SANTRI'S CHOICE
CHAPTERS. 2 . ABI EXPLANATION

Danu only realized since he lived in pesantren abah, he no longer saw supernatural beings milling about. Unlike when he still lives in his abi and ummi house, at any time he can see his and his distance is very close. Like human interaction.

When in elementary school Danu has not been able to distinguish between invisible creatures with humans, especially if the creatures resemble humans. He sometimes cries if he sees a ghost with a bloody face - blood, he says he wants to help him by treating him because he does not have the heart. Ummi and his abi must remind Danu again, although Danu has not understood the meaning of ghosts .

Here he only sees it occasionally it is not even close . Sometimes when he was in class, and looking out the window he saw a ghost wearing a long white shirt with long, messy hair sitting on a tree branch.

Today is the schedule of my parents' visit, I can't wait to see ummi, abi and also my sister, Dania. I've been preparing since morning for my family's arrival. And so do my friends. While waiting, I continued to repeat my Quran recite.

At seven o'clock in the morning I was called, it turns out my family has come. We also met in a room that had been prepared by the pesantren. After chatting in the room, I invited my family to move to a park near the field . Then ummi held a mat under the cherry tree and issued supplies. Ummi had prepared various foods for us to eat together while chatting.

In between eating and relaxing, I asked my abi about the chat with my brother.

"Bi , how long has Abi known you ?" ask me.

"It's been a long time, from abi still in your grandmother's stomach" replied abi while chuckling. We also chuckled.

"The pesantren abah was not this big .. Abah was not as busy now, when you were born, abah often visited our house lhoo, and "

I just nodded while chewing on the meatballs made by ummi. My brain moved to compose the next sentence I wanted to ask abi and ummi.

"What's up, Dan ?" tanya ummi ku , who is more sensitive as usual .

"Eemm sorry before his bi, um.. Yesterday abah said that you will guide me with special practices after I feel ready. And I also said that my inner eyes have been perfectly open since the age of seven. Why bi , um .. I don't know why I can be like that ?" much

I see ummi smiling then nodding her head towards abi. Abi took a deep breath then exhaled slowly and smiled.

"Like it's time Danu was given an explanation yes um" said Abi while glancing at ummi

"Yes bi " said ummi briefly while looking at me with a smile

"Andu , listen well yeah son .. Abi will tell you what you were like first, then later on explain why we finally chose to leave you in abah" said abi

Flashback On, uh,

" Danu, your brother and late grandfather were friends since childhood, they were also a college. Abah is also known as Abi . In the past when young, abi loved to go up the mountain, even though it was banned by your grandfather . Even when you already know your ummi, abi still runs the hobby. And invite Ummi to participate also up the mountain.

After abi and ummi got married, we were still going up the mountain together. And one day your ummi feels something strange . He who used to be strong up, now suddenly feel dizzy. Unexpectedly, he kept climbing. On top of the mountain, suddenly your ummi fainted. All panicked, because it's not unusual for your ummi to be like that.

Ummi mu is a woman who is a little tomboy, that's why ummi fits with abi who already has a hobby to the mountain"

Ummi,abi, me and Dania chuckle together .

"That's his name mate, bi" said Ummi. Abi just nodded and continued his story.

"After ummi mu realized, we did not go home immediately, but continued the journey to climb to the top of the mountain . When we are exhausted and want to rest, ummi you are still strong climbing does not even look tired at all.

"We rest here first yes .. it's almost dark" said Tono, abi's friend

"Alright, as it is here is safe . we share the usual duties, which men put up tents .. which women cook cook yes "sahut Galih

We also started to install tents, while ummi and some other female friends started to light a small stove and take out cooking equipment. Like other mountain kids, our food is instant noodles.

When night falls, we also make warm drinks such as coffee, tea and ginger milk.

"Are you tired ?" said Ibrahim

"Absolutely not , I even feel my body is very fresh . And my steps felt light, like half-floating" Aina said with a smile

" Abi who heard Ummi's answer at that time felt strange, it was normal that if you passed out most people would become weak or tired quickly . Even ummi also said that he actually felt very light when climbing earlier, as if half floated so lightly.

While on the mountain, ummi you feel hunger continues, even though he has eaten many times. No one was suspicious , because we all thought it might be due to cold weather or fatigue that your ummi appetite increased drastically , even exceeding abi .

When ummi and abi went to the mountain last time we did not know that ummi you are actually pregnant young. Every pregnant woman has an aura that is liked by supernatural beings. That's because ummi you do not feel tired at all, because the appearance of ummi you are accompanied by the magical creature of the mountain bouncer".

The Flashback Of

" Abi and ummi you are also graduates of pesantren, but we both have no advantages like you. Maybe you were chosen by your late grandfather. So that the late grandfather lowered his khodam to always accompany you and take care of you" said Abi

" What is khodam ,bi ?" ask me

" Khodam is a companion, which you have is a descendant of your ancestors, he who chooses himself will accompany whom. And this time he chose you, Danu. Usually he accompanies people who are good-hearted and diligent worship. If it's time later, you can talk and see it, even your khodam will soon come down if your circumstances are in danger. That's why you need to improve your ability so that you can control it" Umi explained.

"Oohh so, um" I said trying to understand the explanation of umi and abi.

"Common, abi .. Since I was in this boarding school I have not seen strange creatures milling about, only occasionally seen, but it is also outside the boarding gate. Why is that so ', has Danu's inner eye been closed or closed again by abah ?" ask me

"No, your inner eye can no longer be closed, even if it is only temporary and can not be continuous. That's because in this pesantren has been pagari by abah , so supernatural beings can not be carelessly entered.

Danu, learn with focus and really - really, do what you are told . Because it's all for your good as well as the people around you" said Abi while stroking my head gently.

"Good bi, um ..Danu will always remember the message abi , umi and abah . And will also continue to practice in order to maximize the advantages that exist in Danu. Please pray and blessing from abi and ummi yes" I replied.

Ummi hugged me tightly while crying .

"We,restui nak .. And will always pray for the safety and goodness of Danu and of Dania. Forgive us if you don't go to a regular school, Danu. At first we were worried that you would refuse because you are separated from your friends" said Ummi while sobbing .

"Yes um, initially Danu was also confused .. Why to the pesantren , and why also choose Danu when there are still many friends - friends who are better here , but now Danu already understand the purpose and purpose of ummi and abah " I said with a mantab while smiling.

"Alhamdulilah, abah also certainly will try so that you are not too visible in the privileged here , even though you already consider abi and umi like his children. And automatically you are considered like his grandson. You will be treated just like other students, only you will have your own additional schedule from abah. And you will always keep an eye and keep you tighter than others" said Abi

Oohh like that, yesterday afternoon training time with kang Iwan, is that the brother who is watching or other creatures huh ? or just my feelings yes, but how different it feels . The Eve I felt was less friendly, my inner self.

It did not feel like the day changed in the afternoon, the visitation schedule was up. When my family comes home, so do the others.

After saying goodbye to my family, I went back to the dormitory to prepare to do shola magrib congregation and continued by memorizing the verses - holy verses of the Quran back until the time of prayer isya later .

Actually I have memorized thirty juz guided by abi and umi while still in elementary school, so at this time I just repeat the memorization so as not to disappear.

When the Isya prayer arrived, we continued the congregational prayer. After that santri dinner with , then be free to learn or continue memorizing again. I chose to memorize the hadith - hadith until eight o'clock in the evening . Then I went back to my room to continue studying. This time I studied school until ten in the evening.

After studying, I also slept, because later tonight the students have regular activities qiyyamul lail congregation .

Days changed, it's been a week since the family visit. At the time of the schedule of practicing martial arts, kang Iwan called me .

"Andu, come with me for a minute yuukk.."

"Yes kang "my answer is short, take the steps of kang Iwan

Arriving at the edge of the field, "And, kang Iwan can order from abah to teach you the basic science of kanuragan . So after this martial arts practice, you will not go straight back to the dormitory .. I want to take you to practice somewhere "kang Iwan explained.

"Okay, kang" I replied

" Yes we've returned to the field, for now you don't tell friends yes ..If it's time later let kang Iwan who will explain. Because they haven't had the time to practice that style" said kang Iwan

"Ready man" said I

Is this a Kanuragan major ?I thought as I stepped back onto the field.

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