The Three Chosen
96. Who is He ?
Hanako has not worked at the bookstore for long. Hanako was only a regular customer at the store. Because
the frequent coming and buying of books in the store made Hanako quite familiar with some of the shopkeepers.
Until when there is a job vacancy ‘tok’ guard in front of the store entrance, Hanako ventured to apply for a job and was accepted. Hanako told the store owner that she is currently in college and can only work part-time from two in the afternoon until the store closes at nine in the evening. Apparently, the store owner who also often saw Hanako in his store did not mind. He allows Hanako to work part-time and that makes Hanako happy not to be overcast.
Hanako asked permission from her parents. Heru and Efliya did not object to Hanako's intention of prioritizing her college than her job.
“ Jobs this time to train you Yes Son, just train. So that one day you enter the world of work you are not surprised anymore. Dad did not ask for your salary because God willing Dad can still finance your life in the future. I agree but on condition, I ask to stay focused on your college..,” said Heru firmly.
“ Yes, Mother also agrees with Father. Don't be upside down, brother. Your work even makes you not focus on your college..” said Efliya.
“ Yes , Same father Mother does not need to worry. Thanks Yes Well, Bun...” Hanako said as she hugged her parents alternately.
And now is Hanako's second week at the bookstore. For two weeks I worked there only once
Hanako went into the book storage. When Hanako went inside the warehouse for the first time Vienna immediately pulled her hand and asked her to come out of the warehouse immediately.
“ Lo why go there Han...?” ask Vienna.
“ I want to sleep..,” jokes Hanako.
“ I'm serious Han..!” the word Vienna is fierce.
“ I want to take the book Vienna Darling. The stock of books on shelf number seven has been reduced, right abis bought the same buyer just now..,” said Hanako.
“ Ok, but next time you can't go in there huh Han. Danger....,” Vienna says as it passes.
Hanako just stared at Vienna's back with a curious look without speaking anymore. And when Vienna banned Hanako for the second time again today made Hanako more curious but he kept his curiosity alone and decided to find out for himself later.
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At nine o'clock the bookstore closed. Two employees and two employees were tidying up the store
and get ready to go home. Suddenly the lights in the shop went out and it made Vienna scream hysterically. All employees who understand if Vienna dark phobia also understand.
Two employees named Bobi and Madani immediately rushed to check the sikring lights at the back of the store. Hanako tried to calm down the crying Viennese while closing her eyes.
“ Quiet Win, soon the lights are on. Bang Madani same Bang Bobi again scuffed the electric sikring outside..,” Hanako said.
“ Kok really long time Han..., I takuuttt..,” sahut Vienna in between his tears.
“ A minute, be patient yes..” Hanako said again.
No no no....
Suddenly there was a ticking sound like a computer keyboard being pressed. Hanako frowned as
hearing that voice was different from Vienna who immediately screamed hysterically when he heard the voice.
“ Tuh kaann..., he datasanngg...!” vienna screams in tears.
“ He is Win, no one is here..,” Hanako said.
“ That sign he came Hanako,.” Vienna said as he cried again.
No no no....
the voice was also gone. Hanako saw Vienna curled up on the floor while covering her face with a trembling body. Bobi and Madani who came back from behind seemed to sigh in relief when they saw Vienna and Hanako were fine.
“ You guys gapapa right..?” ask Bobi.
“ I gapapa Bang, but Vienna is in great shock..,” Hanako said confused.
“ Vienna always so every lights off. He is a dark phobia. But soon also mengingan kok...” said Madani casually who haggled Hanako.
Although Hanako nodded but he was sure that Vienna was not in good condition. It seems clear that Vienna is not only a dark phobia but also a fear of something.
“ Yuk, We're home now. Vienna let Abang aja nganter..” said Bobi.
“ Yes Bang..,” Hanako and Vienna say together.
The four of them came out of the bookstore. After closing the door and rolling door, they climbed into their respective vehicles. A security guard on patrol greeted them and they chatted for a moment.
“ Why Mas Bobi, so tense looking at..?” ask the security.
“ Ordinary sir, the Vienna directly lemes fitting dead lights earlier..,” said Bobi.
“ Turn off the lights again..?” ask the security not to believe.
“ Yes...,” say Bobi and Madani together.
“ Strange, only this bookstore that often turns off the lights. Other stores do not...” said the security while staring at the store line next to the bookstore.
“ That's what I'd like to ask Sir. Why this store often turns off the lights..,” said Madani.
“ Please be careful sir. The Viennese city of Hanako is dark. Visitors will also be disturbed if the lights turn off..,” pinta Bobi.
“ Ready. Tomorrow I will call PLN officers to check yes Mas..,” said the security.
“ Yes Sir, thanks. We say yes sir..” said Bobi represents his friends.
“ Please, be careful on the road..,” said the security.
Just as they were about to leave the courtyard of the store, Hanako suddenly saw a female figure inside the store right next to the bookstore where Hanako worked. Hanako's shop was empty because no one had rented it yet. The store manager was quite uneasy because the store had not been rented after the last tenant completed his contract.
Hanako sharpened her eyesight and saw a female figure in a uniform standing by the window staring out. From the color and motif of the uniform worn by the woman Hanako recognizes him as a uniform employee of a mini market.
The woman's face was pale, her eyes both blank. He stood staring out in the pitch-black state of the shop. One palm touched the glass window while the other hand held the bell as if cleaning the window glass.
“ Why is that woman there..?” the security murmur that Hanako could still hear.
Hearing the security's words made Hanako turn her head because she did not expect that anyone else had seen the appearance of the woman in the empty store.
The security seemed to be walking away from the place to continue his duties. As it passed in front of the store, the security accelerated his steps while looking straight ahead as if reluctant to meet the woman who was standing attached to the window. Hanako believes that the security knows the astral figure in the store during her life, and that makes Hanako more curious to know who the female figure is.
“ Pantesan no one dared to rent the store. Apparently there's something there. Or maybe it was also the one who wanted Vienna earlier..,” Hanako muttered and then drove his motorbike towards his home.
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