ALAS ROBAN [END ]
NEGOTIATIONS AND GRABS

Heartbeats seemed to sound as the silence grew increasingly gripping. Everything was silent, there was no sound or movement. Azam's father could only stare at the variety of food before him without daring to taste it. Soon after, a female figure is being sought, Ayu, the genie who has hidden Azam.

"Old man, what do you want?" ask the figure while straightening his gaze on Mbah Woto who is still sitting quietly.

"You know what we want" replied Mbah Woto later.

Ayu commented a smile while sitting on the opposite side.

"Give your son and accept my offer!"

This time, Ayu turned her gaze to Azam's father.

"My son is not a redeemable item" Azam's father replied firmly.

"What about this?" ayu asked as she swung her chin, gesturing for the waiter to bring a chest in front of them.

Glistening, the chest contained gold jewelry. Starting from earrings, necklaces to rings. In fact, even gold bars, also exist.

"Don't be tempted!" mbah Woto said.

"I don't want any of that. Give me back my son!" firmly Azam's father.

"Your son is guilty and must be punished."

"You're after him, who are you to dare to do this to my son?"

"Please!"

Mbah Woto immediately mediates.

"Pardon Azam for his stupidity! You two are different in nature. Won't be able to be together. Like a man who marries a man. Jin is also the same, jin is married to his neighbor."

"That's my business, there's no need for you to manage."

"We will continue to take him" said Mbah Woto.

"One year, let him be here for one year to receive punishment! after that, I'll give him back to his family."

"Can't! one year here, how many years in the human realm?"

"Basic humans are ungrateful!"

"Devil!" as the father of Azam quickly provoked the anger of Ayu and the other genies.

Mbah Woto acted quickly, he was quick to read a prayer that could not be heard clearly. The Jinn began to moan in pain, including with Ayu.

"Close your eyes!" pinta Mbah Woto to Azam's father.

"Good."

Mbah Woto returned to chanting prayers and shortly after, they both returned to the human realm. Not yet finished, Mbah Woto is seen sitting cross-legged and still solemn with the prayers he said. Fifteen minutes later, he opened his eyes, looked around and shouted out loud:

"There, it's Azam!"

All eyes point in the direction designated by Mbah Woto. Sure enough, Azam was hanging on the branch of the tree where he urinated recklessly. Azam and Bima's father helped each other to lower Azam's body. While Azam's mother continued to cry, between saddened to see the state of his son and happy because his son had been found. If only it were the end of it all. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning. A whisper was heard in Bima's ear, which Bima knew very well, whose voice it was.

"Azam must still be punished. You take it from me then, I won't let Azam, live in peace."

...Degs.....

Bima is rounded in silence.

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All the way home, Azam just lay weak. Occasionally open your eyes and go back to sleep again as if his eyes, can not be opened for long. While Bima is still grappling with her inner rage. When he had the opportunity, he asked Mbah Woto about the whispers he heard. Apparently, Mbah Woto also heard the same thing.

"How about Mbah?" nisa asked with a voice as slow as she could.

"See later! most importantly, Azam was out of the supernatural. Next, let's do it slowly!"

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Arriving in Jepara, Azam was immediately taken to the hospital to get treatment to restore his stamina. Of course Azam's parents didn't tell him the truth. They just said that his son suddenly felt unwell and then slowly became more weak. Infusion is installed while more complete examination is carried out.

"Thank you so much, Bim! I'll take you home!" said Azam's father.

"Whose Azam is accompanying?"

"Then let her mother be here first. You and Mbah Woto will take me home, all of you prepare clothes and other Azam needs during the hospital treatment."

"Emm. yes."

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Azam was treated for three days and today, doctors have allowed Azam to go home. Bima was waiting on the terrace when Azam and his parents arrived home. Azam commented on the smile of seeing his best friend standing on the porch of his house. Preparing to paddle, helping Azam to walk.

"Thank you Bim!" azam said, almost whispering.

Although he was allowed to go home, his body was still very weak.

"It still needs outpatient and periodic control" Azam's mother chirped at the sight of Bima's astonishment.

"Oh yes" replied Bima.

"Aren't you back in Jakarta Bim?" ask Azam.

"Tomorrow I'll come back, after seeing you come home, just to be relieved."

"I'm good, sorry for not listening to your warning!"

"Let it pass. You just need to focus on your health. Spirit healed, recovered, agile as before."

"Yes," Azam replied, noting a faint smile.

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"Actually, I'm curious about what you're going through there" said Bima.

"Other days you just tell me when your condition is healthy," said Bima again.

"I'm good Bim, I'm healthy, just a little limp."

"Yes, just take another break, I'll go home!"

"She was curious, sit down! dalang Azam will start his story."

Bima smiled.

"Can you joke?"

Azam was smiling.

"Actually, when I had a coffee with you in kossan, I already felt a weirdness. When Ayu brought me into her realm, I was completely conscious. I know very well that he is not human. Wh why? I don't know why either but, every single thing you've ever said, makes sense there. In fact, Ayu had also admitted everything but strangely, a moment later, all the facts I ignored. All differences are not obstacles to being together. It seems natural, I don't know what happened to me at that time. The wedding preparations were done, I, in no way refuse."

"In the end, you're not married yet, are you?"

Azam shook his head.

"Not yet."

"Alhamdulillah!"

Bima felt relieved, as well as her parents. Azam continued his long story. A story that some might doubt. But even so, this really happened. This is how it is and is true to Azam. Azam himself was happy because he had returned home safely. While Ayu, being prepared, is planning revenge which according to him, is punishment for Azam.

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