Borneo Headhunter's daughter

Part 3

Above is Maw's picture. Disclaimer: The picture does not belong to me. Credit goes to the rightful owner.

Umang's eyes bulged. That person is the last person on earth she thought will help and willing to go with her. Her enemy nemesis. Their personality is like sky and earth. Very super opposite.

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Flashback

"Umang, you see that Maw over there very graceful and very kind. Try to be a little bit like her. You always behave like a boy wander in the hood. Go to Maw house and learn from her. Who knows you can get some of her graceful inside your head. Tsk!" Said umang's mother almost everyday while scolding her. That's the reason Umang don't like Maw.

End of flashback.

"Maw, are you sure you want to go with Umang?" Ask Umang's mom. "Yes chief wife. I also want to find my father and brother." answered Maw gracefully. Maw's mom cry upon hear Maw answer. "Maw, how come you have heart to left me alone here, are you really want to see me die alone?" Said Maw's mom while sobbingly crying. Maw only can hug her mom to comfort her and try to persuaded her mom to let her go on the journey.

Umang only can watch this drama unfold in front of her. Try not to show emotions. Although she didn't like Maw but she can understand her dilemma since she just encounter that situation not long ago with her mom. One part of her want Maw to succumbed to her mom plead. And one part of her want Maw to join her since she didn't see another person who willingly go on the adventure with her.

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Both of Umang and Maw mother send off their daughter go on a dangerous journey to find their father with a heavy heart. "Be careful on your journey daughter, if your encounter enemy or wild animals on your journey just run away quickly from them. Don't try to confront them."advise Umang's mom. Maw's mom just sobbing quietly while holding Maw hand. Both lady watching their daughters depart with sad face and tearing eyes.

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After one hour walking through the woods, Maw say "Umang, I think we need to stop first. I can't walk anymore. I can't feel my feet." Umang just roll her eyes. "Weak-limb" Umang scoffed. Although Maw heard Umang curse, she just keep quiet since she know she became a burden now.

Umang stop at big tree nearby. Maw slowly walks and sit beside Umang. "I'm sorry to become your burden". Maw said to Umang. Umang just gulped down her water ignore Maw apologized. Deep down in Umang heart she feels guilty. But, she just pretends she is strong and unaffected.

After Maw regains her strength, they continue their journey. Maw ask Umang 'do you really know where we are heading to?'. Umang just shrugged her shoulder. She seriously also doesn't know where they supposed to go.

"We try to reach the next village ahead, mom said at that village, the chief is best friend with my dad. Maybe he can help or give us clue." answered Umang. Deep down in her heart she is praying that they on the correct path. Because she never been there before.

Daylight faded. It's almost nightfall. They can't see the path properly. Maw been tripping a few time almost kiss the earth.

Umang pity Maw. Then she decides it's time for them to call it a day and have a rest before set off again tomorrow. The village seems very far. 'Let's stop here. Have a rest." Said Umang to Maw. Umang started to climb a big and tall tree. Maw's eyes bulged. "Umang! What are you doing?" say Maw. She started panic since she has been left on the forest floor alone.

"Hurry up! Hold my hand, we sleep on the tree". Answered Umang. When she see Maw hesitate to take her hand, she said again "Fine, if you want to sleep on the forest floor. Don't blame me when you get eaten by a panther or tiger later."

Upon hear Umang answer, she hurries hold Umang hand and haul herself on the tree branch. She doesn't want to become tiger dinner.

They climbed to the highest branch. Then they tied themselves to the branch so that they won't fall down while sleeping.

 "Umang, why we need to climbed to the highest branch? Are you not afraid of height?" asked Maw to Umang after uncomfortable silent engulfed them. Umang pretend she is sleeping already. She doesn't feel like want to talk. She was thinking how long their food and water supply will last till they reach the next village. After a while, she hear Maw soft snore. Umang sigh- still can't sleep. She was worry. How is her dad. Is he safe? After a few time toss around, she fall asleep. 

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