One-Third-Night Matchmaker "ALIA"
EPS. 53 Sharing Wounds

Alia then heads to the kitchen, making hot ginger for Elvan.

''But I changed Kak Elvan's clothes, Kak.'' Said Andra who just came out of her room.

''Still yes, Andra, '' said Alia. Alia immediately went into Andra's room. Alia immediately compresses Elvan. Mr. Samir and Andra also accompanied Alia because they also felt worried.

''Andra, please bring the fever-lowering medicine in her p3k box,'' Alia's pinta to her sister.

''Yes, Brother.'' Answer Andra as it passes.

''Son, is that old man son Elvan not worried?''

''Elvan's home alone, Dad. There were only aides and guards accompanying him.'' Alia said as she looked at Elvan's pale-looking face.

''Then his parents?''

''They're overseas, Dad.''

''So Elvan himself is here?''

''Later Alia storyain yes, Dad.''

''Brother, this is the cure, ''' Andra interrupted.

''Thanks yeah. We wait for Elvan to wake up.'' Alia. Elvan then slowly opened her eyes. His gaze circulated seeing Alia's face before him.

''Where am I?'' ask Elvan lirih.

''In my house.'' Answer Alia. Elvan felt dizzy again and wanted to vomit. Alia, who knew Elvan was going to vomit, immediately thrust a basin for Elvan. And Elvan spewed out everything. Alia then helps Elvan drink warm ginger for Elvan. Elvan's limp body, can only obey what Alia did.

''I want to go home, '' said Elvan as he tried to get out of bed.

''You have a fever? the danger of driving alone, El.'' Alia said softly.

''You used to be okay here, son. Instead of you coming home even danger, said Mr. Samir. Elvan then looked towards Alia. Alia smiled her smile and nodded, giving the code to comply with what her father had said.

''Now you take medicine first huh.'' Alia then helps Elvan take the medicine and Elvan complies.

''Have you eaten yet?''

''Not eaten daritadi mornin.''

''I sent you breakfast. Didn't you eat it?''

''Take Leon with Fandi.'' Elvan answered innocently.

''Andra make porridge for Brother Elvan huh?''

''Yes Andra. You better make some porridge for Elvan boy. Andra cuisine is also very good, said Mr. Samir.

''Yes, thank you.'' Elvan. Andra also immediately headed for the kitchen followed by Mr. Samir. Elvan and Alia are both in the room. Elvan looked gently at Alia's face but Alia chose to lower her gaze.

''I'm out first. You just fuckin' evil. If you are better, you should go home, said Alia who rushed to leave the room. Elvan prevented it. Elvan clasped Alia's wrist.

''Forgive me, '' said Elvan. Alia looked at Elvan and smiled. Gaining a smile from Alia, Elvan took off her clutches and let Alia go.

''This is Bantuin's sister, '' said Alia who saw Andra and his father were busy in the kitchen.

''You don't have to, brother. Let me cook. I want to show you my skills as a chef.'' Andra said proudly.

''Okay my sister.''

''Son, looking at your attitude towards son Elvan, it seems that you are very close and as if you are used to taking care of him. Even you seem to know what you should do when he is like that, said Mr. Samir. Hearing her father's words, made Alia realize that what her father said was true. He was used to taking care of Elvan.

''Maybe it's just Dad's feeling, '' said Alia.

''Son, this father is your father. And you're Dad's son. And you're an adult not a child anymore.''

''Alright, Alia wants to tell Daddy. Oh yes, later if the porridge is finished, you take it to his room Elvan yes, Ndra. Brother wants to talk to Daddy.''

''Yes Kak.'' Answer Andra. Alia then took her father to the back porch of her very simple house. They sat on a chair made of bamboo.

''Now the same story Dad? he's drunk, right?'' search Mr. Samir. Mr. Samir is worried that Elvan is not a good man.

''Yes, Dad. He's drunk.'' Hearing Alia's reply, made Mr. Samir sigh long.

''Is your relationship with her?'' mr. Samir said cynically.

''Alia has nothing to do, Dad. Alia please don't misunderstand me.''

''But the way he looks at you is different. Is he a drunk and likes gambling?''

''No, Dad. He was always drunk to vent his anger. Hoping that by getting drunk, he could fall asleep immediately and forget all his pain.''

''You mean? did his parents not care? does he not have a brother here?''

''There's brother. But they're different mother's brothers. And it hurts for Elvan. Dad, he's handsome and has everything but he's lonely. Her mother died when she was 9 years old. Elvan and Mama had an accident but Mama's life was not helped. And......'' Alia then told her father everything Elvan had experienced. Everything Bi Minah told me, Alia told her father. Until no tears Alia wet her cheeks.

''Hhhh, pity him.''

''Alia please, I can keep this secret. Elvan himself never recounted his grief. He always tried to be strong in front of everyone. But the wound is too deep, Dad. Bi Minah asks Alia to always be by her side. Even though he was like that, he had never been so rude to Alia. He's drunk, changing girlfriends, just trying to cover up his wounds. Alia was sure, Elvan was good. He cares a lot about the people around him. Because Alia saw for herself how sincere she was to the child of the tissue seller at that time. And that goodness is what his mother taught him.''

''Then do you love him?'' mr. Samir's question, immediately made Alia surprised.

''Love? it doesn't seem like it, Dad. Maybe Alia only cares as a friend.'' Hearing his daughter's words, Mr. Samir smiled. Alia then hugged her Father's arm and rested her head on his Father's shoulder spoiled.

''Dad, are you going to forbid Alia to be close to Elvan?''

''No, son. He just went the wrong way. He may be angry and hurt, but not in a way that hurts yourself and hates God. Hearing your story, it's not easy being him. At the end of which is still 9 years, must face the painful reality. Moreover, his father who seemed insensitive to the feelings of his son. That's so sorry, son. Don't stay away from him but guide him and teach him to be someone better. The good that you plant, will surely bear sweet fruit.''

''Thank you Dad. Thank you for being such a great dad to Alia. I managed to educate Alia and Andra like this. Alia is very lucky to have a Dad like Dad.''

''Father is also grateful to have you and Andra. Yeah, let's go in. Let's see Elvan has eaten yet?''

''Yes Father.'' Mr. Samir then gently wiped away his son's tears.

''Oh my God, this time I saw my daughter crying over a man other than me. Give him the best mate, muttered Mr. Samir in heart.

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