THE UNIVERSE IS INFINITE
1. UNCOVER THE CURTAINS
noontime, November 16, 2013, in one of the major cities in the south sulawesi province.
Andi Baco, a professional photographer, was serious in front of the computer.he was busy editing a photo of a client who a while ago in his portrait. while choosing a photo in the storage folder, he was busy editing the photo, suddenly the smartphone reads. A name appears on the smartphone display, "My Mother ".
" Ho Mak", Andi Baco with a thick Bugis dialect raised a call from his mother.
" Kid, can you go home now ? your grandfather doesn't seem to be able to last long",
a mother's voice sounded sad across the street.
Andi Baco replied, "Good mother, I am home now "
He then turned off his computer, then went to the wardrobe in his room to pack some clothes that he would bring home, he then took the keys to the car on the table, then went out and did not forget to lock all the doors of the house.he turned on the car engine, then out of the housing complex to the highway. the distance from the city where Andi Baco to his hometown is about 200 Km.
about approximately 3 hours, the car driven andi baco has reached the village road that has not been on the asphalt.he drove his car slowly about 10 minutes later, about 10 minutes later, his car stopped in front of a large stilt house.the house with a typical architectural style of Bugis nobility is his grandfather's house.
he got out of the car, and in front of the stairs stood his father and two uncles.he greeted his father, "Andi Patabai". and do not forget to also greet his two uncles Andi Palesseri and Andi Patatuai.
Andi Patabai then said, "go up, son, your grandfather is waiting for you before he leaves ".
Andi Baco was astonished, "isn't Grandpa sick ? where is he going ? "
Andi Patabai replied, "come home, so you can get an answer from him "
" well sir", said andi baco.
Andi Baco then went up the stairs with 17 stairs, he entered the house with a greeting. in the living room had gathered cousins from his mother. andi Baco then headed to the inner room where there was his grandfather's room.
in his grandfather's room lay an old man with 125 years of age, thin body and gray hair.Yes, that man was Petta Kadi. Petta Kadi was the father of Petta Besse, the mother of Andi Baco.
(Andi in the Bugis tribe is a noble title. the title is decreased to a child from the path of his father.so if his father is an Andi, then the child will get the title andi as well, even though his mother is not. then when his mother Andi, while the father is not Andi, then the child should not use the title Andi ).
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Seeing his son coming, Petta Besse who was holding the head of petta kadi waved his hand for andi baco to approach.
petta Besse said slowly,
" sir, your grandson has come ".
petta kadi opened his eyes slowly, then a thin smile decorated his lips.petta kadi then said,
" Baco, come here son. replace your mother.I want to lie on your lap".
Andi Baco then went up to his grandfather's bed, and replaced his mother to hold his grandfather's head.
petta kadi then said,
" besse, you go out first. I want to be alone with my granddaughter, and don't forget to close the door ".
" well father", said petta besse.
after petta Besse came out of the room and closed the door, the atmosphere became silent. Andi Baco stroked his grandfather's white hair, and the grandfather seemed to enjoy the elusan with his eyes closed, Petta Kadi then said, saying,
hearing his grandfather's sentence, I had a goosebump andi baco feather.
" HE who is Grandpa referring to ? and what legacy of science will grandfather give you ? " ask Andi baco with a trembling voice.
" take your ear to Grandpa's mouth "
timidly, andi baco brought his ears closer.
" this is a secret passed down from our families. Knowledge that maybe only a few people know, so I hope you hear it well" Petta Kadi whispered.
hearing that, Andi Baco's heart beat hard, his blood flow felt racing.he was unable to say, and just nodded his head.
" HE is the messenger. He will invite grandfather to go to the Creator. HE also guides grandfather to get this SECRET knowledge, so that our family is respected all along. After the departure of grandfather, HE will guide you too, because among many of my descendants, he will guide you, HE chose you. Do you want to see and get acquainted with him ? "
hearing that, the hair of kuduk andi baco was getting creepy.he never thought that his grandfather had a mystery story like this. with a feeling that was still filled with fear, he said, saying,
" is HE this mystic creature that fearsome cake ? I'm really scared now".
Petta Kadi replied, "you'll find out. Just answer yes, I'm willing. "
although andi baco's heart was scared to death, he was also covered in high curiosity.
" yes, I'm willing ". answered andi baco.
suddenly blowing a soft wind accompanied by fragrant sandalwood in the room.the feeling of fear that surrounds the heart andi baco immediately disappeared, replaced by a feeling of comfort and calm. Petta Kadi's eyes that had been half-closed immediately opened and seemed to glow with a wide smile, he again whispered, whispering,
" i'll say this sentence once, so listen carefully and memorize it "
" SIDDI TETTONG TUNGKE', TWO TEMMASSARANG, TELLU TEMMALLESANG "
(bugical sentence with the following meaning: one single standing, two inseparable, three undefended).
" how's son ? have you memorized it ? " said petta kadi.
" yes, it is ", replied Andi baco.
" pronounce now ", said petta kadi.
" SIDDI TETTONG TUNGKE', TWO TEMMASSARANG, TELLU TEMMALLESANG" Andi Baco.
as soon as he finished saying the sentence, andi baco's gaze suddenly darkened by about two seconds.as soon as his eyes returned to seeing the light, the light, how shocked he was when he saw there was someone else in the room besides him and his grandfather.This person was a middle-aged man , wearing a white robe and a head covering like a turban is also white. There is a cloth-like selilit of green shawl with embroidery, coiled around his neck. his face is pure white, clean white, or rather glowing and very comfortable in the view.the man smiled at andi baco.
" greetings son, the time has come. be prepared ". then the man disappeared slowly like evaporating air.
andi Baco was still shocked and realized that his grandfather's breath was gone. Petta Kadi has left the world with a smile adorning his face.the breeze back blowing carrying fragrant sandalwood.sound soft voice in the ears andi baco.
" pronounce the sentence when you want to treat your curiosity. Grandfather go first. don't be sad, someday we will meet again ". that's the voice of his grandfather, Petta Kadi.
with teary eyes, Andi baco came out of the room to tell his father and mother and his other family, that his grandfather had left.