Short Story (Cerpen)

Brother Sister Status (Part 2)

Category: Romantic Love Short stories

Title: Sister's Status (Part 2)

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Today, the sun has managed to get into the sidelines of my room window. School holidays are still a week away. And that's a sign that there's still plenty of time for me to have fun with Kak Bintang. Especially today I'm going for a walk with him.

I was busy looking for clothes for a night out with him. It felt like I wanted to walk with a girlfriend. Though I want to walk with someone who I have always considered as my brother that.had what is with me!

'aha, here's a matching shirt' I said happily when I found a dress that I thought was right for later tonight because it was still very early today, I'd better wait for tonight by helping my mother. I went out of the room with a really bright cheerful face.

'morning Mother, Father, Brother Shadam' I said excitedly as I approached them in the dining room. This time they looked at me strangely. 'Why? Is there something wrong with me?' I said to all of them who were looking at me strangely. 'tumben once you greet us like that?' said Brother Shadam. Hem Kak Shadam is like that. it always irritates me. 'yes next time I will not say hello like that' said I was upset. 'eh early in the morning you guys have a fight' said my father who is currently off work. 'that's Kak Shadam first well' said I grumbled. 'Shadam, don't tease your sister like that' my mother defended me. Shadam was finally silent. But I see, he's still laughing at me. Ah, I don't want to care about it anymore. I better have breakfast now.

Unlike the day before, this time I ate with great gourmand. Maybe Mother and my father and brother Shadam are a little confused by my really voracious portion of food. Hem after finishing breakfast, I immediately help Mother to clean the dirty dishes. I noticed around me, there was only Mother and I in the kitchen. Finally I ventured to ask Mother something. 'Bun..' I said as I continued to wash the dishes. 'why Dar?' answer mother. 'hemm.. Dara wants to ask, is wrong if we like someone older than us?' ask me with doubt and fear. Suddenly my mother came closer. 'like someone older huh?' my mother said repeating my question. 'iya Bun.' I replied briefly. 'falling in love is for anyone. Love does not look at your age older than it or vice versa, because real love is love that is felt by the heart not the eyes or anything, if your heart says you like him it must be true that you like him' said Mother when answering my question. 'hemm so yeah Bun' said me while hugging my bundle. 'who do you like anymore?' Ask my mother suddenly. Dara Just ask Mommy' I replied a little embarrassed. Hem, after he was satisfied to ask, I went straight out of the kitchen and walked towards the TV room.

For a moment I saw my phone. And there was a message from Kak Bintang. Here's the sound of the message 'later tonight don't forget ya deck'. I could not believe that Kak Bintang reminded me of that, because usually I always remind him. because that is what I have been waiting for. Without lingering again, I immediately replied to the message 'yes brother, I will not forget'.

It felt like the clock was ticking very slowly. Even slower than before. Is this just my feeling? I don't know. While waiting for time, I decided to open my laptop. Accidentally, I saw an online form for a singing race. Because I love singing, I finally tried to register. due to the initial screening via youtube, I was able to do so, I have to find someone who can imitate me in making a video that I will upload on youtube. But who is it? Shadam? He can play guitar, but I'll be ridiculed later. I finally thought of someone who could help me. Hemm…

Her night…

Finally the time that I have been waiting for since came also. Now the time shows at 7 pm. I immediately got ready to go with Kak Bintang. The clothes I had prepared from the morning, I immediately put them on. I look at myself in the mirror. 'beautiful' I said praising myself. With a blue knee-length dress and my hair that I stitched with a little hairpin of the same color. Ready to spend Sunday night with Kak Bintang.

'where are you going Dar?' Ask Dad. Right now Father, Mother and Brother Shadam are gathering in the tv room. They simultaneously glanced at me as I walked out of the room. 'hemm Dara wants to go for a while well' I said. 'go where?' now my Mother is asking. 'go for aja Bun' said me again. 'hem must be the same Star' said suddenly Brother Shadam. I immediately narrowed my eyes at him. 'Aunty Kimiko's star son?' Ask my Mother again who is now fixed on Brother Shadam. 'iya Bun, the star of his son Aunt Kim' replied Kak Shadam. I also directly bowed to my. Now I doubt I'll be allowed out of the house by my father and mother. But suddenly, 'good night' said someone from the front door. It was like I knew his voice. I ran to the front door to open the door. 'Sister Star?' I said when I saw Kak Bintang who is now in front of my house. For 7 months I was acquainted and close to him, just this time Kak Bintang to my house. And this surprised me enough. 'what do you want here?' I was wondering. 'we're going, right?' said Kak Bintang. 'yes so brother, but we agreed to meet in front of the complex' said I in a soft voice. 'sister does not want to invite you to go without asking your parents' permission' answer it very firmly. Honestly, I was silent at the time. I didn't think Kak Bintang would ask my parents for permission to take me away. In fact, this is my wish.

Perhaps hearing my conversation with someone at the front door, Mother's father and Shadam's brother came together to me and Star Brother. 'Tante, Om, Dam' said Kak Bintang greeting both my parents and Kak Shadam. 'eh Star who came. Aunty guess who' said my mother kindly. 'want to take Dara away, huh Tang?' continue Brother Shadam. I was ashamed and didn't know what to do. It was like being interrogated by the police. 'Hem Om, Auntie, Bintang wants to take Dara out for a while. Can't you?' said Kak Bintang when asking for permission. 'yes you can, but not too late yes home' replied my father allows. There was a sense of relief when my father and my parents allowed me to go out with Kak Bintang. 'hem yes Om, we will not go home at night, Kak Bintang said. Me and Bintang went straight out of my house.

Currently I go using the big Motor owned by Kak Bintang. It looks like I got the wrong costume. I was wearing a dress but even riding a motorcycle. But it's okay to go with Kak Bintang. On the way, there was no conversation between us. Until finally Kak Bintang melted the atmosphere by asking me. 'wouldn't wear Dar's jacket?' said Kak Bintang. It was cloudy and very cold tonight. But I refused, because I did not feel cold.

'The stars are many yes kak' said I dilute the atmosphere. 'many? Not just one, right?' the answer is. 'kok one?' my question is wonder. 'yes one. Nih who is beside you Starnya' said Kak Bintang while laughing.iih brother can ajaa' said me again accompanied by laughter. The atmosphere was more melted when Kak Bintang let out his Humor side.

When we again ate the grilled corn that was Kak Bintang message, suddenly there was a traveling photographer approaching us both. 'want to take a picture of Ma'am, mas?' said the photo around it. me and the Star Brother were staring at each other. 'hem may mas' said me at that time. Maybe Brother Binta was surprised when I said that. but yes, that's it. This is also for memories. And we finally took a photo of both. When I saw the results, hemm was pretty good. I put it in my wallet too.

Not felt, the rain now began to fall and wet the earth. Me and Kak Bintang immediately went from the edge of the lake and looked for a place to shelter. The rain is getting heavier and heavier. And finally we get shelter on the wrong bridge. 'wet him all deh' said I. I saw Brother Bintang open his sweater and put it on me. Maybe she saw me who was getting cold. 'you're okay, right?' said Kak Bintang worried. 'i'm cold brother' said I shiver cold. Suddenly Kak Bintang immediately hugged me to warm my body. Somehow I feel very comfortable around him.Maybe it's true what Kak Bintang says. The stars in the sky are many, but the stars that are currently really close to me are only one. Yes, he is someone who hugs me at the moment.I feel very happy to be close to Kak Bintang. I was really lucky to meet him.

'the rain has subsided, we go home now just yuk' said Kak Bintang. I don't think I want to end it. I want to stay here longer. Surely here with him. But it feels impossible. It was late at night too. And I agreed to it too.

Not felt, I have now reached the front of the house. 'you are okay ka?' said Kak Bintang when I started coming down from the bike. 'i'm fine sis' I replied slightly shivering. 'your face looks pale and you seem to be cold from the rain' he said again worried. 'no, sis, tomorrow morning I will be healthy again, ' I replied with a small smile. Oyasumi, ii yume wo mite ne (good sleep, good dreams yes)' he said with a little Japanese which is the language of his native country. Even though I don't understand what Brother Bintang is saying, I smile at him.

In the room, I immediately cleaned my body that was dirty because of the rain water. But before that, I had a smile to see the jacket Kak Bintang attached to my body. I'm really happy today. Every moment spent with you, is a moment and a treasure. Yeah, maybe it's true.

The next day.*krinngggg. kringgg. My alarm clock has sounded. But I think my head is very difficult to lift. It feels so dizzy. 'Bundaa.' I said in a slightly loud voice calling to my mother. Mom soon came to my room. He looks very worried. 'your face is pale Dar' said mother by holding my neck. 'very hot' he said increasingly worried. 'my head feels difficult to lift Bun' said me limp. Mother also came out of my room and returned with a warm water compress for me. It feels better after it has been compressed.

'Between, there's a Star' Shouts Brother Shadam coming up to me in the room. 'tell Dam in. Her chest is sick again' said my mother who was at that time beside me.

Shortly after, Bintang went into my room. And Mother left us both with the door of my room wide open. 'you're sick?' said Kak Bintang who looks as worried as mother. 'just feel dizzy Kak' said I. He was slowly holding my forehead. 'very hot' he said with concerns increasingly visible from his eyes. 'it's okay, sister, just a common fever. What is hemm?' I said while pointing to something carried by Kak Bintang. 'oh yes, this is Brother make you Miso soup. This is my brother for himself said Kak Bintang by putting the food he brought on the table. Miso Soup is a kind of soup that is famous in Japan, in the form of soup with basic ingredients dashi plus the contents of the soup in the form of a little seafood or vegetables, and given miso as a flavor. 'thank you ya kak' I said. 'want you a bribe?' said again. I was a little awkward with the question. 'yes may' I replied a little embarrassed.

Brother Bintang also began to feed me with food that he brought it. hem really delicious. I just got my first taste of this Japanese Miso Soup. 'this is the big brother I made?' ask again. 'yes. I know you will be sick. Seeing your condition last night made my sister unable to sleep thinking about your situation' he said as he continued to put Miso Soup into my small mouth. 'sister Star thinks of me?' my mummy in my heart. 'hey kok daydreaming anyway' said Kak Bintang disperse my daydream. 'huh?' I said when I woke up from the daydream. 'oh yes brother, the jacket later I return it after washing yes' continued me. 'not returned nor is it okay Dar' he replied.

'it's over. Now you're taking the medicine, huh?' said Kak Bintang who was so very attentive to me. 'ehemmm' suddenly Kak Shadam went into my room. 'huhh just disturb' said I in my heart. 'eh Dam' greet Kak Bintang. 'ciee who was careful with the same stars' ledek Kak Shadam. 'what the hell Kak Shadam' replied me who had begun to be annoyed. I slightly glanced at Kak Bintang, he just smiled to hear Kak Shadam who was jail.

After chatting with Kak Bintang and Kak Shdam, Hem finally Kak Bintang decided to go home. I want Bintang to stay here longer. But yeah, that's it. 'Dek' said Brother Shadam who is still in my room. 'what?' I said 'You like the stars?' Ask Brother Shadam. I was silent because I was confused by my feelings. I feel very happy close to him, even feel comfortable. 'honestly the same Big Brother' he continued. I began to take a breath and reveal everything to Shadam.' I don't know what this brother feels like or what. But obviously I feel very happy and comfortable close to him.My days are always in color when I'm with him. He always gave me attention that I felt was different. But it might just be my feelings, ' I said, expressing all my feelings. Shadam smiled and ruffled my hair.My beautiful sister, that's the name you love her. Brother has guessed all this time that you like and even love him said Kak Shadam in a soft voice. Just this time I felt that Brother Shadam was a big brother who cared for me. Because he always mocked me. 'but does Kak Bintang have the same feeling?' ask me to Shadam. 'We will never know the real answer, before you try' replied Shadam with a smile. After saying that, Brother Shadam went straight out of my room and left me alone.

'hem seems to be right what Brother Shadam said' I murmured inwardly. But how I say it. I'm a woman. There's no way I'll say it first.