Love In Tragedy
Chapter 8. Rendra and her brother.

At night in a mini market....

Rendra was crafting the items that had just come. He arranged the goods according to their respective stands.

Up to the men's need equipment stand. Rendra compiles men's supplies from shampoo, bath soap, deodorant, perfume, hair gel, shaver and so on.

After you finish putting all the stuff together. Rendra got up while lifting a large basket, the former container of goods that he arranged earlier. He immediately turned around quickly without noticing the presence of others behind him.

Because Rendra moved suddenly, the man behind him was hit quite hard from the side. Until the man staggered back a little.

" Uh... Sorry mas. Excuse me.... I didn't intentionally."

Rendra said while looking down at the man, who was currently holding onto his sick right arm. Because it hit that big basket pretty hard.

" Yes no papa...... Next time be careful ! "

Said the man then passed away, after picking up the item he needed.

Rendra frowned. He thought as his tail kept following where the man was going.

" Kayak is no stranger...... Who yeah? Kayak has known. "

Rendra muttered softly, while continuing to look towards the man. Rendra was still looking at the man he had hit, while continuing to try to remember and guess who the man was. After a while he remembered it.

Rendra saw the man still standing in front of the drink cooler. He's taking a few drinks. Rendra curiously approached and tried to say hello. Rendra wanted to make sure his conjecture was right or wrong.

" Sir Erick, isn't he? "

Erick frowned at the young man who greeted him. Erick watched the young man closely.

" Ayeah right. My name is Erick. Sorry, you.....?" Erick tried to remember the young man in front of him.

" I am Rendra Kak. Narendra's sister Nabiqha azzahra, senior high school senior brother first. Brother inget no?" Enthusiastic answer.

Rendra was closer to Erick than Yoga. Because every Yoga invites Erick to Biqha's house, Erick who always accompanies him to play, learn and sometimes even help him fix his toys. Yoga focuses on Biqha.

That's why Rendra remembers Erick more than Yoga. Especially when Erick and Biqha were chosen to represent the school to participate in the mathematics and physics Olympics. They're getting closer.

Because almost every day Erick comes to his house, to study together with Biqha. To prepare for the match. And on the sidelines of learning, Erick always took the time to play with him.

" RENDRA...! Hi boy.... "

Erick shouted as he realized who this young man before him was.

" Crazy. Oh my...... Sampaio doesn't recognize you." Continue while patting Rendra's shoulder. Rendra smiled at him.

It's only natural that Erick doesn't recognize Rendra, even though they used to be quite close. Because Rendra was eleven years old, still leaked. But now Rendra has grown into a handsome young man, with a tall body almost balanced with him.

" Yes is brother. It was childhood." Reply Rendra cengengesan.

" So you work here now? "

Erick asked, which was answered with a nod of the head and a proud smile by Rendra.

" Aren't you in college? " Tanya Erick was curious.

His eyes looked at Rendra. Unfortunately, if the boy he used to know had a brain that was also intelligent like the brother. He could not continue his education until he became a scholar. Like the expectations of both parents, especially the mother.

Erick wasn't just close to Rendra. Erick also had several conversations with their mother. Given how they used to be, and their mother's struggle to finance their lives. Erick was concerned to see it.

It is very unfortunate if the education of Rendra must stop. Due to the unfavorable economic situation.

" Ku kok kok college. Rendra's morning in college, new afternoon working here. Rendra take the night shift here. " Rendra answered quickly while still carving a smile on her lips.

" yeah...... Terrific you. Young people can be independent. I can make my own money, but still prioritize education again. Kerrennn...... "

Sanjung Erick to Rendra. With a proud smile Erick gave his thumb.

" Because of the circumstances of brother. Rendra was just trying not to be a burden for Biqha. "

" That's exactly what my sister said you were great. This is Erick's brother...... " Erick said proudly, while embracing Rendra's shoulders.

Erick often refers to Rendra as his younger brother. Because Erick really likes kids.

Born as the youngest of three children, and the only son. Makes Erick want to have a younger brother. So when Yoga took her to Biqha's house, she liked to play and spend time with Rendra.

And vice versa, Rendra who does not have an older brother and also a father. Because her father died when she was little. I have no friends to play with at home. Of course Erick's presence and attention seemed to realize his desire to have an older brother.

Because the night was a bit late, other buyers were also no longer there. So Rendra was a bit relaxed, and could chat for a while with Erick. Waiting for the time to close the shop.

Shift friends and supervisors are also people who are relaxed, not rigid and not chatty. So it's safe if rendra chatted briefly with the buyer. The important thing is that the work is done.

In front of the cashier they continued chatting.

" How's your brother Ren doing? Still no suspense like before? "

Erick asked as he chuckled to himself, recalling that he used to often clash with Biqha. Rendra laughed a little in response.

He knew very well how the two people used to love arguing. Sometimes he also got dizzy hearing it. They only stopped when they were reprimanded by their mother.

" Yes..... That's so. From time to time. It's the bias, sister. "

They laughed together, remembering the figure of Biqha. Which according to the version of Yoga is a gentle woman. But it can be fierce and fierce in front of Rendra and Erick. Especially if they are breaking it. Biqha can be very angry at them.

" What about mom? Healthy right? Salamin yes for mother later. kangen also the same cake made by mother."

Erick's words instantly faded a small laugh on Rendra's face. And now it turned into a thin smile, which was almost invisible.

" Mom has no sister. I died 4 years ago, when Rendra was still in High School. "

" Innalillahi wa innaillahi.... "

Suddenly, the faces of the two of them turned sad. There was also a stroke of sadness on Erick's face, remembering the mother's kindness.

" What pain is Ren? " Ask Erick.

" Silver stomach acid. I never said she was sick again. If asked, the answer is only soybean. Tau-tau is bad. The doctor said the mother's stomach disease is chronic, so it spreads everywhere. "

Rendra's explanation made Erick even more concerned for him. Erick patted Rendra's shoulder giving her some encouragement.

" Don't be sad. I'm calm now and I'm not sick anymore. Now our duty as children is to pray for mother there." Erick was trying to cheer up.

" Yes brother... Insha Allah Rendra will never forget to read Al-fatihah to the same mother father, every after prayer."

" Good boy... " Answer answered Erick with his thumbs up again.

" Why do you know we're moving house? Brother ever come to our old house huh? "

" Yes is. Every holiday my sister always comes home. And if you're here, the older brother who used to be crazy about you must not play in your house."

They both laughed amusedly considering the figure of Yoga, who was unyielding despite being rejected many times Biqha.

After that Rendra also told, that their house had been sold for the cost of mother's treatment. And now they're contracting a house for shelter. Rendra gave Erick his address.

Erick heard Rendra's story with compassion but also pride. Looking at Rendra which although in terms of economy is not enough, but still can achieve and grow well.

" Ren.it's time to close. Let's get it all right."

Suddenly Rendra's supervisor reprimanded him, because time had already shown ten o'clock at night.

" Akh... Sorry, yes ! Keep chatting so forget that Rendra still has to work. "

Erick told the mini market supervisor. Erick's not feeling well. He was afraid that Rendra would get sanction because of this.

" No papa mas..... Relaxed. Today was also a bit quiet. So we don't do much work. It's just time to close. So sorry if I had to cut the screw. " Supervisor is friendly and polite.

" Well, no papa. I was wrong to have talked to employees here during working hours.Soal has not met for a long time. Please don't be sanctioned Rendraya yes mas ! " Say Erick while putting his two hands together forward.

" Akhh... No papa brother. It's so ordinary. They are also calm people. Isn't it mas?"

Rendra raised her eyebrows to look at the supervisor, while cleaning up her work.

" Yes Ren, big brother huh...? Oya... What are you going home? "

" Ride the bike."

" Oh... Yes already. Be careful when you get on the bike. Don't speed. Do not go down a lonely road. "

" This hour where there is another road rame mas... "

The supervisor replied jokingly, responding to the advice Erick gave Rendra. They also laughed together, even Rendra's shift friend also laughed.

Then before stepping away, Erick took his wallet. He took out a business card and several hundred thousand bills from there. Then give it to Rendra.

" Nih make a snack.... "

Erick said while putting the money into Rendra's hands. Erick has always liked Rendra, Every time he visits Biqha's house. He would definitely buy snacks for Rendra and also give her money.

Until Rendra's mother once reprimanded him for fear that Rendra would be spoiled and a habit of begging Erick.

" What the hell is brother....? Rendra is not a child anymore. Time given money jajan gini. Rendra is working so there is no need... "

Rendra tries to return the money Erick gave him. But Erick refused.

" It's not papa. Simpen..! Who knows, you will need it. This is sister's business card. If there's anything, don't hesitate to call brother. Yeah......! "

Erick said to Rendra while holding the money back into Rendra's hands.

" No brother... Later if Mbak Biqha knows, he can be angry with Rendra. Dikira Rendra begging brother."

Reject Rendra again with his face slashing.

" Yes Ren, if you don't want to make me. "

Not yet Erick replied that Rendra had gone first while cengengeaan.

" Yes Ren, mas also want. quite able to buy'in martabak mas wife who craved. You see, the wallet is critical, the old date of the end of the month gini."

Erick smiled cutely at Rendra's coworkers.

" Rejeki kok is rejected. Yes yes.... "

" Ho. oh."

Connect them again. Rendra shook his head to hear the words of his friends.

" You hold it. Some can make this agreement of your friends. Especially this masnya, kasian his wife again cravings. Ntar his son reeleran again if not obeyed."

Erick joked to the supervisor and was greeted with laughter from the concerned.

Rendra could say nothing more than accept it.

Erick said goodbye to everyone, then rushed off in his car.

" That was your ex-sister, Ren.... " Tell Rendra's friend.

" Indiscriminately. That was my sister. Used to play at home to learn together mbak Biqha. Precisely his friends who used to like me. And Erick's brother was always invited to nemenin to nap at home."

Obviously Rendra was on his friend while they were cleaning up the shop.

" But he must like your brother too. If not how could he be so good with you."

" He was good before."

Rendra smiled faintly at the words of his friend. Then it turned into a funny smile. Remembering he once said to Erick, that he prefers Erick over Yoga. If her sister wants to date, she would rather agree with her brother to go out with Erick than with Yoga. Erick always answered casually and said.

" Ogah ah. "

Rendra smiled amusedly remembering the memories of the past.

" Even dumbly. Wanna go home? "

Rendra's daydreams were also broken. They also rushed to finish their work.

After finishing the order, the three of them closed and locked the store gate.

When he was about to leave the store, Rendra took out the money that Erick had given him earlier. Then share it with both of his co-workers, one sheet each. The rest of the three sheets of Rendra save again into his pocket.

" Seriously? "

" It was just kidding Ren... "

Say them to Rendra. Mas firmly want to return the money while his friend was dumbfounded to see the hand of Rendra who thrust the money to him.

" No papa mas.... Gus. Our sustenance is the same. Erick told Rendra to share with you. "

" Tell me to play here often Ren... That's kind of." Canda friend Rendra again.