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Chapter 9 - Volume009

Ustadz Jefri looked at Sumiyati seriously " if you are ready , we will leave tomorrow night " Sumiyati closed her eyes and took a deep breath but in her heart she knew the journey to the forbidden forest would be a journey of life and death , but she would not give up she had promised to protect her children even if her life was sacrificed. Night began to cover the village , a cold wind blew softly shaking the leaves and making soft rustling sounds among the tree trunks outside Sumiyati's house . Ustadz Jefri stood in all white clothes, his right hand holding a prayer bead and his other hand holding a small bottle filled with prayer water , Sumiyati came out of the house wearing a jarik cloth and a shabby kebaya her face looked pale but her eyes radiated strong determination Roni stood behind her looking worriedly " mom what , are you really sure you want to go there ? " Roni's voice was heard trembling Sumiyati smiled slightly even though her eyes were teary " mom must go there son if not Wati will not survive ". " T fire ma'am " Roni said as he stepped forward and held Sumiyati's hand , " What if Mom can't come back ? " Sumiyati took a deep breath and cupped Roni's hand on her cheek. " If that happens, Roni has to look after your younger siblings , you have to be a strong child ." Roni shook his head quickly, " No , I don't want to lose my mother ." Ustadz Jefri stepped closer and gently touched Roni's shoulder. " Roni , Allah will not let those who put their trust in Him fall. We have to believe. " Roni was silent, his eyes began to water. watery but he tried to hold back his tears .

Ustadz Jef ri looked at Sumiyati seriously " we have to leave now if we are late Buto Ijo can come first and take Wati " then Sumiyati nodded " okay Ustadz ", Roni held Sumiyati's hand " can I come with you ? " Ustadz Jefri immediately interrupted " this is too dangerous " but " I can't stay at home while mother is facing Buto Ijo Ustadz " answered Roni. Sumiyati smiled slightly and kissed Roni's forehead " I promise , I will come back " Roni fell silent then reluctantly let go of her hand " be careful " Ma'am ," Sumiyati nodded, turned around and started walking with Ustadz Jefri towards the forbidden forest .

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