To The Man Who Broke My Heart
37. Saved by the Airport Announcement

Thursday, Friday’at, Saturday.

I spent the remaining time at home. Satisfied to enjoy the atmosphere that will not be enjoyed again. Even for the last dinner, we did at a family favorite restaurant with a treat from Bang Rian.

And as usual, it was amazing.

After the scene ventured in the park that night, the next day Bang Bian came home faster than usual. This time replace my first brother who gave me a wudge. What they say is more or less the same; I must rise up for myself. The fear comes from within me, and only I can eliminate it. Bang Bian also gave me a big hug that night.

However, it feels a little different to Alex.

She ... she became more attentive to me, more trying to comfort me. By the time the four of us were watching TV, he would give me the television remote and let me choose which channel to watch . In fact, you know, right, that the remote holder is the highest caste at the time of watching together.

Or, Alex will offer me a drink when he picks up a drink from the fridge. Or, buy me chocolates at the far end of the complex when he takes Genta for a walk outside the house.

What's up, anyway?

Alex why?

Did he eat wrong?

Bang Bian and Bang Rian were also aware of this. Sure oes. Nothing escapes their attention. However, they only responded by raising one eyebrow, then looking up, and having a conversation inside each of their heads, telepathically. Only a twin brother can do that. Mama and Papa were just messing around as the two took turns looking at me and Alex. Uni Cya just winked at me.

What's up, anyway, this? Why is everyone acting so strangely like this? What the hell's going on? I can't find any other answers. It seems like everyone in the house has eaten wrong.

I re-recorded what we had eaten at the restaurant in my head. Bang Bonar, the Reliable Chef, is not a strange cook, deh, I guess.

Why, why, all of them?

****

Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind's. Always. –Anonymous.

****

"You be careful there, yeah. Keep eating. Keep health. Take vitamins."

I nodded at all the words of Mama who was busy checking my luggage. I only had a suitcase and two gift boxes. "Yes, Ma. Aye." Yeah."

"Tante Kayra don't do it, yes. Remember what Oma said." Uni Cya follow-up chiming.

"Yes, Uni, yaaa. Kayra listen, koook." I responded with anxiety.

Uni Cya who was holding Genta in Kalakian chuckled.

"What your mama and your union are saying, Kay. You will certainly be very busy taking care of this and that, the needs of the project you are working on for the foundation. Do not neglect to take care of yourself. Yea?" This time, Papa gave a lecture.

"Yes, Papa. Kayra promised to take care of herself, keep eating, take care of health. Okay well? Papa and Mama also take care of health, not too much thought. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine."

My mother immediately denied my words. "Don't worry about what you mean? Yeah, worrying about these kids is a parent's job, Kay. If Mama and Papa are not worried, it's a sign that we are not doing our job properly and correctly, dong."

Papa just shrugged his shoulders, as if to say, "What can I say? What your mom said was true." Again.

I rolled my eyes, hiding the haru behind my mischievous behavior. "Yes, Papa. Yes, Mama. If so, I think I should say gini, yes. Do your job well, but don't get sick. Okay well? Then there will be Om Seno with Aunt Meli who take care of me. Friends in the office too. In the apartment I have Mommy."

"And now there's Alex." Bang Rian's voice added from behind his back.

I turned to the source of the sound and found my brothers and Alex just joining us. They seemed to be new from somewhere behind me. I don't know out of nowhere.

This forehead then insisted on disagreeing with the statement made by Bang Rian just now. Also surprised. What was the basis that made him think like that? "Yeeee, what does it mean to try? Kayra had nothing to do with Alex, Bang. He must have a lot of other work besides taking care of me."

"Well, ef wai ai, he who is being talked about is like no objection, no, no" Alex said.

I looked at him who was now beside me. Looking up, I saw his eyebrows rise next door as if challenging me to say something about it. I chose to shut up and sneer. Yeah, real mature. However, I don't want to argue with Alex in front of my own family. Especially witnessed by two brothers who were supposed to defend me, not stand behind this person they just knew. It will be discussed later if we are both left.

After that answer, I heard the rarity of the others. "Already, already. Your luggage is complete, right, Dek? No one's missing anymore?" Bang Rian asked in order to shift the conversation.

"No, Bang. It feels like everyone has come in. I hope no one is left behind."

"okay, deh. Careful, yeah. Don't forget to tell me you've reached the apartment" Bang Rian ordered, drowning me in his arms. I also peed my hair.

I'm afraid the pagutannya not less tight.

Next change is Bang Bian's turn. "Listen to my Mom and Dad, Dek" he said in my ear. "Be careful there. If there is need for anything directly tell Brother. My brother doesn't care about it anytime. You hear?"

"Listen, Bang."

****

"What, anyway, Lex?" I ended up poking the young man after we arrived at the departure lounge. After enduring the inexhaustibility of saying goodbye to my family and waiting for the check-in process, I spouted the question the first time I got the chance.

Alex has the guts to look confused. "Lho's? Wh why? What am I wrong?" He asked me back.

"Don't act like that, you, you!" seruku. I crossed my arms in front of my chest while turning my body towards her who was sitting on my right. "You mean what are you trying to say that you're gonna take care of me?"

"Well, you can't, can you?" He still persisted with his pretentious attitude.

"It can't be, anyway. But, do not like the promise of something that you will not be able to fulfill. It's a lie to his name" I said half-screaming half-whispering. Although a little annoyed, fortunately I still have my sanity. I will not create a scene in the waiting room that is still crowded by other prospective passengers and become a spectacle material.

Alex this time just looked at me straight.

Well ....

I'm throats. Then insert the hair behind the ear. My seat is starting to calm down. I then chose to take my eyes off the beautiful blue eyes all at once in that. It could be that a pair of unique beads belonging to Alex makes me groggy like this. At a time like this again.

God fucking.

The silence that suddenly enveloped us made the awkward feeling even more mountainous. I chose to pay attention to the view behind the large glass wall that was in front. Officers were busy with one plane at the airport.

"Hey."

Alex's low voice reached my ears. I returned my sight to Padanga again. "Hm?"

"Can I do something?" He has now also changed the direction of his seat so that we are now facing each other.

My eyebrows immediately intertwined, suspicious. "What do you want to ask first?"

I heard him laugh. "You, yeah. Asked again for her return."

I just put my shoulder down.

"So how, huh? Can I not?" his insistence.

"Yes, can. What's?" I answered short.

"Hm. But, you promised me you wouldn't get mad."

I snorted the controlled version with a little hold on the air I let out. I said again, I'm still sane. I don't want to make a scene in a public place like this. "What, anyway, Lex? If you are mostly intro later that I get angry first before your question goes out."

Bule laughed instead. Fuck up!

"Lex!" I glared at him.

"Sorry, sorry." He apologized among the rambles. Which negates the meaning of his apology. "You are, really, really funny."

This time it was my turn to look at her.

His fading was what remained only a smile that spread from tip to tip of his cheek. "Kaaan, funny, kaaan."

I just kept stabbing him with a look.

"OK, okay. Sorry, no more jokes, huh." He then cleared his throat. Those blue balls snared my chocolate bead. "Honest answer, yes, Lyn."

After hearing Alex's request, the atmosphere in the waiting room suddenly became quiet. The people around us instantly blurred because my attention was focused only on the man in front of me.

My heart started beating harder than usual.

"Curkey. Um, I was previously sorry if my question was presumptuous or crossed the line. But, I also felt like I could not help my curiosity. Rather than guessing, I think it's better to ask directly to you. Because you're the only one who has the answers I want." He paused for a moment before clearing his throat again. "I just want nanya, why don't you believe me when I say I want to take care of you too? Why did you say that I won't be able to keep my promise?"

What the ...?

Why is he asking like that? What kind of question is that? My head feels like it's going round and round. What answer should I give him? I–

"Good afternoon. Attention to the passengers of Citilink aircraft with flight number QG-959 to Jakarta is welcome to board the aircraft through door C3. Once more. Attention to the passengers of Citilink aircraft with flight number QG-959 to Jakarta is welcome to board the aircraft through door C3. Thank you." Thank you."

Saved by the airport announcement.

After hearing the announcement, I immediately moved towards the gate that was not far from our seats. Left Alex who I'm sure now has more questions in his brain.

To be continued ....