Constellations of Love

Chapter 40. Screenplays

Starting from Pram's phone last night, the brother was curious. How is the situation in Jakarta. Is it really conducive according to the sister?

Pandu wants to call mama, but after he ponders let all the information come from one door from Pram first. That's his problem. As a brother, he still has to care. For Pandu, he is better in the wait and see position.

By eight Pandu has been ritual. Call and say good-bye to Laras. Unforgettably. I love you.

As she slept, her mother contacted her.

A video call with my mom surprised me.

"Son, papa's position is very heavy. Having to deal with two families who have been friends with our family for a long time."

"Hem, isn't Bella being so nice and open?"

"really. That's him as a person. Then what parents can Bella accept? They've even planned his daughter's engagement to your sister."

"Bella could face the fact that Pram is being held responsible for Sandra's condition. Wouldn't it be easier to give her parents the understanding to cancel the plan?"

"That's theory. In fact, Bella can't really say the truth. Her mother just ended by a heart pass."

"Look, ma. The engagement may be postponed or it may never even happen. The decision to wait for all these problems is clear? "

"You mean?"

"Did Pram deliver his plan personally?"

"What plan?"

Pandu. Did the sister not or have not said that will wait for DNA tests first, after that just make a decision?

"Try me later call Pram. Mama and papa to have a view in line with him to solve this problem."

"The guide has said what Pram planned. What do you know?"

"Ma, I'm sorry we took the wisdom out of all this. Pram should dare to behave. Don't just talk. It is much better that he himself conveys it to his mother. We must educate him in full responsibility!"

"Well, my mom will ask him directly."

"Ehm ma, has Pram seen Bella yet?"

"Maybe they've been in contact with each other. Bella's going to Surabaya for a location survey. He's with his relatives there's a plan to set up a medical store in a new mall."

"Great is he, the second store is already open?"

"Pre launching's. That girl has good business sense!"

Pandu. Bella doesn't seem to be affected by this problem. Why Pram hasn't updated the story.

"Guide, I'm sorry mama had to tell you. A papa's hope."

"About what?"

"Hem. But try to consider. All options we have to talk about..."

My mother's voice stopped. Just a long breath.

"What's the matter ma?"

"Mama's sorry. Actually mama also told your papa about Laras?"

"Ohh, that's ma."

"Awhile....That's not the problem."

Mama talked in circles making in the firstborn so confused.

"Remember.as there is a matter of Pram and Sandra, all plans change completely. Can you replace Pram to get engaged to Bella?"

Mom's words made her first son flinch. Can't believe what he just heard.

Is it not wrong?

"What does mama mean?"

"Yet again my mother apologized. Papa has given me understanding. Do you know how your father is? She forced her mother to say that this engagement should still be carried out. Your father and Papa Bella made a promise a long time ago. They are determined to continue the friendship by matching one of their sons or daughters to connect the brotherhood. "

The guide suddenly shook.

"You and Bella! Yes you two are getting engaged!"

"Did I not hear wrong? Not mistakenly catching this conversation?"

"Mama...ehm.apologies!"

"Ma, mama's already known Laras, right?"

"Yes...."

"I won't and won't do papa's plan! I love Laras!" I don't want to be sacrificed. Did Pram and Bella know about this?"

Pandu's voice tone is rising.

"I'm sorry this time I can't live up to papa's expectations!"

Mama choked. Silence of a thousand languages. His face looks grim. I had expected the reaction of the firstborn. Mama also seems to be knowing the response of her second son.

He could understand the firstborn son. He also has given understanding to the husband that Pandu already has a lover. But what papa said from his children is enough to make him in the corner position. I still remember the fight yesterday with my husband.

"Ma, we promised Papa Bella. Is it not time to pay the debt of gratitude for their kindness? The engagement plans have been announced among their relatives. Don't let them be ashamed of us. What's wrong with Pandu sacrificing? He has not been deeply in a relationship with a local girl. There's no way she's gonna pick Sandra now?"

"Father, we're gonna be selfish parents!"

"Oh yeah...What a great lover Pandu it. Try, try to think of ma. Isn't our son's future much better if he's married to Bella and Sandra ?"

"Pa, it's about feelings. Can't be forced!"

"Then, it's exchanged again. Didn't Pandu ever like Sandra? Let him who admits the fetus contained by the girl is Pram further engaged to Bella. I thought it was even simpler!"

"Pa, after all we should ask them all. The plan cannot be forced!"

"Whatever how you tell them. Ma, it's your job to convince them all. Run this plan. If not, where are our faces put? When do we want to pay this debt?"

"Lad...."

"Hurry along. You give understanding Pandu and Pram. I think they're both going to decide, where to take this problem. I'm sure Bella and Sandra will still accept!"

Mama is still pensive.

"Ma, mama....still there?"

Pandu half-screamed for the sake of looking from the screen the mother just kept silent. Surprised with a sad face.

"Ehm, yes. Ja. Guide forgive mama."

"Ma, we're all cooling down first. Let's discuss all this with a cold mind. Calmness to make decisions. Best for the future."

"True.. All this is just a conversation between papa and mama. With you too. The others don't know!"

Pandu asks for a break. He must set a heart that churns to hear the wishes of the father. It's more precise as an order. Mama understands the situation.

They ended the video call.

Indeed Pandu can not hold back. I wanted to confirm all the conversation with my mother to my sister. But then again, when contemplated it was the realm of mama papa.

The man doesn't want to be reactive. Everything is still floating. But for sure he will reject the desire of papa.

There is a promise he must keep. A heart he must take care of. Barrels.

Suddenly the face of Baras was in front of him.

Questions swirled in the man's mind. On a lonely night. In his den room.

Overthinking habit.

"Uuh, I can't imagine if my Laras knew papa's plan. Especially if I give up. Whatever reason. It's really unforgivable for me. A cruel man has no heart. The false hope. Liar.

"Don't I ever want to get Laras married?"

Pandu hugging roll. Covering his face with a pillow. Unable to close the conversation in his head. The innocent face of the lover was dancing as if he did not want to leave.

A memory returns to reality.

A year ago, the story revolved when the matchmaking plan began.

The two brothers were reintroduced to Bella who just finished studying abroad. My mom took more initiative. His two sons did not seem to have a partner at the time.

When he was a child, Pandu and Pram knew Bella. Although not very familiar. They were once neighbors. Both men served in the same hospital.

Papa had a problem at work. Alleged malpractice when new to working as a cardiologist. The patient's family wants to talk. Bringing it to the legal track. Papa Bella as senior doctor and deputy director defended all-out papa. All out support worked.

The patient's family comes from the upper class. The family lawyer of the patient who was originally very persistent looking for a gap to find evidence, finally gave up.

The case was not brought to court. After medical evidence and facts are found. Papa Bella's lawyer represents papa and the hospital approaches and negotiates with the patient's family.

Eventually the problem can end peacefully. Although it was hard and broadcast in the media. Pandu did not understand much at that time.

Only this problem makes the house feel tense for months. If not wrong at that time he was still an early teenager.

Patients are treated, only need long treatment. It is said that the elderly patient can survive up to five years later. Precisely because papa's diagnosis is indeed at risk.

The last news ever Pandu heard from his mother that the patient died by another cause. Not a heart complication. But Alzheimer's is severe. He fell on the street while fleeing his home.

That was the beginning of papa's determination to repay Papa Bella's kindness. The child's marriage.

Then Papa Bella moved to Bandung. Almost fifteen years. After his retirement, his father returned to Jakarta.

After a few meetings, the younger sister was apparently attracted to Bella. It seems like they are a frequency in terms of life style.

Pandu reminisces about their family stories.

Now he's back to what he has to face right now.

"Whatever happens I'll stick with Laras. Although the storm hit. I'll prove my love doesn't play games.It's impossible to trade. When I got engaged to Bella, Pram married Sandra.

"Or another scenario I got married and accepted Sandra. Pram is continuing his engagement plans with Bella! What kind of drama is this? Scary scenario!"

Pandu was astonished by the results of the incident and his family case if the plan was really forced to run.

Until midnight all the twists of events were clearly drawn.

Until the next morning. Head Pandu feels dizzy. He woke up a little afternoon. Almost seven o'clock.

"Morning, doctor. Tumben, were there any serious patients last night?" ask Mbok Siti, who is sweeping the floor.

"No mbok. I can't sleep."

Pandu rushed to take a glass of warm water and drink it while sitting in the living room.

"Is there a doc problem? Um, just finished the weekly night...? Marahan again ?"

Mbok Siti little kepo for the sake of watching his boss look lethargic.

"There's a bit of family trouble in Jakarta!"

"Is your mom or dad sick? Or the Pram problem? Sorry...make it interfere."

The guide who could not help himself was forced to tell a story. Outline. That there is a matchmaking plan for him with papa's chosen girl.

Of course mbok Siti felt shocked, "Lho is not her mother doctor already know that there is mbak Laras?"

"That's why I had trouble sleeping last night. "

"Ehm, sorry what if the doctor immediately proposed to mbak Laras only. Who knows the papa can understand.ehm sorry you know this is just a suggestion mbok."

"The problem isn't that simple!"

"Oooo so yes doc. Mbok only prays that the doctor can make the best decision."

"Yes pray for me, mbok!"

"Uhh, pity mbak Laras," muttered the mbok as it passed sweeping the front porch.

Pandu who heard it became unwell.

A chat the girl broke the daydream. Morning ritual. Ask whether you have breakfast or not and support each other in any activities carried out today. Don't forget to exchange the words I love you.

Pulau. Laras yesterday had a little cranky because Pandu often called the name Sandra.

But in the afternoon it was cheerful again because the girlfriend had apologized and promised not to mention Sandra's name. That's something acceptable. There must be jealousy in his heart. Normal response. If he was in the position of Laras would probably behave the same.

Who wouldn't be upset if the boyfriend was caught caring about someone who almost became a special person? Even if it was before. Um but the old story is now like a wound that was re-gaped by an accidental accident. Problems caused by my sister.

Time keeps passing. Pandu decided to take a shower and get ready for the task today.

Under the shower her mind floated.

Pandu wants to ask his conscience and be honest with himself.

Is there really no leftover flavor for Sandra? Whether he did reject the matchmaking is based on self-awareness or desire and just an ego for revenge against the attitude of Sandra first.

Is he really done with his past?

Why is he so upset now?

If you can choose the truth, he doesn't want to know any information about the girl from his past. But the news of Sandra's breakup of engagement with Jeffry, or the events of the sister with Sandra actually evoked a lot of questions.

How strong is his feeling now with Laras?

Is the decision to date a simple girl just a lonely escape of his heart alone?

It's like stripping her of all her feelings. Will, ego and all memory alternately take over the logic and emotions now.

He needed a silence to reflect on all this.

Finished breakfast a loaf of bread with peanut butter and a glass of warm milk tea, the doctor rushed to the front office.

Today after a routine assignment check an inpatient. Also check and sign several applications for the purchase of routine logistics equipment at the beginning of each week. After that Pandu began to practice in the general poly.

There are only two patients. A teenage girl who is sick from her early menstruation. The only elderly who control blood pressure and joint pain. Then go back to some nurse and administrative reports and read medical books.

At ten o'clock forty, he decided to go back and rest for a while at his dinas house.

"Mbok I'm hungry. Are you done cooking?"

"This was just mbok after warming pepes stored in the refrigerator. Vegetable stir-fry kale and tempe tofu bacem is also ready."

Pandu just remembered the pepes left by Grandma Laras yesterday. Enjoy this lunch with gratitude.

After that there was a chat coming in. From Pram. Ask for time to call.

Guide to go into the room. Sit on the side of the bed. Contacting her sister directly.

"So you've been told by mom about papa's scenario?"

Pandu.

"Crazy...gue can go crazy really like this!" it's from across there.

"Gue peek knows. Have you talked to Bella?"

"Udah. I did not meet him in person, hunted him to Surabaya. On the phone, I said I was very grateful for his understanding. I also told you to wait for DNA testing before making a decision later. He seemed to understand the situation."

"Bella knows about papa's scenario?"

"Looks not yet. Mama wants us to decide internals first."

"Why is this problem so widespread?"

"Gue feels guilty for you too. Um of course with your barrel!"

"Gini aja..elu should talk to papa mama about the test. Also agree with Sandra. Speak with calmness. Other problems don't need to be rushed. The priority is to rightly believe with the evidence and the fact that Sandra was right to conceive your child !"

"Gue thought so too. Let there be no regrets or new problems later on. Pragmatists. Realistic!"

"Ehm you must also have prepared two options. If the test is valid, you should marry Sandra. Continue your plan. Moga Bella is waiting for you to divorce Sandra after birth. The second option if he's not your flesh blood, it'll be easier later."

Pandu repeated what his sister told him a few days ago. Pram Plan.

"Gue's gonna talk to papa's mom tonight. Pray for me, brother!"

Breathing stretcher relieved. In his heart he prayed for Pram. And do all their family stuff now.