What? What's happening here? Why?
I'm panicked. Very panicked
"Brother, it's me, your sister. You forgot?"
".....Sorry.."
He made a sad expression while looking down. Shit. My wish has finally come true, but what is this?
"Wait a minute here, Kak. Don't go anywhere, please."
I immediately ran to the doctor's office. My heart is pounding. Feelings of happiness, sadness, and panic mixed inside my heart.
"Doctor, please check on my brother! He's awake!"
The doctor couldn't hide how shocked and distrustful he was. The pen he was holding did not feel just out of his hands. His face looked at me with an expression of pity and bewilderment. He must have thought I was dreaming or ended up going crazy.
However, he still showed professionalism as he stood up and said, "Okay, please wait. I'll be right there."
I ran back to my brother's room, and I was so relieved to see him still sitting on the bed. Awkwardly, I sat on a chair. I wanted to hug him immediately, but considering he had forgotten who I was, it would only add to the awkward atmosphere.
Ten seconds later, the doctor entered with several nurses behind him. His eyes were wide open, unable to believe the miracle he saw.
I immediately walked toward him. "Doc, My brother says he can't remember me. Please check his condition."
"Alright. While we're at it, please wait outside for a moment."
I walked out and stood near the door. I pulled out my smartphone when I heard the door close. My fingers are busy typing a message to someone.
-Thank you. Thank you so much for your help.
Soon, a reply message from YNV 861 came.
[No problem. Also, congratulations! I'm so happy for you!]
-Thanks. But why he doesn't remember me?
[Sorry. It looks like the damage to his brain is severe. So when the potion works, the potion resets his memory so that his brain can fully recover.]
-Ah, I see.
[I'm so sorry. But that's not a problem. The important thing is that you can see him in good condition and healthy again, right?]
-Yeah. I'm so happy to see my wish come true. But, our memories all along... Our memories are gone.
[Hey, don't think about it. You can always make new memories, right?]
- Yeah...You're right. I can't wait to do it.
[Sorry, but you can't do that for now. Remember our agreement. You don't have so much time left.]
I cringed. I almost forgot about it. I immediately saw a timer who was floating in front of me.
[49:11]
I just saw him wake up for a while, and I have to leave him now. Do we've to separate again? Even when he can no longer remember me? I'd love to stay, but I can't. This is the price for the miracle. Yes, this is enough.
As I daydream and sink into my thoughts, the door opens, and the doctor's voice calls out to me.
"Indah?"
"Yes, Doc? How is my brother?"
"This is truly a miracle! I can't believe it, but your brother's body has completely recovered! There were no scars or any damage to his body. All his organs were healthy as if he had been reborn! But there's one problem, he has permanent amnesia."
P- Permanent?
Okay. It's okay.
"It's okay, Doc. I'll take him home right now."
"Uh? Wouldn't you like your brother to be Hospitalization in the hospital first?"
"Thank you Doc, but maybe next time. We have to go home right now."
Yeah, I have to. I don't have much time left. Immediately I rushed inside and held my brother's hands.
"Brother, let's go home now."
"Eh? But, you are?"
"Indah. You can call me Indah."
"Eeeem, okay Indah. Nice to meet you. And I..."
"You're Kaktus. Your name is Kaktus."
He looked thoughtfully for a moment before speaking, "Kaktus..."
"And I'm your little sister," I said again.
"Eh? Really?"
"....."
The atmosphere suddenly became silent for a moment before then his talked again.
"Eeem, haha, okay, Indah. Eh, I mean my little sister. I'm so sorry that I can't remember you." He smiled awkwardly. Ah, that smile! A smile that I have always loved and missed. Well, that's more than enough.
"Haha, it doesn't matter, brother." Yes, it doesn't matter, off course. Really. Watching him finally wake up is enough. Especially since we had to part ways again, it would be easier for him to forget me and live normally.
I pulled his hand out to walk home. Fortunately, he is pretty obedient. Along the way home, my mouth was busy telling stories to him about memories of both of us, while the guy was busy listening to me with a smile on his lips.
Finally, we went home. I glanced at the timer; 10 minutes left. I have a tiny time limit. I immediately dragged my brother to sit in his room while I took something in the kitchen.
"Tada! Look at this, brother! My homemade donuts! Try to eat it, please."
His eyes lit up, and his hands took that one donut to put in his mouth. I looked at him with a pounding heart and an immeasurable feeling of happiness. All my wishes finally came true.
"Mmmh... So delicious! You're very good at cooking, Indah."
"Because you're the one who's taught me to cook, brother."
"I... I can cook before?"
"Better than me even."
"Ah, I see. I wish I could still remember." A sad glint was seen on his face. I immediately changed the subject.
"Brother, please accept this. I always wanted to give this to you." I gave him my bank passbook. That's my savings from streaming for the last three years. There are not many of them, but they can help meet daily needs for about eight years, probably.
My brother's eyes widened as he looked at the passbook, "What is this, sis? Is this all your money? So cool! You can collect this much. I'm so proud of you!"
Ah...These are the words I always look forward to. I smiled proudly.
"I got it from streaming all this time! This is thanks to you, who always patiently taught me; even though I finally only got horror games to stream, but worked! I just followed your steps, brother."
My brother looks smiling proudly. "But, I'm sorry I couldn't fulfill my duty to you in the past few years." His face turned sad. Ah, please, no! Don't change the atmosphere like this!
"No, Brother. It's against your will. It also happened because you saved me." I looked timer, and there were 3 minutes left. I have to hurry. "I will leave all that money to you, brother. Sorry that we had to part again."
His face looks very surprised. "Wait, what? Where are you going? Take your money with you! I can make my own money."
"No, Brother, I don't need it. Use whatever you want. And sorry, I have to go right now."
"No! Where are you going? I can't let you go somewhere!" My brother pulled me close to him and hugged me tightly. Ah, this warmth. My tears spilled.
"I have to go somewhere because I've promised someone. I can't resist it, so you have to live well. All the necessities are readily available in this house. And even from the beginning, the house and all this stuff are yours, brother."
"No! I want to fix up for all my mistakes and responsibilities that I have left for these few years to you, Indah! Please don't leave me alone!"
"I also don't want to go, but I still have to go, Brother. Thank you for taking care of me all this time. And also, you never did anything wrong. I am fortunate to have been cared for by a good person like you all this time."
"But.. Uh, okay, if that's what you want to do. But still, you... You'll be coming back, right?"
"Maybe. I don't know too, but I hope like that. So, please live well and be healthy until I come back."
"Yes, I promise. And you also have to promise to live well and come back again, Indah."
"Sure, brother. I promise." I felt a kiss on my forehead, and I kissed him back on the cheek. Our tears merged into one.
I looked at the timer. Shit! Just one minute left!
"Goodbye, brother. Thank you for all this time, and I'm sorry I had to leave you in this condition. See you soon, brother." I said goodbye while kissing his hands.
"What? But at least tell me where you are go-"
After that, I rushed out of the house. Without looking back, I ran into the bushes next to the House. I don't want my brother to see me disappear.
"Indah?? Indaaah! Where are you? Where are you going?" I heard my brother's voice calling me, but I decided to stay hidden in the bushes until my brother's voice sounded smaller and smaller as he went in another direction.
I'm sorry, brother...
I glanced at the timer; 40 seconds left. My heart is pounding. Am I just going to disappear? Am I really going to get into that game? How do I get back?
Tring!
A notification sound came from my phone in my pants pocket. I opened my phone to see a message from YNF 861
YNF 861
[Good job. You've said goodbye to your brother pretty well. Now get ready for the new adventure!]
My forehead is wrinkled. How does that person always know what I am doing and what I have done? Are they always watching me? But how?
But there's no time to think about it. Immediately I wrote a reply message.
-Can I go back to my house later?
[I can't promise it. But of course, you can, as long as you try hard.]
-When I get there, will I be able to meet you?
[No, Indah. We'll also split up after this. I will not be able to meet or see you again after this. This is our farewell. Glad to have known you.]
I'm speechless. What do they mean? Wouldn't I be going to the world where they live? Then why won't we meet? This is weird.
Tit!
I was shocked and saw the timer above.
[00.00]
[The time has run out! Your soul will be sent to 'The Another World' right now!]
Instantly my body was enveloped in the light of a combination of white and black. My soul felt pulled out by force. My body could not move and felt heavy. I fell and lay limp on the ground.
Shortly before losing consciousness, I saw the last message from YNF 861
[Goodbye, Indah. Good luck.]
And all went dark.