The Gem of the Land of Ginseng

episode 10's

**continued flashback Euna

He was still in bed and covered his head with a pillow. Peering from behind, the experiment is still the same now, the face is bored with small pursed lips.

His feet pedaled this bike down the streets of Cirebon city. Hihi, of course you can not refuse the orders of Father and Mother to accompany me to go to the city park.

Actually when leaving earlier Father and Mother were worried because we were small to go together, and the location of this park was also somewhat far from our home.

It was my father who promised last week to accompany me, especially considering that it has only been a year since I came to Indonesia.

This Guardian City, the thing that you think you want me to introduce as much as possible. Because from this moment onwards this is my home with Mom.

But who would have thought that promise should be void, because they attended Dad's brother's wedding invitation. Huh, Bummer. So I'm sorry, I'm still eleven years old can not resist my disappointment and do the act of snacking.

Finally, the father also forced the brother who was swept away in his nap. Actually I also do not want to be cemented by him anyway, he will always stay away from me, I thought.

"Oppa, Ppalliga!"

("Sister, let's spit!") It was me who was sitting sideways behind him. My hand shook his shoulder to make him speed up his pedal more.

"......" He just fell silent. The sound of motor vehicles, the wind that hit my face, that's what I'm hearing right now.

I just puffed my cheeks realizing there was no response from him. Exasperated by his behavior that does not reflect the attitude of a brother at all.

Ah, true. It's been a year. But the communication between us didn't go so well. He would rather be alone at home than play with me. He also avoids direct conversations on the grounds that he wants to do something else.

Was I that bad in his eyes? It occurred to me that he was an anti-social person who did not have many friends. But no! In fact, he had quite a lot of friends in SD first. Or the..

Does he like me to be close to him?

Ah, nope! what am I thinking anyway? He's my brother now! Whatever the shortcomings I must begin to accept.

But even though his attitude was so I was quite amazed by his Korean rote. It's only been a year since he got to know us, and without us knowing, he has learned a lot of Korean vocabulary.

Not only that, he even began to understand what we were saying, and even replied to our words occasionally. Unlike me, who already understands the words of others but is still confused in saying it.

I expected for such a thing that my brother's brain is better than mine. According to the father, the elder brother was the one who continued to maintain a first rank degree in his class, even during his final year of elementary school.

"Ummh.., it's too late. So Euna was not satisfied playing.." My words with Indonesian language that I think is still too raw.

It's only been a few months since I learned it during homeschooling. Of course, while helping Dad too. I saw him smiling a little at my words just now. I don't know why I think he's hurting me.

"Why does Oppa smile like that?" I pouted while pinching his back. He immediately changed his expression back flat.

"It's okay." He then sped up his bike.

We arrived and parked the bike. Before finally entering the park. The beautiful and shady atmosphere immediately welcomed us when we arrived. I saw a sign that read 'Garden of Source'.

Hoo, so this is the garden I'm referring to. Good place too. Green grass and towering trees line the clean-floored road. My head swayed to the right and to the left following a small leap of my steps.

"Kok, it's so quiet?" I asked with formal words. Again, I can see my brother looking the other way. But I didn't stop answering my question. Huh, basic.

After walking for a while we chose to sit and rest for a while on one of the benches. The trunk is high enough that my feet can't touch the ground. While swinging my legs, I breathed this fresh air deeply.

Honey, I see the sky's cloudy enough. Ah, bad, but we just came. Will we be rained on later?

"Hey, Oppa! Bwayo-bwayo! Haneul's.."

("Hey, brother! Look-look! The sky..") I said as I pointed at the clouds that were beginning to blacken above the sky.

"Oh, it's gonna rain." He looked at the sky for a moment. Then back to silence. Silence struck us. I can feel the awkwardness that is getting stronger every second.

"The Oppa? Oppa's been here a lot?"

Being anxious, I decided to open my mouth first.

"Hmm, sometimes."

Silent again. That all? What the fuck is that answer!

"You just go home? Ntar rained loh.." His advice without seeing me. I don't know why I've seen his face since he's always facing down. I've guessed. Am I really the parasite that bothers her?

"But we just came!" Narrator. I am obviously protesting it! I've been waiting to come here, even I think he knows how hard it is for me to persuade you. But not half an hour until we arrived, my brother has invited me home.

"Ohh, okay." Short words. Look at her attitude, really. This way I better not come here! Suddenly my sister moved from her seat.

"Hey, Euna." I'm looking. Waiting for what this guy will say next.

"You.. Isn't it okay to stay tight?" Those words finally slid also from his lips. This time he looked at me. Straight to my face. Gave me confidence that he really wanted to leave.

"Ah, almost forgot. Maybe brother just for a second. But.... Don't trust strangers."

All I did was smile sweetly. Playing the role of a good sister who does not want to trouble her brother. Hihi, geugeoya? (Hihi, is that right?) I already know, anyway.

Neonea...

(You.).

Jeongmal nal silh - eohae?

(Truly hate me, huh?)

"TAP-TAP-TAP" The sound of footsteps made me realize, I immediately wiped away my tears that suddenly dripped.

I'm so stupid. Of course, what do I expect from a half-brother? My face was still lowered while someone seemed to be sitting next to me. Replacing the empty place my brother left.

"Eh, little lady? Why are you crying?" His voice sounds special. I'm assuming this is a grown man. From his age it might be around thirty years.

I dare not look at the man's face. Shame, because my eyes will look narrow while crying. I just shook my head slowly.

"Where are your parents? You're a stray?"

I can feel her panicking a little. But looking at me, she calmed down again.

I tried to peek at it from the strands of hair that covered part of my face. Handsome guy with glasses, hairless. Smiling friendly.the way of dress is very neat and a little formal. With a white shirt whose arms are rolled up to the elbows. Since when did this guy come? I didn't realize it when I was with my sister. More importantly, I think it's just the two of us in this park.

"Who's your name? Om can you tell?"

I'm still locking my mouth, not interested.

"OK, if that's what let me tell you the name Om... Name Om it.. Faidy Junaedy's. You can call om, umm... About Faidy? Yep! About Faidy."

"Of... Paidi" I said slowly. He seemed happy to hear me getting interested.

"Not Paidi. But Faidy!" The correction.

"Paidi..?" I said again, tilting my head.

"Errrgg, you can just call Om Fai."

"O-oppae?"

His brows twitched hearing my shocking mistake. I don't know if he understands or not. But why is his nickname similar to the word.... Owl??

"Yes, deh. It's up to you to call Om how. Oh yeah, you haven't told me whose name you are?" He looks enthusiastic. Like my brother when he gets a new book. My sister? Why do I suddenly remember that person?

"Euna." I try to keep my voice slow. Now he is facing me completely. His feet he climbed up, and sat cross-legged.

"Hmm, faces and names are not common. Ye.. Korean ones, huh?" I nodded lightly.

"Well, great yeah. Continues to? why are you alone? Was it crying too? want story?" Without hesitation, this man continued to question me. Like not letting any distance between us. His tone was regular, invisible he was hiding something. Maybe he's a good guy?

"Maybe sister's just for a second. But.... Don't trust strangers."

I stared blankly at this man. A small sentence echoed in my earlobe. The man smiled. Nope. This feeling. I know the smile she's putting on there isn't to calm me down. That smile is another smile. Which has a deeper meaning. I realized it and swept my whole gaze across the park. Expecting the figure of the boy I knew to be caught by my two eyes. But I didn't find it! Oppa-ssi, this guy..

This man's forehead wrinkled when he knew I was starting to keep my distance.

"Hey, why? How did you panic?" Soft talk. No. gabe. I know this guy. From the beginning he only covered the air of his original existence. The way to look and communicate is just another form to adapt. He took something in his pocket.

"You want this?" He handed me a full-color lollipop. My eyes took turns staring at the candy and his face.

"East."

("No.")

"Damn? Om it's Om Faizy" He seemed to misunderstand me. His hand grabbed my small palm and opened it slowly. Then put the lollipop in my hand. I immediately pulled him over.

"Eh?" Implied his surprised face when the lollipop fell.. He's still staring at me. I stepped back. I saw the reflection of the iris that was beginning to change. Therehewas. Finally the wolf showed it!

Oppa I takuuttt...

Hix...

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