Task 10 ( Folklore Story )

THE SYNOPSIS

Their once a boy named Tanggang, who lived in a small village near the beach. He came from a very poor family. Tanggang lived with his mother in an small and old house. Because he loved his mother so much he wanted to change the fate of his family by going to the big apple to find job. But his mother was worried that he would change. Eventually, Tanggang’s mother agrees to let her son go to the city. In the village, there’s a woman named Santi. She was Tanggang best and closed friends since childhood.  

         After a few years passed, Tanggang had become a rich and successful businessman. He also had found his soul mate, Marita who happens to be the daughter of the owner of the company that Tanggang work for. One day, Mr. Rudin (Marita’s father) asked him about his family because he wants to know Tanggang’s family before he marries to Marita, but Tanggang said that his an orphans which is a lie. The truth is, he doesn’t want people to know he comes from a poor family because it might embarrass him. On the wedding ceremony, Tanggaang was shock because his mother and his old friend Santi had come, everyone starting to question “who’s that old woman who claimed to be Tanggang’s mother?”. To protect his dignity he confessed to everyone that that the woman was not his mother and he dragged his own mother out of his wedding ceremony. Tanggang’s mother was very hearbroken because of his son’s attitude towards her. After a few argument, Tanggang’s mother pray so that he could realized of his action and aware of the consequences. Then after a struck of lightning Tanggang was transform from a person into a solid stone.  

SCENE 1

In an old village, there was lived a poor family but they were very grateful. Tanggang works as a fisherman, while his mother was just a house wife. Tanggang has a dream, he wants to change his way of living by finding a job in the city. 

Tanggang        : hmm …I wish one day I could be rich and change the fate of my family, so my mother  doesn’t have to work hard anymore. 

(Tanggang mother comes)

Mother            : Hey there son! Why do you look so sad? Is there something wrong?

Tanggang        :  Oh?! Hey mother. I was just thinking of something.

Mother            :  Thinking about what?

Tanggang        : mmm… thinking of a way how to improve our living. That’s all.

Mother            : Theirs is no need of changing of anything my son, because as long as I have you by my side, I’m happy and grateful enough.

Tanggang        : As long as you are happy I am too. Mmm… mother? I have been thinking about this for a long time, so I was wondering if I could go to the city to find a job.

Mother            : Huh?... why? I thought you already have job here? Don’t you like it?

Tanggang        : No! That’s not what I meant mother! It’s just that the payment in the city is higher than here. Also, we could afford to buy your medicine and buy a new house.

Mother             :  hmmm… well if that’s what you what, then I won’t stop you. Anyway, you are                                      grown man after all. Just make sure you will promise me one thing!

Tanggang        : what’s that mother?

Mother            : don’t forget where you came from, and your responsibility while you are in the city,                                alright?

 Tanggang       : don’t worry mother I promise! I’m doing this for the sake of our family.

Mother            : good! That’s my boy.

SCENE 2

Before moving to the city, Tanggang wants to meet up with his best friend Santi, at the bridge.

Santi                      : Why did you want to see me? It’s something important?

Tanggang              : I want to tell you that I will go to the city to find job.

Santi                      : (sad) When are you going? Why do you want to find work so far away, is it                          because the work here is not good enough?

Tanggang             : It’s not that, I just want to find a better job so I could to change my family                             living.

Santi                     : Hmmm… I hope you will get a good job and can achieve your dream.

Tanggang             : Don’t be sad dear, I will be gone for a while and I am doing this for our                                  future together.      (smile)

Santi                     : I know that but I want you to promise me that you will not forget where you                          care from your family.

Tanggang             : Yes I promise dear, don’t worry to much, I know what I’m doing okay.

Santi                     : Living in the city is not same as in the village, so be careful and try to do                                 your responsibility.

Tanggang             : I know believe me, I will not easily be influenced by the luxury life in the city.

Santi                     : I felt so relief when I heard you said that

Tanggang             : Please take care of mother okay. Maybe tomorrow I will go to the city.

Santi                     : I will take good care of your mother, I promise you that! I so don’t worry                               about it.

Tanggang             : Thank you dear.

Santi                     : (smile)

SCENE 3

On the day of Tanggang’s moving to the city, everyone was sad. Especially his mother. Tanggang never live his mother this faraway. Everyone said farewell to him and giving motivated advise.

Grandmother    : When you reach there, I hope you can take care of yourself. Don’t be                                          influenced by the thing that is not good. Grandma wishes you could change the                             fate of our family.

Santi                : What is supposed right by grandmother, you have to take care of yourself and I                           hope you don’t forget the promise we include the origins you okay.

Mother             : I only hope that you could to return quickly and safely. Mother will always pray                         for your success there.

Tanggang           : (stand close to his mother and said) Mother! You don’t have to worry about                              me, I know how to take care of myself, grandma too! I will remember all the                            massage okay. And you Santi I also remember our promise and will fulfill it. I                                   hope you can help to take care of my family when I’m gone.

Tanggang           : (say goodbye).

SCENE 4

                               After couple of years, Tanggang had finely riche his dreams of becoming a successful businessman. But what he doesn’t realize is that he had become very greedy and had forgot his responsibility and promises towards his family. So, one day Marita’s parents invited Tanggang to there house for dinner.

Tanggang        : Assalamualaikum.. uncle, aunt.

Uncle/aunt       : Walaikumsalam…

Uncle               : How are you today? Tanggang.

Tanggang        : Fine, thank you.

Uncle/aunt       : Please come in.

Uncle               : How was the business  today?

Tanggang         : Yeah!!!everything went good and we had gain more profit then we expected                                 this month!

Uncle                : Wow! That’s great keep up the good work, and hope I hope you can manage                                  the company to success in the near future!!

Tanggang          : Thank you uncle. I will do my best.

Aunt                  : Emm… aunt also prayer for the best for you! And hope that you and Marita                                  will get married soon!

Tanggang          :[smile]

Uncle                 : Where is Maritha? Why isn’t she arrive yet? Tanggang is already here. Mom                                  can you please called her!

Aunt                   : Maritha! Maritha! Come and have dinner with us!

Maritha              : Yes! Mother , I’m coming.

Aunt                   : Came here and have dinner with us. Tanggang already at the dinner table.                                      Let’s have dinner together.

Maritha              : Ok! Give a minutes.

Uncle                 : Oh! Tanggang, I never know about you family. How are they?

Tanggang           : (He stop eat and feel scared. He don’t know what should he say).

Aunt                   : Yes! I also never know about your family. Where are they?

Tanggang           : (He lie) and say my mother and father had passed away. When I was twelve                                  years old.

Aunt,uncle,maritha  : [silence]

Uncle & aunt        :I’m very sorry to hear that.

Tanggang             : it’s alright, please let enjoy our dinner.

Tanggang             : Thank you so nuch aunt and uncle because invited me for dinner.

Aunt & uncle       : You’re welcome.

Aunt                      : If you have time, please drop by move often.

Tanggang             : Ok! I’ll try.

Tanggang             : Well Maritha, I’m going home now, take care!

Maritha                : Oh! Mmm…but Tanggang, can I ask yousomething?

Tanggang             : What’s that my dear, I just asked me.

Maritha                : When are you going to purpose to me?

Tanggang             : Be patience, I will married you soon don’t worry ok.

Maritha                : Promise meee……

Tanggang             : Ok I’ll promise you with all my heart.

Maritha                : Ok, take care and drive carefully!! Bye, love you!

Tanggang             : Bye.. love you to.

SCENE 5

It has been so long that Tanggang had come home. Her mother had missed him so much that every day she pray for him.

Mother             :I can’t wait Tanggang to arrive home. It has been a long time since he is been                                gone. I miss him a lot, I hope he will come home soon.

While Santi was reading  the newspaper, she had noticed that tanggang face was on the front cover. Then she ran to Tanggang’s mother to tell her.

Santi                : Aunt! Aunt! Aunt! …. Look at this news paper. Tanggang has become a                                      successful man. Just like he wanted to be.

Mother             : Oh! At last my son had achieve all his dreams, I am so proud at him Mmm…..                             look at the address santi. I think we can find him there.

Santi                : Yes! We should try and find him.

(Mother & Rossa feel happy and smile with hope).

SCENE 6

After they had found the address, they walked straight to the operator’s counter. 

(In the Office’s building)

Operator          : Hello miss welcome! How can I help you?

Mother            : oh Hi! I was wondering, is there a person named Tanggang work here?

Operator          : Oh yes. He is our new CEO in this company.

Mother            :  oh really?.. That’s amazing! Where can I find him?

Operator          : mmm… do you have an appointment with him? What’s your name?

Mother            : Huh? Appointment? What’s that? I’m just his mother.

Operator          : Mother? But Tanggang is an orphan and he doesn’t have any family here.

Mother            : No! That’s not true! Tanggang still have me, I am his mother! Who told you                                 that!

Operator          : (Confused) I’m sorry, but maybe you are mistaken with someone else.

(Tanggang saw the argument at the operator’s counter. Then he realize that the old lady was his mother. So he quickly walks towards her and pull her out of the building)

Tanggang        : what are you doing here mother? (Whispering)

Mother            : oh my son! Why haven’t you come home and visited me? I had missed you so much.

Tanggang        : Sshh…!! Don’t talk to loud! I’m fine, it’s just that my schedule has been very                              occupied lately. Anyway, what are you doing here? Tell me what do you need?                             Money?

Mother             :  No! What’s wrong with you! I don’t what your money! I just what to see my                              son and spent time with him!

Tanggang        : Maybe next time, because now is not the perfect time, sorry mother. I promise if                          I have any free time I will come and visit you.  Here’s some money for you to                                  bring home.

Mother            : (sad) alright then, I understand. Take care yourself. I love you son.

Tanggang        : o.k, ok! I love you to! Hurry and go now! Bye.

(At Tanggang’s Office)

Marita             : hey Sweetie! How are you?

Tanggang        : oh?!.. Hey dear! You surprise me. Every things fine, anyway what are you                                   doing? I thought you were at home?

Marita              : I was. But I was going out for awhile, so I stopped by to check on you. That’s                             all.

Tanggang        : Oww. Don’t worry about me, I can take care of my self. (smile)

Marita             :  Alright! Mmm… can I asked you something?

Tanggang        : Sure! What is it?

Marita             : It’s about the old lady that you just talk to, is she your family?

Tanggang        : No! She is not! She was just a bagger, so I gave her some money. Anyway,                                  haven’t I told you that my parents had died in an accident?

Marita             : How thoughtful of you. That’s good.Well never mind, it doesn’t matter anyway.                         I have to go now see you at home and remember don’t come home late, otherwise                            your dinner will get cold!

Tanggang        : I’ll remember and promise to come home before dinner time. Careful on your                               way home alright?

Marita             : Alright! Bye! (smile)

Tanggang        : bye!(smile)

SCENE 7
After arriving from the city from visiting his son , then a few week later Santi heard from the villagers that Tanggang was getting married with a famous entrepreneur’s daughter.

(Tanggang’s House)

Mother            : Why Santi? Tell me.
Santi               : I want to tell you that Tanggang’s  is getting married soon.
Mother            : How did you know my son is getting? And where is my son now? With who is                           my son getting  married?
Santi                : I read in the newspaper that Tanggang will get married with a successful                                      businesswoman.
Mother            : Why haven’t Tanggang I told me? I am his mother ! I must be present his                                     wedding day.
Santi                : But..
Mother             : Please Santi, just for once, I understand your feeling towards him.
Santi                : hmm..okay aunty I’ll accompany to you his wedding day.

(Marriage Ceremony) Tanggang & Marita

On  the wedding day, Tanggag and his future wife was ready to get married until his mother and his old friend rushed the ceremony.  

Mother            : Oh my son ! you already got what you deserve ! why didn’t you tell me that you                         will be married? I really miss you my so !!
Marita              : Who is this woman Tanggang?
Tanggang        : I do not know this woman !! please get her out of here !!!
Mother            :  What? why are you doing this? I am your mother, which raise you from birth.
Tanggang        : hei!!you woman !! you a lien ! we never meet you! anyway my mother already                             passed away many years ago !

(Mother cry) 

Santi                : Tanggang, dare you insult your own mother ! she had raised you to be good                                 person but, this is what you had become? she feed food and give you shelter !but                          this now you repay her?
Tanggang        : argh !! I do not know you two!!you both go away!! Go!! now!! I never want to                           see you again!!
Mother            : “My god, my god yes, I beg you give my son lessons to redeem all his sins,                                  amin”

After his mother his mother prayer Tanggang had become a solid rock foever, by the gods because of his sins to his own mother. Everyone couldn’t explain what had happen.  Even his own mother was shocked after what had happen to his son. (Let this be a lessen to every one, that our mother is the most precious treasure in the world that a child could have )