The Three Chosen
107. Faded
Strange events in the mini market became a hot topic in an instant. The employees of the mini-market wondered who the cashier the fat woman was referring to. While security who saw the live monitor screen said that the cashier referred by the woman was at first glance similar to the late Tania, the cashier who died a year ago.
“ Time is similar to Tania sir..?” ask Dara not to believe it.
“ Yes Mbak, very similar..,” sahut the security.
“ Makes sense too. A tall, white, curly-haired cashier is just Tania. But that was before Tania died. Tania's time is so ghost continues to terrorize all of us..?” ask Dara not sure.
“ Can be...,” says Toto.
“ Lo means, the Tania haunts because of a curious death like Mas..?” ask Dara again.
“ May. Although I don't know Tania because I just worked here. But I'm sure there's something he wants to take with us..,” said Toto relaxed.
“ Don't be smart To. The person who has died is his place in the cemetery, the time in the mini market. He wants to count all the shoppers here. Can run away all buyers if they count their groceries ghost.” said Meila ketus to make Surya and Doni laugh.
“ Bener also the word Lo it May. By the way, why Lo passed out yesterday also rich Mr. Irwandi. Lest you be terrorized by the same ghost yes..” said Toto.
“ Apaan sih Lo, ga funny tau. I fainted because my head was suddenly dizzy. Well if the cause of Mr. Irwandi's stupor where I know, it's Lo who joined the ambulance yesterday.
“ Usual only answer Mei, do not bother so. Precisely if the way to talk about Lo is rich it makes people suspicious. Yes no guys..?” toto asked as he looked at his friends one by one.
“ Is enough, We go back to each post yes. Do not daydream, stay focused and always pray that We are kept away from the interference of subtle creatures and the like.” said Surya mediate.
“ Yes Mr. Ustadz...,” said to all Surya colleagues while laughing and then separate themselves to their respective places of duty.
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Meanwhile, the bookstore Hanako works at is deliberately closed today. Gofar decided to neutralize all
room with the help of Faiq and Fatur. Even though the store is closed, all employees are still asked to attend in order to participate in the ruqyah.
Faiq asked Gofar to also include one of the security who had seen the ghost sighting of Tania in order to participate in the ruqyah. Call it Dahlan. When told what their purpose was to gather at the bookstore, Dahlan greeted enthusiastically.
“ I want to be very Sir. Frankly since the sighting of the ghost I've had a hard time sleeping. My son too
fussy, look sawan because of the negative aura that followed me was yes Sir..,” said Dahlan.
“ May Sir. Now it is better that Mr. Dahlan wudhu first yes, continue to join here..” Gofar said.
Dahlan nodded then rushed ablution, after which he joined reading dhikr with others.
The atmosphere in the originally warm room slowly began to cool and gripping. Vienna, sitting next to Hanako, looks uncomfortable. Hanako clasped Viennese hands to give her strength.
Suddenly all the lights in the store seemed to be flickering accompanied by a ticking sound that seemed to move. Then the sound settled in one corner for a while. All eyes stared at the corner where the sound came from. And slowly Tania's ghost showed itself. Everyone inside the store could see the ghost sighting of Tania without exception.
Ghost Tania stood up with a pale face, thin body, messy hair and there were blood stains under her chin coming from her mouth. The blood continued to flow out until it soaked Tania's neck and upper clothes.
“ The Tania Bob..,” whispered Madani with a vibrating voice.
“ Really Kasian ya...” said Madani again.
“ Shht, don't come first. Better Lo dzikir than make Tania's ghost angry later.” said Bobi reminded to make Madani speechless and back to recollection even though his gaze can not be seen the ghost of Tania.
Up ahead Tania's ghost is seen staring at everyone alternately as if looking for someone. Tania's ghost smiled as her gaze hit the figure of Vienna trembling in fear beside Hanako. Then the ghost of Tania slowly drifted closer to Vienna and it made the atmosphere increasingly gripping. Especially when Tania's ghostly hand is outstretched as if she wants to touch Vienna.
“ Do not disturb him..” Hanako said firmly while hugging Vienna tightly.
Tania's ghost flinched and pulled her outstretched hand and was ready to touch Vienna.
“ Who are you, why block me..?” ask the ghost of Tania.
“ I am Hanako, her friend Vienna.” Hanako said.
“ So you're the one who replaced me with Vienna.?” ask the ghost of Tania.
“ Yes...,” says Hanako.
“ Well. He sees you are a good man. I believe you can take good care of Vienna with him
finding the right man to be her husband. Now Vienna doesn't need me anymore. So I can go quietly after this.” said ghost Tania while turning her body the other way.
“ I'm sorry Tania...,” said Vienna suddenly.
Tania's ghost stopped and looked at Vienna, which had been covered in tears. There was the same sadness in the look in his eyes and it made anyone who witnessed understand how strong the inner bond between Vienna and Tania used to be.
“ It's not your fault Vienna. My destiny is only here. Thank you for being my friend and being by my side until the end of my life. You're the best friend I've ever had Vienna. I am proud to be friends with you.” said the ghost of Tania with a smile.
“ But what and who makes you sick is rich Tania. That's what always makes me sleep better. Tell me who I am let me make the same calculation later.” said Vienna impatiently.
“ Do Not Win. You don't have to dirty your hands with this business. There are good people who will help me uncover their crimes. You just wait and do nothing.” said ghost Tania while glancing at Faiq and Fatur.
Vienna nodded and smiled. His fear slowly faded and he stared at Tania's ghost more boldly. Tania's ghost seemed to be smiling towards Vienna sincerely.
“ Now you can go Tania. Your world business is done. The name of the person responsible for your death is also in the hands of the police. Go Tania...,” said Faiq.
“ Well. I'm sorry for scaring you. Thank you for helping me..” said the ghost of Tania.
Slowly Tania's ghostly body began to fade. But before it completely fades, Tania's ghostly appearance gets better. His face was cheerful again, his eyes were soft, a smile bloomed on his pale face, his hair was neatly unraveled, the blood that had stained his chin, his neck and clothes disappeared somewhere. Accompanied by the chanting of the holy verse al Qur’an and dhikr that echoed in the room, Tania went to face Allah Swt.
“ I will always pray for You Tania..,” Vienna muttered while shedding tears as I watched Tania's ghost fade and vanish altogether.
“ I know Vienna. Thank you my best friend..,” said ghost Tania lirih but still can be heard by everyone in the bookstore.
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