Breaking the Boundaries of Love

The Honesty of the Past

"What's up, baby. You cried? Tell me what's up?"

Raya panicked as she called Rara and her voice sounded raucous. Even he sobbed as Raya asked what had happened.

"Wait there. I'll be there soon!"

Without thinking Raya fled her car to the Hendrawan family home. Raya parked her car as Rio got home. The two men got out of their cars. Raya rushed over to Rio.

"What happened to Rara?", asked Rio

"Rara?", Rio furrowed his brows

"So I called her. But he didn't say anything. He's just crying. That's why I rushed here"

Rio did not answer Raya's question. He rushed into the house. Follow his quick steps. They went up to the second floor, through the hallway on the right and then to the first room.

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Rio and Raya are charging in. They saw Rara sitting on the floor by the bed, her eyes still wet and puffy. Hugging him. His face pias, there was fear in his heart worrying about Rara's condition.

Rio looked at the cell phone and the photo lying on top of the bed. He understands what happened. He doesn't talk much. He sat down side by side with Raya and Rara. Rio wiped away the tears that were on his beloved sister's cheeks. She couldn't talk anymore, her heart couldn't see Rara crying like this.

"Drink", Raya takes a glass of water to make Rara calmer.

Rara set her breath. Strengthened his heart.

"Sister Rio, please tell me the truth. What does all this mean? Who're they?"

Rara took the phone and the photo. Rio read the contents of Rara's email and then placed the phone on the table.

"Don't lie to me again, brother!"

Rio took a deep breath. Maybe it's time for Rara to know the truth.

"Alright, Brother Rio will say everything. It is your right to know the truth. Come with Rio"

Rio's taking them to the library in the corner of the second floor. He opened a big closet. Inside was a small square box. He pulled out a handycam and connected it to the big television screen in the room.

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To my dear sister Starla Van Hoeberg

The sun will no longer shine on our days. And the beautiful moon night will no longer accompany us together. When we read it, you may have grown up and understood what it means to lose. Just like I'm sad to lose my good days with you. But I'm sure you understand enough of our sacrifice for you, no matter what happens to this family, but you're still my beloved little sister. I hope that when you know this truth, your heart is strong enough to accept it, strong enough to endure even alone. Believe me the same blood has flowed to our bodies, it will not break my love for you. Maybe God's destiny is more absolute for me to live. See you in heaven again. My beautiful angel. Dear sister. Starla Van Hoeberg (Rara Pratiwi).

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The video contains photos of Rara's baby with two Caucasian boys in the photo. Russell Van Hoeberg and Dave Van Hoeberg .

Rara looked at Rio questioningly. Rio understood the meaning of his sister's eyes.

"Russell Van Hoeberg and Dave Van Hoeberg are your stepbrothers. Ernest Van Hoeberg's biological son, your biological father and Alexa Van Hoeberg, was his first wife"

Raya and Rara turned their eyes. I can't believe what I heard from Rio. An honesty of the past they have just known.

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