My Brother's Bed Rattles
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"Risa, where are you going?"

Ms. Lydia was so shocked when she saw that Risa was preparing to leave her residence early in the morning. Even Ms. Lydia had not finished preparing breakfast for them.

The middle-aged woman left her morning routine for a moment and approached Risa who was now ready with a suitcase in her hand.

"I have to go now, Mom."

"But it's still too early, son. Can't you wait until we finish breakfast? You have not eaten anything, you must be hungry" said Bi Lydia who tried to persuade Risa.

"I'm sorry, Mom."

Miss Lydia looked at Risa with a sad look. He grabbed her hand and led her to sit on the sofa in the room.

"Where are you actually going? This is your home anyway, Ris. Can't you stay here with Mom and Dad? We can take care of Lily together," said Miss Lydia while holding onto Risa's hand.

Risa shook her head slowly. "Honestly, I'm ashamed, Mom. I am ashamed to live in this house. What will my neighbors say about me? I live here, while Mona gets married and lives with my husband there. As smart as we hide the secret, they will know it sooner or later."

Miss Lydia's body shook violently. A clear circle managed to escape from the corner of his eye. But quickly he did.

"Please wait here" said Ms. Lydia.

"But, Bu—"

"Just a moment."

Ms. Lydia immediately left the room and walked quickly towards her room. A few minutes later, Ms. Lidia returned with something in her hand. He sat down beside Risa and handed an envelope with money to Risa.

"Take this, Ris. I know you need it most. You can use it for business capital and rent a house for you to live in."

Risa pushed softly on the envelope with a small smile. "No need, Mom. I know you must really need it to increase the cost of Mona's wedding later," replied Risa.

"No, Son. I don't need this money. The wedding of Mona and Arga will be simple. There is no fancy party like your wedding used to be. Only a regular wedding will be witnessed by some of the closest people," Ms. Lydia said.

Risa took a deep breath and then exhaled again. "When their marriage took place" asked Risa. Trying to strengthen his heart.

"Next week." Ms. Lydia was silent. "Mother is not pushy, but if you want to go to their wedding, then come. Our hands are wide open to welcome you, Risa."

Risa smiled wryly. "It doesn't seem like it, Mom. Ii'm sorry. This happened so fast. I need time to get my heart back together" replied Risa.

Ms. Lydia. "I'm sorry, Ris. Because it has made you become like this and forgive your brother who does not know himself," said Ms. Lydia with trembling lips.

"Easy, Mom. Maybe it's my destiny."

Risa was silent for a moment while staring at the light brown envelope containing a number of it carefully. After the next few seconds, Risa nodded her head.

"Alright, Mom. I promise to give it back if I already have the money" replied Risa.

"Don't think about it, Ris. I didn't expect you to return this money to Mom. If this money's still lacking, you can meet Mom again."

"Thank you, Mom. It's more than enough." Risa turned towards the wall clock. "It seems I should leave now. I'm afraid of bad luck, Lily will even overheat on the road," continued Risa.

"Can't you wait for your father first?" pinta Bu Lydia again.

Risa shook her head then grabbed her suitcase and before leaving, she kissed the back of Lady Lydia's hand and hugged her.

"I'm sorry, Mom. I have to go now."

"Alright, be careful on the road, son. Remember, take good care of Lily" said Ms. Lydia with teary eyes.

"Yes, Mom. Thank you." Thank you."

Risa also left the simple house while holding the little Lily and dragging a large suitcase containing clothes and the needs of her baby.

"I'm sorry, Risa. We are cruel because we urge you to share a husband with Mona. However, things are more cruel because it makes us forced to do so. But never doubt my love, for Mother you are still my first child, Risa," muttered Miss Lydia as she looked at the skinny back of Risa who was walking further and further away from her.

"Mom! Where's mom?" Mona's screams came from inside the house. Mona, who had just woken up from her sleep, walked through room after room to look for the figure of Ms. Lydia.

Lady Lydia rushed into the house and met Mona. "What the hell is it, Mon? Early in the morning was screaming," said Ms. Lydia with a bent face looking at Mona.

"Mom, please stretch my back with this oil. I can't stand it, I'm sick and I want to throw up, Mom," Mona complained as she handed a bottle of eucalyptus oil to Ms. Lydia.

"alright. Here, Ms. Balurin," said Ms. Lydia.

"Where's mom from? Are you out in the morning?" mona asked as she threw her body onto the sofa.

"Your mother. She just left with Lily. Honestly, Mona, I'm very sad" said Ms. Lydia as she undressed Mona and poured the eucalyptus oil on her back.

"Bak Risa's gone? Where to?" Mona curious.

"Eitherway. May she and Lily find happiness after this," said Ms. Lydia with a sad look on her face.

Mona smiled obliquely. "Goodoo. Just go all the way, so don't come back!" mona muttered in her heart.

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