Legend has it, once upon a time
there was a River called Tulang Bawang River, which well, known for its wild alligators
that live along the River. The wilderness of the alligators often disturbs the
villager’s shipping activities. Often heard many people disappeared as if
swallowed by earth, left without any news.
One day, people are troubled with
another missing person news. The missing person name was Aminah. The strange thing
was even though all villagers of the Tulang Bawang River bank were looking for
her, they did not find any trace, as if she was gone swallowed by the earth.
In a far and hidden place, within a
very big cave Aminah was laying. She was recovered from collapse. She was very
surprised to see the cave was filled with very valuable object. There were
diamond, gold, jewels and beautiful dresses. The object sparks very bright
lights. Still shocked, in the corner of the cave she heard a very heavy voice
that surprised her even more. Aminah dragged her body to move further from the
beast.
“Do not fear me beautiful girl!
Even though I appear as an alligator, I am a man like you. I was cursed to
become an alligator because of my evil deeds. My name was somad, I was once a
skilled pirate in Tulang Bawang River.
The alligator continued. “Once I always robbed every merchant who passed here.
I kept all my loots here in this cave. If I need food I take a little of this
treasure and sell it in a village market by River. No one knows I have built a
tunnel on the other side of this cave. The tunnel connects this cave with the
village”.
Unrealized, the pirate alligator
revealed the secret of the hidden cave where he lives. Thoroughly, Aminah
listened very carefully and remember the valuable information. The alligator
then gave her a present of some jewels. He hoped that Aminah will stay with
him. But Aminah’s hope to be back to her village and see her family is very
strong.
“Stay with me for a while. I will
fulfill anything you ask for” the alligator asked. Look at my treasure, there
is plenty of it. You can take anything you want,” he persuaded.
Afraid, Aminah said, “Sorry,
alligator. I have to get back home soon, my father and mother must be looking
for me if keep stay in this cave,”
On one occasion, the alligator was
careless. Because his stomach was full, he was slept and forgot to close the
cave door. Carefully and a little bit worried Aminah got out from the cave by
walking on her tiptoes. Behind the cave, she found a dark and long hallway. After
some time walking the hall, she saw a burst of light coming though. She
followed the light. How happy she was to find the end of the hallway leading to
a hill, and then she walked out of the hall.
Not long walking, Aminah was helped
by the villagers who were looking for rattan. For compensation, Aminah gave
present of jewels she has with her. Aminah then returned to her village safely.
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