Constellations of Love

Chapter 33. Tempests

Pandu still repeatedly took a long breath. The news from Pram is like lightning in broad daylight.

The barrel holds the left hand fingers of the lover who still holds the steering wheel, even though the car stops completely. Pandu's face is still stiffening. Breeze from the open glass window can not reduce the turmoil of the feeling of barrel. Especially Pandu.

" I'm sorry, but please take advice. This news let me slowly settle first. Maybe a few days. Big brother needs colling down time. So did the girl named Sandra."

"really. I told Pram. Let Sandra prove her faith."

"Where's Pram's response?"

"He said after the fight with Sandra earlier, had reminded the girl not to immediately tell papa mama."

"Thank God."

"I'm also worried, papa and mama are going berserk. "

"What do you think will be as loud as their reaction?"

"Where not?"

Pandu sighed again and continued his words.

"Try to imagine. If the event is true, how should papa face with two colleagues. Papa Sandra was a good acquaintance of the family a long time ago. Papa was commissioner at Papa Sandra's hospital. While Bella, the daughter of papa's friend, who became a neurologist."

"Oh, pity also papa mas Pandu."

"That's it......"

"It's very complicated."

It turns out that the story in many soap operas that Laras never watched, sometimes inspired by real stories of the lives of some people out there like this event. Based on true story. But there is indeed dramatization in many parts and grooves that are made interesting to be curious and make the audience feel at home waiting for the next episode.

The barrel fell silent and dissolved in chatter in his own mind.

Suddenly the girl wanted to hug her lover. At least to ease the inner burden he concerns the problem of the sister who will obviously be a problem of his family.

The body of Pandu.

The man welcomed him. Cuddle for a moment. Barrel rubbed the lover's back.

"Prophey yes, my. The mas family can definitely deal with all this."

Pandu thanks for the empathy of the lover.

This time the man held back. He didn't kiss her forehead, cheeks or lips.

They agreed to go home. Laras wants Pandu to calm down and rest.

Before the afternoon, Laras leave a bushel of dinner side dishes for Pandu. Granny-made beef rendang, which has been prepared since last afternoon.

The man said goodbye and thanked the grandmother who was in the store. The barrel led him to the gate.

"Thank you, my dear Laras."

"Yes, mas. Be careful driving home. Please don't daydream."

"Ehm, sure. I love you."

Barrel smiled, "Me, too "

Pandu drove his car. He tuned Bon Jovi songs to accompany the trip to his official home.

After arriving immediately put yourself in bed. Want to rest completely. Tired of inner birth.

By midnight Pandu woke up. The sound of the ringtone of the cellphone was not lifted by him Fatty head. His stomach was asking to be filled. He just realized he missed dinner.

Scouts immediately rushed to the kitchen. Because he did not have time to cook rice, so he took a piece of bread with a side dish of rendang meat. Delicious too.

Eleven o'clock at night. Pram called back. Said that Monday tomorrow he would come to see his brother on an afternoon flight. Of course Pandu was surprised.

"Not to be picked up. I'll find a rent a car from the airport to your place."

"Oh, you ran away. This is not good for you. For all of us."

"Gue wants to calm down. Away. I told mama papa to go for refreshing after the thesis test."

"What if our parents knew first of Sandra's complaining?"

"I threatened him. If that girl does that, I'm never going to admit it. Even if there is a DNA test. Sandra threatened to spread this disgrace to all my friends. "

Pram then asked the test procedure to his sister.

Pandu said that they had to wait for the pregnancy to be over ten weeks old and above. Sampling of amniotic fluid must also be very careful and done by experts because at risk can be a cause of miscarriage.

"I can't wait to know whose seed it is!"

"Crazy, lu Pram. Lu, really mean!"

Pandu batin, "Pagi is still friendly jogging together, day and night had a great fight and threatened each other. Tsk, tsk,ck...."

"Please, please understand me just this once."

"Actually my schedule next week will be solid. Free you come, later even I'm cuekin."

"It's okay. I can go anywhere alone. When you have to go abroad. "

"Be a man, Pram. Dare to do it, dare to take responsibility."

"If only I had realized at that time, nothing like this would have happened. I'm doing mending with Bella. Sandra's full of tricks seducing me to want to nemanin him. I'm so sorry!"

Pandu. Don't think the prejudice is right. The girl does seem to have a tendency to mental disorders. Over-obsessed with something. All his wishes despite it happening.

But the dilemma is always there. Did Pram and himself treat Sandra unfairly?

Does Sandra's respectable parents know how her daughter behaves?

Pandu remembers Sandra's threat to her. Forcing Pandu to know who the girl really is. Is this one of the proofs? Does something like this also make Sandra break up with her fiance?

Deep in his little heart Pandu is grateful there has never been any relationship between him and Sandra. Not before, especially now.

Did the girl deliberately frame Pram? Do you really know that the younger brother is a weak man of such temptations? Obviously, the girl also knew that Pram had a girlfriend and was younger than himself.

Various possibilities milling at the head of Pandu. Not to mention how he imagined the reaction of mama papa. Bella and her family know this news. If Sandra and the family, Pandu might not care.

Habits of over thinking. Until dawn. Though tomorrow morning he had to visit two villages around to start a community extension program.

Duh, the matter of romance turned out to be much more complicated than the problem of work.

The man forced himself to close his eyes. Set the strains of various soft instrumental music for a bedtime delivery from his cell phone playlist.

At half-time seven in the morning Pandu woke up.

"Met morning, doc. Tumben. Okay, doc?"

Siti was busy in the kitchen. He did bring a spare key. The terrace and living room.

Guide the grin and walk to the kitchen to drink a glass of warm water," Morning, mbok. There is rendang in the refrigerator later cook rice and vegetables just for the night. I eat out."

The man has not yet announced plans for his brother's arrival. Who knows, could change. Pram is always full of surprises.

"Good doc. Make additional breakfast, mbok buy Ambon bananas earlier in the market. "

"Yes, I'll take a shower, I'll have breakfast for my own cereal."

"Ready."

A message was sent. From the lover. Just now she finished from the bathroom and changed into work clothes.

"Morning, mas. Can rest?"

"August, baby. Yeah, I overslept."

"Thank God. Remember the breakfast."

"OKs. You too."

"Enjoy your day."

"You too's. Thx."

"Bye."

"I (emotion) love."

"(two emotion loves).

Pandu. Drink a glass of green bean-flavored cereal. Wearing his white shoes and suit.

While Laras on the first day of this week has completed the results of TK A student report. Later in the day will be signed by the principal and on the stamp. To be shared on Saturday.

On Tuesday, he began handwriting graduation diplomas for Kindergarten B's children.

Until after evening Pandu has not been able to send news to the lover. After half a day outside the office and afternoon there was an emergency patient who was referred to the city Hospital. Heavy bleeding after childbirth. Lucky ambulance in awaki Bu Ina the senior midwife and sus Wati driven by Mr. Leo can immediately slide. As the head of the Pandu puskesmas, he remained responsible and signed a referral letter.

Go home at half-six. Mbok Siti is already saying goodbye. Leaving notes. Chocolate dishes and pudding are in the refrigerator.

Pram sent a message already otw from the airport with SUV rent car. Driving itself. Use the application to show the travel route of the destination.

Pandu is tired. He wanted someone to wait for him to come home. Welcoming her arrival with affection. A wife. And that is Laras.

Suddenly Pandu wanted to call the girl. But it's done. He was too tired to tell stories. Especially about the arrival of Pram.

Pandu chose to take a shower and dinner first while waiting for his sister.

She's asleep.

A knock on the living room door shocked Pandu.

Eight o'clock at night. Gontai Pandu dragged his feet into the front room and opened the door.

Pram had laughed in front of him.

"This hour is so good?"

"Lu ! I thought I was in the woods. Sometimes many stories use the same application, even there are users who are carried elsewhere!"

"Gue choose to get lost. Meet with Tarzan. "

In this strange atmosphere, the sister still maintains a sense of humor, which sometimes according to Pandu is not funny.

"Come, in. Very nice of your suitcase."

Pandu observes the sister. Looks kuel with the default travel bag is quite large. Also black backpack.

Pram dragged his suitcase inside.

"Have food? I'm laper!"

"Sana clean the body first. Shower and change clothes. Um, where's your car rent a car parked?"

"Cerewet. Car parking on the front road side of the puskesmas. Now I eat first."

Pram goes to the back. Kitchen direction. Wash your hands and immediately open the serving hood on the table.

"Rendang, vegetable stir-fried mustard ijo and tempe fried. Looks delicious."

"Don't eat either?" ask the sister and sit down.

"So it's already gone first. Here drink it," said Pandu while putting a glass of water in front of Pram's plate.

Pandu looked at the face of the sister. Looks tired too.

"Papa and Mama are not surprised you suddenly want to come here?"

"No. I told you to miss you and want to refresh and find out your boyfriend!"

"Basic!"

The sister laughed bitterly.

"Ntar finished eating, tell them if you've been there."

"Ready boss!"

Pram finished the plate quickly.

"Such a rendangnya."

"That's a Barrel gift!"

"Oyeah, very lucky you. Got a smart girlfriend cooks good."

Pandu just keep quiet. Again looking at my sister. Then he got up and opened the refrigerator. Take out a bowl of pudding.

"Make a dessert!"

Scout take a small plate and spoon.

"Wuih, this is made by Laras too?"

Pram's eyes sparkle.

"Yes." Yeah."

Pandu answered all along. Still reluctant to tell long stories. That pudding is prepared mbok Siti.

"After this you should take a shower and change your clothes. Oya, does Bella know you're here too?"

"I haven't been in contact with him all day. I feel guilty. Looks like it's on the plane this afternoon, he mis-called me."

"Please call Bella. Try you in his position. How did the shadow react ?"

"Yes, yeah. I understand."

"Lu use the next room, yeah. If the bathroom is not used in the main room. The bathtub is there!"

Pram passed. Do what the brother tells you.

Pandu takes care of all the tableware. Wash and drain it. Put the rest of the side dish into the refrigerator.

Half an hour passed. Pram finished the shower. Then call mama. Video calls. Mama also wants to talk to the firstborn.

"Kasi know your sister. Don't be recalcitrant. Later he even teases Laras there, ha, ha, ha ."

Pandu laughed. This time with a smell. If my mom knew what was really going on?

Pram who was next to him tumben fell silent.

Mama also said she had prepared new clothes and suits for her two favorite sons. Preparation for Pram graduation at the end of next month. Two weeks from the original plan. Also Pram plans to continue the master program while engaged to Bella.

Pandu kicked the leg of the sister sitting next to him.

The screen of Pram's phone in the video call position only sent pictures of the two brothers' faces.

Pram didn't reply. Quiescent. Her face is sad.

"Why the Pram. Looks exhausted. Pandu, you'll check on your sister, yeah.."

"Mam sure."

"Yes, have both of you rest. Sleeps. Nine o'clock there must be late, right?"

"Mama's resting too."

" Mama wait for papa to come home from practice first. Adios. Love you both .."

Guide turn off vc broadcast.

"Now call or text Bella!" pandu Command.

Pram is not warty. According to. Type text. Awaiting response. Then turn off the phone and go to the next room. The sound of the door locked from inside.

Pandu. Close the small door of the patio and lock the living room. He wanted to sleep and rest all the burdens of his mind.

The man hugged the roll. Daydreamed. Imagine that it was Laras, the lover. He fell asleep until the next day.

Next day. At six. Mbok Siti just arrived. Pandu knocked on the door next door. There's no answer. Try opening the door. It's not locked anymore.

Pandu looked inside. Pram doesn't exist.

The man walked towards the back.

"Ehm, can't you see my sister?"

"Sister? Didn't you see anyone, doc?"

Pandu explains Pram's arrival last night.

"Oh, it deserves another shoe it doesn't seem to have a doctor. Keep the usual black flip-flops in front not in place, "the mumbling mbok carefully.

Scout back to the front and look around the terrace. Slender. Where's the Pram?

The doctor grabbed a cell phone. Calling the sister. There was a ringing from the next room.

"Damn, Pram didn't bring his phone!"

Pandu said to himself. He took the phone of his sister lying under the pillow.

Pandu began to get agitated. Where is the sister.

"Hopefully he won't admit to anything stupid."

Keep driving, batting. Walk to the front of the puskesmas. Unconsciously still wearing pajamas. He looked towards the asphalt road. There's no SUV parked there.

"For Doc, where are you going?" ask the security guard who was still on duty that morning.

"August, Mr. Alim. I'm sorry I saw a guy who, um...., drove out by car from the front of the fence?"

"Oh, that. He said he was, doctor sir's brother yes. He wanted to go around first. Carrying a metallic ash SUV. Seen to bring the car westward."

"Thank you sir!"

"Same-sama doc."

Drive back into his house. Calm down. Drink a glass of warm water. Still confused with the behavior of his sister.

"Oh Pram, Pram. Early in the morning for a heart sport!"

The man chose to forget about that.

A call from Laras. Rituals say good morning to each other. The girl gave the info that Wednesday afternoon tomorrow they could start using the badminton court at GOR factory. He has licensed the manager. Pandu thank.

The man hasn't told me his sister's coming. He wants to convey directly when he visits the lover's house later in the afternoon.

"In the meantime Pram will be back, it seems like he did not bring a wallet. Seen still lying on his bedroom nightstand," whispered Pandu in the heart.

The guide is getting ready to start work. Until half-eight. Pram hasn't shown up yet.

"When my sister's back, please call me immediately."

The doctor gave a message to his home assistant.

"Yes, doc. So today cook for a two-person portion. Doctor having lunch at home?"

"Yes, I don't have any outside service. Maybe tomorrow we'll go back to some village."

"Good doc. Oya menu today fried chicken crispy and vegetable soup carrot and tofu, how do doc. The rendition is also warm."

"Yes, can. I'm ahead first, mbok."

The guide walked into his office. Workroom as well as public practice place. Stop by the ER and check the inpatient room.

Today there are three general patients. Mild complaints. Fever, diarrhea and hives. An elderly man and two toddlers.

At half-ten Pandu took himself to the back, stopping by the house.

"My brother hasn't come yet?"

"Not doc."

Mbok Siti is already running around in the kitchen. Mopping the floor.

Pandu making milk coffee. This morning she had breakfast bread covered in strawberry jam and sweet tea. Various questions echoed in the heart of the doctor.

He's getting restless. A pram? Is he not hungry? Where did the boy go?

I hope he doesn't get lost, because he doesn't know the direction. What if he acts stupid? For example, despair, can not think clearly and harm yourself or others.

Habit of over thinking Pandu began to crumble.

The man decided to bring a red-plated official motorbike to look for his sister around the puskesmas.

"It's impossible that Pram went far. His wallet and cell phone are left behind, "inner Pandu again.

Rotating around the field near the Camat office then towards the market and shops.

A metallic ash car was parked under a banyan tree. Pandu approaching. How surprised he was. The car's right front is a little shuffled, the headlights are broken. From the half-open glass window, the seat was leaned low to see Pram with his eyes closed.

"Hey. hey....Pram wake up, wake up! Lu why?"

The little sister's cheeks were patted slowly, finally Pram's eyes opened.

His sister's right arm was scratched.

"What's this?"

"Uhhhh, I just threw a tree in the back, shocked and this happened."

"Let's try to get out first."

Pram moves a hand," Arghhh !"

"Your arm's hurt. Hold first. I'm calling the nurse here!"

The sister called to the puskesmas.Tak long appeared two nurses riding a motorcycle. Help them immediately.

Pandu drove the SUV with his sister who continued to grimace. Return to the puskesmas which is about three kilometers from there.

"Duhh. Pram, Pram's not stopping making trouble. What kind of tempest is this?"