Giving Birth to My Brother
9. Disaster at Work

Elin had been out of town for 3 days. This time he and his team are working on a horror film that forces him to shoot scenes in the surrounding forests and settlements. This is the first time for Elin to join a themed project like this.

Elin and Mirna are the writers of the film. And both of them apparently get a lot of challenges because the filming process is quite complicated, especially they have to be faced with certain rituals in the area.

"Eh, who was really possessed last night was the artist" said Mirna.

Elin nodded in horror. He was already quite uncomfortable because he had to sleep in a tent with spooky conditions around it. "That's the script I've revised all the way to the end that needs to be taken here. I've been in-acc the same Mr. Galang, so I want to unplug this abis."

"Yes, I am too. I've been scared here for a long time." Mirna giggles with Elin. "I'm gonna pee. You're me yuk."

"Just go to the toilet and get scared" Elin said.

"Yes horrified, that's a pretty whiff of an old well. It's a shame, El."

"Yes, yuk I also want to pee from the middle of the mallem to wake up," said Elin.

The two looked around, as it was still quite crowded with several crews doing the shooting, the location was quite crowded and bright. Mirna and Elin were able to walk casually while joking while walking towards the toilet.

However, suddenly from behind Elin heard some screams. He looked panicked because there seemed to be another trance like the night before. Elin withdraws Mirna's right hand, intending to bring Mirna back to the camp.

"Elin, lookout!" cry Mirna as someone pushes Elin's body hard. "Sir! Help!"

Elin did not know how detailed the incident happened to her, which was clear the possessed man attacked her blindly. Not sure what the man said, Elin did not understand, but she was grateful when the crew managed to separate themselves from the man. The man was also handled by several smart people and local leaders.

"Geez, you've been told not to wear red!" hardik Sandi, assistant director who was upset because of this incident.

"I'm sorry, I forgot, sir," said Elin regretfully. He looked down embarrassed and frightened because he had just made a scene all the crew.

"The result can be fatal! You're lucky to be attacked, what if you get killed?" Sandi clucked in annoyance. "You saw that!" He pointed at several cameras being reset by the crew. "Because you're all fucked up. The scene must be repeated, the camera slammed and you were also injured!"

"Sorry" Elin said again. He was still shivering from the overwhelming fear.

"Udah," said Galang who had just arrived at the scene. Previously, he was in the village next door to hand over some permits to shoot there. However, he suddenly heard there was a riot in the forest. "You don't get angry, Sandi. You take care of the injured children first. Let's just rest tonight."

Both eyes Galang swept over the body of Elin who was covered in a large towel. Elin's hair was sticking out everywhere with dry leaves attached. Elin's face reddened from the possessed man's punch earlier, and somewhere else Elin's wound, she was sure Elin was hiding it.

"We're going to the hospital" Galang told Elin.

"No need, sir. I'll be home tomorrow morning. My job is done, right?" ask Elin worriedly.

"Udah. But you must be treated, do not let your face become ugly because the wound is not treated. Comeing! Take Mirna, all of you."

Because it was not good to go alone, Galang finally brought Mirna out of the forest as well. In the backseat, Elin was still shivering in fear while Mirna gently embraced him.

"I also forgot that I can't wear red, I even push you out of the tent" Mirna said regretfully.

"No papa, I'm just a small wound. It was also my own fault" Elin said.

Elin got some stitches on her head that hit a rock. And he immediately got a concerned look from Galang because Elin had refused to be taken to the hospital. In fact, in the area there is no hospital, only a small puskesmas. Luckily Elin wasn't seriously injured, she was just terrified and scuffed. The collision is all that needs to get extra care.

"Ready, Sir!" Mirna made a respectful gesture with her right hand on Galang.

"You call your sister, El. Let you be picked up tomorrow morning" Galang suggested.

"It's easy, sir. Thanks a lot, yeah."

"Yes. Tomorrow morning I'm here again to check on your condition."

Elin weighed that night. He needs to go home and he'll be much safer if he gets picked up by Ariel. However, that meant Ariel had to come out of town quite far away. She was not sure that her brother would come here for her sake. Moreover, Ariel was still angry with him.

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Elsewhere, Ariel and Sinta had just combined love in the bed. Both vent their desires with satisfaction that night. Luckily, Sinta's surgery did not affect her second sexual activity much, although sometimes Sinta felt so inferior in front of her husband. Moreover, coupled with the messages bombarded by her in-laws who continue to expect her to have offspring again.

So, that night Sinta wanted to discuss the matter with Ariel. He could not bear to lie constantly to his father-in-law. And also to his mother.

"Mas, I want to talk," said Sinta.

Ariel who was getting sleepy just nodded slowly. Usually he will chat a little with Sinta after they make love and then sleep. "What's up, honey?"

"Ehm, Mama keep asking me when can I get pregnant, Mas? They wanted to see their grandson, Mas," Sinta said in a trembling voice.

Ariel stretched herself. He knew one day he would be confronted with this conversation. "You don't have to think about it. Long time Mama will also get tired of asking questions mulu."

"But I don't feel good lying, Mom!" hardik Sinta's.

Ariel turned to his wife, he was quite surprised because all this time Sinta almost never raised his voice. "Darling, we'll talk about it next time."

"Other times? Huh! Don't think gini, Mas. I was pretty depressed. You know, I'll never be able to have children. And everyone is demanding that I get pregnant again! I'm a little, Mas!"

Ariel again tilted her body, she faced Sinta and grabbed the body. "OK, Honey. If you want we can start looking for babies for us to adopt. Tomorrow morning, okay?"

Sinta shook her head hard. "They're going to be suspicious if we adopt, Mas. They want grandchildren from you! Mama repeatedly said that Mama dreams of carrying a baby that looks a lot like you! They don't want another baby, Mom. They want your descendants!"

Ariel let go of her embrace, she stared at Sinta's poignant face. "What do you mean?"

"You told me once, Mom, if we could have a baby any way other than adopting. Tell me, how?"

Ariel nodded slowly. It was a crazy thought that only spontaneously flashed in his head. "We can rent someone's womb. I can get her pregnant and we'll take the baby. We can pay the woman."

Sinta's tears melted instantly. That's what he's thinking too. Although it was extremely cruel and frightening, it was probably the best way.

"Love, Honey!" ariel said, seeing his wife's reaction. He rubbed Sinta's face gently. "That's just a silly idea. That's insane! I can't possibly do that. I can't, I just want to be with you. I'm not gonna admit it, you calm down."

Sinta felt Ariel's gentle embrace on her body. He knows, it's ridiculous and crazy. Nor will he bear to see Ariel sleeping with another woman. However, he also could not bear being urged to give what he could never give. After he felt much calmer, he tightened his grip on Ariel's hand.

"Straight on it, Mom! I want you to have a baby from another woman."