Those Who Want My Body
Kak Rania Put on Pellets

Adhan shubuh was heard roaring, when I opened my eyes Anwar was no longer beside me. I usually wake up early before Anwar. I feel my body is so tired. The temperature in the room was very cold.

Chequek. The bathroom door opened, and Anwar came out from behind the door with only a towel wrapped around his waist.

"You're awake? Want to take a hot shower?"

"No mas. Wait, I take a shower, we pray together."

Mas Anwar smiled as he nodded his head.

When I came out of the room after the prayers with Anwar, my mother was busy in the kitchen.

"Mom why bother?"

"Mom didn't bother. I just cook from the ingredients. You just take a break."

"No ma'am. Let Aish help."

"Yes already. How are you doing, better?"

"It's mom, just a little tired. But maybe it'll be gone too."

The day, two days and the next day just passed by. My mother and stepfather had gone home, they only stayed one night. Anwar and I did everything Mr. Amar suggested. Slowly my body began to feel refreshed. For a few days there was no disturbance from 'them'. Only a black shadow flashed.

"Saturday afternoon mas there is a military reunion at High School time, can you come?"

"By me." Answer me with a smile.

"You wanna come? After the reunion we stopped by mom's house."

"Yes, I'm coming."

Reunion day. Mas Anwar is well dressed, while I am still busy looking for the right clothes.

"Don't dance too pretty, I don't like it when other people see your beauty." Mas Anwar tried to tease me.

"Of course I have to be beautiful. It should even be prettier than your ex." I returned the temptation of Anwar.

I just laughed about what Anwar said. Of jealousy? Of course I'm jealous.

***

"Sister Rania is beautiful. He is smart and popular. From class mates to undergraduates, many love it." Ayu just kept on babbling.

"You know Aish? What makes men like Rania's sister?" Ask Ayu seriously.

"What?"

"She said Rania's sister was wearing a pellet." Ayu lowered her tone.

Glug. Uhuk... I who heard Ayu say, suddenly choked on the chicken noodle soup that I ate. Sontak Ayu immediately gave me a drink.

"Don't spread baseless slander, Yu. You know slander is a sin."

"That's right Aish. Many people say the same thing."

"You know Anwar's brother?"

"Mas Anwar?"

"You familiar?"

"When I was a kid I used to play with him, because our house was close. But now we're like strangers."

"really?" Ayu's eyes were wide open.

"It has. Continue your story."

"Ah yes. Anwar's brother was famous for his cold demeanor towards any woman. But Rania's sister managed to melt her heart. Especially if it is not because it is true that Rania's brother uses pellets. Yeah, even if their relationship doesn't last long."

I just laughed at Ayu's explanation, I chimed in by saying that it was just gossip. Maybe Anwar likes Rania. I firmly told Ayu, don't let her tell this to anyone else. If it is true, let it be. I'm worried that this is all just gossip among people who are jealous of Rania's sister.