(Not) The Substitute

Eps 98 - Elsa's Change

A week has passed since Elnaz became a human, now he is much better than before. Elnaz was also able to laugh and eat by himself. Where before her he was always in a bribe by Arfan.

His father and father-in-law have returned home, while his mother and mother-in-law are still taking turns to look after Elnaz because Arfan is also busy with his work. In addition, they also took turns taking care of Arfan's house.

Although Elnaz's condition improved, but Elnaz has not been allowed to go home and outpatient by the Doctor who is also her husband in because of the condition of Elnaz is still a little worrying.

And about Elsa, Arfan always avoids the topic about Elsa so until this moment Elnaz did not know that his brother was in prison.

"You ate a lot, El. Let your granddaughter be healthy" said Bu Yuni, who is currently feeding Elnaz. Elnaz repeatedly told her mother-in-law that she could eat alone but her mother-in-law insisted on feeding Elnaz.

"Ma, you better take a break. El can eat alone" Elnaz said.

"It's okay, now you're sick, young pregnant again. So you have to be well taken care of" replied Bu Yuni who made Elnaz smile knot.

Elnaz knew for sure, his mother-in-law was not a concern because Elnaz was sick, but because Elnaz was pregnant while long ago it was what was expected. But Elnaz had no problem with it and he understood it.

"Come, now open your mouth again" pinta Bu Yuni and when Elnaz was about to open his mouth, suddenly there was a loud voice Andy who immediately filled the room.

"Elnaz...."

"Shhhh..." Bu Yuni asked Andy not to make a fuss, Bu Kinar appeared from behind Andy with a basket of fruits.

"Hi, El.." said Bu Kinar "The new aunt heard that you are sick, said Andy fell down the stairs yes" said Bu Kinar.

"Yes, Aunt. But Alhamdulillah Eliak is fine" replied Elnaz.

"Aunty bring fruits for you, so it's healthy if you eat a lot of fruit. I also heard that you are pregnant" said Ms. Kinar again.

"Yes, soon I will have a grandson" said Bu Yuni girang "Come on, El. Aaa again" he continued which made Elnaz laugh then he opened his mouth wide. Bu Yuni also fed him back.

"Oh yeah, where's Elsa? Surely he is still very busy huh" said Bu Kinar again which makes Bu Yuni immediately annoyed.

"Engga ngurus" replied Bu Yuni Ketus.

Elnaz had a little thought about her sister, because Elsa had not contacted him in the least and no one wanted to talk about Elsa. Even Elnaz thought maybe Elsa did not care about him, as usual. Elnaz was very sad to think about it, if it were not for Elsa, Elnaz would not be in this condition.

"Now, Miss Yun? Well, after all, Elsa is your former daughter-in-law" said Bu Kinar without sinning.

"Mama.." angry Andy "We're here to see Elnaz" he continued.

"Ma..." Elnaz called her mother-in-law softly "Indeed her sister Elsa has no phone?" ask Elnaz sadly.

"Where to call, El. Wong he's in jail" Bu Yuni replied, which made Elnaz scream in shock.

"What's? How could? Why?" ask Elnaz. Bu Kinar and Andy were no less surprised to hear the news, even Kinar could only gap wide with his mouth covered with his palm.

"Because he has hurt you, what else is it"

"I imprisoned him, El.." continued Arfan who suddenly appeared from behind the door, Arfan approached his wife "He deserves it"

"But, Brother. Elsa's sister is not wrong" said Elnaz "Kan El has told the story how El can fall" he said.

"But Elsa is wrong, Elnaz. Anyway sister doesn't want you to think about her, okay?" arfan.

"Sir Arfan..." Elnaz looked at her sister so wistfully, he really did not want to be in prison what else Elnaz felt Elsa was indeed not wrong in her accident.

"Already, brother does not want to be denied, El. Now it's time for you to take your medicine at rest"

"But, Brother Arfan..."

" Nothing but but, honey. Remember, I'm your doctor and your husband. So you have to follow my orders" he said, and he really doesn't want to be denied now.

..........

While in prison, Elsa could only ponder. It has been 5 days he was in prison and his Mama every day of course visit him. It was also one of the reasons Ms Isna had not returned home, in addition to taking care of Elnaz, she also wanted to take care and visit Elsa.

Currently, Elsa is being looked at by her mother and questions Elsa only once every time her mother goes there.

"Elnaz's fine, isn't he, Ma?" ask Elsa sadly. He felt really guilty for his sister, Elsa was sorry and very worried about Elnaz.

"Yes, Sa. Elnaz is getting better and better" replied Ms. Isna.

"When can he get out of the hospital?" ask Elsa again.

"That's it, Sa. Maybe in a minute. Oh yeah, how are you doing here, son?"

"I'm fine, Ma" answered Elsa and Miss Isna, looking at Elsa's red, bumpy hands.

"What's your hand, Sa?" ask Miss Isna worried.

"It's just the mosquito bite, Ma" Elsa replied casually even with a smile.

"That's so sorry, son. Mama has always begged Arfan to let her free you, but Arfan does not want to listen to Mama" said Bu Isna desperate.

"It's okay, Ma. I was wrong, if only I hadn't forced Elnaz to talk back then and let Elnaz rest as he requested, maybe none of this would have happened. I'm also sure that soon Elnaz will set me free. Mama will know for herself that Elnaz can at least see her family suffering ", Elsa said as she imagined her sister who has a soft and sincere heart.

Elsa also knows that both of their parents are favoritism but Elsa never sees hatred or envy in Elnaz's eyes on Elsa. Except after Elnaz gets married and Elsa brings up Arfan's problem.

"Elnaz doesn't know you're in jail, Sa. Arfan won't tell her" said Miss Isna again.

"Ma, stop. I'm sure I won't be here long" replied Elsa who made her mother smile, because since she was in prison, Miss Isna saw Elsa who was more mature and airy chest. Very different from Elsa who used to be very easy to feel.