The Poison: Stories Of The Number 27
Family is Better

“Masa? But I like it brother..”

“Because I'm rich?”

“Suudzon.” Xennora's spray made Julian chuckle. “But there really is. I don't know if I'm comfortable with brother. If so, I consider brother Julian family deh.” The Xennora Final had Julian diverting attention from his mobile phone.

“Why?” Julian asked after trying not to ask that.

“Anyone who makes me comfortable will consider me family. My sister doesn't like me. So, can ya kak?”

Julian just muttered whether it was a sign he agreed somehow if he was thinking about it. But Xennora would assume it was. Xennora saw a photobox nearby, she was eager to invite Julian to take a picture with her. Xennora has invited everyone who has ever gone to the mall with her to take pictures. And Julian should be next. He will also take Angelina later.

“Kak, photo yuk here!” Take Xennora in spirit and go straight into the photo room. But Julian was still sitting near the photobox, making Xennora confused, why Julian had not entered. Xennora came back out and pulled Julian's hand to take a picture with him. “Ayoo sis..”

“Oke, start yes? One, two, ti.ga.”.

“Silent brother dong hehe.”.

“Kak, pack this deh.”

“Last brother..”.

“Yeay... The results are good..” Mumbled Xennora while looking at the results of the photo earlier while continuing their steps towards the cinema and waiting for the others to finish with their film. There was also Yohan there who was reading a book.

“Others haven't come out yet?” Xennora asked as she sat beside Yohan.

“More recently most.” Reply Yohan without distracting her from the book.

“Sen,” Call Yohan while lowering her book, making Xennora turn her head. “About girls prefer what? Necklace or bracelet?” Tanya Yohan looks.

“Hm?” Xennora looked surprised. He had never heard or seen Yohan talk about women like this. Usually, the man is never even interested in the discussion of girlfriends or women. Oh, or maybe this is for her mom. But in the past he didn't know about his mother's favorite stuff?

“Relatif sak.. Some prefer bracelets, some prefer necklaces. But most necklaces yes..Who is it for? Your girlfriend huh?”

“According to you, more beautiful which one?” Instead of answering Xennora's question, the man showed her a white gold bracelet and necklace.

“Woahh. Elegant, simple, but also expensive looks.” Xennora pointed at the necklace on Yohan's left hand.

“Whose name is he?” Julian asked quietly who was also sitting on Xennora's side.

“Yohan Affandra Kak.” Xennora replied, softening her voice. Julian nodded then returned to his original position.

“You're Sofia's boyfriend, right?” Julian asked suddenly in a voice that came back loud, making the dreamy Yohan then raise her head to look at Julian. Julian still remembered Sofia's words yesterday. Of course putting together a puzzle would be easier.

“Ah... You already know?” Yohan muttered. “Iya.. The intention is I want to ask permission later in the afternoon.”

“Izin where to go?”

“Izin want to establish a serious relationship with your sister.” Yohan replied seriously making Xennora almost choke on her own saliva. Because, his best friend this one never vent or ask for advice about women, eh now already want to be serious. Kan shocked.

Julian also seemed to be the same, but a few seconds later he instantly controlled his expression. Julian simply nodded in response. Suddenly, his phone shook making Julian immediately check it. It was a message from Edwin.

...Edwin Dery's...

|Ju, you owe me an explanation

Julian sighed, what to explain? Julian had at least obeyed Edwin's words if he had to give up. The situation was just a coincidence, with improper timing.

^^^So it was a coincidence, Ed|^^^

|What coincidence?

^^^Yes... Coincidence|^^

^^^Gue nyamperin her, her nyamperin I|^^

|Outline obviously lo. Going to the hospital?

^^^Make what?|^^^

|Gue sure you already know

^^^Yes, I went to RS later|^^^

|Gue tau lo males. But the situation is really concerning

“A Bhiyan? Where was it?” Xennora asked Julian to keep his phone.

“There is business in the office for a while, which other one?”

“Again watch— Oh, it's them.” Xennora replies when she sees her friends coming out of the cinema.

“Yeah, you're late here her..” Rarisa is pretending to be sad.

“Nothing, as long as this food-out tract is hahaha, oh? Who is this?” Bhiyan asked when he saw the presence of Angelyna among them.

“Julian Bhiyantara, greetings know.”

But instead of reintroducing himself or even returning Bhiyan's hand, Angelyna even looks surprised. “Kak Bhi...? Brother Juju?!” Pekik Angelyna pleased. Bhiyan who was initially smiling now widened his eyes in surprise.

“Jina yes?” Bhiyan asked doubtfully, of course, it had been almost ten years they had not met.

“Kak Bhi!!” Pekik Angelyna happy and reflex hugged Bhiyan who half sculpted.

“Yes jina... Where are you going?” Bhiyan asked as she stroked Angelyna's hair slowly.

“You know?” Ask Xennora shok.

“This is Julian's brother I told Sen..” Angelyna replied which made Xennora look at him in disbelief. That fast Jina met the Julian she was looking for? Well, not so fast. But that means, Jina just told him about Julian's sister this morning, uh now I've met again. Will Xennora also be able to find the Julian that was in her dream in the near future?

“Dah yok gaes, we go, the world belongs to both.”

...***...

In accordance with what he told Edwin, Julian went to the hospital after driving the others back to campus. He walked in the hallway of the hospital relaxed even though he knew that his brother was seriously injured in one of the rooms of this hospital.

“Where is bu?” Julian asked after finding his mother sitting in front of one of the rooms with his other family. Julian let out a faint sigh, they were really willing to waste their time to visit him. Julian even initially wanted to refuse, hearing Cathleen's chatty hospitality felt better than being silent here.

“Udah better than this morning.” Her mother looked bored as well. It seemed like only his father seemed cool chatting with his brothers here, while the mothers looked bored. Not usually.

“Julian can enter?” Julian's question made Kamila and Eireen gasp at the man in disbelief.

“Tumben really..” Celtuk Eireen's.

“Against discussing Yes Reen..” Julian answered and walked into the room without asking anyone for their consent.

Inside, it turns out that not only is there the patient, but there is also a policeman in full uniform who is watching every inch of the wound obtained by the patient. The policeman turned around after hearing the sound of the door opening.

“Udah I suspect you will be here. Although not intention.” Edwin smiled at the arrival of his old friend.

Julian smiled and returned Edwin's short hug. “Juan..” Julian murmured after noticing the patient, clearly a person he was very familiar with. “Why else is he?”

“Iya. This lo cousin... He was attacked at dawn, about three or four. And it's really bad.” Obviously Edwin made Julian nod. He actually does not feel sorry for the things experienced by his fanatical cousin, however, the consequences of working with FX Movie.

“Who's attacked?” Ask Julian.

“Still investigated.” Answer Edwin briefly. “Nby the way... How is Xennora?”

“Both-good. She seems more cheerful and likes to joke.” Answer Julian.

“She’s getting better?”

“Yeah..”.

“Sgratitude.”

“Urusan you're done here? I want out, sumpek.” Julian then left the room and Edwin chuckled and followed Julian out of the room.

The entire Julian family who came stood up immediately after seeing Edwin who had just come out of Juan's room. Julian looked at her strangely, not believing that this friend of his had earned a decent amount of respect. He felt like there was no pride in his family. Even when Julian was being serious, Sofia or Eireen could still chimed in with a joke. Sucks.

“Sorry for a long time, I was too focused on matching the victim's wounds until I forgot the time.” Edwin knew himself.

“No problem, we also want the culprit quickly caught..” Reply to Juan's parents.

“Pak Edwin, someone is looking for father..” Said a man who had just arrived and was also wearing a police uniform. Edwin looked at his colleague with an expression that seemed to ask ‘who?’

The police shifted immediately. There was a woman behind him. The woman in the white suit was looking back as if looking for her friend. Edwin and even Julian gasped a little, but Edwin previously thought that the person who wanted to see him was in the police station or even on the ground floor of the hospital. Her body was really tiny, but she was indeed tall. His friend was the one who was actually tall, on par with Julian.

Upon realizing that there was no policeman in front of her who had just brought her here, the girl immediately turned around with an awkward laugh as there were many people here. He did not even know of one of them named Edwin. Oh not really, there are some people he knows here, including—

“Sister Julian!” Sapa Xennora. As if I had a friend in Ospek four years ago. Julian just looked at the girl in confusion. He did not know the reason why Xennora was willing to come here alone, even though the girl could have come with him earlier. Is Julian going to the hospital?

Before long, someone came from behind with quick steps. He was the one Xennora was looking for, Xennora was afraid that Yohan had gone wrong on the floor and was instead looking for where Xennora and the policeman were going.

“Pak Edwin, can we talk to you for a moment?” Yohan asked politely because the girl next to her did not know the person she was referring to.

The hypnotized Edwin immediately pulled his consciousness back. He almost cried at this moment when he saw his only sister look fine. “Oh, yes... All right, we'll chat elsewhere.” Reply Edwin then walked past Yohan and Xennora to lead them to where he meant. It is undeniable that even now Edwin really misses Xennora. The girl's appearance was much different now. It looks much more feminine and graceful even though the clothes are still casual.

Yohan followed Edwin after thanking the police. Xennora and Yohan enter Edwin's car after the owner explains that they will be visiting the Event Venue.

“Wah, I did not expect it to go directly to TKP.” Xennora muttered making Yohan smile and then shook her head slowly. Sports TKP is the ideals of Xennora when entering the Faculty of Law.

Edwin cleared his throat slowly, “Since you have got the autopsy results, surely you already know that the wound on the victim's hand was made after the victim died?” Edwin's question made the two nod.

“Well, if someone injured the body of the victim, it is likely that the person also killed the victim. But we did not find any fingerprints on the knife that was used as a weapon other than the victim's fingerprints. So even now we have difficulty finding the real culprit. Me and my team can only suspect his friends who visit the victim because their testimony is different.”

“But have you asked for the testimony of Angelyna Anugralia?” Ask Xennora.

“Already, but he doesn't want to talk one bit.” Edwin replied making Xennora look at him strangely. Earlier this morning even Jina wanted to be asked various things. Or maybe the girl is still worried about her decision to be honest?