-THIS is still a mysterious story. But that's not what Vanya experienced. This experience was experienced by Andi, Vanya's neighbor who is still close to Vanya. The sibling relationship is like this. Andi's grandfather used to have chickens. Well, Andi's grandfather's chicken married Vanya's grandfather's chicken. Be Andi and Vanya brothers.
That's why, as a brother, you should also listen to the story of Andi, who has a pretty cool body and looks.
The story is like this.
In the afternoon, on the basketball court. And at that time, Andi was really annoyed to see his friends. After that, instead of continuing to practice basketball, they sat around chatting about the devil's phone. So the ball, ring, or whatever is on the field looks less attractive than the devil's phone.
-Demon phone? That's the telephone that is said to be popular, and if we dial the number, a demon will answer our call.
"It's true! Si Obet, my high school friend, once dared to call. At first he didn't pick up, but not long after, I heard a scary girl's moaning voice. It was like a kuntilanak's voice, I think," said Rob.
"It's scary too, yeah," said Sandra.
"But, how come, when my friend tested the number, no one picked up," said Edwin.
"Maybe he's just being lazy. Because, according to Obet, lately the devil has been busy answering the calls he's received."
Meanwhile, Andi continued to try to divert attention by dribbling a basketball loudly there. But, the kids are stupid! Andi doesn't really believe in superstitions. Especially about that devil's phone.
"Well, you know Washari, right? My middle school friend who once had a crush on Fahmi's maid, Ikem. He even visited her," continued Rob.
"Had a demon?" Edwin blurted out curiously.
"No! Ikem's mother visited him, asking for accountability. Hihihi," Andi interrupted, disrupting the tense atmosphere.
"If you don't believe me, that's fine. You can ask Washari," Rob shouted, but was grabbed by Andi. He seemed to be trying hard to convince the children.
"Have you ever called me, Rob?" Andi asked later.
"I haven't yet. But many of my friends have already called."
"Why balloons?"
"I don't have a telephone."
"You can use a public telephone."
"If you use a public telephone, the devil usually won't pick up."
"How does he know if we use our own telephone or a public telephone?"
"Yes, of course you know, bro. His name is Satan!"
Sigh! Andi has become even more attached to Rob, who really likes inspiring children with stories like that. Rob also once told me that in the Petamburan area there is a cemetery whose interior can be explored like a cave.
It is said that the cemetery was the former kingdom of Satan. As you know, only large old style graves collapsed due to flooding. I heard that the children around there actually like to use this grave for dating.
Eh, but the story about the devil's telephone is a bit different. Because Andi himself didn't just hear it from Rob's mouth. His classmates also often tell stories.
Some say, if we want Satan to respond, we have to call him in the middle of the night. About the end of the tipi, like that.
"And, for those who don't believe it, my friend said, if you have a phone, you can come and call us."
"Hey, as for me, just believe me," said Sandra, a little horrified.
"If I wanted to come to Grandpa, no, Grandpa, I still wouldn't believe it!" Andi said. "And, today I want to practice alone. I don't want to practice with kids who believe in calling the devil...!"
Children, it seems, also don't want to practice with children who don't believe in calling the devil. They continued to be busy talking about exciting events related to the telephone call.
"Oh yes, I almost forgot," continued Rob, who was still enthusiastic. "You met Roni, right? Roni whose house is in Block A, who owns a carpet shop? He did
ask Information about the telephone number. And people say the information about the telephone number is indeed mysterious."
Meanwhile, Andi, who is bored playing basketball alone, is getting ready to go home. He wanted to leave the children who were still engrossed in the story. Andi grabbed his "federal" racing bike which was parked on the edge of the field.
Sweat from warming up alone soaked his entire athletic body. He took off his wet t-shirt. His t-shirt was squeezed, until the sweat that had absorbed it oozed out. And it turns out that his behavior made a girl who was walking across the road stunned in awe until she bumped into a grasshopper. The grass jelly man was clearly grumbling, because his glass was broken.
"Matenye's been around, hasn't he?" spray grass jelly brother.
"Sorry, bro, I didn't mean to."
"That's stupid! Just replace this broken glass!"
"Yes, I'll change it. But there's no need to shout like that, it wouldn't be nice if someone heard... er, heard, right?"
And from a distance Andi just laughed a little while shaking his shoes, eh, shaking his head!
- Andi was having fun, just wearing shorts and wrapping his t-shirt around his waist, pedaling his bicycle. Drove down the rather steep road near the park of the housing complex.
Andi left the sweet girl and grasshopper, left the lonely basketball court, and left the children who were still engrossed in stories about the devil's telephone.
God forbid, Andi thought. He hopes that those who believe in that way will just be his friends. And hopefully tomorrow they will have forgotten. Strange. In this era of private television season, there are still people who believe in things that don't make sense.
On the side of the road Andi stopped for a moment. Make a quick stop at a roadside stall to buy a Coca-Cola.
While he was sipping, the salesman's brother idly invited him to chat to make small talk.
"It looks really worn out?"
"Yes, Bro, after training."
"Where are the others?"
"There is."
"Eh, you like playing on the telephone, don't you, Sis?"
-"Hmm, so what?"
"Nowadays, lots of kids like playing on the telephone, Sis."
"Ah, that's normal, Bro."
"But this one is different. Children like to call devils!"
"Demon?"
"Yeah, they call it the devil's phone!"
Yes, envelopes! Why is this brother also talking about calling the devil? Why has it become an epidemic like this? Andi thought confused.
"When I was little, there was also someone like that. His name was jalangkung. But he didn't use a telephone. Because back then it wasn't telephone season. Now the devil is a bit modern, isn't he, Sis?" The older brother continued to mess around while receiving five hundred cents from Andi's pocket.
"Hm?" Andi just doesn't care.
"Brother, do you want to know the telephone number? I know."
"No, no!" Andi hurriedly returned the Coca-Cola bottle and immediately went home.
And I want to get home quickly. He also strongly increased his "federal" policy. But when he arrived in his spacious yard, Andi only saw silence. Yes, it seems that the residents of the house are no longer there.
"Where are you going, Sis?" Andi asked after parking his bicycle.
"To Bogor, Den, to visit Grandma. She said Grandma was being treated in hospital again," said Bibik.
"Daddy?"
"Not going home yet. But he said he wanted to go straight to Bogor too. And maybe stay overnight, Den."
Andi fell on the sofa, watching TV. The fan was turned on in his direction, so that his sweat would dry quickly.
His thinking is a bit messy too. The story of the devil's telephone flashed through his imagination. Maybe because he was tired, he fell asleep easily.
***
-Kringgg!!!
The loud telephone sound disturbed his sleep. Andi woke up, then picked up the phone. There was a voice on the other end. A girl's voice that, for some reason, sounded a little strange.
"Hello? Andi is there?"
"Yes, this is Andi. Where are you from?"
"How come you don't know? You called me earlier, right?"
-"Ah, no. What's your telephone number?"
"7490539."
"Ha?" Suddenly Andi's hair stood up. He was shaking. He remembered the number that the kids were making a fuss about on the basketball court this afternoon.
The phone he was holding fell. The surrounding atmosphere suddenly became gloomy. The living room lights dimmed. Outside, it was dark night. Andi tried to shout for Bibik, but his mouth felt blocked. He tried to get up, but he couldn't even move the tip of his thumb.
Suddenly he was hit by extraordinary fear. How does the devil's phone actually know my phone number? Andi thought.
The voice on the phone was still audible. "Hello? Hello? Hihihi..."
Andi tried to struggle as hard as he could. Aaaaah...
Until finally he found himself being shaken by Bibik. "Den, Den, what's wrong? Move to the room, Den!"
Andi woke up. And immediately jumped up and sat down. For a moment he was unconscious. Then heaved a sigh of relief. Uh, lucky! Turns out it was just a dream. But he found himself drenched in sweat.
Meanwhile the TV broadcast seemed to have ended, but it was still on. It's twelve o'clock! He fell asleep for a long time.
"Aden just seemed delirious," said Bibik as he turned off the television. "Do you want to remember the hysit soup again, Den?" ,
"No need, Sis. I'm full." Andi wandered into the bathroom. He really doesn't like going into the bedroom without taking a shower first.
He also turned on the hot water tap. And muffled. But as soon as he remembered the dream he had just had, he hurriedly got up from his bed and fled to his room.
But in Andi's room he couldn't sleep straight away. The scary dream just now was still deeply imprinted in his mind. Andi was also horrified to imagine that dream. "What if the devil really knows my phone number?" he thought as he spread the thick blanket over his body, so that his head couldn't be seen. Brrr, the AC in the room got really cold tonight. Andi really
afraid. He felt as if the demoness was beside him. Go to sleep. Wow!
The problem was, just as he was feeling nervous, suddenly the telephone next to his bed rang loudly. Ring!!!
"Ha?" Andi jumped in surprise. His whole body felt stiff. Ah, this must be just a dream. A nightmare like that. Andi tried to deny it and pinched his arm. Wow! Why is it sick? That means this isn't a dream!
Kringgg!!!
Ah, this is a dream! Andi tried to deny it again. This time while trying to hit his forehead against the edge of the bed. The result? Bump! If so, this really isn't a dream!
Kringgg!!!
Andi's heart sank even more. He pulled the blanket closer.
Kriiinggg!
That phone call really terrorized his feelings. This is terrible, finally the devil really knows my telephone number, Andi thought. Ah, but where can the devil call? It's not the devil! No!
Andi tried to control his feelings. He must be brave. This afternoon you already harassed your friends, are you afraid now?
Kringg!
Ah, but if it's not the devil, then who is the person who is so determined to call here at this time of night? Even though it's almost half past one!
Ring! !!
Oh, why does the phone keep ringing? Andi almost gave up hope. He really felt terrorized. Until he had reckless thoughts. "I have to answer the phone. What kind of devil dares to bother me? Think I'm scared, what?" Andi's determination.
With forced courage, Andi grabbed the telephone receiver. "Hey, you little devil! What do you want to disturb people's peace?" Andi cursed immediately.
But what was heard on the other end was the sound of someone shocked. "Hey, Andi. What are you doing? Why are you cursing like that at this time of night?"
Andi was confused. "Eh, who is this?"
"Mama."
"Ha? Mom?"
"Yes, Mama. Sorry I just called you so late. Mama can't come home tonight. Grandma's on an IV drip again. But it's better now. Mama has to wait at the hospital. Papa is here to accompany Mama. That's it, okay? Have a good sleep. "Tomorrow, let's just have a sandwich for breakfast. Auntie has already ordered it."
"Eh, when is Mama coming home?"
"Wow, why are you so spoiled? It's up to Grandma to come home. If you can leave tomorrow, then Mama will go home. That's it, okay?"
The phone is disconnected. Andi breathed a sigh of relief.
A moment later Andi remembered that he hadn't prayed Isha prayers yet. He rushed to the bathroom to do ablution.
***
-The next night, it turned out that Andi was alone at home. A call from Bogor said Grandma couldn't be left behind. Papa also came home from work and went straight to Bogor again.
The eerie quiet atmosphere at home again affected Andi's feelings. Axl Rose, who was swaying in the video, was unable to shake off the silence.
Yes, this morning the children were still talking about the devil's phone call. He said, if we dial that number, the girl on the other end will immediately know who is calling.
And if someone wants to meet him, suddenly the devil is sitting next to the caller.
There are also those who are told to go to the car garage, and the devil waits in the car where the lights turn on by themselves. Anyway, it's really strange what happened.
"Just clicking on the front number of the phone shows the haunted outskirts of Ciputat. Which is far on the edge of the city," said Rob.
"Gossip is always added to!" Andi cursed at Rob, who was the most enthusiastic when telling stories.
"But it's true. If you don't believe it, just call that number. Try it!" Rob challenged.
At that time Andi just shrugged his shoulders.
Andi seemed to be challenged and ridiculed at the same time. And tonight Andi was hit by a dilemma. Between wanting to prove Rob's bullshit, and being afraid that it's true.
For hours Andi fought with his feelings.
Eleven o'clock at night.
Andi was still doubtful in his room. Call or not, okay?
Twelve o'clock at night.
Ah, it's better not to look for trouble, Andi thought as he pulled up the blanket.
It's a little after twelve o'clock.
If it's not proven, Andi seems curious too. He wouldn't be able to deny Rob's words tomorrow morning. He will lose, because he doesn't dare to try. In Andi's mind a great war was raging. Telephone. Don't. Telephone. Don't.
Andi also prayed. It's useless to pray often, if you do that you'll be afraid.
With a steady heart, he dialed the number that had caused a stir.
Silence. Only the sound of the wall clock ticking and Andi's labored breathing.
Well, you hear a dial tone.
Andi's feelings are uncertain.
The phone is picked up.
Andi's face turned pale. Especially after hearing a girl's voice sighing on the other end. But driven by his belief and determination, Andi began to dare to speak out.
"7490539?"
"That's right. You're talking to Klara right now," the answer on the other end brought mystery and horror.
"K-klara? W-klara who?"
"Klara Karolina. What's wrong with that?"
"Y-you... y-you... r-really you're the devil that s-often bothers t-that?"
There was a sound of giggling. Andi was shaking.
"Y-you're a b-sloppy bastard, aren't you?"
The sound of giggling was heard again. Andi's saliva got stuck in his throat.
-"W-what do you mean by disturbing humans? A-are y-you dying of curiosity?"
The girl's laughter grew louder. Andi was increasingly confused. But his heart was already desperate. So Andi continued to speak, "I-I ask you not to disturb the people. I-if you die of curiosity, then those of us who are still alive will take care of it. But tell me first, what did you die of? Were you killed? When you were buried in your shroud hasn't it been loosened yet, and hasn't the call to prayer been made?"
And the girl's giggles had now turned into guffaws.
"Who are you anyway?" asked the girl after her laughter died down.
"Y-you know, he said y-you definitely know who called!"
"Says who?"
"The kids said "
"No. Who are you, anyway?"
"I'm Andi."
"0, Andi. Oh, Andi. What are you up to? You called me at this time of night, and without any end in sight, I'm already dead. Dead curious, again! Is this really how a good acquaintance works? "And again, how do you know my phone number? Come on, help me with my phone book, okay?"
Andi was stunned. "S-so, you're not a demon?"
"Who said I was a devil? Evil, yuck!"
"Guys."
"Crazy, ah!" .
"But why are you terrorizing my friends?" Andi became increasingly curious.
"Oh, here's the story. At first I didn't have that intention. I've just moved to Jakarta. I don't have any friends. Just for fun, then I just called randomly. I mean I wanted to find a friend, I see. Uh, it looks like the person I called I was really scared. It was my fault, really. The call was late at night. Where did my voice sound scary, again, he said. Yes, after all I like having trouble sleeping at night. Well, since then there have been rumors about the devil's phone. Even though it was my phone. I heard it. Why is that story? The bad thing is that I also enjoy this game. I need entertainment. So I just tease them. It's really strange, nowadays how come people still believe that.
"But I salute you, An. You are brave. That's why I just opened a card to you."
"So you're not a demon, huh?"
-"You are the devil."
"What was your name earlier?"
"Clara."
"You're lonely, aren't you?"
"I don't have any friends yet."
"Then can we be friends?"
"Wow, that's really fine!"
"I'll play at your house, okay?"
"Can."
"When?"
"That's fine now."
"Not now, bro. Then you'll be a real devil again. I'm afraid of being strangled. It's almost morning. How about tomorrow?"
"Okay." The girl on the other end gave her home address.
"That's it, okay? See you tomorrow. Bye..."
Andi put down the phone and smiled with relief. Tomorrow he will tease Rob. Weee, call the devil!