Lova knew something was different about Evelyn these days. Her friend didn't seem want to be bothered. Evelyn who tends to talk a lot, became quieter than usual.
The atmosphere became too peaceful for Lova. No one could be bothered, nor did anyone scold her for trivial things like having to smile when she met Alder.
But Lova understood that she shouldn't interfere with Evelyn's problems. After all, Evelyn had never even forced her to tell about what happened to Alder and Lova seven years ago until Lova told it herself.
Shouldn't Lova also leave Evelyn with her problems until her best friend is ready to talk?
Lova was grateful that Evelyn was a person with the same traits as her. They are the type of friends who will not interfere in each other's affairs even though they know that one of them has a problem.
After it was felt that the timing they had chosen was right for telling stories, that's when they opened up to each other and shared their respective problems.
"When are you coming home, Nav?" Lova greeted Arnav who had just come out of the bathroom.
"Two o'clock, this morning." Arnav approached his sister who was trying to swallow her mineral water. "You don't want a day off, do you?"
"Why is that?"
"I heard you went back and forth to the toilet last night. Are you sure you're okay?"
"My stomach doesn't feel right. But, no problem, it's still okay."
"Have you taken your medicine?"
"I'm fine, Arnav. It's really okay." Lova waved her hand.
Arnav sighed in disbelief. But let his sister still get ready to go to work.
"Aunty. I'll going back to the hospital this afternoon. And I'll stay there for two weeks."
"Okay. What's important is that you're fine. Don't go without eating."
"Really pay attention to it. Not like you as usual."
Nothing could stop Lova's hand from hitting Arnav's head who was screaming in pain.
"We are really siblings, huh. It's a bummer." They chuckled together. Feeling that they were indeed siblings with similar traits, protested too much.
"I'll deliver you, okay?"
"Not like you as usual," sneered Lova.
Arnav snorted in annoyance. "Tsk! You just return my words. So sucks, I can't shake your head back."
Lova laughed loudly for her victory.
***
Lova's body went limp. Looks like she really lost a lot of energy because since last night her stomach has been unable to compromise.
Lova woke up many times with excruciating diarrhea. At first she wanted a day off as Arnav suggested, but her body felt better. So Lova sits at the computer and tries to finish her work.
The girl in sandals was about to return to her room after performing the magrib prayer at the office prayer room. Until the sound made Lova roll her eyes lazily.
"Why haven't you come home yet? Are you slacking off?"
"If you already know, you don't have to ask, okay?" The man chuckled at Lova's curt tone.
"Just take your overtime tomorrow. Tonight, come with me for a walk."
Lova looked lazily at the man with the sweet smile. No matter how Lova dodged it, the twelve year age difference still made the man in front of her seem to whine when he asked for something.
"Not today, Al. Alright. I don't have the energy to fight with you anymore." Lova tried to refuse Alder's invitation. But those big arms wrapped around her shoulders.
"Okay. Come on, take your bag first. After that, we'll be on our way."
Again Lova ended up in the passenger seat of Alder's car. Despite repeated refusals, Alder still doesn't need approval to take her out for a walk.
This time it is not far, only in the city center which is often visited by many families at night because there are many food vendors who are indeed provided with a place to sell.
For a moment Lova wanted to enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the city where she worked. Come to think of it, even though she has lived in this metropolis for a long time, it seems like it's the first time Lova is able to visit the city center.
"Wanna buy something?" Alder smiled after offering her something.
Ah no! Lova is not in the mood to eat today. But her eyes were hungry after seeing some of the snacks she liked.
Lova just shrugged. Alder immediately left her to buy something.
The woman sat in one of the chairs provided along the road provided for visitors. A faint smile formed on the corner of the girl's lips when she saw a man with a bright face approaching her. Carrying some food in his hand.
He's kinda cute.
Immediately Lova changed her attitude back to normal after feeling Alder was close.
"Sorry it took so long." Lova tried to be careless. Alder put down some of the food he bought.
Grilled sausage, candied guava, grilled meatballs, and egg crust. And two glasses of ice cane. And those are Lova's favorite foods. The girl looks very happy.
"Can I eat it?"
Alder smiled broadly and nodded in approval. Lova immediately took the grilled sausage. Eat it wholeheartedly. Feel the taste of meat that somehow becomes very delicious after being this grilled sausage.
Alder smiled happily, seeing Lova who really enjoyed the snacks he bought.
But suddenly the girl put down the sausage that was still half left. Alder raised his eyebrows looking at Lova for an explanation.
"Let's going home now!" Lova immediately stood up.
"What's the matter, Lov?" Alder held Lova's arm. The girl's face suddenly paled.
"My stomach hurts, Al." Lova's voice was muffled.
"You? Don't tell me you're in a hurry?" Lova just nodded in approval. "Oh my gosh, Lova!" Alder suddenly laughed.
"Ugh, don't dare to laughing. My stomach isn't feeling well since last night. Let's hurry home." Lova pulled Alder's arm which immediately held back his laughter.
"Okay, hold on. I'll clean up the food first." As much as possible Alder did not break his laughter to calm Lova who was getting restless because of her stomach.
"Alder!"
Although Alder should be happy because it was the first time Lova had called him properly after the incident at the hotel, but not now. Alder immediately turned to Lova with a panicked face.
"I farted, Al."
"So?"
"It comes out." Lova's face wrinkled. Her eyes were hot with tears.
"What?" Tears welled up in Lova's eyes. "A poop?"
Lova's tears broke. The woman covered her face. "Why do you have to explain? Damn sausage!"
And Alder? He couldn't hold back his laughter anymore. They became the center of attention of several visitors there. Because it was Lova who cried like a child, and Alder who laughed until he sat up clutching his stomach.
Lova's tears became when she heard Alder's annoying laugh. Immediately Alder realized and approached the girl.
"All right, honey. It does not matter. I'm sorry. We're going home, okay?" Every now and then Alder couldn't hold back his laughter that was about to come out again.
Alder intends to embrace Lova. "Don't touch me!" But soon Alder took his hand away, not wanting to make Lova more uncomfortable.
The sound of Lova's cell phone sounded, as they were just about to leave the place.
"Hello, Arnav."
"Where the hell are you?"
"Just wanted to go home. Why?" Lova drew water from her nose.
"Evelyn is in the hospital!"
"What?! I'm going to the hospital now."
Immediately Lova put her phone back in her bag. Looking at Alder who still doesn't know what happened.
"Evelyn is in the hospital."
"Why?"
"I don't know. We're going to the hospital now." Lova walked ahead of Alder.
"Honey." The girl looked up with an annoyed face.
"What? My name is LOVA, not honey!"
Alder smiled. "Yes I know." Alder's voice was very soft in Lova's ears. It made her feel guilty for being curt. "But you stink right now." Alder couldn't hide his chuckle.
Lova held her breath and immediately remembered what had happened to her at this time. That love song was crying again.
"That's rude, Al! You make me reminded again."
Today is a very embarrassing thing for Lova. In front of Alder, this ridiculous incident suddenly happened.