MY LEANING

Erick And Rania

Rania immediately cut off her sight contact from Erick. The girl pulled the blanket. Cold at once suffocating that was how he felt.

"Excuse me, sorry Miss Rania it's time for lunch." A nurse carried a tray of porridge in and placed it on the table. "I'm sorry, excuse me." Smile, then leave.

Erick immediately took the porridge, intending to feed the food. But, looking at the unmoved Rania, it seemed like the girl was still upset.

Erick offered his first bribe, "eat, the sooner the better is not the better."

There was still no movement from Rania, the girl looked carefree.

"Eat or kiss" Erick threatened.

"Just try I'm not afraid" replied Rania defiantly.

Erick laughed, "don't blame me, if I really kiss you. Aunt Marta will not come here and now the nurses and doctors are resting. You're sure about that."

Erick's words really made Rania shudder. He turned around, sat down and looked at Erick but still he was still annoyed and even more upset.

"Smart kid." Erick rubbed Rania's hair, as the girl swallowed the porridge she had bribed.

15 Minutes passed, Rania had finished her porridge. Noiseless, except the twang of the spoon that collides with the ceramic bowl.

"Ah, tired...." Erick stretched his muscles and lay down on a long chair.

Rania looked at him with a look of pity, at once she shook her head.

No need for pity! Wh-wh-what for? No, he doesn't care about me either.

Rania felt dizzy, she closed her eyes because she was sleepy. Both men were immersed in their dreams.

...****************...

Grandma Rania laughed cheerfully looking at the reflection of her face in the mirror.

"From yesterday, don't look at Rania. College is busy, Marta?"

Marta cleared her throat, "yes, Mom... I want the semester to be busy" he replied.

Marta deliberately lied, she was afraid of Rania's grandmother's disease relapse, heart disease. The middle-aged woman still wanted to feel the affection of a mother she had not felt for a long time.

Rania's grandmother touched the hand of Marta who was still actively braiding her hair. "Marta, thank you yo, for accepting your mother and Rania as your family. At first, I didn't believe there was anyone as good as you. Thank goodness, mother's prayers are answered."

Marta smiled, "Mom, I should be the one to thank you. Because, already willing to accept my request to ask Rania and Mom to be part of my family."

"I was, at times, very sad to leave Reyhan in solitude. I who was just preoccupied by the business made Reyhan feel ignored and considered me no longer there. Even though everything was in the past, still, it felt very painful. But, seeing Reyhan who is now happy, I actually feel lonely maybe that's what Reyhan feels. Until when I met Rania, the cheerful one who had a dark life. There's a magnet pulling both of us." Remember Marta. Unknowingly, a tear came out soaking her cheeks.

"Eh, don't cry to Ndok! It's all over. We're happy." Swiping the hand of Marta who holds the old shoulder.

"Ahaha... Sorry Mom, so crybaby."Martha wiped her tears.

...****************...

Erick awakens when he senses a vibration coming from his phone. As soon as he saw the contact listed, he was so lazy that he chose to reject the call.

He got up and stepped closer to Rania, "a good sleep huh. Sorry, can't keep you company I have business. We meet again tomorrow."