THE MOUNTAINEER'S STRUGGLE
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It was still early morning, Ayu had already returned from school. The principal of the school died. All students are encouraged as an expression of condolence.

The girl in white ash walked slowly. A novel by Helvy Tiana Rosa is in her hands. Fun reading while walking. That's the greatness of Ayu, her legs seem to know where to step. Though his eyes were so focused on the sheet in hand. But he never fell because of his hobby. As if the feet already know where to stand safely.

On a large rock Ayu rested his body. Long walk, his feet tired. A mouthful of water in the bottle moves to the throat.

It feels like it's flowing through the bloodstream. Sweat in the bag with a handkerchief. The weather looks bright. Ayu saw from a distance the farmer was driving away an army of Pipit birds who were engrossed in enjoying the roaring rice grain. The horde of pest bullies flew in fear. They ran around here and there afraid of being targeted by hit by the farmer.

Sometimes it's funny to see a stylish scarecrow in the middle of yellowing the Dewi Sri plant. It looks so funny. Used caping at the top as head. Worn clothes become his costume. The great efforts of farmers drive out an army of predatory pests. A simple way that is quite powerful to repel troops that are never full.

"Aduuh .... Help me!"

The groaning of someone sounded faint. Ayu held her nape. Gooseflesh. Human voice or ...? Suddenly cold sweat flooded his body. His heart was beating fast. Ayu bergidig. It's famous if Cadas Prince is a haunted place. Maybe it's the usual waiter mentioned in the old man's story. Or the victim who was dumped in the ravine. I don't know how many times the discovery of the body has happened. Local newspapers have often reported that there are bodies in sacks in Cadas Pangeran. Maybe if it was the voice of the victim too?

"Tolooong ....!"

The sound is still in the ears. Ayu tried to shake off her fear. What if it's someone who's hurt and needs help? His life may be threatened. Slowly Ayu approached the source of the sound.

His eyes are perfectly round. Uncommanded legs ran as hard as they could. When you know who whimpers so sore and whacked lara on the edge of the ravine there.

"Sister Judis, Abaghfirullah," he screeched.

Ayu may soon approach Judis who is on a cliff. Lying down helpless. The groaning of pain was heard, as Ayu approached.

Carefully Ayu went down the cliff. Trouble finally arrived. Ayu was surprised to see the handsome face of Judis who was now shapeless. Lumps of animal bite marks filled every inch of his face. The tiny, thin red lips were swollen formless. Sharp eyes with dense eyelashes are also sebam in the bite of animals.

Not only the face, the whole body of Judis was also full of lumps. It was only fitting that the groans of pain sounded heartbreaking.

Ayu immediately examined the consciousness of Yudishthira. The young man had his eyes closed. Ayu worried between touching or not the young man. Not mahram Ayu, don't touch him! But this is an emergency, which is okay. The inner war is engulfing.

Ayu looked over the place where the path passed by the people. Very steep, if Judis realized it would be difficult to climb without dragging him in the arms. Especially if he is half unconscious.

"Bismillah" said Ayu, addressing Judis. His hands hugged his waist and Judis' hands were on his shoulders.

The real Judis comes to his senses. Pretend faint. Deg. The heart that was so close to it seemed to stop beating. Synthetic electricity electrocuted the two until they were glued without sound. The heart beats into a rhythm in the body that unites in an involuntary embrace. Judis and Ayu were momentarily silent. It was as if the time loop had stopped for a moment.

Judis' body was almost released when Ayu was able to master consciousness. As fast as lightning was tightly held. Fear of falling down into a deep abyss.

Ayu had to embrace Yudishthira. His body was shaking, cold hot all over. Cold sweat comes out of the skin pores. This is the first time so close without distance to a brother who is not his mahram. Deserve Ayu so stiff.

Judis was actually amused and happy to see Ayu who looked awkward. It was the first time I saw this girl from such a close distance.

Very sweet. Her blackened skin was so exotic. His body is actually very slender. Merely, loose clothing makes the body appear contained. Now when his hands can hold on to his waist. Only if Ayu tends to be thin.

Ayu dragged the body of Judis who was pretending to faint slowly. The interval some time fell not strong support. Ayu placed the head of Judis in his lap.

Looking at that face was clingy. Oh my God, please don't faint. The young man is now in his lap. Ayu's trembling hands touched the face full of the lump.

"Your love, brother, must be that this bee sting is painful. Later in the night you will be cheerful. How'this? May Ayu strongly drag upwards. There we'll find someone who can help."

After a while Ayu continued her steps. Judis was disappointed that he could not stay long in Ayu's lap. His eyes occasionally peeked at Ayu who looked worried about him. Really want to stop time. Leave this moment for a moment. Do not disturb the comfort you get.

Finally Ayu made it to the path. Look for people who can help. Judis is put back in his lap.

"May no one pass by here, so that I can be alone with Ayu." hoped Judis

"Alhamdulillah, sir, finally someone can help as well. Please help me. Judis was stung by bees. Can you help me take it to the village" asked Ayu to an old man who passed in front of them.

"Oh Allah sir doctor, pity Neng. But you can't bring the doctor alone. You call for help. Wait here first yes," said the old man.

Ayu nodded. Oh my God, may help come quickly. Poor brother Judis.

Old sir, don't bother us. Pinta Judis at heart. I wish that no one would even come. Rela Yudistira withstood the pain in the body. Origin can be close to pujaan.

Half an hour passed, Judis was so comfortable in Ayu's lap. Somehow the pain was much lessened when Ayu was nearby. Though hundreds of lumps all over his body that makes the pain unbearable.

"Alhamdulillah, my brother, the people have come. We can go home"

Judis disappointed. Disrupters. Don't know if it's comfortable to be close to you, Ayu. This even comes an army.

The villagers carried Yudis. Take him to the village. Judis grimacing. It felt like a spectacle when it arrived. Everyone flocked to come see his condition.

Her eyes could no longer see Ayu. Where are you, Ayu. He helped and left without saying goodbye. I started to miss, but only a few minutes passed.

Ayu rushed home. Still with a thump in the chest. My whole life will never be forgotten. I don't know where to put this face. What if Judis had not fainted. I must have seen my silly face together. Boiled crab face in the cauldron. God, I don't have any more face to face with him. I am not ashamed to face him directly.

What if he knows how I feel. Sillier. A sense of one-sidedness and impossible to welcome. I will avoid it from now on.

Let me cut off the taste, hopefully it will be gone. Because if you always look, it is difficult to forget a moment, let alone eliminate feelings. Azam Ayu at heart.

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The night is getting late. So silent. Simponi alam is staging. The sounds of crickets and other nightly animals are unpretentious. Accompanying a full moon that shines beautifully.

The wind sounded whispering. Friction of bamboo trees that combine to add shahdu. The gurgling water shower makes a beautiful melody. The flow of water in the gutter also adds charm to a blind night.

The night in the village was silent, without being able to close the eyes was exciting. Befriended sounds of nature bring daydreams and floating wishful thinking to fly. Yudishthira.

Yudistira. All night can't close your eyes. Moreover, the incident earlier this afternoon made him unable to lena.

Always imagined stiff mountain girl and trembling when adjacent to her. Always have a smile on your lips. Judis believed it was the first time Ayu came into contact with men.

Her face was tense with funny mimicry always dancing in the eye peluk. The plamboyant Judis had only seen one so frightened when he was near him.

Really, you're different from all the girls in her life. All the women came close to Judis. Looking for a stage in the heart. Not even shy to forget the shame of just wanting to get close to him.

Ah, white ash. Why I fell for you. Then, I want to keep it where Cindy is.

Cindy the cover girls of the famous magazine who had been desperately in pursuit. After fighting hard enough, compete with his fanatical fans. Should be released. Judis squeezed his head that did not escape the attack of bees this afternoon. Feels pained.

To the fruitful pisengan. Wanting to see a gallant beehive perched on a tree, it made them wrath and attack blindly. The body is being targeted.

Slowly his eyes began to close. As the effects of drugs spread in the body. Judis hopes that tomorrow morning will come soon.

Bringing the sun to deliver the morning. So that you can meet the white ash. I'm waiting for you to visit me, Ayu.

To be continue~