A Handful of Love for You
9. Endeavors

Atep POV

“Crazy.” My brain is not working well. How could this mouth spit out such words. Crazy... crazy base.”

I hit my head blaming the brain that was carelessly giving orders to my mouth to say "Beautiful mom" and “Mum should marry me".

“Crazy.. It seems like I've gone completely crazy. I could say beautiful with that lecturer.”

Drrr…..

I saw Mom's name on the phone screen calling.

“Assalamu’alaikum, Bu.”

“Wa’alaikumsalam, Tep. Can you go home today?”

“Can be, Mom. Is there a problem at home?”

“This, your husband still get a disaster and must be treated in the hospital. You go home Temenin Mom to take care of the twins.”

“Why with her husband Teh Iyah, Mom?

“Because prick thugs-guys who want to buy land Neng Iyah,” replied mom on the other end of the phone there.

“Kok can, Mom. How's the story?” much

“Neng Iyah was taken by force by the gang of thugs then Den Kagendra saw him and chased after them. Pa Yaya said, Den Kagendra fought with the thugs, then one of the thugs thrust a knife into Den Kagendra's stomach.” Mother explained the chronology of the disaster experienced by Teh Iyah's husband.

“What's up, Bu?”

“Alhamdulillah, Den Kagendra survived, only now he was unconscious and Neng Iyah waited for him in the hospital. That's why I need you to take care of the twins equally help Mom to nganter-nganter,” pinta Ibu.

“Siap, Mom. Now also Atep home.”

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After I heard the news of my brother being stabbed by the thugs and now still in a coma, I immediately rushed to clear the work desk and ran through the hallway of the building to the parking lot.

I drove my car past the permissible speed limit. I know this is wrong and could be fatal but my mind is very upset. My brother is my only brother and we are very close.

I've seen my brother so badly slumped like an undead that I thought I was going to lose him by then. So, when I just heard that my brother had a disaster and had not been conscious, I became confused and remembered the time when my brother was down.

Even though my brother is annoying and often treats me, but I love him very much. I don't know what my fate would be if I lost it now.

After 2 hours of travel, I finally arrived at the hospital where my brother was treated. I ran down the hospital hallway to my sister's nursery. I saw Teh Iyah sitting next to my brother who was not yet awake. Teh Iyah slapped her head on the bed beside my brother who was lying unconscious, it seemed like Teh Iyah was sleeping.

Teh Iyah gasped feeling a wobble on her shoulder.

“Eh...Len..when to?”.

“Teh, you should take a break first. Let Lena take care of Aa here,” bargain.

“Gak, Len. Tetuh want to wait until Aa wakes up.”

“Change and Mom have been told, right?” my many.

“Change and Mom are on their way here. Said they were still at Lombok airport,” Teh Iyah replied.

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Alena POV's

One day has passed, my brother has not yet awakened. At this time, Teh Iyah was praying so I accompanied my brother.

“A... wake up A. Aa no pity Aras and Aris also the same Iyah Tea? Poor Tea Iyah A, from yesterday has not rest waiting for Aa to wake up. Aa's twins also cried constantly because they could not meet their father,” I erased the tears that flowed on my cheeks with the back of my hand.

“A... Lena wants to confide in Aa. There's a guy who pisses Lena off. Aa must quickly realize in order to protect Lena. If there's no Aa, what will Lena do? Cepet wake up dong A!”

I kept talking to my brother in disjointed words because my chest was tight withholding tears.

Two days I accompanied Teh Iyah waiting for my brother. Because there are teaching schedules and meetings that cannot be left behind, with a heavy heart I have to go to campus and leave my brother.

“A, Lena said yes. Lena has a teaching schedule and meetings. Don't be angry, A. After Lena finished teaching and meeting, Lena must have come here again. If Lena's here again, Aa should be up. Lena doesn't want to know anymore, anyway Aa has to wake up. If Lena's here again Aa hasn't woken up, Lena's mad."

After threatening my brother, I kissed my brother on the forehead and hugged him.

“Lena darling Aa. Don't stay in Lena.” Tears are coming back from my eyes.

I tightly embraced Teh Iyah. “That's patient yes, Tea. God willing, I will wake up soon. We do’a continue.” I strengthen Teh Iyah while also strengthening my heart.

“Lena go first yes. If Lena's business is done, Lena's here again. Don't forget to take care of your health too. Lena go yes, Tea. Assalamu’alaikum,” pamitku on Teh Iyah.

“Wa’alaikumsalam.” Teh Iyah replied with a face that looks very tired. I could see traces of tears on her cheeks.

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to be continued....