Giving Birth to My Brother
48. Left for Weekly Night

Sinta did not do what Ariel had said before. He did not ask why this morning Elin was seen in a bad mood. He simply said that Elin was exhausted when Ariel asked by phone.

"Elin didn't reply to my chat, I was worried" Ariel said as she called that afternoon.

"Elin is not papa. He slept from earlier. Come down just eat," Sinta assures.

"Yes, later you ask him to eat something or not let me stop by work later" said Ariel.

"OK, Mum. I'll chat."

Sinta turned off Ariel's call and immediately grumbled, "What the heck Mas Ariel, every day that asked Elin what to eat. I rarely get to see it."

Sinta just threw her phone on the bed. He did not even intend to question Elin because he was already upset. Sinta just lay down for a few minutes and then took her phone back. He forgot, he wanted to check the schedule of the film he wanted to watch with Ariel tomorrow night.

Cheerfully, Sinta also entered the ticket booking site. He didn't book a ticket for 7:00 p.m. He bought a midnight ticket. He hadn't spent a night outside with Ariel. Maybe Ariel wants to stop by the beach or to the hotel until morning, he thought when he chose to buy a midnight ticket.

Of course, Sinta did not tell Ariel now. He'll tell Ariel tomorrow after they leave.

***

After work, since Elin could not be contacted all day, Ariel decided to visit her in the room. He knocked on the door and just walked in. Elin was watching a movie on her laptop. A headphone was placed over Elin's head. It was only fitting that Elin did not hear the knock on the door, he thought.

"Elin," called Ariel as she landed her hand on Elin's shoulder.

Suddenly, Elin was shocked. He removed his headphones and turned off the film on the laptop. "What's up, brother?"

"I chatted you from noon why not bales?" ask Ariel.

"No papa, I don't want to eat anything, so I don't bales" replied Elin. He glanced at his cell phone which he had been ignoring since.

"You're angry with me? Why are you so sick since morning?" ask Ariel again.

"Why should I be angry?" Elin. "I'm just .. again not in the mood."

"Why? Any problem? You're tired or why, say the same to me," Ariel said in a persuasive tone.

Elin laughed bitterly. "Make what? Brother only cares about this baby, right? Brother asks me what I want to eat every day, what I want, just because I'm pregnant. Brother doesn't really care about me."

"Why are you suddenly talking like this?" asked Ariel who suddenly became convinced Elin was angry with him.

"No papa" replied Elin. "I just don't want anything anymore. If I want something, I'll say it to Brother. Don't chat or call me."

Elin sat down and turned on the movie she was watching. This time he let the speakers harden. Elin squeezed her own hand, she felt a little satisfied because she could vent her frustration on Ariel. Although now, Ariel was confused half to death with her attitude.

"You can tell me if there's a problem" Ariel said.

Elin flinched in her seat. He did not respond to Ariel's words. The man took a deep breath and decided to leave Elin's room. He went into his room and sat on the edge of the bed.

"What have I done? Why is Elin so angry with me?" Ariel shook her head hard.

"Elin is still the same as me. From morning like that" replied Ariel.

Sinta grunting. He becomes upset because Elin has stolen Ariel's attention again. "Hormon time, from earlier he was a little tart. You know pregnant women love moody."

"Yes, but you used to always tell me that you were craving why. Now I don't know how to do Elin" said Ariel.

"If he needs anything, he'll say. Why should you worry?" Sinta sat on Ariel's lap. He didn't want to keep talking about Elin when they were both. Sinta gently wrapped both of her arms around Ariel's shoulder. "Would you take a shower now, Mom? I'm ready to change clothes for you."

Ariel nodded while rubbing Sinta's back. "Yes. Have you taken a shower, honey?"

"Udah, why? You want to be won?" ask Sinta in a seductive tone.

"No need, darling. I'll take a shower myself."

"okay." Sinta landed a kiss on Ariel's lips. He had to try to keep Ariel's mind from being divided with Elin. "Sana, you take a shower first."

***

The next night, Sinta was happily polishing her face in front of the mirror. In fact, he was a bit wary of going out of the house and would probably meet up with Ariel's friends by accident. Ariel always said not to think about anything, but she was a little afraid that if one day they took care of baby Elin, there would be people who were suspicious because she never had a bulging stomach.

Sinta himself had no friends in the area as he was from a distant village. He was only worried if someone else asked Ariel. However, if she claims to be 4 months pregnant, maybe everyone will believe. He always hopes not to meet their acquaintances if traveling out of the house.

"Mas, aren't you ready?" ask Sinta.

"Oh yeah, I'm gini. Just watch it" replied Ariel.

"We're going to have dinner outside, too, Mas. The movie's still at 10:30, Mas."

"Fright malem chef? He said 7:00?" ariel was surprised. As she recalls, Sinta said that the film will be released at 7:00.

"Yes, but the tickets are up at that hour. We'll watch that one night, Mas. Let the streets be long," said Sinta reasoned. He kept all his makeup and turned his body. "We're having dinner first, Mas, just to the movies. Abis watch, you want to go to the beach? We can find lodging, tomorrow morning see the sunrise is fun."

Ariel took a deep breath. He knew it was a fun idea. However, because he was still confused by the attitude of Elin who was indifferent to feel a bit uneasy if leaving Elin last night.

"We'll eat and watch and go home, baby. Kasian Elin is alone at home," Ariel reminded.

Sinta immediately pouted. "We rarely go out, Mom. Come dong. I miss going outside, Mas."

"Geez you this. If there's a plan gini should have said from yesterday so we can ask Budhe Sarti to help Elin at home. I don't feel good about Elin being alone, I'm worried about that."

"He's not nauseous, so it doesn't matter. It was just last night. Okay?" Talk in a demanding tone.

"Oh yeah, we'll see. It's important we go first" Ariel said. He still wants to persuade Sinta to go home after watching the cinema.

"Yes, come on!" Sinta excitedly held Ariel's hand.