About Taste

The Hard Truth to Believe

"How was your life in London?" tanya Bu Halimah started the conversation.

"I'm right there, Mom. Thank God everything went well." Ella replied lying, she did not want her mother to be sad, if she heard the twists and turns of her life while in London.

"You still work in Dimas' office?" ask Ms. Halimah.

"Now no longer Ma'am, at that time his company Kak Dimas was in cooperation with his company Kairi, and I was transferred there, that's how I first knew Kairi Bu" Ella replied with a smile.

"So I guess Kairi's right mother is a rich man, not a simple person like us" Ms. Halimah said as she looked at Ella.

"Yes Ma'am, but Kairi is so nice, she's seriously in love with me" Ella said.

"You're sure he's not like Ariel's parents?" ask Ms. Halimah.

"I'm sure Ma'am." replied Ella.

"Well then, and after you get married, are you going to stay with her, and we're living far away from Ella?" ask Ms. Halimah.

Ella looked at her mother closely, she knew how her mother felt.

"Mother isn't willing to" Ella said quietly.

Ms. Halimah looked at Ella's sad face. Ahh she shouldn't have talked about it, now Ella must be feeling burdened.

"It's not so El, I just asked. I'm willing as long as you promise, wherever you stay, you should always send word to Mom" Ms. Halimah said with a smile.

"Mom sure it's okay?" ask Ella.

"No Ella, I'm happy as long as you're happy. Besides, there are already Gilang who live in the same house as Mother, and there are children too" said Ms. Halimah.

"Thank you, ma'am, if I live in London, or in France. I try to visit Mom often." said Ella while hugging her mother.

"Yes Ella" said her mother, gently rubbing Ella's hair.

***

Kairi sat pensively on the sofa of her room. Staring at the dim twilight that almost passed through the window of his room. Then he stared at every inch of his room, not changing at all, still the same as before. Ten years ago, this room was a witness to the sadness and loneliness he felt. It was in this room that he often cried alone, and sometimes also cursing, condemning the bitterness of fate in his life.

Kairi grabbed a picture of a woman on the table, a little dusty, maybe the person she resigned to take care of this apartment had not had time to clean it. Kairi rubbed the photo with a smile, then she hugged the photo tightly.

"I miss you" said Kairi slowly, closing her eyes while imagining a hug from someone she loved dearly.

The moment Kairi opened her eyes, the twilight had already completely passed. Now all that was visible from his window was a dark night, as deep as his heart as he recalled his gloomy past.

Then Kairi put the photo back on the table, he stepped closer to the window of his room. He looked down, looking at the urban atmosphere that was not as dense as London.

"Like this city, though night came to cover it, but there was still a light of light shining on it. Like my life, though my past was dark, but now God sends Gabriella as the light of my life. He managed to heal my old wounds, he managed to make me step back on my feet in this country" Kairi said with a smile.

***

Next day.

The hour hand shows at 18:00 Indonesian time.

Nadhira threw his bag over the bed. She had just arrived at her apartment, her body feeling a little tired after doing the photoshoots all day.

Nadhira sat on the sofa of her room while braining her cell phone. It has been a week since he came home from Malang City, not even getting word from Vino. Nadhira was still curious about the meaning of Vino's words at that time. After driving her to the shooting place Vino immediately disappeared, without telling her first suddenly Vino had checked out from Hotel Sangrilla.

Nadhira tries to contact Vino, but his phone is always off. Nadhira wants to go to his house, or find out about it through Andra, but that is impossible, Andra will be angry and jealous if he does.

Nadhira snorted annoyedly, he put back his phone. Ahh yes if Vino can not be contacted, forget it. It is better now that he focuses on his engagement event which is two weeks away.

Nadhira got up from his seat, he picked up a bottle of cold drink from the refrigerator, and then gently nipped it.

Nadhira turned his head when he heard his phone ring, then he grabbed his phone, and it was Andra who was calling him.

"Hallo Ndra." said Nadhira.

"Hallo baby, where are you now?" ask Andra from across the street.

"I just got home, now I'm in the apartment." replied Nadhira.

"Aren't you tired?" ask Andra.

"Why is that?" Nadhira asked back.

"It just so happens that today my work is done, now that I'm ready to go home. How about tonight we get a dress for the show later, but if you're not tired" Andra said.

"Well, I want to, but I haven't taken Ndra's bath" Nadhira said.

"It's okay, I'm still in the office right now. You still have plenty of time to get ready" Andra said.

"Alright then, pick me up later" said Nadhira.

"Yes, I closed it. I love you dear." Andra said.

"I love you too Andra." replied Nadhira with a smile.

Then Nadhira went to the bathroom. Tiredness in his body is not much, compared to the importance of looking for a dress for his engagement.

***

Ella sat in front of the mirror while combing her long hair. A few minutes ago Kairi called her, saying she would pick her up and take her for a walk. Ella agreed to Kairi's invitation, and now she was getting ready. After combing her hair, and applying makeup on her face, Ella stood up and stared at her reflection in the mirror.

Her beautiful body was wrapped in a red dress that was below the knee. Ella smiled as she looked at her quite charming look.

Then Ella came out of her room, she kept walking, and went to her mother who was in the store.

"Mother." call Ella.

"You've been tidy El, want to go out?" asked Ms. Halimah while looking at her son.

The three employees who worked at his shop, they had gone home, because his working hours were from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon. And now the clock has shown at seven o'clock.

"Yes Ma'am, Kairi took me for a walk, can you?" ella asked her mother for permission.

"May, the origin of the return is not too late" replied Ms. Halimah with a smile.

"You want to get El's car?" tanya Gilang yanh suddenly appeared approaching them.

"No Mas, it looks like Kairi has brought a car" Ella replied as she looked at Gilang.

"Whose car?" ask Gilang while sitting on the chair.

"Renthal." replied Ella.

"Actually rather than rental car better take this car, although simple but it is free" said Gilang.

"Yes El, the car is also idle. Your masmu don't wear it every day, just fit a crowded store and a lot of orders." said Ms. Halimah while staring at Ella.

"But if you bring this car, Kairi kesininya also have to take a taxi Bu, the cost is also right. Ehh what I will take a ride on the motorbike, yes, it must be exciting." said Ella with a big smile. It must be romantic, riding on a motorcycle together while hugging her from behind, Ella thought at the time.

"Don't be weird El, Kairi's a rich man when you're picking up a knob like that" Gilang said, staring at Ella.

"The name of that love must accept each other Mas, so he must also get used to my simple life. Besides not a bad thing you know Mas boncegan using a motorbike, like in the movie film is romantic really." replied Ella with a smile.

"Romantic if the bike is Harley, if the bike is blind like that is not romantic but even cry" said Gilang.

"The motor is still good Mas, do not be too bad dong. The bike is a lot of merit for us" said Ella did not want to lose.

"It's good for you, but according to Kairi, it's nothing more than junk" Gilang said.

"No Mas, Kairi is good and not that arrogant" replied Ella still not to lose.

"All right, ma'am." replied Ella, nodding and smiling. He could at least, if he denied his mother's words.

"Well dong, according." said Gilang as he moved from his seat, he stepped into the living room.

And soon, a black car slowly stopped in front of his house. It turns out that he is Kairi, he gets out of his car, and then steps into the store.

"Assalamu'alaikum Bu." said Kairi while greeting Ms. Halimah.

"Waalaikumsalam, please sit down son." replied Ms. Halimah with a smile.

"Thank you Mom." said Kairi while sitting next to Ella.

"You guys want to get out?" asked Ms. Halimah while looking at Kairi.

"Yes ma'am, I'd like to take Ella for a walk. Can it be Mom?" kairi said asking permission from Ms. Halimah.

"May son, but the promise is not late" replied Ms. Halimah with a smile.

"Yes Ma'am." said Kairi, smiling at Ms. Halimah.

"I'm ready, are we leaving now?" ella asked while looking at Kairi.

"Come on. Ma'am, we're leaving now." said Kairi, staring at Ms. Halimah.

"Yes, be careful, son, I'm taking Ella." replied Ms. Halimah with a smile.

"Yes Bu, Assalamu'alaikum" Kairi said.

"Waalaikumsalam" replied Ms. Halimah.

"I came out first Ma'am, Assalamu'alaikum" Ella said, kissing her mother's hand.

"Waalaikumsalam" replied Ms. Halimah.

Then Ella and Kairi walked to her car. Ma'am Halimah looked at them with a smile.

"May you always be happy son." said Ms. Halimah in her heart.

Kairi started to drive her car slowly. Ella, who was sitting next to Kairi at the time, dissolved in her own mind.

"You said you wanted to take me somewhere, where are we really going Kai? Did you stay here long enough, so that you can know the beautiful places around here." Ella's mind while glancing at Kairi.

"Kai!" call Ella, she's really wondering where Kairi's really going.

"Hmmm." muttered Kairi while looking at Ella.

"Where are you taking me?" ask Ella.

"Somewhere." replied Kairi with a smile.

"What do I mean, where?" ask Ella.

"Home." Kairi answered briefly.

"Huh!!" scream Ella. What does Kairi mean?

"Why surprised? I did take you to a house, we will meet someone" Kairi said with a smile.

"Someone." said Ella slowly, her heart beating rapidly. Someone who Kairi means, he's a Frenchman who lives in London. She probably knows someone here, except her first love. Could it be that Kairi took her to meet her first love, but for what?

"What do you mean Kai?" asked Ella in a stifled voice.

"I want to introduce you to him." replied Kairi casually.

"I don't want to." Ella said quickly.

"Why?" ask Kairi.

"What do you think Kai is, you're asking me to meet your first love, what exactly is your purpose?" snarled Ella in annoyance.

"It's not what you think, you don't get angry, I won't let you down" Kairi said, clasping Ella's hand.

"I still don't want to." said Ella.

"Dear trust me, I won't hurt you. All this time you've been misunderstanding, let me explain it." Kairi said as she looked at Ella.

"Whatever!" ella answered, turning her face away.

He was really upset to see Kairi who was so relaxed. What exactly does he think, why should he introduce his girlfriend to his first love, does he think all of this is funny?

Along the way Ella kept silent, for the first time she was completely disappointed by Kairi's attitude. Ella did not look at Kairi in the slightest, she kept looking at the outside atmosphere through the car window. But after their journey was far enough, Ella felt a little familiar with the streets she was passing.

"It seems like I've been down this road, but I've also forgotten a little. Actually this road goes where ya." Ella's inner while trying to remember it.

While Ella was still deep in thought, suddenly Kairi stopped her car. They stopped in front of a two-story mansion. Ella turned her head, and her heart seemed to stop beating as she stared at the sturdy house standing before her. Ella remembered very well whose house this was, not once twice she came to this house.

"Why did Kairi stop here?" ella in her heart.

"Kai, why stop?" asked Ella nervously.

"We have arrived." replied Kairi.

"really?" ask Ella.

"Yes. Gabriella it's time you found out about my past. The one who had given me the injury was actually my own real mother" Kairi said, clasping Ella's hands together.

Ella's body seemed to freeze instantly upon hearing every word that came out of Kairi's mouth. He does not believe that Kairi has a relationship with the person who is part of his past.

"God may this house be sold, and the person Kairi is referring to is not the person I know." Ella bit her lip.

"Kai, didn't you say your mother was dead" Ella said, recalling the time in Paris at the time, Kairi said her mother was gone when Ella asked about her.

"I never said my mom was dead Gabriella, I just said my mom wasn't there. I mean she's not next to me, not for me, because my mother never considered me." replied Kairi with a bland smile.

"So the first love you said.." said Ella.

"I wasn't ready to tell you about my family at the time, so I just agreed when you guessed that the woman who gave me the injury was my first love. I'm sorry Gabriella, this whole thing is too bitter for me, so I need some time to be frank with you" Kairi said, staring at Ella.

"Why didn't your mother ever think of you?" ask Ella.

"I also don't know, I don't know what's wrong with me, which obviously Mama hates me so much. Ever since I was a child, Mama never cared about me, as if I was not her child, and the peak when my sister was born. My mother hated me more and more, and on the other hand she loved my sister very much. I don't know what our differences are, all I know is that he's just a naughty, spoiled little boy. I don't think he's better than me, but Mama loves him very much and always praises him." Kairi replied at length. He explained his past.

Ella's eyes heated up upon hearing the reply Kairi threw.

"Now obviously, this house is not for sale. The owner is still Aunt Mirna and Andra." Ella's inner self in her heart.

Why is the world so narrow, why does fate test it this way?

Ella remembers Andra hated someone she called 'she', someone she said had taken her father and taken him away.

Ella used to think, 'she' is what Andra meant by her father's new wife, but it turns out that 'she' is what Andra meant by her older sister, who turns out to be Kairi. Why is everything like this?

How did Andra react when she found out, if she was in a relationship with her brother?

Could it be that Andra would also hate her, just as Andra hated her brother?

What should she do now, what if Kairi finds out that the friend she once loved was her own sister?

Seriate........