Canticles

21. Misunderstand

Rex was on a train heading to Jakarta. Rex wasn't alone this time. He sat down with one of his friends named Bobi. At that time they had just finished their education at Kodiklat Bandung. Now Rex and Bobi hold the title of first officer as Second Lieutenant.

Rex chose the train as a means of transportation because he missed the distinctive sound of the iron snake. In addition, Rex also got a new impression when enjoying the view from inside the train.

Bobi is three years older than Rex. She lives in Bekasi with her mother and two younger siblings.

" Dip by Bob's house first" Rex said as the train began to enter Jakarta.

" Sorry, not today. God willing I'll stop by Rex sometime. Now I want to take care of my sister who is caught by the police brawl with other schools..," said Bobi while damaging his own hair with anxiety.

Rex laughed at Bobi. Rex is quite poultice with the delinquent of Bobi's younger brother named Oki. Not only this time Oki's throwing a tantrum. While they were still undergoing education, several times the mother called just to tell the mischief of Oki to Bobi.

" The patient Bob. That age is just another age of vulnerability. If people say mah it's a phase of seeking identity. Inget yes, we have also been in that phase. So don't go fishing with the talk because it can make you emotional and make the atmosphere worse." said Rex reminded.

Bobi. He realized that he had ignored his younger brother because he was too busy pursuing his dream. Bobi thought his two younger siblings were old enough to accept his father's departure. But Bobi forgot if there was another side that was lost with the death of the father.

" Now Lo's job must be able to fill the empty space Bob. Although not perfect as when Mr. Lo existed, at least Lo's sister can feel safe because they have Lo who will support them." said Rex.

" Yes Rex. Thank you for ngingetin Gue..," said Bobi sincerely.

" Together.., " said Rex with a smile.

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Rex and Bobi split up at Gambir station. From there Rex decided to take a taxi to his parents' residence, while Bobi went straight to the police station where his sister was detained.

When arriving at the police station Bobi had to swallow disappointed because he could not find Oki. It turned out that Oki was rushed to the Hospital after a storm with another student while in a holding cell.

" What's the wound, sir...?" ask Bobi worriedly.

" It's pretty good Mas. Wong has a lot of blood, ., '" said the police on duty.

Bobi immediately went to Sentosa Hospital to visit his sister. When he arrived there Bobi went straight to the ER and saw Oki being treated by a nurse.

" Oki...!" call Bobi.

Oki turned and was surprised to see her brother standing in the doorway. There was anxiety on Bobi's face and it made Oki happy mixed with anxiety. Oki is happy because Bobi came to see her. Anxious because he knew what Bobi would do to him later.

Bobi got closer to Oki and it made the teenager panic and started moving and jumping off the bed. This made the nurse surprised. Moreover, the movement of Oki makes the wound that is being treated widen and bleed again.

" You can't be in them anyway ?. Look at your wounds wider. If it's not closed can infection tau ga...?!" the nurse said fiercely.

Oki shrieked at the nurse's words, while Bobi let out a laugh at the helpless sister in front of the nurse. Oki looks restless as Bobi approaches her.

The nurse, who noticed that someone else was making her patient move, turned her head. He looked at Bobi.

" So apparently you are the one who made this patient move continuously from here. Because of you this kid hasn't stopped moving and it complicates my job...!" said the nurse who was none other than Lilian while staring at Bobi.

Lilian's words surprised Bobi. He did not expect to meet a fierce nurse at the Hospital. But Bobi smiled because he had just been scolded by a beautiful nurse.

Bobi extended his hand towards Oki to caress his sister's head. But unfortunately Oki considers if Bobi's helping hand is to hit him. Oki appears evasive and Lilian who saw him reflexively catches Bobi's hand.

" Don't be violent here, I can report you to the Police for daring to molest the patient...!" threaten Lilian with courage.

For a moment the atmosphere became quiet. Bobi and Lilian looked at each other.

" Sister misunderstood. I want to touch My Brother's head because I miss him. We didn't meet for a long time because I just came home from Bandung.", said Bobi with a smile.

Lilian flinched and hurried to let go of Bobi's hand. He knew he was prejudiced by the man in front of him. But Lilian was still half in disbelief. To convince him, he asked Oki.

" Is he really your brother...?" lillian asked as she looked at Oki fixedly.

" Yes Sus..," answered Oki quickly.

" I'm afraid of being hit by a Sister. You see, you never said you would beat me up if I made a mistake is not natural. While I am here because of brawl and fight in the holding cell..," said Oki while bowing his head.

Oki's words made Lilian and Bobi look at each other again. Then Lilian said something that surprised Bobi and Oki.

" Oki is injured. You can let go of him. Although the mistake is a little excessive but can still be discussed carefully. So please don't hit him and I beg you to forgive him this time" Lilian said with a serious look.

Bobi rubbed his face while looking the other way because he could not look into Lilian's eyes.

" good. Please Sister continue, I wait outside..," said Bobi as he stepped out.

Lilian smiled and continued her work treating Oki. While Oki looks happy because there is someone who protects him from 'grip' the brother.

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Lilian was surprised when a tall man stooped his steps. But a moment later he smiled to see the man spread out his hands. Then Lilian immersed herself in the arms of the man who was none other than her sister.

" How are you, sister...?" rex asked while hugging Lilian.

" Thank God be good. How can I not know if I've come home...?" ask Lilian.

" Wittingly, want to make a surprise.., " said Rex to make Lilian smile and then parse his embrace.

" By the way you're getting taller or Big Brother shrinking Rex...?" lillian asked as she realized she was smaller than Rex.

" Sister is short. Just realized...?" ask Rex with a funny mimic.

" Indiscriminately. I am the ideal height. You're the height of a rich power pole...!" lillian said annoyed to the point of making Rex laugh.

But Rex's laughter came to a halt as a voice greeted him.

" Lo here too Rex...?" ask the man who is none other than Bobi.

" Yes Bob. So Lo's sister is being treated here...?" ask Rex.

" Yes..," said Bobi while staring at Rex and Lilian alternately.

" Oh yeah, I know this Brother his name is Lilian. I'm called Bobi, '" said Rex introducing Bobi and Lilian.

Bob smiled and extended his hand. Unfortunately Lilian ignored Bobi's hand and chose to leave. Apparently Lilian was still upset with Bobi and thought that Bobi was the one who often beat his sister.

" Where are you going, brother...?!" ask Rex.

" Rex Gapapa. There is a misunderstanding here. You better go after him, Kasian if alone on the road..," said Boni sage.

" Ok, I'll go first. Insha Allah I'm here again tomorrow as well as Brother Lo...!" rex said as he ran small after Lilian.

" Attractive..," muttered Bobi as he stepped towards the room where Oki was being treated.

Rex manages to catch up to Lilian who has arrived at the Hospital's loby. He grabbed her shoulder and took her to the parking lot. Rex's steps came to a halt when he heard a strange humming sound in the distance.

" Why Rex...?" ask Lilian.

" Did Brother hear something...?" ask Rex.

" Denger what the hell Rex, don't nakutin Brother yes..," said Lilian panicked while looking right and left.

" It's nothing. We're going home now yeah." said Rex.

Then Rex drove his father's car out of the hospital yard. Although a little confused by the 'voice' he heard earlier, Rex tried to calm down because he did not want to make Lilian afraid.

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