SECRET MAURA
Season 2: (PNS ) Sacred Trees

That night will never be forgotten with all of them, a night full of memories. Angga did not expect to marry his sister so quickly, even his current position should belong to the father, but he must represent her as his guardian.

"I'm sorry, Pa. I know maybe my attitude is presumptuous to have taken over your duty to marry your beloved daughter." Angga told his father via video call.

"It's okay, even Papa is proud of you. You have taken the right attitude for your sister, because the two often go together until late at night sometimes in the morning, fearing there is slander between the two.

We know what's going on with them, but not with anyone else. In fact, they might think both of them are looking for reasons to always go together, rather than that it should be married.

Papa, bi Marni, and your sister Tari are so happy to hear this happy news, your steps are right and this is all for the good of your sister as well.. Greet them both, tell them that our prayers are always there for both of them.

And also give our thanks to the people who have helped them and all of you while there, and Angga... Papa intends to provide a little sustenance for the pesantren, for its construction and others as well." said Mr. Irwan memahuti Angga.

Angga became very relieved to hear the opinion of his father, he was also happy to hear the good intentions of the father. Even the environment where they live so far also get sustenance from Mr. Irwan, as a thank you for helping his children so far.

"Well, they must be very rich well." said one of his neighbors Ardian who participated in the event.

"Of course, it's in America now! Look at them, even though they seem simple but their belongings are very expensive and valuable." said the others.

They all seemed amazed by the children's lives, although rich but their lives were very simple, his parents managed to educate them well.

The night was nearing midnight, everyone was already on disperse. The santri children had finished helping to clean up the remnants of the event that night, and now they are also resting now.

"We're saying goodbye, Mr. Kyai... Thank you for all the help so far, we are very grateful to be introduced to you and others, and sorry if all this time we have been troublesome for you." Kevin said to Mr. Kyai say goodbye.

"Together, son of Kevin and son of Maurice... It is precisely we who are very happy and grateful to meet great people like you, this is the first time our boarding school has been visited with a bule-bule, hehe.. Uh, even ask for shahadah anyway! Isn't that amazing, hehe." said Mr. Kyai friendly as usual.

Maurice appears to be saying goodbye to Mariam's ustadzah as well as several other pesantren managers, including some santriwati who have been close to him.

"I'm sorry if we've always been rude and not wearing, Maurice." said Nur, teary-eyed.

"I'm also sorry if all this time always bothers you, well even though you look fierce but I know you guys are very good to me." said Maurice with a genuine smile.

Maurice and Kevin are deeply moved by the apologies of the santri and santriwati who once accused them of adultery, because they finally also know that it is the slander of the demons for both.

Moreover, they also presented a beautiful show to all of them, such as the marawis of the Qur'an and several other performances as entertainment and a farewell sign for both.

Angga and Dhania are also very moved, seeing their two sisters are very welcome there, and just know their sacrifice so far here which has never been told to them.

"Let's go home, it looks like our bride is exhausted." said Dhania as she glanced at Ardian and Maura was sitting leaning against the wall with her eyes closed.

"Hahaha, what a pity for them." said the other as he chuckled.

Though what happened was both like being dragged out of their bodies, the commander of Arialoka could not keep thousands of evil jinn troops stormed the pesantren, and take both Ardian and Maura's souls away from there.

While Maura's troops did not have time to realize the danger that came, they seemed to be diverted attention so as not to focus too much on Maura and others. While the others were also unfocused on the impending danger, they dissolved into the euphoria of Maura and Ardian's marriage.

Right now, in another dimension.. Ardian and Maura were walking in no direction while holding hands, in their bridal attire of course.

"Where are we now, Ardian?" maura asked confusedly.

"No idea, which is definitely not the human world." replied Ardian as he looked around.

The two continued walking until they stopped in front of a very large and lush tree, the tree was like a sacred tree. So many roots loomed out from the ground surface wrapped around the tree itself.

The cold and stuffy weather was so pronounced, everything seemed foggy and there was nothing and anyone there but themselves.

"You guys, please help me take off these roots that are wrapped around my body." a heavy voice came from their front, a heavy voice echoing.

"You who? Why did you bring us here?!" asked Ardian, asking.

"You don't deserve to ask me that question, young man! I am here a sacred old tree worshipped by men, to the point that they dare to forsake their Lord, their families, and their human souls for an eternal eternity!" said that tree.

Not long after, the other roots came out from the ground and started moving towards the two of them, Ardian pulled Maura's hand and moved away from the place.

"Maura, do you remember a story about a sacred tree, which even a prophet loved the fragrant smell of that tree?" ardian asked while keeping watch to avoid the tree root attack.

"Gaharu Sangbuana Tree, a tree that is called sacred because it can grant all human desires in that era. Man lost it thinks if this tree is a sacred tree, because it has all the wonders he has.

Starting from the roots, trees, branches and twigs, including the leaves can be useful for everyone. Though the miracle was given by God for the benefit of mankind at that time, but the tree was so arrogant and proud and began to deify itself.

Satan, who at that time was looking for a loophole to mislead mankind, took advantage of that opportunity to influence man and the tree, so what happened was, the tree is inhabited by the strongest evil demons because it is worshiped by mankind, so that the demon is also getting stronger." Ardian explained about the tree.

"What does this have to do with all this? And why is this tree attacking us?!" maura shouted when she saw that the tree branch wanted to hit them.

"Revelation!" shouted Ardian while pushing Maura aside, not one bit did he loosen his handrails.

Brak!

At least they let their guard down, then both of them will be seriously injured by the attack of the tree, and the tree looks wrathful and loud.

"Ggggarrkhh!"

Maura and Ardian chose to stay away from the tree, and tried to avoid attacks from the roots and branches of the tree, which tried to attack both.

"Maura, you know the forerunner to magic is from this tree as well. Because of the birth of Arion Agarwood from a patriarchal and black magic father, and the mother of an evil demon who lives in that tree!

So he was born from that tree, the weak of faith, hypnotized by the scent of his ardent body and began to obey his will! And in the past, after the era of Goddess Srikandi and the commander of Arialoka, there was a Kyai who managed to seal the tree, so that the tree could not affect humans anymore and the power of Arion Gaharu was getting weaker, so that the tree could not affect humans anymore, that's why the tree is wrapped around its own roots!" ardian said again, and this time Maura understood.

"All right, I understand now... And we have to make sure this tree stays tied to its roots, and lest any enemies try to let it go!" maura understood.

"But the problem is... We" said Ardian again.

"We? What's with us?" maura asked confusedly.

"It seems like our marriage was known to your grandmother. And he took advantage of this situation for his own benefit," Ardian replied as he gulped hard to explain, he did not expect at all that he was currently in that position.

"What does this have to do with grandma, is our marriage something wrong?" maura asked still did not understand.

"Maura, the one to release the tree roots was easily and had a great effect for those demon worshippers it was... Em, the virgin blood of the newlyweds, let alone the blood that comes from a descendant of a warrior like you, is very much awaited." said Ardian difficulty explaining.

"But, ta-but I..." Maura was confused not to understand, she was afraid of what would happen later.

"We need to hurry back, Ardian! I don't want them to take my body and take my family for granted!" Maura to the point of shaking violently, she did not expect it to be that terrible.

"All right, but I don't know which way we're going. Considering we were forced here, but..." Ardian could still hear the whisper of the commander of Arialoka even though they were not together.

"You must bercu.mbu, then the tree will release you both, he does not want a man who is not holy anymore. He only wanted the blood for him." whispered the commander of Arialoka, he could not penetrate the defenses made by the tree, all he could do right now was just communicate.

"Maura.." said Ardian, his face was red, cold sweat flooded him.

Maura did not understand what was happening to her at the moment, she just stared at the wonder of Ardian who she thought had panicked could not go home.

"I'm sure we can go home, believe me.. There must be a way" said Maura trying to calm him down.

"Yes, I know... And I'm taking you home right now" Ardian said, staring fixedly at her.

Ardian's position was getting closer to Maura, Maura did not keep her distance in the slightest because she realized they were married, and Ardian had the right to be closer to her. Ardian's gaze grew more and more sweet and closer his face towards Maura, his hunting breath breathed warm air into Maura's face.

The girl understood what was happening at the moment, this time she let Ardian do what he wanted to do, the man stroked her hair gently and rubbed Maura's face with an intense look.

"Maura, I love you so much, I love you." said Ardian just before he gently kissed Maura's lips.

Like getting a powerful electric current, Maura's body shook and felt tingled, his body warmed up, and he unconsciously returned the kiss. So that the two lip and lip clash with each other.***** are stirring and at that very moment, the root of the tree hit the two hard throwing them very far from there.

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