Episode 3

Andini was receiving more and more offers from people who were starting to realize that she could be bought. By then, her group also knew that Andini was selling herself to make ends meet. After all, she was the sole breadwinner for her family. The burden on this seventeen-year-old girl was immense, as she had to care for her mother and put her younger brother through school. Everything required a significant amount of money, not to mention Yogi, who loved to squander money on drinks and parties as if he were rich, while Andini struggled so hard to earn money, practically working herself to the bone.

"What's wrong, Andini?" Siska approached her after the event ended.

"Oh, it's nothing. I'm just tired," Andini dodged the question.

"Just tell me what's going on. That cattle rancher was interested in you, but you turned him down! I've noticed you seem to be in pain. What's bothering you?" Siska pressed.

The more Siska asked, the more Andini's tears flowed. Siska was indeed the kindest and closest person to her. She had always been there to listen to Andini's worries and never shared them with anyone else. She knew how hard it was for Andini. They were only three years apart in age, as Siska was now in her twenties, and she, too, was selling her body for money.

"Yogi, Siska..."

Andini hadn't even spoken much but was already sobbing uncontrollably, leaving Siska somewhat surprised. It must be a family issue since Andini had mentioned her brother's name. That young man was truly disrespectful, never lifting a finger to help his sister earn money for the family. All he knew was how to spend money without a care in the world, oblivious to how Andini obtained it. Siska also knew that Yogi had raped his sister. She was furious but felt powerless to help the unfortunate Andini.

"Take your time. What did that boy do now? Did he rape you again?" Siska trembled slightly, afraid to hear the truth.

"This time, it wasn't just him. Yogi even sold me to his friends, and he made money off of the five guys who raped me," Andini sobbed.

"Oh my God, oh my God!" Siska hugged Andini tightly, her heart aching for her friend.

Even just one man could be overwhelming, as men who paid often treated them roughly. Imagine five! No wonder Siska had noticed Andini walking with a limp—she must be enduring terrible pain down there.

"Why is Yogi so cruel to me? Huhuhu..."

Andini cried in Siska's arms, finding solace in the fact that at least Siska understood her pain. Siska, too, was crying, heartbroken by Yogi's vile actions.

"I sell myself because of him, but after all that, he takes the money I earn! And now he's selling me to his friends. They violated me," Andini confessed.

"Stay strong, Andini. I know you're strong," Siska comforted her, wiping away her tears.

"It hurts, Siska! It hurts so much down there because they put their hands inside too," Andini whimpered.

By now, Andini's private area must be severely injured, ravaged by those five despicable young men. Customers would be disappointed to pay a high price only to find that she was loose and gaping, like a wide-open tunnel, offering no grip at all.

"I'm going to see my trusted shaman later. If you want, we can go together," Siska offered.

"A shaman? Do they make lucky charms?" Andini asked.

Siska nodded and urged Andini to leave immediately. They rode off on Siska's motorbike, heading straight for the shaman's house. It was this shaman who had kept Siska in high demand despite her not being conventionally beautiful. To men, she appeared stunning, but only to them. Women saw her as quite ordinary.

"This place is creepy, Siska," Andini said, feeling a bit scared.

"Well, it is a shaman's house. It's bound to be creepy," Siska replied.

Siska led Andini into the house to see the shaman. They sat down to wait their turn, as many people came to Mbah Karso for charms, potions, or other mystical assistance. He was a renowned shaman, said to be able to do anything, even cure infertility.

After about an hour, it was finally their turn. They entered, and Siska immediately greeted the shaman with a respectful gesture, followed by Andini, who simply mirrored Siska's actions. Mbah Karso smiled, pleased to see a new customer that Siska had brought along, signifying more income for him.

"I'm going with a new one this time, Mbah," Siska said.

"Very well. You can choose the most potent one if you wish," Mbah Karso offered.

"The requirements for the first one are too much for me. I don't think I can handle it," Siska declined.

"How about you? Are you interested?" Mbah Karso asked Andini.

"Why don't you explain it first, Mbah? You can't just offer it without any details," Siska interjected.

Mbah Karso chuckled softly. He was a rather humorous man, lacking any intimidating or sinister aura. He was naturally kind, just in the wrong profession, perhaps. He might have been better suited to be a comedian.

"The most potent one is the Genderuwo charm. This charm is highly sought after because it grants the user perpetual virginity. Not only will you be incredibly tight, but it will also induce bleeding, allowing you to command higher prices from your clients," Mbah Karso explained.

"See, that sounds great! Why wouldn't you want that, Siska?" Andini asked, turning to her friend.

"Let him finish," Siska urged.

"This charm is rarely used, despite its potency, because most people can't stomach the necessary rituals," Mbah Karso continued.

"What are the rituals, Mbah?" Andini's curiosity was piqued.

The room was filled with the smoke of Mbah Karso's cigarette, mingling with the scent of incense—a peculiar blend of sweet and acrid that could be quite overpowering for those unaccustomed to it.

"Every Tuesday Kliwon night, the user of this charm must be prepared to be intimate with the Genderuwo, as it is the entity responsible for maintaining her virginity. And each time, they must also offer a life as a sacrifice," Mbah Karso revealed.

No wonder Siska couldn't bear to accept it. The requirements were incredibly demanding and highly risky. Perhaps intercourse with the Genderuwo wouldn't be the biggest issue, but the sacrifice of a life was a heavy burden to bear.

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