However, not everyone was pleased with their union. Some believed that Lestari had used her magic to ensnare Tono, making him fall deeply in love with her. Others whispered that she had cast a spell to keep him youthful and vigorous, despite his advanced age. Tono, blinded by love, paid no heed to these rumors.
Lestari, heartbroken and defensive, denied the accusations. She claimed that her magic was not for harm but for healing and protection. She offered to help the villagers, using her powers for good, but they refused, fearing her magic and its supposed dark nature. AKIBAT GUNA-GUNA ISTRI MUDA
But as she departed, the village's fortunes began to change in unexpected ways. Without Lestari's magic to inadvertently curse the land, the crops began to grow again, and the livestock recovered. The streams cleared, and life returned to normal. However, not everyone was pleased with their union
Years later, an old and frail Tono would sometimes tell stories of Lestari to his grandchildren, of her beauty, her magic, and the great love they shared. He would express his regret over not standing by her, over believing the rumors and letting her go. His grandchildren would listen with wide eyes, learning a valuable lesson about the dangers of misunderstanding and the power of love and forgiveness. Tono, blinded by love, paid no heed to these rumors
And so, the tale of Lestari and her gift became a legend, a reminder of the consequences of fear and doubt, and the transformative power of love and magic.
However, at a great personal cost. Lestari's departure had left Tono broken-hearted. He realized too late that he had been deceived by the villagers' fears and his own doubts. He missed Lestari dearly and understood that her magic had always been used for good.