The Dusk of the Middle East

Episode 43

The night came back to wrap the ocean. Bad weather, cloudy ceilings, and strong winds.

Captain Diego is on full guard in the steering room. Even though the waves are getting higher, there is nothing to worry about. Radio reports the situation is still safe. This is just the Pacific Ocean habit. They have not yet sailed in the bay or shallow sea now.

Reduce the speed of the ship by half, so that passengers do not feel too crashing. But still many passengers were drunk side dishes.

That night Mei's family group ate at the cabin. Mei has severe nausea and vomiting so she can't go anywhere. Saleh was ready to accompany his wife.

After finishing Bibi Siti's cooking while busy eating the rest of the Palembang pempek under from Saleh's cabin. The two little boys had since noticed Saleh and Mei, his older brother.

Last afternoon, if it wasn't Saleh who asked, their brother wouldn't have given permission to play in Saleh's cabin. It's not about disturbing later. Their older brother was only worried that the two little boys were seasick just like him.

High waves, shock on the ship was very felt. The ship is like being tossed. But Mei had no choice but to allow it on the condition that Robin and Robert would be back by five in the afternoon.

In Saleh's cabin, Robin returns the book he has finished reading. Saleh gave her another book, a book about friends. Robin's eyes were round looking at the cover, it seemed exciting.

Robert sat in the large window, enjoying the view while finishing the contents of the bowl he was holding. Pempek Palembangnya a lot. Even though they had eaten, there was still a lot of the rest. That's why they brought her back to the cabin.

Saleh followed them to the cabin. They shower quickly. Along with Saleh Maghrib prayers in Musholla, also out Isya prayers. Then back to the cabin for dinner together.

And this is where the two of them were staring at the strange-looking Saleh and Mei. Robin, who is usually too difficult to understand things about adults, also feels strange, why Saleh and Mei so close? Unnatural closeness, like a pair of lovers.

Conscious being noticed. Mei looked at her two younger siblings, "What's wrong?"

"I've asked Brother Saleh about your relationship, he didn't answer. He said it's better to ask you directly. It just so happens that you guys are together. So who will explain first?" Adult Robert mode appears.

Saleh almost laughed at Robert's long speech just now.

Mei looked at Saleh first, took a deep breath, looked back at her two younger siblings. Confused where to start talking.

"Have I told them?" Saleh wailed Mei's hand.

It did not escape from the point of view of the two boys. Robin even to the point of rubbing his eyes repeatedly to make sure that his vision is good and right.

"First of all, Brother and Brother Saleh are married..."

"Well, since when?" Robin cried out hysterically.

"Listen to the end, Robin. It is not good to interrupt the words of an older person." May commemorate.

"Two days since the ship left the port of Batavia, by then we had married. Eyang Ran and Eyang Putri in the next cabin as witnesses. The child in the womb Kakar is now the son of Abang Saleh. So, now Brother Saleh is your brother-in-law."

"Wait first. Eyang Ran and Eyang Princess? So Big Brother has been married for a long time and already knows Eyang Ran and Eyang Putri?"

Mei nodded weakly, "Initially, two elderly couples were her cabin in the middle between Musholla and Canteen. But, because Brother Heiho found out they helped Brother marry Saleh. Somehow, they were then moved to the next cabin."

"And why didn't you tell me from the beginning because you also know how Sergeant Heiho didn't like Abang Saleh that much, did he? After all, I'm sure Robin can't keep a secret."

"Huh, what's wrong with me?" Robin did not accept it.

"Well, I understand that." Robert agreed.

Be the two brothers quarreling, teasing each other. Forgetting to interrogate their sister. It only stopped when Mei asked again, "You don't matter if you're married to Abang Saleh."

"Not a problem at all. Saleh's brother is handsome, smart and most importantly in his cabin there is a large, spacious window unlike the round window in our room." Answer plain robin.

The room was full of laughter.

"I was just a little angry because Big Brother was dishonest from the start. But now it doesn't matter. Thank goodness I didn't get pregnant out of wedlock. And fortunately, Brother Heiho is no longer here." Robert's turn answered.

"On Brother Heiho. Where's Brother?" Now Mei asked Saleh.

The one asked just shrugged, "Why are you asking me, honey? You know for yourself that Sergeant chose to stay in Manila, right?"

Mei did not answer, looking at Saleh suspiciously. Both are busy talking.

Expel boredom. Robin took out coal from his bag. Robert also took out his own, the two comparing each other. The bigger who.

"That's what?" Mei looked over, now she was leaning on the sofa.

"Coal, Brother." Robin answered short.

His forehead his brother's wrinkled, "Coal? Got it from where?"

"Seaport, Brother."

"Which port?" Mei no longer leaned back, already sitting firmly while staring at her sister sharply.

"San Fernando Port, Brother. Where else?" Robin replied innocently, not at all feeling there was a threat from the intonation of her brother's voice that had changed decisively.

"Robin, Robert! Hasn't Brother already banned you from getting off the ship? Who allowed you, huh? Where did you guys get that coal? Although limp because it had just vomited, it still did not reduce the angry spirit of Mei.

"We were invited by Mr. Andipati to come down, Brother. Learning of natural knowledge. The port officer had also allowed us to take this stone. We don't sneak or steal, brother." Robert explained it completely.

Mei exhaled an annoyed breath, why did no one tell her about this. He looked at Saleh who was also sitting next to him.

"I don't know anything." Saleh shrugged his shoulders, "But if the children are brought down by his teacher it is very good. It must have been an exciting lesson in natural knowledge, didn't you, Robin?"

"Yes, Brother. It's exciting." Robin answered cheerfully.

Mei glared at Saleh, "What if they're why-why on the way down? Nobody's looking after them? What if they're on a stay boat? Just imagine I can't afford it."

"And they went with his teacher, Father Andipati. It's more than safe, Mei." Saleh smiled, "You seem to be tired and a little sensitive because you are pregnant. Want me to massage your back, just relax?"

Mei grunts annoyed. Not want. He was talking about the safety of his sisters on this ship, why Saleh even discussed other things. But, blushing Mei red blushed to hear Saleh's next speech.

"Although I must admit, maybe my massage is not as simple as the massage of Eyeang Ran on the Princess, but I guarantee it can reduce soreness and dizziness." Saleh teased Mei who was angry.

Robin and Robert laughed at her. When it comes to romantic and friendly, no one can beat the pair of Eyang Ran and Eyang Putri all over the ship.