Mother to My Nephew
59.Eat Treatments.
“Annisa, keep financing Rafa who? Annisa will go to college,” asked the curious Fitri.
“Abang Toriq,” replied Aisyah who came while carrying a glass containing fresh drinks and jars containing snacks.
Aisyah put the glasses and jars on the table. Then Annisa's friends approached Aisyah.
“Abang Toriq who, Aisyah?’ ask Annisa's friends curious.
“Prospective husband Teteh,” replied Aisyah.
“It's true, there must be something diumpetin,” said Fitri.
“Indri several times saw Umar to school in a luxury car. Ela sees Annisa coming home from the market with a handsome guy, but not Aa Arya,” Fitri said with enthusiasm.
“Oh...yang nganterin Umar mah school, Aa Roland,” replied Aisyah.
“Aisyah's boyfriend?” ask Fitri.
“Not, Aa Roland's cousin Mamah's son. Coincidentally another holiday here,” replied Aisyah.
“Continue now where is the person?” ask Tati.
“Udah returned to Jakarta this morning,” replied Aisyah.
“Ah...sadang we can not acquaintance with his brother Annisa who is famous,” said Tati disappointed.
“So the one who hugged Annisa came home from the market was also Aa Roland?” ask Fatim.
“Not. That's brother Toriq,” replied Aisyah.
“Indri, handsome is not a guy who hugs Annisa?” ask Fatim to Indri.
“Ganteng, anyway Aa Arya lost,” replied Indri.
“Wah, this mah should be celebrated with a meal. Anyway treat us - we eat meatballs!!!” sahut Fitri's.
Aisyah hurriedly went inside fearing being scolded by Annisa, for leaking her secret.
“Bby, just order online, yes,” said Annisa.
“Sip,” reply Annisa friends and directly open their respective phones to order online.
*****
That night as usual Toriq called Annisa.
“Assalamualaikum.”
“Waalaikumsalam, Annisa.”
“Again, Annisa?”
“Again wait for Brother to call.”
“Kangen yes, same Brother?”
“Iya.”
“Haduh, Brother feels like going to Padalang tonight too. Can't bear to meet with my brother.”
“Eh. It's night, dangerous if you go to Padalarang night-night.”
“But yesterday also Annisa went night-night to Padalarang.”
“But Annisa is sorry, Bang. Not again like that.”
“Appointments, yes?”
“Iya, Bang. Annisa promise.”
“Good. Rafa what again?”
“New to sleep.”
“Oh, Rafa hasn't slept?”
“Bang, there's something Annisa wants to talk about.”
“What's up? Just talk.”
“Annisa would like to apologize, if today Annisa spent a lot of money Abang.”
“Nothing. Less money? If less Brother add again.”
“Don't, there's still the rest kok.”
“Today Annisa shopping needs Rafa, needs at home and snacks for Aisyah and Umar.”
“Annisa buy what?”
“Annisa buy nothing, Bang.”
“Why didn't Annisa buy anything? Just buy what Annisa wants. If less later Brother transfer.”
“Nevent gone, Bang. Thank ye. When buying gifts for Rafa, Ua Elly bought many items for Annisa.”
“Oh, yes already. Later if Annisa needs anything, just use the money.”
“Tadi Annisa invites Aisyah and Umar to eat at the restaurant opposite the supermarket. The food is expensive as in the cafe when Annisa met with Abang.”
“Yes, it's okay.”
“Then Annisa's friends come here. And Aisyah said that Annisa had a future husband. So ask to be treated to food. But Annisa just send a message onlinr, because Annisa cape just came shopping.”
“It's okay, Annisa.”
“Annisa so not good same brother. Brother works day and night looking for money, Annisa can only spend money Brother.”
Annisa's voice sounded moody.
“It's okay, Annisa. Who else would you make money for if not for Rafa and Annisa.”
“Thank you, Bang. For all you have given to Annisa and the Annisa.” family
“Sama-sama Annisa.”
“Now Annisa rest. Looks like Annisa's been cape, all day taking care of Rafa.”
“Iya, Bang.”
“Goodnight Annisa, dream of Brother in Annisa's sleep. Assalamualaikum.”
“Waalaikumsalam.”
Annisa turns off her phone and sleeps while hugging Rafa.
*****
Day after day passed by, it was not Friday. But when Annisa woke up before dawn, Annisa's head felt heavy and sick. Slowly Annisa got out of bed. Then take the eucalyptus oil that was on the table next to his bed. Then applied to the temples and nape of his neck. Afterwards, Annisa walks out of her room. Annia picked up the medicine box that was in the tv cabinet.
“Search what, Nis?” ask Titien's mother who just came out of her room.
“Search for headache relievers, Mah. Annisa's head hurts,” Annisa replied.
“Later if you want to take the medicine to eat cake first, so as not to hurt his stomach,” said Ms. Titien then went to the kitchen.
“Iya, Mah,” replied Annisa.
After finding a headache reliever, Annisa ate a piece of cake before taking the medicine. After the cake runs out, Annisa takes a headache medicine. After that Annisa returned to her room and lay down on her bed. Annisa turned her head to the side, Rafa was sleeping with her nynyak.
“Poor Rafa no one takes care if Annisa is sick,” whispered Annisa.
Annisa closed her eyes while waiting for the dawn.
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Continued tomorrow.
