The Three Chosen
162. It was Eyang

The old man looked back and smiled at Suraj. Seeing her smile made Suraj afraid and then docked to his mother. The mother named Surti seemed to laugh at Suraj's attitude which he thought was very strange at that time.

Suraj never feared anything. If their peers have a particular phobia, but not with Suraj. If some of his friends are afraid of snakes, scorpions or crocodiles, Suraj is not afraid to see him even dare to touch it to make people who see the action panic and scream in fear.

“ Why, Suraj is afraid yes..?” surti asked while embracing Suraj.

“ Ga scared, but horrified..” sahut Suraj innocent.

Hearing Suraj's reply made the eyang also the citizens laugh. At that time the residents were deliberately accompanying Suraj's mother to receive her guests because they were worried about the safety of Suraj and his mother.

“ Don't be afraid Son. I'm your father your father who died. I'm Burhan. I came because I just found out that Sabri has a Son and a Wife here. Forgive me for not being able to come when you married first because of my distance and deteriorating health condition.”, said the old man named Burhan.

“ Gapapa Pak, We understand kok..,” said Surti with a smile.

“ When Sabri died I was in Sumatra, helping a friend who needed help. Besides, I don't have enough money to travel here. So when there is money I immediately go here because I want to meet my Son's family.” said Burhan while staring at Suraj and his mother alternately.

During the conversation Suraj kept an eye on Burhan's face. Suraj felt that Burhan's facial expression was very strange. Momentarily looking sad, briefly laughing sumringah, a moment later grinning with his pair of eyes twinkling strangely while staring at Suraj's mother. It makes Suraj uncomfortable and more do not want to be away from his mother. Maybe that's called the instinct of a child who has not been puberty.

After having enough conversations with Suraj and his mother, Burhan was pleased. Residents did not allow Burhan to stay at Suraj's house because of the status of his widowed mother. Eventually Burhan is offered a stay at Suraj's neighbor's house, but Burhan refuses.

“ I can sleep in the post Siskamling aja later Sir.” Burhan said with a smile.

“ Why is it not in the mosque, sir, the place is cleaner and more comfortable. Besides the mosque in the village We are used to receive travelers kok.” said the resident.

“ Thanks. I will be there later...,” sahut Burhan before stepping.

After Burhan left, the residents returned to their homes. Suraj and his mother went into the house. After asking Suraj to clean up, Surti also prepared lunch. When he saw Suraj approaching, Surti smiled.

“ Wow Child Mother. I took a shower, changed clothes, so it was more handsome. Similar to Mr....,” praise Surti while giving his thumbs up.

“ But I want to eat now Mom...” said Suraj ignored his mother's words.

“ Yes I know. Here we eat stir-fried kale with fried fish. Suraj wants..?” ask Surti.

“ Mau Bu...,” sahut Suraj enthusiast.

Surti took the rice and side dishes for Suraj and fed them. While feeding Suraj Surti's memories drift on Burhan's figure. An old man who claims to be his father-in-law whom he never saw during his marriage to Sabri. There was a hint of doubt thrust into Surti's heart. But remembering all his explanations about Sabri's nature and habits led Surti to believe. Even Burhan also said clearly the birthmark owned by the late Sabri to make Surti sure.

“ I do not like the same Eyang Bu...,” said Suraj with mouth full of food.

“ Why...?” ask Surti.

“ He's a freak Ma'am. His eyes were like jumping, laughing creepily. And his voice that why snort rich buffalo..,” said Suraj annoyed.

“ Snores...?” surti asked not to understand.

“ Yes. Rich bull if again angry Mom..” sahut Suraj.

“ Ga can hate and show it in front of Eyangmu yes Son. Kasian, he came all the way here when we refused. However he is his father Father..,” said Surti gave understanding.

“ Yes Bu...,” sahut Suraj resigned.

For several days Suraj continued to be around his mother. He was worried that Burhan would hurt him. Slowly Suraj began to get to know and get close to his eyes. And Suraj begins to believe many things Burhan has to say including his father's legacy.

“ Your Father's legacy is somewhere far from here. If you want, you can go there. After taking the inheritance you and your mother do not need to live hard again rich gini.” said Burhan volunteered.

“ Why, I'm his Grandpa..” says Burhan doesn't like it.

“ I know, but please don't separate Me with My Son. He is the only one I have as the successor of Mas Sabri..,” said Surti gusar.

“ He he he, so you're afraid I'm going to kidnap your son Surti. You just calm down, no one will misahin you guys. Instead I will take you away from here and stay in a better place later. How do you want...?” ask Burhan.

Surti pensively for a moment then nodded in agreement. Moreover, they were promised to take the inheritance left by Sabri before they started a new life later.

The day of their departure arrived. Villagers let Surti, Suraj and Burhan go with a happy feeling that Suraj will get a good education and live well with his grandfather.

The journey they traveled was very far because they had to cross the ocean. I don't know where Burhan took Surti and his son to go because during the trip Burhan became a different figure. He was always silent when Surti and Suraj asked. His eyes were always closed, making Surti and Suraj unwell if they disturbed him.

Finally they arrived at a strange place. There is only a welcoming forest. There were no houses or palaces like Burhan promised.

“ Why did You cheat Us..?” ask Surti disappointed.

“ I've cheated you Surti. The treasure is in the forest, in a cave to be exact. We'll be there in a minute and let Suraj be here.”.

“ I don't want to leave Suraj alone here Sir..,” Surti denied.

“ This is for Surti's good. In the forest were many beasts. How can I concentrate if I have to save two people at once.” said Burhan reasoned.

Surti seemed to think for a moment and then followed Burhan's invitation. Suraj, who was pretending to be asleep, heard all Burhan's words. As Burhan and Surti go into the forest, Suraj follows them secretly.

Suraj stopped some distance from the cave in question. From his hiding place Suraj could see his mother being brought into the cave. Suraj also sneaked closer to the cave.

When he arrived at the mouth of the cave, Suraj's blood was boiling because he saw an inappropriate view. Apparently in there Surti is being harassed by Burhan. Surti's cries and screams filled the cave over Burhan's laughter. Suraj was helpless to see his mother being harassed like that. From where Suraj stands, he can only watch Burhan speaking to his mother many times. Unable to see his mother hurt, Suraj fell unconscious.

Suraj awakens when his face is splashed with water. When he opened his eyes he found himself on the stone altar with Surti who was lying weak and almost swallowed.

“ You're up, son. Let's continue the ritual. Now it's time to enthrone you as my loyal servant.” Burhan said.

“ You're evil, what did you do to my mother...?!” ask Suraj while crying.

“ Ssssttt..., finish your crying. Your mother's destiny is as a complement. Let him do his job and you come with me.” said Burhan with a grin.

“ I don't want to because you hurt my mom.!” suraj.

“ Well. We'll speed things up so your mom doesn't feel pain anymore.” Burhan said coldly.

Then Burhan handed over a kris to Suraj. He viciously forced Suraj to grasp the keris and then directed it to the dying heart of Surti. Then with full force Burhan thrust the dagger until Surti's body jerked and both eyes widened to look at Suraj.

“ Ibuuu..., it's not me who stabbed Mother. The culprit, Eyang Bu...!. Don't go Mom, Ibuuu...!” suraj said loudly while crying staring at his two bloodied hands.

“ You're right Son. He's a bad guy. Be careful lah...,” said Surti lirih.

A moment later Surti's head drooped to the side with his eyes open and his chest torn apart. Burhan laughed in satisfaction for having successfully completed his perverted ritual. While Suraj continued to cry while hugging the body of the mother who began to freeze.

“ Ibuuu..!” call Suraj lantang.

Suraj looked around him with a confused look. A moment later he realized that he was now in his luxury apartment. Suraj returns crying remembering what he had done to his mother.

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