Gendis, Love on the Brink of Boundaries

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“Ah, this won't be a problem for Gendis. In fact, he was also the one who strongly opposed this marriage. Indirectly we never admitted this marriage.” Bram had a monologue in his heart. He tried to calm his guilt.

The man kept trying to concentrate on the street that was only illuminated by street lights. He was trying to fight the guilt in his little heart.  Every now and then, Bram glanced at the clock that was coiled around his wrist. It was nine o'clock in the evening but he just turned his car towards his mother's house which was still about ten kilometers from the highway.

Bram pov

It turns out that the bond witnessed by God gives a different feeling. There was indeed no love between me and Gendis, but the truth was that I could not deny the guilt when I met another woman with a feeling of love that still lingered deeply in my heart. 

It's like betrayal. But betrayal for whom? My heart is getting messed up thinking about everything. I feel guilty for Seruni because in reality my status is different both religiously and the state has not been known. Though we have been through a lot together and know each other's feelings, even though our relationship is not a commitment. 

What is this betrayal of Gendis? 

I also couldn't calm down when I remembered Gendis when I was with Seruni. Let it be like my wife Gendis. Whether it's without love, even we know each other if we don't want this relationship. But a marriage, my vow to God is capable of binding different feelings. Still I feel guilty even though Gendis probably won't care who I am with or who I love. From the beginning the girl was so vociferously rejecting this marriage. 

Author pov

Bram let out a long sigh as the dilemma seemed to continue to corner him. He was educated to be responsible, but his feelings and circumstances left him clueless about what he was doing. The love and responsibility for her marriage made the man meraaaa quite bad.

The atmosphere of the village is deserted. Only a few hordes of fathers were still engrossed in chatting in several coffee shops. In fact, Bram's car is the only car that still passes on the road whose asphalt has been slightly damaged. 

Bram saw two women in front of his porch as he turned his car around in the spacious yard. The atmosphere of the big house was quiet, looks Gendis was sitting on a long bench in front with his mother. Though at this time Bu Aaron usually has slept or just entered the room. Bram walked over to the two women who were staring at him.

“Mas Bram, why go home late?” tanya Gendis then stood up as Bram was in front of her. He was seen welcoming the man who spontaneously handed him a map and a hardcover book. 

“You yourself why are you still out with Mom?” bram asked by looking at Gendis and her mother in turn. Bram did not dare to answer Gendis' question. He did not want to think about the dilemma in his heart anymore. Right now he's with his family, that's all Bram wants to enjoy.

“Gendis is waiting for you who do not go home. I can't bear to see him alone outside.” replied Bu Aaron who already looks sleepy. In fact, now he did not want to discuss his meeting with his neighbors and brother just now. 

“Mother sleeps alone if it is sleepy.” said Bram when he saw his mother who had yawned several times.

“Mother go in first, Nduk.” replied Bu Aaron leaving Gendis and Bram outside. But soon a couple of husband and wife came inside. 

“You've eaten? Mas has not eaten, Ndis.” said Bram.

“I also have not eaten because I waited for Mas Bram.” replied Gendis by putting Bram's book on a table that is commonly used to do tasks by Bram. 

“Ndis, vegetables are warmed, yes? Same chicken fried again.” said Bram asked Gendis to warm the soup and fry back some chicken pieces that have been served at the dinner table.

“I?” gendis asked reassuringly the job was for her. 

“Yes, then who else? You, right, my wife?” answer Bram. The man folds his shirt arm up to his elbow before putting his weight. 

I don't know why he really feels like a husband. Though at first he just wanted Gendis to learn a lot about independence. 

“Ah, this is so husband.” murmured Bram while smiling thinly. He who used to do many things on his own is now told to serve.

Gendis simply shrugged her shoulders, as if she could do everything herself. One by one he brought food that would be heated. If to heat the soto sauce for Gendis is not a problem. It was an easy thing, but something made him doubtful was dealing with hot oil. Ah it feels like he wants to reject her but not good with Bram alone. 

Despite asking Gendis to do everything, Bram has since noticed the girl by leaning on the connecting door between the dining room and kitchen.  The man was not sure about his wife. 

Instantly, Bram shook his head, it turned out that his presence in the kitchen was not wrong. Just to heat up the food alone the girl looked stiff. What if she had to cook? After all, Bram could not imagine the taste of Gendis' cuisine . Inwardly, Bram laughed at himself for hoping that Gendis would cook for him a good enough meal. 

“That oil is hot, Ndis.” Bram's voice made Gendis look over. Instead of putting his chicken in hot oil, Gendis was busy stroking his chest to calm his heart because of the presence of Bram which made him shocked. 

“ Gendis...” Bram with a tense face when he saw the cooking oil has started to emit smoke.

The man swiftly stepped directly behind Gendis to turn off the stove and put in a few pieces of chicken while embracing the tiny body a step back.

“Mas Bram!” pekik Gendis immediately turned to hug the sturdy body that was stuck behind him. The girl was really scared of being exposed to cooking oil when the sound of the chicken mingling with cooking oil sounded a little loud. 

Bram did not flinch with Gendis's screech, the man only greeted Gendis' embrace with one firm arm spontaneously. While the man who was still paying attention to his fried chicken also turned on the stove with a small fire. 

“Yes Gendis, how can you be a dream wife if fried chicken manasin just failed.” Bram burlesque while keeping the tiny body from the front of the stove, this time he took over the task that had been given to his wife. 

“Not failed, Mas. But Gendis was shocked because of the sudden existence of Mas Bram.” elak Gendis made Bram just smile cynically hearing it. His wife was the smartest to give an excuse. 

“ Said Mother, right, can learn slowly.” Continue by paying attention to Bram who has drained three pieces of chicken gorang. The man finally asked Gendis to prepare for their dinner.