The Bearer of Petaka Waterfall
Chapter 27 (The Death of Mr. Eko)

Pov Aditya

I was trying to fight against the followers of King Genderewo when Pak Eko was about to fall under the Waterfall.

I have tried several times to go to help Mr. Eko, but I continued to be blocked by the followers of King Genderewo so I was overwhelmed. Until finally I decided to first defeat the followers of King Genderewo alone.

By the time I had defeated the followers of King Genderevo, I was limping along I tried to step foot into Arini who was still holding the hand of Mr. Eko. However, when I almost got to where Arini was, suddenly Mr. Eko's grip was released from Arini's hand, I am very sorry for not being able to help him.

There was the sound of Arini's cry that was so heartbreaking that he was unconscious, and I who was near Arini also tried to catch his body that almost fell down the Waterfall.

Now Rangga Wisesa who has managed to win his fight with King Genderevo was as fast as lightning appeared to descend to the bottom of the waterfall. However, until now I have not seen Rangga Wisesa return to the top.

Finally I decided to bring Arini first back to the house of Kek Soleh by carrying him.

Arriving in front of the house Kek Soleh already seen Mother Ria, Ani, Ida, along with Kek Soleh and Nek Ipah look worried waiting for our arrival. So when they saw me holding Arini's body they immediately ran up to me and helped me to bring Arini's body into the room.

I can't say anything to them yet, it feels like all this is happening so quickly, Mother Ria will definitely be devastated to hear all this news, I'm confused what to do. And in the end I realized from my daydream because Kek Soleh called me.

"Son Aditya, there is something Grandpa wants to talk to Nak Aditya, we should talk about it in Mushola only to be more free," asked Kek Soleh.

I also answered the invitation of Kek Soleh nodded his head by walking to follow Kek Soleh towards Mushola.

"Son Aditya, what really happened to you when you were at the top of the waterfall?" tanya Kek Soleh's.

"Actually something bad happened to us when we were there Kek, because when Rangga Wisesa almost finished his ritual, King Genderewo came with his followers to attack us."

"Eko was even hit by a blow for protecting Arini so he bounced and caused his body to fall under the Waterfall. and until now I did not know the situation Kek because I could not find it with the state of Arini who fainted, so I decided to first save Arini who also almost fell. I'm confused what should I say to Bu Ria about all these events Cake?" my story to Kek Soleh.

"Just relax Nak Aditya, Grandfather will definitely help you to pass on this sad news to Nak Ria. Grandpa knows this must be very hard for you, forgive Grandpa who was unable to help you," said Kek Soleh.

"It's okay, Grandpa, thank you for helping me. This is all the destiny of the Alloh SWT and we can not fight it all, hopefully Bu Ria and Arini can accept all this with patience and sincerity."

"Yes Nak your words are true, because the problems of soul mate, death, and age are all secrets of Allah SWT. Then where is Rangga Wisesa?" tanya Kek Soleh's.

"So after trying to get down to the bottom of the waterfall, Rangga is not seen anymore Kek, I also do not know how his fate is at this time, because it is likely that he also suffered severe internal injuries," I replied.

"It is better now that we meet first Nak Ria so that he does not wonder about what has happened with the Husband and his son," asked Kek Soleh to me. So that the two of us finally walked back to the house to meet Mother Ria.

Now you see Mommy sitting next to Arini by continuing to say the do'a and gently rubbing her head.

"Mother does not know Nak Aditya because until now Arini has not been aware," replied Mother Ria who looks sad.

"Son Ria there is something you want to convey, we should chat outside, let Arini first guarded by Ani, Ida and Nek Ipah," said Kek Soleh.

Finally now the three of us have been on the front porch of Kek Soleh's house. The quiet atmosphere now felt very stressful for the three of us.

A moment later Kek Soleh tried to open the conversation.

"Nak Ria apologized because the news that you will convey will definitely make Nak Ria feel shocked and sad. However, I hope Nak Ria must be sincere and patient because all this is the destiny of Gusti Alloh," said Kek Soleh to Mother.

"Yes sir, I am ready to hear the story of Mr and Nak Aditya, because since then I have had a bad feeling about my Husband, even from the heart of my heart wonder why Nak Aditya did not return with his father Arini and also Rangga wisesa?" said mother Ria.

"Yes Mother, I apologized earlier for not being able to do anything to help Dad. There was something bad that happened when Rangga Wisesa almost succeeded in completing the ritual because King Genderewo and his followers had attacked us, and at the time Father tried to protect Arini, he said, even Dad himself was injured so he bounced and then fell down the waterfall," I said with a sad bow.

"Astagfirstulloh...Innalillah.....Mas eko..." cried Mother Ria loudly and her tears were now broken, so that made Nek Ipah and Ani and Ida ran out.

"I'm sorry because you haven't been a good wife and mother to you and Arini, right now when you say goodbye you apologize to me, because it was the last time we met," said Mother Ria with tears.

"Where is Jasad mas Eko Nak Aditya?" ask Mother Ria.

"I have not been able to find him because of Arini's unconscious state so I decided to take him home first" I replied.

"Then What about Nak Rangga's fate?" ask Mommy back.

"I also do not know how the fate of Rangga Wisesa now, because earlier Rangga went down to try to save Father.but, until now Rangga also has not returned, because he's getting severe internal injuries too."

"Mother must be strong yes for the sake of Arini, pity Arini if later Mother also hurts," said Ani and Ida by hugging Mother.

"We should now call the police so we can help find Father and Rangga" I told them.

Dawn was now starting to dawn, the time has shown at five o'clock in the morning. now Me and Kek Soleh will take the Police to comb to the waterfall area to find the whereabouts of Pak Eko and Rangga Wisesa.

We had a few minutes, and now we were right under the waterfall. How surprised we are to see the body of Mr. Eko who has now been stretched stiff.

"Innalillahi waina ilaihi roji'un" said all of us simultaneously.