CAMELLIAS

episode 41

Camelia was still struggling in front of her dresser, several times she clucked irritably because it turned out that removing the red marks of Jupiter's work was not easy. Many times he used foundation to cover it, but because of the white skin of his neck and also the kissmark that was red-and-black it was clearly visible, making Camelia difficult to cover it. Had wanted to use a wound plaster to cover it, but it was not better, because it would look very striking. So in the end he decided to wear clothes that could cover his neck, and a turtleneck became his choice. 

As per his promise to Jupiter, today he will go on holiday to the Dufan playground. Although the weather must have been very hot, Camelia had no other choice, and still wore clothes that could cover her neck and not forget she also scratched her long hair. 

Seeing his appearance in front of the mirror, more like going on vacation to a snowy country, compared to going on a trip to an amusement park. And of course the Jakarta air is very hot, making Camelia increasingly weak and not excited. 

"Lo going to Korea?" Febian chirps as soon as Camelia came out of her room, approached Febian who was already sitting at the dining table. 

"No! I'm going to Arabia."

"Oh,, pantesan. Less wear the hijab, or all you wear a veil." 

Camelia could only refrain from returning to her emotions and ended up destroying her mood. He ignored Febian's chant, which still commented on his appearance as more like a winter outfit.

"Jakarta hot Mel. Wear ordinary clothes. It looks like it's hot, let alone you who use." 

"Who said Jakarta is snowy. If Jakarta's cold I'm sungkem at your feet," 

"Kiss my ass, you guys," Febian chuckled, looking at Camelia who was getting upset.

"Lo who is upset, ko I hit it yes," Camelia sighed tiredly, leaning her body on the dining table chair. 

"Lo should be proud, because only you can cheer me up." 

"Okay, it's up to you." Reply Camelia resigned.

"Today I want to go to the bokap house, likely there will be a few days, so you can be satisfied with both the same Jupiter. But I'm wearing a safety deposit." 

"Basic crazy!!" 

Febian just chuckled amusedly, as he moved from his chair and chose to enter the room. Meanwhile Camelia was still at the dinner table enjoying a bowl of cereal to prop up her stomach. 

Before long the bell rang, Camelia immediately went to open the door. Before opening the door, he first looked at the monitor screen to determine who was coming. At first he thought Jupiter was coming, but it wasn't. 

Camelia immediately opened the door, as she recognized who was going to visit her. 

"Hi Elea, what's wrong?" He said to a little girl and a middle-aged woman.

"Son Mel, I'm Elea's grandmother. If you don't mind me picking Elea up for a second, I have to." The middle-aged woman said to Camelia. 

Camelia had seen the middle-aged woman several times in and out of Kanaya's apartment, and saw how close they were Camelia was sure that the woman she did not know her name was definitely Elea's family. 

"Can. I happen to be nowhere. Elea can play at Aunty Mel's house, play with Jupi." 

"Yes, Elea wants to!" The little girl let go of her grandmother's grasp and moved closer to Camelia. 

"Thank you, Mel, I've reached Kanaya and she'll be home soon."

"Yes, Grandma. You welcome. Elea's safe in my place." 

After leaving her granddaughter, the middle-aged woman immediately left. Meanwhile, Elea went straight to Jupi's cage and teased the puffed-up cat with a carefree laugh. 

"Elea's having breakfast?" Camelia asked as she approached Elea and Jupi. 

"Udah. Masakin's grandmother El porridge." 

"That Daddy yesterday, your Daddy?" 

"Mom said yes" answered Elea innocently. 

Camelia knew asking a child who had not even turned four years old was the same as asking about cooking utensils in a building store, would not connect. But, Camelia was still curious about the familiar figure who claimed to be Daddy from the little girl who was now entrusted to her. 

The ringing of the phone on the dining table, made Camelia immediately stand up to pick up her cellphone. Jupiter's name is on the screen, and Camelia is at a loss as to how to explain that she is now looking after the little girl who was entrusted to her. But it is better to tell the truth than later Jupiter even surprised to see a little girl in his residence.

"Hallo," Camelia finally receives a call from Jupiter. 

"I'm at the door" said Jupiter.

"Oh yeah, I'm not the door." 

"But, "Camelia did not listen very much to Jupiter's words, because she immediately opened the door and did not care about Jupiter's next words. 

"Why not pull the bell,,," Camelia's eyes widened as soon as she saw Jupiter coming not alone. But with a boy who was behind the body of Jupiter, while holding the tip of the shirt worn by Jupiter.

"Who?" Camelia asked, while she occasionally glanced at the boy who was still hiding his face. 

"He's my nephew, his name is Aksara. Brother Dea."

"Sister Dea?" 

"Yes from his marriage to Alfaro." 

Camelia blinked her eyes repeatedly, and she tried to brave herself to approach the little boy. 

"Hi, don't be shy. Come in," asked Camelia, who is now crouching to align her height with Aksara. 

"He's a little quiet and shy." Reply Jupiter, because the characters are still silent does not respond to greetings from Camelia. 

"I have someone I want to introduce you to. Let's go in." Take Camelia. 

Jupiter immediately brought Aksara in, and followed Camelia's steps from behind. 

"Well, uh, aunty has someone who wants to be introduced to the Scriptures, the person is there. You can be friends." Camelia pointed to the corner of the room that was in the corner.

Initially Jupiter thought, Camelia would introduce Jupi to Aksara, but she was surprised to see the little girl holding Jupi, and stood looking at them. 

 

"Who?" 

"Today we're going to be caregivers for two people at once. Know her Elea, my neighbor's son." 

Jupiter seems to not believe what he is experiencing at this time, how can his vacation plan must be disturbed by the presence of two children at once. 

"El, here!" Camelia waved her hand asking Elea to come closer. The little girl approached, while carrying Jupi who was still in her arms.

"El, introduce this is uncle Jupiter and this is Aksara." 

"Hi uncle, O Aksa," Elea waved her hand at Jupiter as well as Aksara. But Aksara did not react, she just looked at Elea with a cold gaze. 

"I don't like Elea, Aunty Mel." Camelia asked with a sad look, as there was no response from Aksa.

"Dear, Aksa's just shy." 

"Oh, play with Jupi yuk. He's funny, try the fat one." Elea thrust Jupi at Aksa, but unexpectedly Jupi actually revolted and finally the cat accidentally scratched Aksa's hand until it bled. 

"Huaaaaaa,," Aksa screamed and cried, overwhelming the two adults.

"How is this?" Ask Camelia.

"I don't know" replied Jupiter who was no less panicked with Camelia. Because he was not too close to his nephew and he did not know how to silence the four-year-old boy crying. 

"He's your nephew. You can definitely persuade her to stop crying."

"He's my nephew but he's not my son, so I don't know how to silence him." 

Jupiter held Aksa, trying to calm her nephew to stop crying. Because the voice of Aksa is so loud and loud. While Elea can only be silent and feel guilty, almost she also cried because she was afraid to see Aksa cry. But soon Camelia brought Elea the dinner table and calmed the girl, so as not to cry. Because if that happens, he and Jupiter will be more overwhelmed, having to soothe two young children at once. 

Febian, who was still in his room, was about to pack some clothes that he would bring to visit his parents' house, was disturbed by the crying voice of a small child. At first Febian thought it was just a neighbor's child's voice, but it grew louder and clearer. After all the walls of his apartment were soundproofed, how could he hear the sound of the cries of a neighbor's child. 

"What's this?" Ask.

"Do you think this is daycare?" 

"That's Jupiter's nephew. Crying." Reply Camelia.

"Why can't you just shut it down?" 

"He won't stop crying." Now Jupiter answers, while still holding Aksa. 

Febian could only sigh weakly, "here, let me be the one who was frowned upon." Febian finally approaches Jupiter.

"Hi handsome boy. Uncle has the latest game, want to try playing?" Febian pulls out the phone from his pants pocket and shows Aksa a game. 

Aksa's cries stopped and turned toward Febian. 

"You, "Aksa finally let out her voice, in addition to the sound of crying. Although sometimes he still sobbed.

"Okay, Uncle you borrow. But promise not to cry anymore. The hotshot," 

"Yes, Aksa doesn't cry anymore. But he was naughty," pointed Aksa at Elea who was still silent with her guilty look.

"A man must forgive a woman. Maybe he did it unintentionally. So let's make peace, and play with Elea." Take Febian.

Jupiter immediately lowered Aksa from her sling, as did Elea who was brought closer by Camelia. 

"Now Elea apologized to Aksa." Febian Pinta.

"El, not intentionally. Sorry Ela yes, it was naughty with Aksa." Elea reached out her hand to apologize.

"I don't like cats, but I'm sorry Elea." Aksa shook Elea's hand. And the two boys shake hands. 

"Now you're friends, yes" Febian stroked the two boys' heads simultaneously. 

Elea and Aksa both smiled, and suddenly Elea kissed Aksa on the cheek.

"Geez!!" The three adults exclaimed equally, surprised by the behavior of the little girl. 

"Said Mom, we should love each other. And Geby also kissed Elea when she said she loved Elea."  

Both Camelia and Jupiter blinked their eyes, hearing Elea's reasoning. 

"Yes, Elea's mother is right, we should love our friends. But not every friend can kiss Elea, yeah," 

"Okay, uncle!" Elea nodded in understanding after Febian gave her an explanation. 

The two young children immediately headed for the long chair in the living room, while carrying Camelia's ipad.

"You're just smart about making kids, but it's just like it's overwhelmed." Febian sneer to two people who are now sitting on a dining table chair.

"Gue go first. Remember not to diligently make it doang, but must learn how to take care of it as well. Don't forget to wear safety, and don't rub on your neck. Pity Mel, until it runs out of powder one jar," led Febian while patting Jupiter's shoulder. 

"Febbians!!!"

"Don't say thank you, Mel. I know ko." 

"Basic crazy!!" Camelia grumbled, while Febian just chuckled amusedly, and left. 

 

After Febian left, there were only four of them left. Camelia and Jupiter are equally confused because their vacation plans are in disarray, due to the presence of two young children who are coincidentally entrusted to them. 

"We're just at home?" Ask Jupiter.

"You know how else. They can't stay." 

"We can walk four. Let's just say we have twins. Excited yes…"

"What did you say? Exclaims? You don't remember just now you couldn't make Aksa stop crying and now even plan to take them away. Oh, no." Camelia shuddered in horror at the thought that one of the children was crying again in the crowd. 

"It's funny that we have twins. The house is more crowded." 

"Huh?"

"I wish I had twins, which are cute and adorable." Jupiter smiled as she imagined herself having two twins, while Camelia was just the opposite. 

The laughter of the two children was not heard anymore, making Camelia and Jupiter feel curious and afraid if they actually did something dangerous. Jupiter and Camelia immediately approached the chair, where the two children were, but what they found was that the two children had fallen asleep and were not left behind also Jupi the cat puffed up the cause of the uproar that came huddling between the two children. 

Feeling anxious about the sight they saw, Camelia immediately took her mobile phone and photographed the three of them.

"Funny yes," Camelia showed her shots at Jupiter.

"Mmm, let's hope they're a match." 

"I'd like to keep a picture of the two of them and give it to one of them, if one day they really are a match." 

"That's impossible, baby." Jupiter said as she stroked Camelia's hair and inhaled the fragrant scent of Camelia's hair. 

"The fool nobody knows. If God had willed, the impossible could have been possible. For example, we" Camelia replied.

"I don't know God's plan for our relationship, which I know, I love you." Jupiter kisses Camelia's cheek. 

"Ih, don't kiss there's a kid." Camelia pushes Jupiter's body away, before the man kisses the rest of her face.

"Why? Elea just kissed Aksa." Jupiter Protests. 

"Are you afraid of running out of powder one more jar?" Tempt Jupiter, raising her eyebrows. 

Camelia looked only at the horror of the man who now teases her more often, and immediately walked away from Jupiter.

"I can buy you a lot of powder. I can even buy the same factory."  Jupiter will not let Camelia get away with it, she immediately follows wherever Camelia steps. 

"Dear,,,,,"

"You're why, anyway," 

"I can buy a lot of powder." Temptation of Jupiter, raising both eyebrows. 

Camelia ignored Jupiter's temptation to go to the kitchen to check the food supply, as it was soon lunchtime. It was impossible to leave the two children in the house. In the end, she chose to cook.  

"You really don't want to buy powder?" 

"Jeez, Jupiter. You know this is a hot skillet?" Camelia pointed at the pan that was already filled with boiling water as she planned to cook pasta.

"I know, it's a frying pan and it's hot. I just asked why I was angry." 

"Why talk powder directly from earlier." 

Jupiter smiled, and hugged Camelia's body from behind.

"I like to see you pout like that, you're more sexy." He said, and Jupiter deliberately said the word sexy right in Camelia's ear. 

"I'm sorry for making you a Febian mockery. I promise I won't do it again, except where Febian can't see." 

"Awwww!!" Jupiter complained in pain as soon as Camelia pinched her hand violently.