(Not) Layla Majnun
Mosaic 23

After finishing eating. Mother told Mas Albi to sleep and he complied. When I wanted to move in the back seat, Mas Albi held my hand. Then sleep on my lap.

He just closed, with his other hand holding my left hand. I think my heart wants to be broken. My breath was cut off instantly. I feel the cold. Right hand, I hide behind my back, I hold it tightly to cover my nervousness.

I hope he doesn't hear my heartbeat start to get irregular. And also the heat that suddenly spread in the body. But, it doesn't seem to. He fell asleep without moving again. Punz with hands still clutching my fingers.

''Bobok albi, Nduk?" ask Dad

''Ha_ah.Yes yeah...This just boomed.'' My answer is a bit stammering.

Dad saw us from the front view. And he also noticed the sleeping Mas Albi.

''Tired Albi kui yah. I watch, every night I have to overtime work on the thesis."

"Piye. Sometimes dad ya ngesakne, boy e college nyambi doing business e. Wanggi arep tak paringi duwet jajan yo on push. Jare in ae tube, make Layla's needs tomorrow (How else. Sometimes I feel sorry. His son went to college, but also had to take care of his business. Yesterday I wanted to give you some pocket money, but I refused. He said, on the tube, make Layla's needs)."

''Ngeeh ta, Dad? In fact, Mas Albi also gave pocket money to me, Lo...."

My heart was full when I heard that. I wanted to cry but was scared. My parents will see another feeling in my heart.

''Mangkane sing manut karo Mase. In the dear tenanan, sing in love guyonan (Mangkanya, who dirau Mas. In true affection, but in dear toys)." Said Mother.

I chuckled, while grinning.

''Darling tenan ta Mas Albi?'' I said in my heart, wanting to pinch her cheek. But I paused because I could not bear, if later woke him.

''How is it not, dear? Mas Albi you lek you want to test every night prayers longer than twice Lo nduk. Ae's mother lost. Starting at one to half four and then he finished his prayers. Emboh, what's in the wiritti. Fasting Monday Thursday. I asked, what reason is fasting trying to answer? Kesane Layla Saget is doing her exam. Mom gets to the domblong with her."

''Nggeh ta buk? But how come Mas Albi never told Layla?''

I can't believe what Mom just said. Albi was very concerned with him. All this time, I thought I was the only one doing that. But, it turns out that Mas Albi did the same.

Could it be because of all that, I feel another feeling towards Mas Albi. Feelings that should not exist between us. Could Mas Albi feel the same way? But why, I felt it was just a form of affection for her brother's sister. Maybe also, there are also brothers who are willing to do anything to make his sister happy. And that's a natural thing.

Mas Albi clasped my fingers tighter. Is that sick? the sweat on his forehead suddenly poured out. He flanked both his legs further curled up.

''*B*uk wonten eucalyptus oil ?" ask me

My heart is broken with worry and fear. I immediately applied the oil to the temples of his eyes. It might bother him, but this will ease his headache a little.

''*A*lbi nyapo, Nduk (Albi why, Nduk)?"

Mom realized my anxiety. He looked at the condition of Mas Albi who was curled up.

''Kadose kok in the wind to buk, Niki nopo AC car in jah ne riyen. Mas Albi is cold (Kayaknya, kok catch a cold, Buk. That's the Ac of the car, turn it off first. Albi is cold).'' Answer me .

Dad started to set the AC temperature, and I opened the car window a little. I felt the gusts of wind begin to fling my hijab. Albi slightly stretched his position. Thankfully, maybe the warm weather is starting to make her comfortable.

If I were Mas Albi's real sister I'd put eucalyptus oil on his chest and stomach. But that's impossible for me to do.

It's too sensitive for me. Just like this, it can make my heart beat unbecoming. Moreover, it must touch other sensitive parts .

Thankfully, the car has already entered our destination village. I looked around, not much has changed. Almost everything is still the same. That's probably because we still visit this area a lot.

However, after I go down. I can only come here on vacation, other than that I can't.

Trees are rarely seen, and change with houses lined up. The activities of the population are beginning to show. The road is no longer steep, it is normal.

Suddenly Mas Albi was making a raucous voice. He was still in his position, not moving at all. Since when did he wake up, or indeed from now on he just lay down.

Huh! I could only pray that he would not notice the rhythm of my heart that had been out of control.

As requested. First past the gas station dad directly turned the car, and stopped right in front of the toilet.

''Mas, it's at the gas station." My word

He opened his eyes. Still motionless, a moment later she started lifting her body from my lap. I felt numb from my feet for a moment . I grimaced with the pain, and slightly moved my leg.

''Nopo nduk? Gringgingen (Keep numb)?''

Mas Albi was still watching me even though he was currently feeling even more severe pain. I just grinned, to make her not worry anymore.

''Uncle papa Mas. There's a reward later.'' I said kidding.

Mas Albi grinned. And then he went out of the car to the toilet in front of us. Dad, come out. He also went into the toilet.

I want to go to the toilet too. Refreshing the body and face I think I'm sorry for. But the numbness in my feet I still feel. I'll finally wait a minute, maybe it'll be gone soon.

''Replacement,Nduk. Mom or did you go to the toilet?" Bargain Mother

''With riyen buk. My feet gringgingen because it made the same pillow Mas Albi earlier.'' Answer me withstanding the pain.

Moments later, Mas and Dad came out of the toilet. They look fresh again, can be sure they have just taken ablution.

Mom came out, she took turns to the toilet. Albi looked at me, and came towards the car door.

''Ndak peed nduk?''

''Later, just pause again.''

''Ya wes. We rest here first, Dad is also tired e.''

I'm nodding.

Albi then approached my father. Sitting in the mosque next to the toilet. Father was seen to stretch his body, and with alacrity Mas Albi mimijat - massaging his legs, hands alternately .

Mom's out of the toilet. With my feet slightly numb I got out of the car. I almost did it, because my feet couldn't stand well.

''Breakfast first in mushola later Nduk.'' Mommy

He opened the trunk of the car. And took out our stockpile, and brought it to Musholah.

I'm heading for the toilet. Thankfully, the numbness began to disappear bit by bit. The pain disappeared instantly as the tap water started to splash my legs.

Shortly after I came out of the bathroom. I heard two girls in front of the bathroom mirror talking.

''Mas - mas in mushola is very sweet. She's so calm, let alone seeing her mijitin her father."

''Oh, that blue-clothed Dongker earlier, tho? I see it too, but I'm not very attentive. But kayak e emang good his son.'' The same friend's timpal

I glanced at them, and then turned away. What they're talking about is none other than Mas Albi

Don't know why? no matter where you are, Albi is always the center of attention. Makes me even more isolated.