"You want some candy, Deck?" Varun offers sweets to Syahrul. The boy nodded and took only one candy from Varun's hand.
At first, the boy was shy. However, after an hour's journey, Varun was already familiar with the boy and was jokingly discussing the game. Lily had been watching Varun silently. His smile was etched imagining how later Varun would have children. It seems that Varun likes children.
"Why have you been silent all this time? Nauseous huh?" asked Varun looking at Lily worriedly.
Lily shook her head. "No."
"So?"
"It is okay." Lily pretended to be busy with her cellphone. Instantly annoyed that his mother and sister were still angry with him.
Seeing the light and the small text on the cellphone made Lily's stomach churn. He's nauseous. At first, it was still manageable, but over time Lily's head was spinning and her stomach was churning more and more.
"Hook!" Lily wanted to throw up, but she held it in. He covered his mouth with his hand.
"Lily? Nausea huh?" Varun stroked Lily's shoulder.
Lily was getting weak and nauseous. Syahrul beside him had also vomited. Instantly the car stinks filled with the smell of vomit.
"Hook!" Lily threw up in the plastic bag she took hastily from Risky.
"It's okay, have you vomited, Sis?" said Risky.
"Risky idiot. Shut up," said Varun.
Lily was getting more and more nauseous because of the smell of Syahrul's vomit. Varun shifted his seat beside Lily. The limp Lily closed her eyes and leaned back in the chair. Don't know what will happen anymore. Suddenly, his head was massaged gently and he smeared eucalyptus oil under his nose.
Lily kept throwing up, shouting at Syahrul. The situation is messed up.
"How long will it take?" Lily asked Varun weakly.
"Be patient. About two more hours," replied Varun while gently massaging Lily's back.
Lily was disappointed to hear Varun's answer. He was already hesitant to be invited by Varun to go far. When conditions are not okay, Lily likes to get drunk on the trip. He prefers to go with open vehicles such as motorbikes even though he has to feel the heat and cold. At least he wasn't drunk and was throwing up badly.
"Hook!" Lily kept throwing up. So did Syahrul.
"Well, Rul, Rul! What did your mother and father do on purpose? Keeping you here instead of throwing up," said Risky.
"I'm drunk, Bang. But I want to play in Sabang, so I force myself to come," said Syahrul.
"That's it. Put it in your stomach. It can get rid of nausea," said the driver, giving something to Risky. Risky turned the object. Varun took the two patches. One he gave to Syahrul.
"Can you use it yourself?" Varun asked Syahrul. The child had already peeled the patch and glued it to his stomach.
Varun turned to Lily who was looking at him doubtfully.
"Can?" asked Varun.
Lily nodded and took the patch. Too bad he was too weak to even open the patch.
"Here," said Varun taking the patch from Lily's hand and peeling it off. Without asking Lily's approval, Varun slid his hand under Lily's blouse and glued the patch to Lily's stomach.
Lily felt a strong jolt when Varun touched her. He was too weak to refuse. Can only surrender and lean on Varun's chest for the rest of the journey.
"Sleep so you don't feel nauseous. When you're near, I'll wake you up," Varun whispered in Lily's ear.
Lily nodded slowly and put her hand on Varun's waist. He was indeed dizzy and had severe nausea, but his heart was warm. He is happy and comfortable around Varun. The longer Lily liked to feel the extraordinary sensation with Varun. Like an addiction.
*
After hours of traveling, finally Lily, Varun, and the others arrived in Banda Aceh. They headed straight for Ulee Lheu Harbor. The next destination is Balohan Harbor in Sabang.
"Come on, Lily," said Varun taking Lily's hand to help him get out of the car.
Lily slowly got out of the car and was still unsteady. Varun quickly catches his wife's body.
"Are you still sick? Want to be carried?" asked Varun.
Lily shook her head quickly, immediately embarrassed to look around.
"Cieeee ... so very newlyweds. Keep showing off! Blasphemy against romance tuna!" Risky exclaimed followed by laughter.
"I can do it. If you get a breath of fresh air like this, you usually get better quickly," said Lily.
Varun nodded slightly. She didn't want to argue with Lily at all even though Lily's face was still pale and she was staggering.
There was disappointment hanging over Varun.
How ashamed are you to marry me, Lily? Varun thought bitterly.
Lily glanced at Varun shyly as they walked towards the ferry. Varun became very quiet after Lily refused his help.
Everyone cheered happily because they were amazed by the sea view and the beautiful harbor atmosphere. Many voices of children laughing and expressions of people's enthusiasm for the tourist spot.
Lily walked a little behind Varun. He wondered why Varun was suddenly indifferent to him. However, Lily tried not to think like that and chose to enjoy the atmosphere around her. It's different there with Pidie. If in Pidie it seems closed to outsiders and still has the original atmosphere of the local population. In Banda Aceh, many large buildings and tourists are milling about. Not as strict as Pidie and other areas in Aceh Province, in Banda Aceh, some people look modern, like in a metropolitan city. For example, many women do not wear the hijab.
"Don't be surprised. This is part of the city and the majority want to go on vacation. In Sabang, it's even more flexible. Yes, we can be a little free." Risky smirked. Seemed so happy to finally get out of Pidie. It is difficult for people who are used to living freely to adapt to an environment with strict Islamic rules.
They all started to board the ferry. The laughter of Syahrul and his younger cousins accompanied the trip.
Lily was happy to be able to board the ferry while enjoying the sea view and the cool breeze. However, he was also worried about throwing up again.
"Sis, Varun gave this medicine," said Risky handing the anti-nausea medicine to Lily.
Lily frowned confusedly at Risky. While Varun is nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Varun?" asked Lily.
"I'm helping to lift things. Brother, let's come along. Don't daydream. After this, let's eat together," said Risky.
Without hesitation, Lily immediately followed Risky's steps. Kinda annoyed that Varun left him. He's indeed been dreaming ever since. His mind was tossed around like the waves of the sea until he didn't notice Varun had already drifted away.