Giving Birth to My Brother
59. Talk to Sinta

Ariel nodded slowly. He did not want Elin to grieve or cry again.5 months is not a long time and he also felt comfortable with Elin like this. Perhaps, his true feelings had already changed for Elin even though he still did not justify it. For Ariel, loving Elin is forbidden. Either as an adoptive sister or as the husband of Sinta.

But in Ariel's arms, Elin smiled at her. Elin was already very hurt because of him and maybe making him happy for a few months wouldn't be a problem. Maybe! Ariel hoped it was so instead of the other way around. He would not have the heart if Elin had to be hurt more because of him.

"Let's sleep. It's very bad," said Ariel.

Elin nodded. He was very sleepy and tired. He could not even wear clothes anymore, so with only a blanket covered, he slept in Ariel's arms that night.

***

Ariel woke up the next day when she heard the voice of the dawn Adhan. Carefully, he released himself from Elin's embrace. He would let Elin sleep a little longer, he thought. Ariel got dressed and took her cell phone. He had been setting a silent mode ever since he traveled to look for Elin.

"Stupid!" hisses. He gets a lot of messages and also a lot of missed calls from Sinta. Sinta would want to know where he is and what he is doing, with whom. However, because he had been afraid to look for Elin, then found her and ended up with a night in the motel, Ariel completely forgot to contact Sinta.

On the other side, Sinta could barely sleep all night. He also woke up after closing his eyes for a while. Both of his eyes were swollen from crying. Sinta had already tried calling Ariel, texting her, but Ariel did not reply not even reply. Has Ariel met Elin? Didn't Ariel come home because she spent the night with Elin?

Sinta's bad thoughts continued to cross until she opened her eyes. He almost cried again when he read Ariel's name on his phone screen. And finally! Ariel called!

"Hello, Mum! Where are you?" ask her with a hoarse voice.

"I've met Elin." The sound of Ariel's voice. "He's not a papa, the baby is too. But I can't go home yet. I have to persuade Elin first."

"Why?" shout Sinta. "Why did you do it with Elin last night, Mom? Why don't you go home?"

"I'm going home and I'm taking Elin home. You just calm down and wait for me at home, Sin," Ariel said in a calm tone.

"I've been waiting all night, Mom. But you're not home!" hardik Sinta's. "You haven't answered my question, what did you do with Elin last night?"

Ariel's breath was heard across. Sinta is getting restless. He was afraid that Ariel would be honest with him, but he was also afraid that Ariel would lie.

"I'm on Nareswari island. It was a bit far away so I couldn't go straight home. Elin doesn't want to go home yet and I don't want her to make it home. While I'm here, hopefully today I can persuade her to come home" Ariel said.

"Kamu tidur sama Elin?" tanya Sinta yang merasa pertanyaannya tidak terjawab dan Ariel justru membicarakan hal lain.

"Sin .. I beg you to understand. Elsa ... Elin is also my wife. She's pregnant and she needs me. Plis, I know this is not in accordance with the agreement, but it's only 5 months away" Ariel said.

"You have the heart, Mas!" pekik Sinta's. "You promised you wouldn't do anything Elin. Why are you doing this now?"

"I'm sorry" Ariel said quickly. "I will try to be fair to you and Elin. I-i promise. I'm sorry, but it's best if you still want to continue with our plans. Don't forget, we need that baby."

Sinta started sobbing. He could not accept Ariel's decision even though he knew it was right. If he was jealous and hated Elin, he was afraid that Elin would leave again and everything would fall apart.

"No, Honey. You just calm down. I just love you" said Ariel. He looked at the face of Elin who was still covered in bed. "I just want to make Elin happy during her pregnancy, so our baby will be fine too."

Sinta was silent for a moment. He hates Elin for stealing Ariel's attention. In a moment maybe, Elin will also steal Ariel's affection for 5 months, he thought. Only 5 months after that he will get rid of Elin.

"OKAY. I believe in you, Mas," said Sinta with a heavy heart. "But you can be sure Elin will love her baby to us right? I don't want any more changes?"

"Of course, hon. You just calm down. The baby was ours from the beginning" Ariel said.

Sinta nodded. "So when did you come home? Elin... She wants to come back to this house?" Like Elin, she wouldn't be willing to see Ariel screw another woman in her house.

"We'll see later. If I stay outside, I'm afraid someone's been wondering about Elin's pregnancy. Soon Elin's stomach will definitely grow," Ariel said in an anxious tone.

Sinta agrees. It had to be taken into account so it was indeed better to keep Elin in her own home. He also had to make sure Elin did not play run away again to make Ariel a crime.

"Yes, you persuaded Elin to go home" said Sinta. "And one more, my. I want to be number 1 in your heart. I don't want Elin to shift that position."

"Yes, Honey. I closed first. I haven't prayed dawn yet. You are also praying," said Ariel reminded.

Ariel turned off her phone call after she said hello to Sinta. He immediately took a shower and prayed at dawn. Afterwards, Ariel sat on the edge of Elin's bed. He stared at every inch of Elin's beautiful face. Had Elin not been his sister, maybe he would have dared to love her a long time ago.

Ariel gently shook Elin's body. "El, wakeup. I want this afternoon."

Elin squirmed slowly. He was still very sleepy because he only slept for a few hours. With narrowed eyes, he looked at Ariel. It still feels like a dream he could sleep with Ariel last night.

"Wake up first. You have to keep bathing and praying," said Ariel reminded.

Elin nodded in agreement, he wriggled even stronger now then sat down. Nervously, he pulled the blanket because his innocent body was immediately exposed as the blanket slumped. Ariel smiled faintly in front of him.

"I'm .. I want to take a shower first" said Elin.

"Yes. Just shower. I'm out looking for breakfast. Or later together? We're taking a walk?" ask Ariel.

"Later on. I want to drink milk abis salat. Brother bought it, right?"

"Yes, last night I bought your favorite banana-flavored milk box" Ariel replied. Elin smiled wider. "Yes, take a shower first. We will both take a walk. Kayak first. We play on the beach. Okay?"

Elin nodded. He realized, he only had 5 months to be with Ariel. But now, he could at least express his affection for Ariel. That's quite a relief. Ariel also wanted to accompany him. Ariel even slept with him. It was stupid because in the end he had to leave. However, Elin did not want to care at this moment. He just wanted to enjoy his time with Ariel.