Giving Birth to My Brother
23. Shuttle Elin

"Tumben you were ushered in" Mirna commented as she met Elin in the lobby.

"Yes. It's just the right way," said Elin. He felt quite happy to be able to leave with Ariel even though at breakfast, he also held back his jealousy of the attitude of attention Ariel showed to Sinta. Of course, Ariel was also considerate with her, but Ariel never showed that in front of Sinta as if Ariel was very caring for Sinta's heart.

"You also picked up your brother last night, right?" ask Mirna.

Elin nodded slowly. They climbed the stairs to climb up to the second floor where their workspace was located. As usual, Elin greeted her friends cheerfully and sat down at her desk.

"Morning, El. Are you healthy?" greet Galang when passing the Elin table.

"August, Sir. Thank God I don't know" said Elin.

"okay." Galang nodded and entered his room.

Outside, Mirna looked at Elin and Galang alternately. He has been very disappointed because Galang and Elin did not become dating when he thought they were a very suitable couple. For the past month since Elin had rejected her love, Galang had already ignored Elin.

That afternoon, Elin and Mirna intend to buy coffee after lunch at their cafe subscription. However, Elin recalls what her doctor recommended, Elin chose to buy decaffeinated coffee.

"Tumben change menu" commented Mirna.

"No papa at all" said Elin. He steps out of the cafe along with Mirna. Both of Elin's eyes suddenly fixated on Galang's figure who was together with the beautiful woman in front of him. They were in the shop next to the cafe.

"That's Mr. Galang!" screeched Mirna with bulging eyes. "Who's the girl trying?"

"Where do I know" said Elin. He pulled Mirna's arm so they could get away.

"Beautiful, what's her boyfriend?"

Elin shrugged her shoulders. It's good if Galang is already with another woman. Perhaps, Galang had forgotten about it. It was much better that he could work more leisurely instead of feeling tense because Galang had been cold to him for the past month.

Gossip about Galang mushroomed quickly, quite a lot of people asked Elin about Galang and the woman who had lunch with him earlier. In fact, Mirna who spread the rumor. Mirna says that Elin is her witness. So, some curious ones also greeted Elin just to seek clarification.

"Gardang Sir!" call Mirna when Galang passes by. Galang stopped his steps on Mirna. He had suspected that there was something because since entering, several pairs of eyes were immediately fixated on him.

"What's this?" ask Galang.

Mirna smiled so tilted that Elin could only shake her head. As for gossip, Mirna never wants to be left behind. "Whose lunch was with Mr. Galang? Beautiful you know!"

"So, you're all talking about me with the woman I'm with?" tanya Galang shakes her head.

"Yes, Sir. I'm really curious" Mirna said.

"Not spreading rumors. He was just a friend" replied Galang. He passed by quickly and passed by Elin's desk without saying hello like this morning.

The rookie doesn't lie. Her name is Firda. They've been friends since High School. Firda continued her studies abroad and has just returned home. Because of this they agreed to have lunch together.

My mother: How did she meet Firda? You're still familiar with him, aren't you?

My mother: Udah, I'm Luapin Elin. If you match Firda, Mama is also OK.

My mother: Firda is beautiful. Not to lose to Elin.

My mama: Quickly move on, Lang. If you don't try, you'll never know.

He read some messages from his mother. Of course, he had already tried to forget about Elin. However, it was not easy because every day he had to meet with Elin. She knew Firda was a good woman. They have been friends for a long time even their parents know each other.

He tapped his fingers on the table. He heard his phone shake again.

Firda: I chat your mom, told to go home later. You mind, Mas?

Reason: OK. I wait at home.:-)

***

In addition to nausea, Elin has a new problem. The content has entered the 8th week and he became twice as easily sleepy when working. Several times he almost fell asleep until Mirna reprimanded him.

"You why the hell? Most stay up for sure," ledek Mirna. He makes coffee for Elin because he can't stand to see Elin sleepy on his desk.

"Thank you, Mir. I'm going to the toilet first" Elin said. "You wash your face first."

Elin walked quickly to the toilet to wash her face. In addition to sleepy, he was also very weak even though he could eat quite well this afternoon. He reached into his cell phone to send a message to Ariel.

Elin: Brother I want to eat young mangoes. I really want to.

Brother: Okay.

As usual Ariel replied to her message quickly. He smiled and pocketed his cell phone. He returned to his seat and took a sip of Mirna's coffee.

"Why smile?" ask Mirna curious.

"No, no" replied Elin. He cleared his throat to look ordinary, even though he was happy because it was soon time to go home. That means, he will soon meet with Ariel.

***

"Kok we stop here anyway, brother?" elin asked when Ariel's car pulled over near a market. He was so sleepy that he fell asleep immediately after Ariel's car ran for five minutes.

"Say you want to eat young mangoes. I want to buy it now," jawan Ariel while turning off the engine of his car.

"But I don't want mangoes here. I want the one in our old house. Big brother picked up from the tree," Elin said in a spoiled tone.

Ariel took a deep breath. "Our house is out of town. Some are not necessarily fruitful, we buy it, yes" said Ariel bargained.

Elin immediately pouted. He took his cell phone and showed Ariel a photo. "The tree is again fruitful, it knows a lot. I was sent with Budhe Isna so I want to."

"We've been here" said Ariel. "Buy here, it's the same. Equally fruit. There is no way we can go back to the old house. I don't have time."

Elin was getting sullen. He really had imagined eating the mango. In the past, when he was Junior High and Ariel was in college, they would eat the fruit under the tree directly.

"I bought it here, yes" said Ariel again.

"No, I want to be home" Elin insisted.

"You are why so spoiled gini anyway?!" Ariel rebuked Elin instantly. She did not think Elin's pregnancy would turn her into this figure, whereas back when Sinta was pregnant, Sinta never wanted any special food or drink. "We've come all the way here. You should have said that you wanted the old house not the one you bought. You don't see this Maghrib."

Elin bit her lip. He also did not know why he could behave like this. He tried to be ordinary because he knew Ariel didn't love him. However, his body reacted differently. He even wants to cry now.

"Yes, buy it."

"OKAY. You just wait here rather than tired of complaining again," said Ariel.

Elin looked at Ariel who came out of the car. He immediately shed tears as he remembered Ariel had just rebuked him. He's very upset. He waited for Ariel by reading some messages from Mirna, he also read the chat in the group.

Before long, Ariel returned with a small crackle of mango. He could smell her fresh scent, it was tempting even though that was not what he wanted.

"No need to frown" said Ariel, rubbing Elin's shoulder. "I'll peel the fruit. Okay?"

Elin nodded slowly. That was pretty fun. If only he could eat the fruit alone at home, or somewhere else. Unfortunately, there will be Sinta among them. Elin only had time with Ariel when she left and came home from work. Ariel never even slept in her room.

In fact, Elin always misses her hot nights with Ariel. Honey, according to the agreement, he will never be able to enjoy it again.