Midnight Foot Step
Chapter 28 - Back to How It Was

One week after his discharge from the hospital, Doni really proved his point, although at that time the effect was only joking.

He returned to Arum village and invited him to dinner on the beach. Although there are no small candles and a sprig of white roses typical of a romantic dinner, but their dinner is quite sweet.

There is a full moon that hangs beautifully, as well as the waves that flow melodiously. All combined with the warm grip of Doni who had been reluctant to escape from the hands of Arum.

"Arum, I .. There is something I want to talk about" said Doni.

"What?" asked Arum while returning Doni's gaze.

Doni smiled, then reached into something from the pocket of his pants, turned out to be a red velvet box. Then, he opened it and thrust it towards Arum.

"Will you marry me?" said Doni.

Arum. He didn't expect Doni to be this serious.

"This, this___" Arum looked at the sparkling ring of jewels inside.

"I want to propose to you. Not rejected, is it?" Doni looked at Arum more closely.

"I know we're still in college. But, I really love you. I don't rush, just want to prove my seriousness" continued Doni.

With a big smile, Arum took the ring that was proffered to him. Then put it in Doni's grasp.

"Pakikan ya," he said a little spoiled.

"You accepted my proposal?" Doni's eyes sparkled.

"I have no reason to refuse" replied Arum still with a smile.

Doni was smiling too. Then Arum's hand was grabbed with affection. Then, he pinned the ring on Arum's ring finger.

"I've always loved you. Thank you for welcoming my feelings" said Doni, kissing Arum's hand.

"I am more grateful. Having you, it is a truly wonderful gift" replied Arum.

A moment later, Doni hugged Arum tightly while gently stroking the top of his head. In his mind, Doni is very grateful to still be able to embrace Arum in good health. After yesterday was frightened because the lover was in a coma for several days.

That was when Doni promised himself. He will prove his seriousness if Arum makes it through the critical period. He was so afraid of losing at that time.

In this instant, what he promised was already fulfilled. The ring of jewels he bought, was already beautifully circular on Arum's ring finger.

"May our days continue to be peaceful huh. Do not let there be an incident like yesterday," said Arum a few moments later.

"The hostel has been renovated, Mr. Hasan has also been jailed. It must be peace" replied Doni solemnly. Although the original is not sure, but he pretends to be sure for the sake of calming Arum.

"Hopefully that is so." Arum nodded with a smile.

***

Two months later.

The dormitory has been renovated and students are welcome to return. One by one they came and occupied each other's rooms.

This time, the atmosphere is different. There is no horror and horror like before, even very comfortable and makes anyone feel at home to stay. Indeed, the invisible occupants had moved far away. No more nesting there.

On the first day, they were thankful and ate together. Not only the residents of the dormitory are present, but the lecturers and also some students who do not live in the dormitory. Laughter and boisterous conversations color the course of the event.

No exception Doni, he was also present at the event. With Arum, Tari, Siska, and several other male friends. They joked while enjoying the dishes that had been provided.

"Many singles Don, have a little heart dong," Tari seduces.

"Yes, it's a step towards halal." Siska also chimed in.

Arum laughed at the chattering of his two friends. But, he pretended to be ignorant and accepted Doni's bribe. Not only that, Arum also scoops his food and feeds it into Doni's mouth.

"Jeez Arum!" scream Dance. "It was very intentional for him Sis" he continued, turning to look at Siska.

"I don't see it. From earlier I nduk doang," said Siska who then made them laugh loosely.

"Now, there are many singles who collect. You guys deketin, keep in touch. Where you know it is suitable, it can be our triple date" Arum said without guilt.

"No, thank you. We both want to focus on college. Isn't that Sis?" said Tari while bribing her food.

"You're Ri, I'm .. I'd like to try to find out."

Siska's successful reply left Tari shocked, to the point that she choked on her own food.

"Not loyal to your friend" grumbled Tari.

Siska laughed, "Capek knew diginiin mulu as they were. So, it's possible to release the single status."

"Rubber. I support you Sis, "said Arum.

"I support you too." Doni also said.

"Whatever it is up to you. What do you say, I want to eat." Dance up and walk towards the table. He took some of the many desserts there.

"Not much Ri. If you gain weight, then the longer the singles," joked Arum, again with a loud laugh.

Dance turned her head while glaring, as if in real anger.

"Be careful, ugly prayers go back to yourself. Not just stuff that can be traced," he said sarcas.

"Damn you Ri!" sahut Arum's.

Dance no longer responds. But, he smiled sincerely despite turning his back on his friends. For what reason could he feel the laughter without burden. A bold thing was expected when he fought in life and death.

"I'm happy that everything is back to normal. Hopefully next can be like this, no more bad things until we all graduate, "inner Dance.

***

From that day on, the students forged education peacefully. There was no disturbance from supernatural beings like before. They can focus on the lesson without thinking about other things.

Meanwhile, Mr. Hasan and Mr. Rima are still in prison with a sense of regret. In the cold and lonely bars, they often wonder about the past. About his out-of-place grudges, also about an alliance with a demon that has absolutely no benefit.

However, all is already gone, the rice has become porridge. No matter how big the regret, time cannot be turned. They have to take responsibility for what they have done. Accept or not accept, they must continue to undergo sanctions as they should.

However, there is one thing that makes them a little relieved, namely the safety of Arum, Tari, and Siska. At the very least, they did not make the old people out there feel the loss like they once did. If it happens, no longer imagine how much they regret.

Now, in a silent bui they often contemplate. Thinking of sin for the sake of sin they have planted since his son died.

"Hopeing him back is impossible, so it is better to give and pray, may he be calm and have a beautiful place by His side. I'm here to improve my attitude, too. If later given time to be free, I will spread a lot of goodness. Counting to atone for the sins I have committed," said Bu Rima at this time.

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