After Dark's
Help u! Stop Time (Second Part)

This morning Mom and Dad took me to school. During the lesson I felt really bad. I kept thinking about the woman's words.

I sighed, though,

Put down the pen, then close your eyes. Crossed my mind,

"Does my sister hate me? Did I make you feel annoyed by my attitude all this time?"

The thought continued to cross my mind until the class ended.

After school, I went to the store. I asked Papa to make me my favorite Latte, and drink it while playing the phone.

Suddenly my phone rang, a call from Big Brother. My heart was pounding, I was afraid to lift it. Is Big Brother going to scold me like that girl.

I turned off my phone. Stand up, grab some cake for me to enjoy. My phone just kept ringing. I ignored him, for the first time I really didn't want to pick up the phone from Big Brother.

The phone stopped ringing. Papa called me, papa,

"Anna (I turned my head) Why don't you pick up the phone from Ray's sister? Well, Brother Ray said he wanted to say something to you" Papa said

Papa gave me his phone. I refused it, though,

"Take baby" said Papa

"I again hold the cake can not take the phone. Papa just say to Brother, if I'm busy" I said

I sit back in the chair.

"What's wrong with this kid. Tumben once he won't talk to you Ray. Looks like he's still craving you" Papa said

Papa's back in the kitchen, man,

"Okay, Anna you just focus on something else. Don't think about it anymore" I said, hitting my head.

Ping....

One message came in, I read a message from Brother.

*Anna pick up the phone brother for a moment yes, Brother apologizes for what Kak Sera said earlier* Fill in the message

"Sera, that woman's name is Sera" I said

I replied to a message from Brother,

*Nothing I want to talk about, Brother, just focus on college. Sorry I have been taking care of Brother all this time*Fill a message from me

I was stirring up Latte waiting for a reply from Big Brother.

Ring.....

My sister called me again. Mama looked at me from a distance and asked Papa.

"Who called Anna?" Ask Mama

"Ray Ma, Ray called Anna. But Anna didn't pick it up" Papa replied as he put the cake in the refrigerator.

"Ray said what Pa?" Ask Mama

"Say he was busy with his work. But, if Anna asks him to come home now maybe later that night he gets home" Papa explained

"Don't tell Ray to come home tonight, Pa. Mama's afraid of anything happening with Ray on the road, tell him to come home tomorrow morning" tell Mama

Papa sighed,

"Mama knows for herself. Ray has broken his promise to Anna repeatedly" Papa said

Time shows at 17:30 Wib

Now it's been 189 missed calls from Big Brother.

"Anna get your things done soon we'll be home" Mama said

I put my books in my bag. Not to forget also before going home I took one more latte, for me to drink on the way home.

We went home together, when we got home. Papa's phone rings back.

"Why Ray?" Ask Papa

Ray asked Papa to give me his phone.

"Take Anna, your brother wants to talk from earlier" said Mama

I received the phone.

"Hallo" I said

"Finally Brother can hear the voice of this beautiful fairy" said Big Brother

Brother is always like that, always meek. But this time I will not forgive him.

"What do you want?" ask me

"Sorry Brother yes, Brother does not know that Sera sent a message to you" said Brother Ray

My tears can't hold me anymore. Mom and Dad were surprised to see me crying.

"I'm sorry that I've been bothering you all this time" I said, sobbing in tears

"No Anna. You don't think about Sera's talk. Brother does not think you are a burden dear" said Ka Ray

"Ta..ttt...pp.pi. I promise I won't call my sister again (My crying is getting louder) I won't bother Brother again" I said

"Mamaaa.... Brother hates me. Brother does not want to see me again, I know I. akuuuuu. But, i..." I cried in Mama's arms

"Anna, I'm sorry, baby. Brother has to admit what let you excuse brother?" Ask Brother Ray

I wiped my tears, and then said

"If your dear brother is with me, I want to see Big Brother now. Brother's coming home now! If you don't come home now, I won't see you again!"

"Yes, I'm going home now" said Brother Ray

Mom took the phone out of my hand,

"Ray, go home tomorrow morning. It's already night" said Mama

"Ma I'm going home a little bit!" firmly Brother Ray

"Mama says you're home in the morning Ray!" Mama looks worried

I took the phone from Mama's hand.

"So, come home now" I shouted

I turned off the phone. My mother was angry with my attitude.

"Anna you know what time it is? the journey from your brother's boarding house takes 5 hours. You can't believe it baby, Mama doesn't like you being selfish! Pa, call Ray again" Mama said loudly

I cried and ran to the room. Papa tries to contact Ray, but is not picked up. My mother panicked,

"Pa, Mama is scared" said Mama

Papa tried to calm Mama down.

I kept watching the clock, four hours had passed. Brother hasn't arrived yet.

Actually, I'm also afraid that something will happen to Brother. I feel guilty for saying that to Brother. My mom didn't come to me in the room at all.

AM I BEING SHY SELFISH?

While watching the clock, I continued to bite my nails.

"How long is it going to be" I said

It is now over from 5 hours, the time shows at 23.25 wib.

I unwittingly fell asleep, when I realized I was running downstairs. I saw Mama and Papa waiting for my brother downstairs.

"Ma.." I said.

My mother did not answer my greeting.

"Here Anna sits down" said Papa

"Ma I'm sorry" I said, looking down

Papa stroked my back. The sound of a car coming from outside the house. We ran outside, though,

"Sister.." I said.

I saw my brother get out of the car. Mama breathed and then sat still. Papa smiled after seeing Brother Ray.

"Anna"

My brother ran to carry me. I laughed, though,

"Mama brother's home"

"Anna you saw what you brought for you" said Brother Ray

"Appaaa, brother,

Brother gave me a very big teddy bear.

"Well, for you. sorry brother yes dear" said Brother Ray while stroking my hair

"Get in first, the night wind is not good" tour Mama

We went inside the house, My brother and I made up.

"Well, is there any food?" brother Ray

"No, baby, are you hungry? My mom did not cook all day at the store. What do you want? Mama madein" said Mama

"No Ma, it's midnight now. Mama rest. Anna wants to go out and buy food in the city park?" Take Brother Ray

I blinked my eyes while smiling.

"You guys want to get out now?" Ask Mama

"So Ma, Mama and Papa want to come?" Ask Ray

"Papa's not coming with Ray. Papa wants to sleep" replied papa as he walked into the room.

"well, but be careful not to go home too late" said Mama

My brother and I went out to the City Park.

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