Lova twisted the corner of her dress. Biting her lower lip several times. Sometimes she dared to glance at the man who was sitting in a comfortable chair beside her, looking at the cellphone screen.
She lay down on a stretcher in the infirmary which was almost the same size as the boarding house she lived with Arnav. The IV has been placed in her left hand. Lova didn't even have time to say this to Arnav.
Unfortunately, what a coincidence, Lova didn't have time to carry a small bag containing her cellphone.
"Evelyn is alone, right? What if she suddenly wakes up? Too bad." Lova was talking to herself. And hope the man who now keeps the flat thing in his pocket can hear.
"I told Arnav to come look after Evelyn. Don't worry."
Unlucky. Lova couldn't reply to Alder's words because her mind was in a bit of a mess. Because her heart is a little troubled now.
"You're sleep, aren't you?" Lova could only nod. "Want to turn off the light?"
"No!" Lova closed her eyes briefly. Regretted her too soon answer after Alder finished his sentence.
No. Lova didn't think Alder would do anything weird when the lights were off, but Lova knew very well that Alder didn't like the dark. Lova didn't want him to be frightened when the room went dark.
Ah! This should be what can be called a worry for no reason.
Alder smiled. Totally aware of what Lova was thinking right now. He pulled the blanket over Lova's body.
"Good night, Lova."
The atmosphere became very quiet. Lova didn't really sleep. She just closed her eyes, hoping to fall asleep. But all can be heard clearly by Lova. An outstretched hand grasped her uninfused hand. Lova recognized the owner of this warm hand.
"Arlova Zemira." it sounded heavy. Looks like Alder is sleepy. "Don't be sick anymore, honey. You don't know that I almost went crazy from worrying too much to see you turn pale. Get well soon, my love song."
Alder realized that what he was saying now sounded too much. But he couldn't hide the worry that kept bothering him because of Lova's unwell state.
Lova hoped that Alder wouldn't hear her heart pounding too loudly. Lova floats. Really lulled.
The atmosphere is quiet again. Lova opened her eyes slightly, confirming what made this large room silent. Alder fell fast asleep in a sitting position. His head lay on the edge of the bed Lova was lying on.
Uncontrollably, Lova's hand reached out to stroke Alder's head gently. As expected the man's hair was very smooth.
"Alder Reuven." Lova swallowed her saliva which suddenly produced too much. "Don't always be like this, Al. I'm afraid that I suddenly can't contain myself and confess everything to you."
Lova paused her words. Her hand was still gently caressing Alder's head. "I'm afraid the feelings that I've buried for so long will come back. And I guess I've lost. That feeling has filled my brain ever since you came to porpose me in the market that time."
Again Lova paused. Her chest suddenly became tight. But it didn't make Lova feel uncomfortable.
"I fell in love with you again. Just like seven years ago." Lova held her breath. She knew that she had confessed her feelings even though Alder didn't listen to her because he was asleep.
But that's all Lova knows. Because there was a faint smile that rose clearly from the corners of the lips of the man Lova was sure was not able to be seen.
***
After finishing her IV and resting properly for the night, Lova returned to Evelyn's room. Arnav says Evelyn's condition has improved. Now just waiting for Evelyn to wake up.
Lova enjoyed her lunch with Arnav in Evelyn's room. And of course, Alder also enjoyed his lunch with that siblings.
After seeing Lova's condition and considering Evelyn who would be alone if Lova left her, that kind boss gave three days off for these two employees.
Lova couldn't resist. More precisely lazy to add to the problem with Alder.
Gustian already knew her relationship with Alder. If Lova causes too much trouble and doesn't get the punishment she deserves, the whole office will probably know that Alder and Lova are having a strange relationship beyond understanding. Lova wouldn't let that happen. Let the old love that turns out to be unfinished to be resolved by itself.
Her friends would understand if Lova had to accompany Evelyn in the hospital. That little thing they know.
"Lov," the voice called softly. The three human turned their heads to see Evelyn who had opened her eyes.
Immediately Lova stood up to Evelyn and the two men of almost the same age followed. "Eve, it's me. Are you okay?"
Arnav asked Lova to stay away a bit, then checked Evelyn's condition with the simple tools of a doctor.
"Are you really checking me out, Nav?"
"Sure. What else should I do with sick people besides checking them?"
"Don't look for opportunities to touch me, you brat, just because I can't do anything about it."
Arnav's face looked disbelieving at Evelyn's reply. "I don't like old virgins. It's wrinkled."
"Your brother really freaking out, Lov." Evelyn continued to speak even though her voice still sounded weak.
"Don't play with my aunt too often, Eve. She will have a bad influence on you."
Arnav didn't even try to lower his voice while clearly mocking his sister. And Lova, of course, happily stepped on her brother's feet.
"Don't ever called me your sister, you brat!" Lova's eyes bulged, not even feeling guilty about what made Arnav tiptoe in pain. Alder smiled at the behavior of the two of them who were really siblings.
"Want me to raise the headboard, Eve?"
Evelyn glanced at Alder who was ready to press the up button to lift the top bunk. So that Evelyn could sit up without having to lean back.
"Oh my gosh, I didn't even see Mr. Alder here." Evelyn seemed to regret her attitude. Again Alder smiled. Then actually hit that up button without approval. "Thank you, sir." Evelyn smiled.
"Don't worry. And please just call me Alder, Eve. It's also no longer in the office." Evelyn chuckled at Alder's wish, then nodded in agreement.
"You don't say anything carelessly, Nav. Karma is real."
"Me? Why?" The waves on Lova's forehead indicated her confusion.
"The one who eats her own words. She said she didn't like, but she was attracted too." Evelyn smiled mischievously while raising and lowering her eyebrows in a very annoying style.
"My aunt is pretend to be shy girl, Eve. Even though the lioness on her is ready to pounce." Laughter broke out from both of them.
The conversation of Lova's living humans made the frugal woman's face turn red with anger and embarrassment. Alder didn't even offer a defense. As if enjoying every temptation from Arnav and Evelyn.
"Evelyn, you better pass out again. Why are you getting insane?"
Evelyn covered her mouth to stop the laughter that made her and Arnav go crazy.
"Next time, take care of your health, Eve. Don't stay up late, don't even eat late."
Look, look, look. I am fuckin' into him!! He's so concern.
Lova bit her lower lip. Holding back the pounding of her heart that made her head cool.
"That's right, Eve. And don't come here unannounced. I was surprised that you suddenly fainted like that."
Evelyn chuckled. "Okay, okay. Not anymore."
Correct! Lova had to ask why Evelyn ended up in the hospital. Lova inched closer to Evelyn. "Eve, what's wrong? Why are you like this?" Lova fixedly stared at Evelyn's eyes. There is pain and injury that Lova gets.
Suddenly her besfriend's eyes watered. Evelyn's face turned red instantly. Evelyn briefly lowered her head, and looked back at Lova who was still waiting for her answer. The two men could only remain silent and join in waiting. No one is trying to joke anymore. Because Lova is in serious mode. It spread throughout Evelyn's room, which grew colder.
"Lov," Evelyn swallowed her bitterness, choking her voice and pausing the sentence. "Lov. I-I don't know," the tears were already running down Evelyn's cheeks. "I don't know if it hurts like this."
Evelyn couldn't hold back her tears anymore. The body shook with sobs. Lova immediately embraced Evelyn's body. The two friends share feelings for each other. What Lova believes, Evelyn seems to be hurt because of someone.
"Rizal, Lov. Rizal."
Lova's guess is right, isn't it? And now Rizal is the cause.