Ballad Inmates
Ballad Inmates (Part 43)

By Dalem Tehang

“Why are you, Pen?” my many.

“Nothing. It is sad if you want the incident that took me to prison gini,” he said.

“Yes if even for you sad, not a little attention effort, Pen. We are in this prison already difficult, do not bother the mind,” I said, interrupting.  

“Sorry if my question makes you uncomfortable yes, Pen. Relax,” Aris chimed.

“Not, I mean not so. I know why my friends ask. Because we have one fate. But I am the only one who can not feel if you want to tell about the incident,” Pepen explained in a flat voice. 

“Ya already, do not need to continue yes. We're obrolin the other one,” I said, disconnecting the theme of the conversation.

Adit tamping approaching. Ask Edi the room captain. We asked to look directly through the iron bars.

“Om Edi, wake up. Someone wants to bond,” said Adit. 

Ijal hurriedly woke Edi up. The middle-aged man who had been to prison five times woke up from his sleep.

“Why, Adit? Early in the morning to wake people to sleep,” said Edi while sitting and rubbing his eyes.

“Someone wants to bond, om. Investigator,” says Adit.

“Still morning gini in-bond? What really was, Adit? Not wrong?” edi said as he stood up and approached the bars.

“Ya really, om. It is not possible that Adit also lied,” said Adit. Affirms.

“Ya is a while away. Wash your face and change shirts first,” said Edi.

“Nevent gone, om. That's it. Investigator said earlier. Later even got angry,” sela Adit.

Eventually Ed gave up. Still, twitching his eyes that seemed to have just woken up from sleep, he followed Adit's steps towards the guard post.

About 10 minutes later, Edi left the guard post and walked back to the room.

“What's up, Kap?” asked Aris who was curious to see Edi walking in a hurry.

“Let's go to the room first. Someone wants me to take you to the cement,” said Edi while walking into the room.

All the sleeping room dwellers were awakened. Sit in each other's place.

“So gini, I was just called an investigator. This morning I was an ablation. Today there are 12 people in abundance, but from our room, it's just me,” said Edi explaining the developments after he was called to the guard post.

“Kok suddenly that, Kap? What's wrong?” sela Doni's.

“Not knowing me. Only told immediately prepare yourself for the devolution. 30 minutes more followed,” continued Edi.

“Continue how is the room affair, Kap?” ask Aris.

“Yes that's what I want to clear. That's why I asked for everything to be built. So, with me this devolvement, finish my job as the head of the room. Please temen-temen choose a new room head,” said Edi.

“If you obey Kap, who deserves to be the next room head?” ask Reza. This time he made a sound.

“I don't want to show who the head of the room will be. Please do your own thing. I'm not here anymore. It's not ethical if I show you who's replacing me. This is not a kingdom,” said Edi. Democratic character is embodied.

“What if Babe, Kap,” says Aris. Find solution.

“Please. The important thing is to get. The head of the room was tense. Not those who take care of the head of the room,” said Edi.

“Aris the fittest. Been here first, and also more patiently taking on various situations here,” I said, suggesting.

But Aris refused subtly what I suggested. He pushed me to be the head of the room in place of Edi. Finally, all the occupants of room 10 agreed to make me the new head of the room.

Iyos pulled out his little book. He conveyed the use of room occupant dues in detail, and currently there are still as much as Rp 3 million.

“So all clear yes. I don't have any problems in this room. I deliberately berbeber-beberan like this let us both plong. Because it does not stop, we will also meet again in rutan. Can not seem if there is a person who ngeganjel in the heart,” said Edi while smiling meaningfully. 

We all nodded our heads. Agree on the way Edi did. Transparent and still prioritize ethics in maintaining togetherness.

“Oke, I'll be back soon. I'm sorry, all this time must have been a lot of wrong and my khilaf. Consider it all a lesson and experience. The good, dilujin, the less good, throw it away,” continued Edi continued by greeting and hugging us one by one.

There is an atmosphere of haru when releasing Edi undergoing devolvement. Although he was full of smiles as he left the room and greeted warmly the inhabitants in every cell he passed, but still could not be covered if there was a restlessness in his mind. 

After the Dhuhur prayer, we had lunch together as usual. Rice cadong with instant noodle side dish. Plus the abon my wife sent me a few days ago.

Doni asked me to move to Edi's place before he gave birth. But I refused. I've been comfortable with my place all this time. Being in the corner and not directly monitored by the cctv because it is blocked by the bathroom wall.   

“So who went up to top dressing place sir Edi?” ask Doni. 

I pointed at Reza. This man who is only a few years under me, looks very frail. 

Besides looking so heavy the burden of his feelings and thoughts so far. I hope, by moving places, he will get a new atmosphere.

“Waduh, who is beside me Reza yes. Danger if he is possessed again,” said Iyos. There was a worried tone to his voice. 

“Inshaallah no longer possessed, Yos. From now on, regular prayers yes, Reza,” I said. Reza nodded his head. Steady.

“So change this call? Drop Babe what cap?” suddenly Ijal interrupted.

“Tetep Babe ajalah, it looks cooler. Setufer,” said Aris. Chimed. All the room residents agreed.

The room door was suddenly slashed. We got stunned. Bummer. It turned out to be Gustav, the head of the detention house block, who hit the door of the cell from the steel.

“You've got it all, Gustav. What's up?” said Doni, whose position is closest to the bars. 

“Who is the replacement for om Edi as the head of the room?” ask Gustav. 

Spontaneously all the occupants of room 10 pointed at me. The one leaning against the bathroom wall.

“Oh yes, bang Mario yes. Congratulations, bang. Incidentally then, later on Ashar abis we want to be gathered together with the tahti commander, there is a briefing,” said Gustav.  

“Who should take part in the briefing?” my many.

“All room heads, bang. So 10 people. Added later from the officer. Yes about 15 people,” continued Gustav. 

“The place where the meeting will be?” ask Aris. 

Gustav explained the briefing would be conducted in his room. Room 5.

“OK, ready. Thanks for the info, Gustav,” I said.

“Liet aja, bang. It was Gustav's job to tell you this. And there is an obligation, each room contributes Rp 100,000. Make buy snacks for those who attend the event later,” said Gustav again.

Unknowingly, I breathed. There was an outpouring of resentment that just appeared. There is still something that forces prisoners to issue funds.

After a bit of relief from the feeling that had been disturbed, I turned my face to Iyos who seemed to be waiting for orders.

I nodded my head at Iyos. The chamber treasurer immediately moved. Open a small wallet that is tucked in between clothes. He took out the money and handed it to Gustav.

“See you later, bang. Thank you,” said Gustav while leaving our room.

“Tumben no gini briefing event. Two months as a prisoner here, just horrified earlier if you want there is a kayak gini event,” said Doni.

“Iya really is. I was astonished too. But yes followed. Inshaallah there is a benefit for us,” said Aris. (connected)