storytell
Timun
Mas
Once upon a time, in the small village on the foot of the mountain,
lived a poor farmer who had been married to his wife for more than ten years.
Although they were poor they always enjoyed life. The only missing was a child.
Being childless was almost unbearable for them since they love children very
much
Meanwhile, on the top of the mountain, there was a man eating giant
who like to prey on kids. The giant heard about the couple who longed to have a
baby, and he came up with a mean plan. He offered the couple an agreement
Giant :
hua ha ha ha (twice) “do you want to have a baby?”
Farmer :”yes,
Mr. Giant of course, we want to have a baby”
Giant :
“even if I asked you to sacrifice something you really love?”
Farmer :”it
doesn’t matter, we are really desperate to have a baby”
Giant :”it’s
easy to make your dream comes true. I’ll give you some magic cucumber seeds,
grow them well, and when it is a harvest time, you will find a baby girl in one
of the biggest cucumber. Huahahahah (twice)”
The giant started his mean plan
Mom :”do you really mean it?”
Giant :”yea…
of course I do, you can have and take care of the baby, but.. you must give her
to me on hen seventeenth birthday, is it a deal?”
Mom :” yes, it’s a deal! It’s a deal! I
agree with you”
After giving the farmer some magic cucumber seeds, the giant went back
to the top of the mountain. While the farmer grew the magic cucumber seeds.
One day, they found a baby girl in one of the biggest cucumber. Then,
they named her Timun Mas.
As time went by, Timun mas not only grew into a kind, beautiful, and
smart young lady, but also have a green thumb somebody is outstanding at
growing plants. On her seventeenth birthday, her parents told Timun Mas about
the deal. Knowing that, Timun Mas burst into tears.
Timun mas :”hiks,
hiks, hiks, daddy, please, don’t let the giant take and prey on me daddy… hiks
hiks hiks” Timun Mas cried.
Farmer :”we
won’t let anything bad happens to you my dear…”
Mom :”bring this bag with you, when the
giant chases you, take the needles and the salt and trow them to the giant.”
Timun mas left the house. It was the only way to avoid the giant.
Not long after, the giant came and asked where she was.
”you won’t
find Timun Mas! We won’t let you prey on her!” said the father.
Giant :”what?
Prey on your girl? What do you mean? Have you heard the latest gossip about me?
You see.. I’m a vegetarian now.. hua ha ha ha (twice)”
Mom :”vegetarian? How, come?”
Giant :”ooww,
I’m an old giant now. I have eaten meat
fot all my life so my cholesterol and blood pressure are high. I don’t want to
have a heart attack”
Farmer :”oh..
I see, but why are you still looking for my daughter?”
Giant :”oh..
I heard that Timun Mas is very good at growing stuff. If don’t mind, I want her
to give e some tips.”
Mom :”she left home a few minutes ago, I’m
sure she hasn’t gone to far yet”
Farmer :”bring
this axe to slash the thorny trees, but don’t hurt her, okay?”
Mom :”and bring this life vest to help you
swim”
Giant :”oh..
don’t worry.. I’m leaving now…hua ha ha ha (twice)”
Timun mas ran faster and faster. The giant was closer. Then she threw
some needles to the giant. They become a thick forest with the thorny trees. The
giant was ready with his axe to cut down all of the trees. Soon she threw some
salt at the giant, angd changed into a sea. The giant put on his life jacket
and swam across the sea. He was finally able to get Timun Mas.
Timun Mas :”oh..
please Mr. Giant have mercy on me. I’ll cook and clean your house.. please
don’t eat me… :’(”
Giant :”don’t
be afraid Timun Mas, I won’t prey on you”
Timun Mas :”really?
B.. but why? :’(”
Giant :”I’ve
changed now…” he explained about why he looked for her.
Timun mas was so relieved knowing that the giant had turned into a
vegetarian and he wanted to learn about farming. Hand in hand, timun mas and
the giand grew fruits and vegetables. This collaboration resulted a famous farm
called “Giant Cucumber”. Together
they made a lot of money. And since they were very good at controlling their
cash flow, they lived happily ever after.
Changes may happen to everyone. The giant had
showed how he changed his personality and way of life from the bad ones, to the
good ones. If it happens in our life, we should appreciate someone who changes
his or her way of life. Just like what Timun Mas has done.
THATS ALL, GOOD LUCK ^^V
