Giving Birth to My Brother
46. Phone from Mom

"You're a good girl" Sinta told Elin. He rubbed Elin's arm gently. He was relieved because it seemed like Elin could be trusted. "Do you want to eat something for lunch?"

"Easy, Ma'am." Elin took the jar back. "It's cold to be laid out here, isn't it cake?"

"Ehm, I can. I went in the oven first. You're in a jar."

"Ready, Ma'am." As usual Elin put the dried cakes into the jar. Don't forget he closed it and put a sticker on. Within minutes, Elin and Sinta had already gotten 6 jars of cake.

"You rest when you're tired" said Sinta who felt Elin had been with her for a long time.

"Ehm, yes, I'm sleepy" said Elin, scratching her head without itching.

"Help, later I finish the same Budhe Sarti," said Sinta.

Elin nodded. She drank water before leaving the kitchen. He felt quite relieved because Sinta invited him to talk, he could also express his heart to Sinta. And he hopes, there will be no more misunderstandings.

***

That night, Elin again read an offer from David. Ariel said she didn't have to accept it. Well, he is a bit heavy with profit sharing that is not so profitable for him. However, it could also be an opportunity for him. So, he was considering asking for Galang's opinion or not.

"Sir Galang already has a girlfriend" he murmured. "So it doesn't matter if I ask about work."

Elin immediately sent the offer image to Galang's contact. He wanted to know how Galang suggested. Whether it is better to publish his book or not.

Elin: Sorry, sir. I chat at night, I want to ask for advice.

Argument: I don't think so, El. Swara Media is like that, they accept the manuscript and want to publish but do not provide significant benefits for the author. You better go to another publisher if you are interested.

Tag: Can I see your script?

Galang: Let me give you a suggestion better take your manuscript where.

Elin seemed to doubt. If he sends the script to Galang, it means Galang will know his love story for Ariel. The intelligent ferret could certainly conclude quickly if now he was having more relationship with Ariel.

Elin: Thanks for the advice, sir.

Elin: :-)

Elin: I will consider it.

With 2 opinions from Ariel and Galang, finally Elin decided not to accept the offer published from David. He quickly emailed David that he wanted to pull the script back. Elin did not know if the script could be published one day, or maybe made into a film. Ah, he began to wonder when now he is unemployed.

Elin's daydream was caved in when she heard the ringtone of her phone. He looked at the name of the contact on the screen nervously. Mama! Elin exchanged messages with her mother more often than on the phone. He has a bad feeling because his mother is quite chatty when the phone calls.

"Hello, Mama. Assalamualaikum" said Elin to his mother Maria.

"Waalaikumsalam, you haven't slept, El?" ask Maria.

"Yet, Ma. It's still 8:00" replied Elin.

"Alhamdulillah. I'm not papa." Elin stood up and moved to her bed. Suddenly he felt a bit nauseous and just wanted to lie down. "How's mama?"

"Mama is healthy too. How's your job? When you make a movie, this is Om same Aunt you have something. Your work is good, right?" ask Maria.

"Ehm, I'm going to write a few movies, Ma," said Elin. He had already written a film script, but not from his pure idea, he was also with several teams to complete it.

"Yes your solo project means. Mama is not good if asked what you are. Ariel is the CEO of our company. Mama also wants you to be a successful person, El. You didn't go to S2 yesterday. You're not nyesel?"

Elin took a deep breath. If his mother found out he had just quit work, she might have gotten a longer scolding. He might be compared to Ariel or Gladis and he doesn't like this.

"I can take the road for myself, Ma. I'm an adult. I ... I don't want to bother Mama with Papa anymore. I graduated from college, I am happy. I can also make my own money right now" Elin said.

"Yes, Mama knows. But Mama wants you to be a person, El. You are 23 years old. You have to be a successful woman and get married. Do you have a serious boyfriend with you?" ask Mary again.

"Not yet, Ma." Elin bit her tongue. If his mother finds out he's married to Ariel, oh, he'll probably be stricken from their KK.

"Yes, no problem. Mending you think of your career first. Don't work recklessly. You do not want to be subordinate continue," said Maria reminded.

"No plans to go home anytime soon?" elin asked trying to divert the conversation. He was also curious and afraid that one day his mother would appear.

"No, Mama and Papa still want to be here. At least until Gladis passed S1. But if your sister has a baby, Mama also wants to look up" Maria said in an excited tone. "You're staying with your brother. Has there been any news yet that Sinta has filled in again?"

Elin swallowed hard while rubbing her bloated stomach. 'The baby is here, ' Inner Elin.

"I don't know, Ma. Doain. Maybe even more," said Elin.

"Yes, Mama often dreams of carrying grandchildren. Or playing with grandchildren. It felt really good" said Maria. There was a deep sigh from the woman who had been taking care of Elin all those years. "Mama was sad when Ariel lost her baby. I also wish I could have a grandchild soon."

Elin laughed a little. "Mama is young. I don't think Mama's called grandma later."

"You don't do that. Mom and Dad really want grandchildren."

"Same Papa will love your grandchildren, right if there is already?" elin asked as he rubbed his stomach. She would be happy if they could take care of the baby later, their granddaughter. If the baby does not lack affection and well-being, he may not be as heavy as leaving it.

"Of course we'll love. Why are you asking me that?" ask Maria.

Elin shook her head slowly. "No, Ma. No papa. I was just curious. But I believe in Mama. I am not your only child, you can love like your own child. Especially if it's your grandchildren. Your flesh's blood" Elin said in a moved tone.

"You don't say that. Until whenever you're our son, El. We sincerely love you," said Maria.

"Thank you, Ma. I also love Mama, and Papa."

Elin continued the conversation for a few minutes and she began to feel very sleepy. After saying goodbye to his mother, he closed the call. Elin lay under the dim lights, feeling guilty again for her mother. He became a traitor by marrying their son. She was so scared that one day their mother would find out. Of course, it would be a nightmare!

Elin just hopes, all these plans and agreements can run smoothly without being known by everyone.