Dreams of Devi

Babu in Brother's House

It's been almost fifteen minutes for me and my father to wait for Rehan on the porch. Apparently the boy had not yet revealed the trunk of his nose. I thought it was his big sense not to go to Budhe Dewi's house.

I who was still sick did not take the initiative to invite you immediately to leave. If I could, I'd rather not go there. I watched the Father several times, he saw the kitchen door. Maybe hope Rehan shows up from that door soon.

"Rehan's upset stomach again, tho, Nduk?" ask the father who seems to have waited too long.

"Devi doesn't know either, sir. Let's not let him eat anymore," I said just guessing.

"See him first, okay?"

I nodded, Father returned to the kitchen to catch up with Rehan. I let out a heavy sigh, there was pain coming back I guess. Moreover, cold sweat began to appear, my head also felt dizzy.

I went back to the kitchen. The headache medicine that you usually buy from the stalls is very necessary at this time. I often see you taking a round pill that has two sides of the color, namely white and orange. He said, stall medicine is not good if consumed long term, several times also I forbid you to drink it. Yes, for now I myself need the role of the drug.

"What's up, Nduk?" I was caught by you who were taking medication.

"Medicine my father drank, yes. Turn my head."

"You're home, huh?" You seem to be worried about me.

"No, sir, I'm coming. It will soon be gone the pain. Which rehan?"

"He's done, really."

"But stomach pain really?"

"No, he's a water toy."

Rehan returned from the bathroom with a sinless expression. She smiled at me. Basic, don't know if you and I are waiting, what?

"Come, same father, Ma'am Devi wait what else?"

The insolent! Rehan went to the bike first. Once, when he was the one who had been waiting for.

"Let's go, Nduk!"

***

At 16:00 WIB

I drive a motorcycle at moderate speed. Rehan was in the front while I was piggybacking at the back. The distance that was not too far made us arrive at Budhe Dewi's house without requiring a long time.

Upon arrival at the house of Budhe Dewi, it appears that the yard is still quiet. Understandably, the new event started after Isya. Budhe Dewi who knew our arrival immediately approached. He was shaking his waist with a shitty expression.

"Why'd it come, sir?" ask Budhe Dewi to Father.

"The kids had just come home from school, Rehan happened to have a stomachache" explained the father slowly.

"just reason. Get in the kitchen right there!"

"Devi same Rehan help Budhe Alya prepare food. While you're Basir, you help wash the same dishes later grab a drink at Mr. Amin's shop." Budhe Dewi so smoothly gave the task to us. A moment later he returned home leaving us.

I who had come down from the motor noticed Rehan who looked up at the Father. He massaged Rehan's nose so slowly that the two laughed. Not only me, I knew that my two great men were holding the air.

"We're babu again, sir." Rehan grimaced then you asked him to get off the bike immediately.

Me, Father, and Rehan immediately headed for the kitchen from the back door. I saw there was Budhe Alya who was busy arranging some market snacks in the form of wet cakes into different dishes. Budhe Alya fared not much different from my family, because his position was only as a son-in-law. If there is a family event, young people are always standing by in the kitchen.

"Lho, just come or from earlier?" budhe Alya asked as soon as she realized that Rehan and I were sitting next to her. He still wiped the surface of the apple.

"Just now, Budhe." I kissed the mother's sister-in-law's hand, Rehan did the same.

"Help Budhe, yeah. It's stacking the fruit on the plate. Make six plates, yeah." Budhe Alya pointed at the big black swipe that was under the table.

"I did, Ma'am." Rehan moves in on Budhe Alya's orders.

"For Devi, Devi is spoons. The spoon is on the table!"

Actually not too busy for the event this time. Me, Budhe Alya, and Rehan only need to prepare a small meal that will be served at the beginning of the event. Yes, he said for today's event Budhe Dewi chose to use catering services to serve banquets. Well, later I'm not too tired.

"Where's your school, Dev?" ask Budhe Alya.

"Thank God, Budhe."

"If Rehan?"

"Same, Budhe."

"You're a diligent school, yeah. Hopefully it can be a successful person" said Budhe Alya with a smile.

"Aamiin, thank you, Budhe."

The smell of the perfume began to be felt in my sense of smell. This is the scent left behind when the rich pass by. Yes, Budhe Dewi once said so and he just passed in front of me.

"Nothing comot food before it is put in front. Ma'am Alya should remind it's the same kids, yeah! Don't let Devi and Rehan take it."

Budhe Alya just smiled hearing the goddess Budhe cerocos. My chest hurts, I understand the direction of the conversation. Maybe he thought my poor family was too despicable and dared to just take what was not our right.

"Later after Magrib directly put in front, yes, Ma'am. Don't forget that!"

"What are you busy with, Wi?" Budhe Alya's question represented my curiosity.

"Greet guests, dong. I'm the host, Ma'am."

"Oh God, Wi. Your guest is also your own brother, no need to be too welcoming. In the kitchen is still a hassle, you better help" advised Budhe Alya.

"Oh, no! I'm out of the shower, and then there's even a smell of asem here."

"Not really, it's not that hot here, you know."

"Ah, that's it, Ma'am. I'm going back there."

I want to make fun of the eyes of Budhe Dewi who glanced at me and Rehan sharply. If it wasn't for your condolences, I would never have wanted to come here.

Budhe Dewi again sauntered towards the front room. Proud to be human! Let this pain be avenged by God at a later time. Life's always turning.

"Don't take your Budhe's heart too much, huh. You know his nature, right?"

I looked at Rehan, he nodded.

"If you want, Budhe also brought doughnuts with mud cakes, made by Budhe himself, really."