LOVE IS NOT LIKE
Chapter 16's

"Is your leg still hurting? "Ask Ali who just came back from the kitchen to put the dishes they used to eat.

"it's been quiet, I've smeared massage oil" replied Prilly.

Ali approached Prilly Kesofa and knelt down to see Prilly's ankle. Looks swell. Ali immediately looked for massage oil on Prilly's makeup. After getting it he came back to her. He then sat down beside Prilly and immediately raised Prilly's leg slowly, putting it in Ali's lap. Prilly was rather surprised to find Ali's treatment arriving2

"can you really massage? "Ask Prilly with doubt.

"i was once taught by my friend, "answered Ali flat .

"it was a little painful at first, but then it was good" Ali continued, applying massage oil on Prilly's ankle.

The first time Ali stepped on his foot, Prilly immediately felt pain in his ankle. He reflexively gripped Ali's arm strongly. While enduring the pain.

"awwm.. Udah.. Sick" Prilly speckled as Ali continued to massage his legs.

But Ali ignored. He continues to continue. Ali who saw Prilly smiled.

Prilly kept gripping Ali's arm strong.he gritted his teeth.Once ie hit Ali's arm to stop his sorting. But Ali did not stop.

Prilly held her mouth so as not to scream too loudly. Afraid that later his parents think that not2.

Not long after, Ali was finally done. Truly, it would be like for Prilly to snap Ali's head because it has made him suffer because of his very painful massage action.

"let's move it" Ali said as he lowered Prilly's leg.

Prilly tried to move his legs and tried to walk. The result was good, Prilly was not very sick. His feet also felt better. He smiled happily and sat back down on the couch.

"thank you, "take Prilly with a happy smile on Ali.

Ali who saw Prilly smiling was no less happy. At least he could see Prilly's smile, which from then on was just a domineering cry. Ali nodded with a faint smile.

"definitely your arm hurts because2 was?"Prilly felt guilty.

"it's okay 2, I know you're just enduring the pain" Ali said casually.

"you better take a bath, then we pray maghrib together" Ali told.

since returning home from the funeral Prilly has not changed clothes.Prilly nodded in obedience.

*****

Mom and Papa were sitting in the living room watching TV, as Ali and Prilly went down. Their faces still look sad. Traces of sadness are still clear . But somehow they have to accept it.

Ali and Prilly sit down on the couch.

"healed his pleasure? "Ask Papa Rizal who saw Prilly was able to walk as usual.

"it's a reward, it was sorted by Ali" answered Prilly while looking at Ali who was beside him

"not expecting mama, ternyta pilot there is a good guy"celtuk mama uly, trying to warm the atmosphere.

Ali who heard it just chuckled. So did papa Rizal and Prilly.

They are not focused on the show being watched. They are actually still focused on each other's thoughts about Prilla's departure. They are quiet more often than they are talking. Especially Prilly. He seemed silent as his mother and father joked, just to entertain each other.

"it's night, time for rest" said papa rizal .

"yes, it's 10 o'clock" said mama uly who just glanced at the wall clock.

Ali and Prilly just nodded.they went to their respective rooms.

Arriving in Prilly's room immediately sat on the edge of the bed, followed by Ali beside him. Suddenly, Ali's cell phone ringer sounded. Ali took it.

"assalamualaikum li"sapa Andra

"waalaikumussalam's chat. Why ndra? "ask Ali while walking towards the sofa to pick up the phone.

"Gue want anther suitcase same barang2 lu, you at home ngak? "

"gue's still at Prilly's, you go home. If for example you do not have an event as well as your mother's. He's at home just like Fikri doang" Ali asked his best friend.

"okay, I'm temenin mom. "

"thank you? "

"sama2, be patient li. It's destiny" said Andra softly

"yes ndra, assalamualaiku"

"waalaikumussalam"

Ali then went back to Prilly.

"Sleep is already night." said Ali softly.

"Mas, i.. I. " said Prilly stirred.

"why, just tell me I'm okay" replied Ali .

"sorry, I don't seem to be able to sleep in bed. Even though I know you have no intentions. "say Prilly slowly.

He only looked down afraid that Ali would get angry.

Ali who was sitting next to him smiled. Ali had guessed this before. Ali's outstretched hand stroked Prilly's head. Prilly, who was astonished at Alipun's treatment, looked up at him and looked at him.

"already, it doesn't matter. I'll sleep on the couch." Ali answered by still stroking Prilly's hair.

Prilly smiled. He then stood up to get a blanket for Ali.

"sorry mas." said Prilly while giving a blanket patterned doraemon.

Ali simply replied with a nod and received the blanket.

"what is the only doraemon you have." wondered Ali astonished, trying to dilute the tension between them.

"would I get you a barbie pattern? ."Prilly asked while chuckling at Ali who was shuddering amusedly.

"sleep, it's night." Ali said, ignoring Prilly's words. Prilly smiled and gave Ali a pillow.

Ali laid her body in Prilly's room. Fortunately, the sofa in this room is long. So Ali's wiggle room was a little wider. Ali caught a glimpse of Prilly who had started to close her eyes.

*****

Actually neither Ali nor Prilly slept. They are still both thinking about the departure of Prilla who so make them hit.

Flashback off

Ali entered the room after searching for food. But he himself had no appetite at all.

Mama uly papa rizal and her mother are seen sitting in a sofa. Ali chose to sit with Prilla.

Ali looked at Prilla who looked very comfortable in her sleep. His breath sounds nothing like that.

Ali's eyes felt heated seeing the state of his like this.

Tiba2 Prilla's eyes open. His eyes look very dim. Ali immediately stood up, then stroked Prilla's forehead with a smile.

Mama Uly, Papa Rizal and Mother Resi who saw Prilla consciously also approached.

Prilla's hands stretched out to remove the oxygen mask. Papa Rizal forbids it, but Prilla doesn't want to.

"jaa. dii suu. ami yang baa. ik ya bu. at sister. ku."i nodded while wiping her tears that began to drip. Papa Rizal and Mama Uly also leave.

"jaa.ga he, Ja.ngan sickin him, "Ali nodded his ass.

"cin. ***he is, I'm tipping him"Ali nodded surely.

"Don't cry me. jaa. ngan sad" Prilla said with a stammer. Staring at Ali, both his parents and Missi's mother, not to cry over him. They nodded with tears.

"aa.. I love you ka.. Lian all. Saam.. paikan cinn. taku unn.tuk Prilly" They nodded.

Shortly after, his eyes slowly closed. Leaving the world with love. He's not wrong to put his love on someone like Ali.

Papa Rizal immediately put back the oxygen mask. Ali ran out to call the doctor. Mama uly returned to stripping hysterically that was immediately embraced by Mother Resi.

The pacemaker is constantly attached to Prilla's chest. Trying to find a beat that might still be there. Until not long ago. The doctor lowered his head, shaking slowly at them 4.

Mama uly's crying became more and more so, she rushed towards Prilla's body which the longer it would get colder. Papa Rizal kept trying to calm him down. But Ali still can't believe this. His sense of well being arrived2 was gone when he saw this, making him unable to think anything. His body felt limp, he could only look at the tiny body of the girl he loved who was now gone for good. It's hard to accept this...

The flashback

The shadow turned back 2 in Ali's head. His eyes were closed but not with his mind. His mind was still filled with Prilla.

He then revealed the blanket that had covered his entire body. He looked at Prilly's bed. Is Prilly asleep? Ask Ali in my heart. But it doesn't seem like it yet. The girl went to and fro trying to find a comfortable sleeping position. Ali believes that Prilly is still thinking about Prilla's departure.

Long enough Ali looked at Prilly continuously like that. Ali was not long. He approached Prilly's bed and sat down next to her.

Realizing that someone was approaching, Prilly opened her eyes and immediately took a sitting position while leaning on the headboard.

"Are you not able to sleep? "Ask Ali softly.

Prilly nodded, looked at Ali for a moment then looked down while twisting his blanket.

Ali refused to ask why he could not sleep. Ali could guess. Ali also did not want to discuss it because he was sure, Prilly would return to strip.

"What do you usually do when you can't sleep? "asked Ali again.

Prilly was silent . He was ashamed to say it.

Prilly looked at Ali for a moment.

"don't hesitate, just say it." Ali said

"uh.. Usually, if I have trouble sleeping, mama pat my feet." said Prilly softly while looking down with embarrassment.

"All right, I'll clap your feet, lie down." Prilly seems to be hesitant about Ali's offer.

"Relax, I don't mess around. "say Ali reassured.

Prilly then lay back on her side, tilted back to Ali. Ali helped cover it up . And start patting Prilly's feet.

Patiently Ali clapped Prilly's feet until he himself was sleepy. After feeling Prilly was asleep. He then returned to kesofa. Either way after putting Prilly to bed, she felt very sleepy. Maybe it's too late. He immediately laid down his body, pulled out the blanket and closed his eyes. Before long, he finally fell asleep as well.

*****

Today Ali decided to bring Prilly to his house, but they only stayed for 2 days. Both Ali and Prilly are equally difficult to forget Prilla if lingering here. Especially prilly. After seeing the goods or anything related to Prilla, the girl will immediately strip off.

Mama uly and papa Rizal also agreed with Ali's proposal. Because of them, only Prilly looks the most fragile.

Ali is helping Prilly tidy up the items to be brought. Ali was actually surprised by Prilly, calling this girl very fond of Doraemon. Everything in the room is full of doraemon nuances. It can even be said to be like a child's room, not an adult girl who has worked. But Ali didn't bother about it.

Finished cleaning up the items to be brought, Ali took it out to put in the car.

"yes, I'll follow you soon." said Prilly while looking at Ali for a moment.

Alipun carried 2 large suitcases containing all of Prilly's belongings2. Her father-in-law was waiting for her in the guest room.

They then drove Ali to the front of the house.

"Prilly where is li, how long? ." asked Mama Uly who was also waiting for Prilly to be home

"again finish barang2nya mah, briefly again also here." Ali said while closing the trunk of the car.

"yes, samperin' mom first."

Alipun. And sit with Papa Rizal on the front porch.

*****

Mama Uly stopped not in front of Prilly's room, but in front of Prilla's slightly open room. Mama uly opened it and saw that Prilly was stripping while hugging the picture frame and looking at her.

Mama uly approached Prilly and hugged her. Her tears flowed back to her daughter. He feels the same. Mama uly cupped both of Prilly's cheeks. Wiping away the tears that always flowed every Prilla remembered.

"Don't feel alone, you still have mama, papa Ali too, pity your brother if you continue to grieve" Ali's mama said gently to Prilly. Prilly just looked at her mother with sadness.

"remember right,? Your brother doesn't like to see you strip off? Do you remember when you were a kid your brother had a fight with boy2 who was guarding you and making you strip off? "asked mama uly.

Prillypun nodded

"that's the sign, your sister doesn't like her big brother to take off. Until your brother who can't martial arts at all dares to fight with a boy" mama uly said as she chuckled. Trying to warm the mood

"everything is destined like this baby, stripping as hard as anything will not be able to bring back brother. Everything must be fine. Do you believe in Mama? "give mom Uly.

Prilly just listened to every word that came out of her mother. He also tried to cover everything. Trying to accept the fate of a separation that hurt her heart so much. He realized, if he continued like this, he would also make his parents sad.

Prilly nodded Slowly. He should try hard like his parents.

"goddessa ma. Prilly will learn sincerely" answered Prilly.

"Ali's been waiting for ,ayo to come out"

" yes ma"

*****

Ali's family seemed ready to welcome their arrival. Ali immediately kissed the back of her hand, followed by Prilly.

"eh, my mother's daughter-in-law has come" she said with a friendly smile. Trying to disguise the grief that still feels clear.

"here's Prill I help." said Kaia who saw Prilly carrying some of her luggage.

"thank you brother "reply to Prilly with a smile.

Ali still took the suitcase out of the trunk of the car.

"Don't you have any intention of helping?"chirps Ali on Dani who was even cool talking to his wife

"ah, complicated lu li, weigh suitcase 2 as well" protested Dani who walked over to Ali.

Ali just chuckled. He and his brother-in-law were as close as he and Andra. Mother Resi, Kaia, and Prilly who saw it just smiled.

"Where is my sister, how do you look?" Ali asked when he arrived at the guest room.

"sleeping again. Taste her play" replied Kaia.

"ohh, Ali go to the room first. Put the stuff down. "part Ali. They also nodded.

Ali put the suitcases down. And some of Prilly's luggage into her closet.

"if tired of sleeping." Ali said to Prilly who was sitting on the bed.

"Mas, can I talk to you for a second?" Ask Prilly.

Ali approached Prilly. Sit down next to him. Ali waited for Prilly to speak.

Prilly looked at Ali for a moment, looking at the eyes that were so soothing. Prilly admits, Ali is better looking than Kevin. But that doesn't mean he forgets Kevin easily.

Prilly took a slow breath. He twisted the end of his shirt. He looks nervous. Prilly changed her seat to face Ali.

"Mas, I'm sorry, if I haven't been able to be a good wife to you. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to give you the rights that should've been yours" Prilly said with trembling lips. He was afraid of sinning but he was not ready. Moreover, he did not have any feelings for Ali.

Ali knows what Prilly means. Ali dared to hold Prilly's chin, making her look at Ali. Ali looked at Prilly's teary eyes.

"Dengerin I'm good2. I understand what you mean. I wouldn't do that if there wasn't love between us. I don't want to get carried away. I don't want to hurt you. I want to do it when we're in love. For now, let everything go as it is." Ali said gently while still looking into Prilly's hazel eyes which were now very glassy.

Ali then wiped the tears of Prilly who would soon slide. He really doesn't like to see Prilly strip off. Except stripping happy. He promised Prilla.

Tanggis Prilly couldn't be held back when she stung word for word Ali said. But before the tears came out Ali first rubbed it.

He didn't think Ali could say that. Ali was very patient. Prilly himself could see clearly the twinkle of sincerity in Ali's beautiful eyes. He was happy, because Ali could accept his decision.

"Thank you for being patient. Even if I can't be the ideal wife, I will still try to be a good wife for you mas." said Prilly sobbing.

Prilly hugged Ali suddenly. He drowned his face in Ali's field. He further tightened his embrace as Ali also returned his embrace.

Ali put his chin on Prilly's head. As usual, his hand would not stop stroking Prilly's back, if Prilly's dagger had not subsided.

Prilly looked up at Ali.

"again, thank you." said Prilly quietly while drowning her face in Ali's chest.

"sama-sama" said Ali softly .

Tok tok tok tok

The sound of knocking on the door distracted them. Ali let go of his embrace and walked to open the door.

The boy smiled happily when he saw Ali open the door.

"Papa captain"Sheeked Fikri Girang as he stretched out his hands asking for a sling.

"Hi champ."reply Ali pleased, while carrying Fikri into his carrier and bringing him in.

Prilly was introduced to Fikri because Prilly did not know him. He only met in the hospital . At his brother's funeral.

"Hi pretty aunt? "sapa Fikri while kissing the back of Prilly's hand.

"he's the hero, "reply to Prilly while taking over Fikri's sling from Ali.

"do you know how to wear glasses anyway?" ask plain Fikri while looking at Prilly's face . Funnier.

Prilly was silent for a moment. He knew what Fikri meant was Prilla.

"Buy ice cream yuk? "persuade Ali to try to distract Fikri.

"corpio.. But the pretty aunt came along? "pinta Fikri while showing her puppy eyes.

Prilly who was anxious immediately kissed fikri bertubi. Fikri chuckled amusedly. At least Fikri can keep him a little entertained, Prilly thought.

Ali who saw Prilly smiling was happy.

"ayoo buy ice cream" said Ali girang.

They also walked down the stairs together.

If you look at them like a happy family.

Mother Resi, Kaia and Dani who saw it were also happy to see Ali and Prilly smiling.

*****

The dinner was warm. Although they know that Ali and Prilly are still visibly mourning Prilla's passing.

Fikri who just knew Prilly now does not want to be separated from him. Even when eating, he wanted to sit on Prilly's lap. Prilly, who likes children, is also happy.

Ali who sat next to Prilly smiled . One that Ali caught, that Prilly and Prilla were both 2 child lovers.

After dinner, they gather with guests while watching television. Mild jokes2 little by little slid out to ease the sadness. Prilly also occasionally laughs to see Ali and Dani who are always joking. While Fikri is still cool with his airplane toys.

"Mother tomorrow want to go back to Bandung? "say mother of Resi. Dani and Kaia who already know the plan of the bundle can only submit to follow.

"Going home? Meaning mother? "Ask Prilly astonished.

"dear Iya, Mommy wants to go back to Bandung. Boutique mother inBandung has long ngak mother handle. Here the mother also does not have busyness. Bosens. The company also has Dani. Ali is you anyway. So the mother did not worry "said the mother of Resi explained.

"What's so bad about bun? "Ask Prilly again.

"Yes bun, at least wait a few more days" Ali added

"engga, Mommy is already too kangen Bandung. Pity your cousin Baja no one nemenin" said mother Resi while chuckling.

"If I'm with Dani anyway, okay2 Li. There's the same steel bik Rum. Legian pity Baja ngak no one nemenin" said kaia possessed by Dani.

Ali thought for a moment. But what his mother said was true as well. Baja dibandung only two with Bik rum. Steel parents died when Baja graduated High School. From then on the mother took care of the steel like her own child. At first the mother also invited Baja to come to Jakarta tpi he chose to settle in Bandung.

"yes, Ali agreed. If it is good according to Mother. "said Ali. Prilly nodded, unable to resist.

*****

Prilly was putting her shirt2 in the closet. Looking at Ali's neat room, Prilly could guess that Ali was the disciplined type. Even the wardrobe is very neat.

Prilly turned towards the door when she heard the creaking of the door open. Seeing Ali coming he smiled.

"Udah mas? "Ask Prilly to Ali who just finished helping Dani check the company files.

Although Ali was a pilot, the ability to do business that his father and his mother owned also decreased to him. Even when there is no flight schedule, he sometimes goes to the office to help Dani.

"this already. It was malem Prill. Continue tomorrow." said Ali while staring at Prilly who continues to tidy up his shirt2.

"Stage, pause again." said Prilly without looking at Ali.

Ali approached to help Prilly. Not allowed by Prilly.

"mas, this is a girl's job, not a boy's. You're just gonna take a break."Prilly said with a smile. Ali was breathing rough. He gave up, he did not want to argue with a small problem.

Ali walked the basket. Squeeze his body while playing the phone so as not to feel bored while waiting for Prilly to pack.

"finally" said Prilly satisfied because he had finished cleaning barang2nya. When he turned around, he found Ali had fallen asleep in his bed. Breath regular. Prilly walked over, sitting next to him. He looked at Ali's handsome face. His face looks so peaceful. Her lentic eyelashes look very clear when asleep.Prilly smiled. He knows, he has not felt love for Ali, but it is undeniable that when embraced Ali he felt very comfortable, even he never felt that comfort when hugged kevin. Has he started accepting Ali? Ask in the heart. What about Ali? . Prilly knew Ali was always paying attention to him, sometimes with a flat expression. He was only afraid when he could love Ali, Ali could not love him. Prilly is afraid that the attention Ali has given her because Ali considers herself Prilla.

A drop of tears flowed back from his eye. Then she wiped her tears. Took the phone that was still in Ali's grasp and covered it to the chest. Prilly then took a pillow and sheets. Let this time he who sleeps on the couch. He could not bear to see Ali who had to endure body pain because the last 2 days had to sleep on the couch.

"good night" he said softly as he stroked Ali's hair softly.

*****