PAK ANDE AND THE GIANTS

 

            Long ago, there lived a poor man named Pak Ande. He was foolish and lazy. His wife worked hard every day to support the family.

            “Pak Ande, you must work,” said his wife.

            “If you don’t work, what will we eat?”

            Finally, Pak Ande accepted a job on a ship that sailed once a week. Early in the morning, his wife and child took him to the harbor. However, Pak Ande did not get on the ship. He went back home and hid in the storage room for seven days.

            One night, some rats came and bit Pak Ande’s lips. He felt pain, but he stayed quiet because he was afraid his wife would find him. After one week, his wife cleaned the storage room. She was shocked to see Pak Ande.

            “You lied to me!” she said angrily.

            The child was scared when he saw his father’s face without lips. Then, Pak Ande’s wife left the house with the child. Pak Ande followed them. On the way, they felt very thirsty.

            “Pak Ande, climb the coconut tree,” said his wife.

            After drinking coconut water, they walked into the forest. Suddenly, they heard strange sounds.

            “What is that sound, Mom?” asked the child.

            They saw two giants eating people.

            “Be quiet!” whispered the wife.

            Suddenly, the child shouted, “I’m hungry!”

            The giants heard the voice and walked closer.

            “We will eat you!” said one giant.

            Pak Ande stood in front of his family. When the giants saw his face, they became scared.

            “His face is very scary!” shouted a giant.

            The giants ran away and left their place. Inside, Pak Ande and his family found gold and diamonds.

            “We are rich now,” said the wife.

            They went home and sold the treasure. Their lives became better. They had a big house and enough food. However, Pak Ande did not change.

            “I don’t need to work anymore,” said Pak Ande.

            His wife sighed. Money can change life, but it cannot always change a person.

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