SANTRI'S CHOICE
CHAPTERS. 5 . MOVE LOCATION

.. Empty.. ,

There's no one behind me. I turned my sitting position and swept a glance across the mosque room, still finding nothing. The fragrance of his sandalwood gradually disappeared . The windows and doors were still tightly closed, and I continued my remembrance. Until the time before sahur came, I got up from my seat and left the mosque room.

Morning changed by noon, now I was preparing for martial arts training with friends and kang Iwan in the dormitory field.

"Assalamualaikum kang"what am I

"Waalaikumsalam, eehh Dan." replied kang Iwan as he looked at me from top to bottom with a probing gaze. I just kept smiling waiting for Kang Iwan to speak.

"Wuaahh just a few days of fasting, you already look thinner huh, Dan.. Still strong, isn't it, Dan ? Later in the afternoon practice the same abah you know "ledek kang Iwan while grinning

"God willing, "my answer

We immediately started warming up as usual before getting into martial arts.

Ashar prayer time arrived , after the congregational prayer, I waited in the courtyard of the mosque. I saw you walking towards me.

"Assalamualaikum bah "my broom while greeting her

"Waalaikumsalam Warrahamatullahi wabarakatuh, is it all ready Dan ?" ask abah

"It's the bah , according to abah's orders .. I brought drinking jug water, provisions for breaking the fast, a change of clothes and also a jacket. I also brought Tasbih and a small Quran, Bah" I replied

"Alright, yuukk "give abah, I immediately follow abah.

On the way I told him about the incident last night during tirakat in the mosque, I saw you just smiling while nodding, nodding, with a cheerful face. Like his abah does not look will explain today, so I can only wait for you to give answers and also explain about the figures.

We are still walking in the direction of the river that flows fast and clear, with more location down again down. It was five hundred meters further away from the location of the waterfall I used to train with the Iwan kang, with a stepped road that was still dirt and rocks.

In the distance I saw a hut made of cubicles and bamboo, with a bulb. Its location is not far from the river. Abah told me to put all my gear in the hut. Then invite me into the river water , and it turns out that the river I entered this time deeper , limited to my chest. I only wear comprang pants only legs without a top, Abah was so, he did not look cold even though his thin body was submerged in river water.

I did the position of the horses, prepared to follow the movements that are good examples. By trying to control my breathing, and also keep reading the remembrance without breaking in the heart .

Movement after movement that I example can follow smoothly, until the time before magrib. We immediately went from the river to the hut. I and I changed wet clothes, turned on the dim light bulb, and began preparations to break the fast at my friend, the provisions I brought were deliberately prepared for the portion of two people by the kitchen team. After breaking the fast, we continued with the congregational magrib prayer. Abah continued by reading the Quran, while I kept thinking until the time of prayer isya.

"And, after the Isya prayer you continue the remembrance .. If later you arrive - suddenly feel glare even though your eyes are closed, it's a sign that is when you return to the dormitory " continued abah

"Okay" I replied

Entering Isya time we pray together, then say goodbye to return to his house. In the meantime I continued my tirakat, alone. I saw you put on your sandals and step up. When my eyes blinked, I was surprised, because only a few steps left, it was no longer visible.

I rubbed my eyes while searching, still not finding. I just blinked once already invisible yes, although the dark conditions will still hear footsteps and also movements, my mind.

The day is getting night, the sound of crickets is unpretentious, the sound of river water is heard very clearly. Among those voices I heard a voice like a walking person.

Sreekk .. sreeekk. Most animal, I thought. Shortly afterwards there was the voice of a woman who was crying, it sounded so heartbreaking . I wanted to open my eyes, but I opened them.

after that I heard my ummi voice, "Danu, it was ummi and abi to the dorm but her word you went the same abah . Ayoo went home with ummi .. Danu ,ayo nak .. You don't pity the same ummi and abi, Danu ? We've come all the way, come with us, son.. You don't have to be here, son "

"That bill, what Ummi said .. Come on Danu, we'll get out of here "this time the abi sound is heard by me

My heart was doubtful, but it was like something was preventing me from answering .. I suddenly felt in my mind ,

"Ammi ? Abi ? what's it for to my dorm ? my mind, without opening my eyes. Then I took a stand and resumed my thinking

The air is getting colder, the wind is blowing fast and other sounds are coming . After the sounds that resembled ummi and abi stopped, there was now a growling sound. It sounded so close, like it was next to me and it gave me goosebumps.

I try to stay calm by regulating my breath and draining the energy in the whole body to get warm air out of my body, at least my positive air can neutralize the negative air that comes out of the voices.

Then there was a very strong smell, the smell of carrion that pierced my nose. Making my stomach nauseous as if in a stir, I want to vomit but I hold it. I took a deep breath and put it in my stomach. For a few minutes I held my breath, then I let go little by little while continuing to expel the negativity with my inner strength. And read the dhikr non-stop.

Gradually the smell of the carcass disappeared, then I heard the sound of steps approaching me.

" Danu, open your eyes .. It's me, kang, Iwan . I told you to pick you up. Ayoo Danu we're out of here.. It's there ummi and abi you come, they wait for you at home abah "he said

I remained silent , not believing her so easily , until then "Danuu .. heeyy .. Danuu "call her

Suddenly the person who claimed to be Iwan touched my hand. He tried to pull me out of the hut, his hands felt very cold touching my skin and his grip was strong, I again heard the sound of a growl, then silence . Without opening my eyes, I reflexively fended off his hand that was about to grip my shirt. I could feel his movements, even though he attacked me without a sound.

I also took out my martial arts which I covered with canuragan science that I had learned. With my position still sitting cross-legged, I fought him with just the movement of my hand.

I let him touch my skin, then I read the remembrance I was practicing and " ALLAHU AKBAR" I said loudly as I shook my hand, twisted and pulled his hand and pushed it with deep force. Before long I heard a very loud thumping sound accompanied by a growl .The smell of a scorch that stung my nose.

"Alhamdulilah" said I, then continued my remembrance. Tonight is draining my energy.

Not long after, suddenly - my eyes were startled by a light that came out of nowhere, very blinding even though my eyes were closed. Until I reflexively blocked the light with one hand, while lowering my head. Only about two minutes the light blinded my eyes, then it dimmed and disappeared again.

It must be a sign from you, I thought. I immediately opened my eyes and cleaned up my things, then returned to the dormitory.

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