to toe. Full of cuts, not too neat hair, and carrying a big bag. Bella's appearance is similar to that of a KDRT victim who ran away from home. He let out a long sigh before again asking Bella, “you who? What need is it? I need a reason to interrupt his training process.”
“No, I won't bother him. I'll wait for him until he's done.” Bella shook her hand.
“What's your name, Dek?”
“My name is Bella, I am nephew of Aunty Elise.” Bella mentioned her name.
“Ah, alright, I will tell you. How about you go inside?”
“Thank you.” Nod Bella.
Bella follows the woman into the house. The house is very spacious and still beautiful, full of trees and also a large garden. This area is famous for its rural nuances that are still very far from modern touches. No wonder yoga hangars thrive here, because the expanse of rice fields and cool mountain air are suitable for those who seek comfort of the heart and clear the mind.
Bella looked at a fairly large sanggar. He saw the woman who was also the same age as his mother was sitting cross-legged and the palms were united in front of the chest. He taught some students who imitated his movements. The smell of jasmine flowers spreads through the room, giving signals to the brain to relax the mind. Bella chose to sit in the garden, looking from a distance the beautiful woman enthusiastically.
“Namaste!” he said when he ended the training session.
After paying their respects, Elise's students were allowed to rest, while ART reported Bella's whereabouts to Elise. Elis's stunned face, his feelings indescribable, he seemed to hear happy and sad news simultaneously.
Elise immediately ran to approach Bella, not heeding her feet that touched the wet ground barefoot.
“Bella?! Are you really Belaciaquin?” Elise clasped Bella's face with a fist while moving her slowly, she checked her nephew's chaotic face and was covered with wounds.
“Bell?? What happened to you?” Elise could not help but cry and also had to watch her nephew suffer so much.
Elise is not Bella's real aunt, but she loves Bella because she loves Papa Bella. After papa Bella died, Elise seemed to dissolve in her pain and chose to leave. Set your heart and life by exploring meditation and yoga on this island.
“The story is long Aunty.” Bella sat back on the park bench.
“Aunty has plenty of time to hear it.” Elise took Bella up to the pendopo-shaped hangar, quite spacious. They sat together while looking at the vast expanse of rice fields. Enjoying the cold wind blowing on the faces of both of them.
Bella told me everything, all the pain, the problems, the meetings, the love, the tears, the pregnancy. How his life was ruined because of mama, how he was desperate to come here, how his love story ran aground because Lucas was not enough in love with him.
The love that arises and can not disappear in his heart makes Bella continue to feel tight and suffering.
“Don't blame her love, Bella. Loving someone is not the wrong thing, the proof is that you feel happy when you are with him and also when you remember him, right?” Elise patted Bella's shoulder, she also wiped away the tears that had dripped on Bella's pretty face. Bella nodded in response, right Elise said she was so happy when Lucas held her first, she was also so happy when remembering the little things in the sweetness of their love story.
“Do not grieve, not good for your fetus.” Elise stroked Bella's stomach, spontaneously Bella immediately embraced the thin body of the woman before her at this moment. Bella was crying, crying, and crying. Shatter all feelings and emotions. Elise clings to him, giving Bella the strength she needs to survive her life.
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“What Aunty is married? Have kids?” Bella asks at length about her aunt's life.
“Already, I married my own meditation teacher. Unfortunately he died two years ago, different age we are adrift quite far,” replied Elise while flushing Bella's hair with water. Elise is bathing Bella as a ritual to clean themselves from bad things and bad luck. The beliefs of the island's natives.
“What Aunty has kids?” ask Bella.
“Unfortunately no, not yet our windfall, the Gods did not give it.” Elise is assisted by Sekar, her ART shears and tidies Bella's hair. He did it also as a symbol of disposing of the misfortune of Bella's life.
Bella according to when Elise wrapped the pull cloth and put on a white kebaya and a yellow belt. Elise painstakingly dried Bella's hair and also combed it neatly. Now Bella's long hair only touches below the ear.
Elise pleads for divine protection by turning on the incense and moving it while praying. He sticks incense and also gives up offerings in a small temple in front of his house, he also invites Bella to pray.
“May the Gods bless you, Son. Give you happiness and a new life.” Elise smiled and put a mark on Bella's forehead, Bella replied with a smile that was no less warm.
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Bella came out in a fresh green cotton dress. Any color is very suitable when paired with white skin. Bella holding the hand of Elise, her aunt was deliberately invited Bella out to enjoy the scenery and traditional dances of the local village.
Elise hopes that seeing entertainment and breathing fresh air will make Bella feel much better.
“Where are we going, Aunty?” Bella walked enthusiastically, she kept staring at the street vendor who was selling various kinds of snacks. Some foreign tourists also look to meet the festival area.
“Seeing the dance stage,” replied Elise.
Bella buys some snacks to accompany her to watch the show. Now that Bella was very fond of eating, her improved mood made her nausea slightly less. Bella could hold it and eat it.
“Sit here, Nak.”
Bella followed Elise's instructions and sat down beside her. He was so enthusiastic to see the dance that was deliberately held because the big day would happen in a few days. The darkness of the night was swept away by the bright flames emanating from the torch as well as the oil lamp. This village still maintains local wisdom and minimizes the use of modern goods.
Not long. The music that came from the art of carawitan began to sound. Rattling along with the sound of the costume as the dancers flexed the body. They look elegant and very beautiful. Some male dancers in gold costumes came out, making all the audience chuckle in awe while clapping. Foreign tourists are seen busy perpetuating the dance with their mobile phones.
“You see, Son! The dance was used to worship Sang Hyang Widi. The Owner of Life.”
“Really?” Bella amazed.
“Everything is created by the Creator, and must be returned by man to honor Him.” Elise explained the meaning of the dance to Bella.
“Here everyone so uphold the value of trust and also their adoration, yes, Aunty?”
“Then it is called the Island of the Gods.” Elise clasped Bella's shoulders and peeked at her head.
“Remember, Bella. Your life is not just yours. So you have to look after her.” Elis stroked Bella's stomach again.
“Human life is complicated. Sometimes there are many things that happen not in accordance with our expectations, but we still have to be grateful to Him. When you are grateful you will be able to see the pleasure and sweetness of your life, even every breath you will feel so beautiful, Bella.”
“Aunty, your speech is very deep.” Bella hugged her aunt's body.
“Swant, Bella. Enjoy the beauty of it and let go of the distress that shackles your life.”
“Good, Aunty.”
Bella began to dare to look into her future. True what aunt Elise said, Bella must always be grateful in order to give love and affection to her little angel later.
(Aunt Elise's visual is similar to Sophia Latjuba, I was inspired by her figure from this young best artist.)
— MUSE S5 —
GLIMPSE INFO.
Arvin: Hi, baby. Meet me again. How are you guys doing? Good donk yes of course, still at home and take care of your health??
Dear Readers: Author where is Vin?
Arvin: Again busy fishing cetol fish nangkepin is diverted to eat the lizard, so a glimpse of the info I led.
Dear Readers: do lizards eat cetol?!
Arvin : yes 🤔🤔
Dear Readers: The author of the cake is a bit sad right now.
Arvin: wkwkwkwk, not gw who said!! yes already dear readers, wait for the author to find your cetol like and comment first OK. Who is the longest and most interesting comment I kissed 💋💋
Kalila (steeled trus jewer ear Arvin) gombal terooosss....
Arviin: oh baby, you're the only one.
NOTED :
Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy. Although called morning sickness, this condition not only occurs in the morning, but also in the afternoon, afternoon, or evening. Most pregnant women experience morning sickness in the first trimester of pregnancy. Although it does not harm the mother and fetus, morning sickness can affect daily activities. (Source: alodokter)