SANTRI MBELING
AHMAD PANJI HENAN

The motorbike also rolled towards the city of Serang. After entering the village border... Panji turned his motorbike to the village road, then arrived at the courtyard of a very simple hut house.

"Assalamualaikum," said Panji.

"Waalaikumsalam Gus" replied Grandfather Jabat,

"Please enter Gus, take your girlfriend."

"Yes Kek," Panji said then sungkem kissed Grandpa Jabat's hand, but Grandpa Jabat quickly pulled out his palm.

"Who's Grandma, Cake,?" ask Panji.

"Grandma's cooking Gus, she said she wanted guests to come. Eeh... It turned out that the guest was Gus Panji and a pretty girl," Grandpa Jabat said,

"Ayoo sit down first."

"Gus, let's eat first, Grandma is done cooking," said Nyai Sa'adah from behind the door,

"Ayoo's sitting on the dining table chair, Grandma's making coffee."

"Alright, Grandma," said Panji, holding Ruli's arm, then went into the kitchen.

"This is Gus, your favorite coffee, this is Nyai, I make sweet tea for you," Nyai Sa'adah said, then sat down next to her husband's Grandfather.

"Grandfather... Grandma, meet you, this is Ruli, my best friend, who took care of me during my stay in the inn" Panji said.

"Greetings to Grandpa, Grandma," said Ruli.

"Greet Him again, Nyai" replied Grandfather Jabat,

"Greetings and happiness. With the blessing of Gus Panji... May you be a pious and noble woman."

"Aamiin" said Nyai Sa'adah.

While enjoying lunch... Silently Ruli observed the atmosphere of Nyai Sa'adah's house, then said inwardly, saying,

"The house smells so good!! Cool as if there's an Ac. Weirdo..!

This food is served... It is not possible to cook Nyai Sa'adah, because in the kitchen there is not enough cooking utensils. The taste of the cuisine is also very delicious, such as the cuisine in the hotel or restaurant.

Where did Nyai Sa'adah get the money for a very expensive menu shopping?!! There are windhu shrimp, gurami saos oyster, there is grilled beef and more. Hmm, it doesn't make sense!"

"Grandfather... Grandma, can Panji ask you something," Panji said.

Can Gus, just ask," Grandpa Jabat said.

"Yesterday Panji sowan to Sheh Hamdani's house in Pandeglang. Pennant fasting time... Same Sheh Hamdani served a cup of coffee and 2 packs of cigarettes, then Sheh Hamdani told me to drink coffee and cigarettes, even though I fast Ramadan loh Kek? And... Sheh Hamdani, who is said to be a guardian, also drinks coffee and smokes.

And then, when we came home... Sheh Hamdani said this, saying,

Gus... During Ramadan, Gus does not need to fast.

The reason... Panji is unable to undergo fasting, not qualified to fast. That means how's Cake? If you say waliyullah? Seems far from the criteria of a guardian."

"Syeh Hamdani Al Bantany is a guardian who has a heavy duty Gus, as the earth nail of West Java," replied Grandpa Jabat,

"Syeh Hamdani is in charge of overcoming or rejecting all disasters that will occur in the West Java region.

Sheh Hamdani has always hidden her identity. Sometimes beggars, sometimes crazy, and sometimes roving swords or vagabonds in cities.

In fact, his wife and children, brothers and neighbors no one knows who the real Sheh Hamdani is. They only know Hamdani the seller of vegetables in the market or Mr. Samson alone.

When Gus' identity came to know... And Gus went to his house... So Shaykh Hamdani became confused.

And in his honor to Gus Panji... So Sheikh Hamdani bears your fast during this month of Ramadan."

"So... My fast was borne by Sheh Hamdani, huh Kek?" ask Panji, please,

"Syeh Hamdani fasted for me?"

"Yes Gus, right," said Nyai Sa'adah,

"Even... Sheh Hamdani also bore Nyai Ruli's fast. So, Gus Panji and Nyai Ruli don't have to fast."

"the food... For the lesson of kaweruhan..! Do not let Gus judge and say bad to people who do not fast," said Grandpa Jabat,

"Never underestimate people who do not fast in Ramadan.

Because it's... This life is His Secret. Better to be silent in His love and compassion."

"Alright Cake, all Panji will make a lesson" Panji said.

"What a son, cake? It can be close to the guardian," said Ruli.

"Yes Nyai," said Grandpa Jabat,

"Close to a guardian it can make us live a prosperous, happy and blessed life. Because it's... We always get a lot of prayers and riddles."

"Hisai Ruli's... Try as much as possible, Nyai pray 5 time and offer the istiqfar wirid," said Nyai Sa'adah, who was not involved in the process,

"It is not necessary to be wired a lot - a lot, which is important istiqomah in beristiqfar."

"Yes Grandma" replied Ruli.

"Grandfather... Grandma, insallah tomorrow or the day after, Panji will go to Surabaya. So Panji pampit early. Panji ask for blessing, ask for prayer barokah," said Panji.

"Yes Gus, Grandpa and Grandma always pray for you" Grandpa Jabat said.

Hearing Panji will leave by arriving... Ruli is very surprised and feels sad to lose her best friend.

"After this... Gus Panji stop at the tomb first yes, play as usual," said Nyai Sa'adah.

"Well, Grandma" said Panji.

"Hisai Ruli's... Come with me to the room for a while," take Nyai Sa'adah and then walk into the room at follow Ruli.

"Grandmother has a new dress, I bought it for my granddaughter, but my granddaughter hasn't come here yet" Nyai Sa'adah said,

"Wear it for you, let you be more beautiful and graceful. Grandma's gonna buy another for Grandma's granddaughter."

"Alright, Nek," said Ruli then took off her shirt, then put on a new shirt given Nyai Sa'adah,

"The book is great, Grandma..! The fabric is also good, the quality of choice!"

"Let's get out" asked Nyai Sa'adah.

"Yes! Add beautiful aja nieh dress Muslimah, with a light blue hijab," said Panji.

After the Asar prayer... The pennant is too good, too,

"Grandfather... Grandma, Panji wants to leave for a while, want to walk to Serang city. Later, finish Isyak Panji play to the tomb. Assalamualaikum."

"Waalaikumsalam" replied Nyai Sa'adah.

When the motor came out of the courtyard of Nyai Sa'adah's house... Ruli looked back.

How surprised Ruli saw the house turned into a bamboo tree grove, but Ruli was silent not telling Panji.

While in the Panji bell... Ruli was silent and said in her heart,

"True to my guess, it turns out that Grandpa Jabat and Nyai Sa'adah were not human. After I left the yard... The house disappeared into a bamboo tree. I was going to scream, but I was unable, to tell Mas Panji, my mouth was locked.

Why am I not afraid in the least? In fact, I am actually radak - radak coward from small.

Then... Who exactly is this Panji..? The age of 16 years can already be associated with subtle creatures.

What makes this strange from Mas Panji... He was never sad or difficult. He also easily earned a lot of money. He also never told me where to go, the same as who would go home at midnight.

Yes already! I know it too slowly. What matters is Mas Panji's a good man."

After being in Serang city... Pennants buy bags and jackets. After that, Panji and Ruli enjoy ice cream in a cafe.

"Ruli, tomorrow you go to Bank BCA and BRI" Panji said,

"you make an account number, then you order the phone for your new home, so that you are easy in communication for business. Thereafter... You look for information on the Business Management course, you must learn and master the science of trading. The last... You have to find a good husband, hahahah."

"Alright Mas," said Ruli lirih,

"Oh, we go back to the inn, it's Night, we stop by the tomb first," Panji said then stood up.

***

At 19:30, the motor drove at medium speed, shortly thereafter arrived at the tomb arch of Mbah Wali Jabat. After parking the bike, Panji got off, then stepped foot.

"Mas, ternya," said Ruli then holding Panji's arm, "Pelan - slow the way Mas, Ruli was a bit afraid."

"Ngapain is also afraid, it's the same with me" Panji said.

"The grave is a bit dark tau!!" said Ruli.

"Sit here," Panji said then sat leaning against the tomb's support wood,

"Sit's a little mappy huh..? Worrying about getting the devil later hahaha."

"Y!! You're Mas, nakut - just nakuti," murmured Ruli,

"Mas... That's someone heading here."

"That's Grandma Sa'adah, the most coffee and snacks," Panji said.

"Assalamualaikum Gus, Nyai" said Nyai Sa'adah

"Waalaikumsalam Nek" replied Ruli and Panji.

"Bring what'an Nek on that night," asked Panji.

"It's usually Gus, your favorite coffee," said Nyai Sa'adah,

"Gus... Grandma lived first, right? On top of this page there is an allowance to make on your trip to Surabaya. If Grandpa Jabat also Grandma had a mistake... Grandma apologized big."

"Yes Nek, Panji also apologizes to Grandma," replied Panji.

"Hisai Ruli's... I gave you the Jejung Drajat ring, put it on your ring finger. My message... Don't lose it" said Nyai Sa'adah.

"Thank you, Grandma" said Ruli to receive Jeunjung Drajat's ring, then put it on the left ring finger."

"Assalamualaikum," said Nyai Sa'adah.

"Waalaikumsalam Nek" replied Panji and Ruli.

After Nyai Sa'adah left... Panji enjoyed a cup of black coffee, and Ruli also enjoyed a glass of warm sweet tea.

After igniting the cigarette, Panji said,

"Rully... Try once a week you come here huh? In his tomb Mbah Wali Jabat. You come here during the day or in the afternoon. You have to learn Riyadhoh through the guardian's grave."

"Yes," replied Ruli,

"Mas... Let's go back to the inn, Ruli wants a break."

"Alright," said Panji then moved on.

After the engine was wronged, the motor drove in the middle of his dark night. Shortly thereafter, the Panji arrived at the parking lot of the Lodging.

After entering the room... Panji immediately put his band on the bed,

"Haduu.h very capaik."

After bathing and wearing a nightgown... Ruli saw Panji face down, then sat down beside the bed.

"Capaik ya Mas? I'm gonna go get her better."

While enjoying the massage Ruli... The pennant says,

"Rully... You didn't come home to see your son?

It's still 8 o'clock, it'll be a night hunt."

"Yes Mas," replied Ruli while kneading Panji's foot,

"But... I'm lazy riding the bike, get my body again."

"If the capaik say wear my foot mijitin event," said Panji, said,

"Just sleep here next to me."

"Alright," said Ruli then lay down her body beside Panji, as her hands hugged Panji's chest.

Although Panji slept in a hug by Ruli... The heart of the banner continues to sound, "Duh Gusti Allah, Duh Gusti Allah, Duh Gusti Allah." Shortly thereafter... Ruli fell asleep due to her performance.

After raising Ruli's hand slowly and gave a roll, and covered Ruli's body with a blanket... Banner, then open the window and then sit leaning on the chair.

After igniting the marlboro cigarette, Panji said softly, saying,

"Why do I want to leave Banten? Did Grandma Sa'adah tell me to stay here for 100 days?

But Grandma Sa'adah didn't forbid me to leave either? Even in the love of money for pocket on the trip? I'd better leave now, there's still a bus."

After putting on the jacket and putting money in the bag, Panji left a written message and placed it on the table.

When leaving the room... Panji looked at Ruli who was sound asleep, then stopped her footsteps.

After kissing Ruli's forehead, the sign of the seal... The pennant rushed out of the room towards the highway waiting for the bus.

Before long, Panji left by bus patas Arimbi to Jakarta.

Adhan Fajr rang out, Ruli squirmed and looked at the clock, then said softly, Ruli said,

"Where does Panji not exist?!!

Is he in front?!

The window's open, I better just close it."

When closing the window... Ruli looked at a piece of paper and read it,

"Hail my dear Ruli.

I'm willing to go first...

Take good care of yourself - well

Remember - remember all my messages.

If God still gives long life and allows... I'm going to Banten again.

The spirit!

Don't cry yeah...

Oh yea! The money at the table is for you.

#NB; Do not leave prayers and prayers.

"Henry Panji Ahmad"

After reading the Panji message... Ruli leaned against the chair while staring at the sky of the room.

While shedding tears... Ruli said softly,

"Without you what does it mean?

I'll spell your name on the wall of my heart

So that I can remember you at all times.

Even if you're not my lover

But you are the most beautiful in my life.

Your presence... Makes a beautiful story in my grief.