Gendis, Love on the Brink of Boundaries

Decisions

Gendis fell silent on the back porch staring blankly at the flourishing flowers. The flowers that are now blooming are the busyness of his mother during this time to fill his free time when finished with home affairs.

Rahayu did play a role in regulating the condition of the house because they did not have a domestic assistant living in their home. Yes, there is one neighbor who comes three times a week to help Rahayu clean the house that is arranged quite comfortably for its residents.

“So flexible women yes, Nduk! Must be all-round.”

“ If asked to help Mama, it's not just run away because tomorrow you will also be like Mama.” The series of sentences that Gendis often heard because of her stubbornness made her sigh.

Gendis is very eloquent in remembering the shadow of her mother who was nagging. His eyes began to glaze over as he remembered everything.

“Mama, Gendis kangen.” shrewdly Gendis when it dawned on no one else who would nag her.

Gendis rests her head on the back of the chair. This was the first time he had sat outside the house looking for some fresh air.

It did not feel like seven days had gone by his mother and father, last night was the last night of joint prayer for his parents. 

“ Ehem-ehem ..” deheman Bram makes Gendis turn. The tall man was seen putting his body next to Gendis with the same chair. Long-gauged wooden chairs are deliberately placed on the terrace to enjoy the atmosphere of the garden that looks fresh.

“Don't daydream too much. It will only make you feel more sad.” continued Bram make Gendis flinch. This was the first time they had ever spoken and sat together. 

”Dissolved in a daydream will not change destiny and even you will be left behind in living this life.” continued Bram by turning to the girl who just glanced at him.

A glance of eyes that seemed to protest if all was not as easy as the man next to her said.

“Don't look at me like that!”  bram said with a faint smile, even that smile was almost invisible. The handsome face does look stiff so that his figure seems very cool. 

“Mas Bram has never been in my position now.” protested Gendis as if to tell how severe the ordeal she was currently feeling. 

“Everyone must have gone through a phase like this. But, life should not stop here.“ continued Bram with a sharp look back at the girl who is now upholding her body. 

“We'll be getting married soon!” bram's words immediately made Gendis wrinkle his eyes. It felt like the girl was growing more and more distrustful of what the man who was now also staring intently at her. 

It was not easy for Bram to accept this decision. In fact, the dilemma that still drowned the feeling in his heart was not extinct. Yes, after talking to the family last night without Gendis, Bram finally accepted the insistence of Om Rendra and his mother.

“Don't be crazy, Mas! I just lost both my parents. In fact, their burial ground was still wet. How can I get married in a situation like this.” Finally Gendis raised her voice. With tears constantly flowing, he felt that no one could understand his circumstances. 

Bram only fell silent as he responded to the emotions of the girl in front of him. For Bram, it is natural to be put in this kind of situation that Gendis's feelings become unstable. The man is indeed learning to understand the character of a woman who is quite emotional like Gendis. 

“Mas knows you won't just agree. But, we've already discussed it. Om Hastanto entrusted you to me before his departure. In fact, he has entrusted Om Rendra to be your guardian if he is no longer able to do so." explained Bram telling what they discussed last night.

“Although it may not be seriously pronounced Om Hastanto. But, according to Om Rendra it is like a signal.“ continued Bram who actually he also could not accept this marriage. But the situation dragged him to not be able to choose. Bram was like resigned to the destiny that he would live. 

“How's Bram? When are you getting married?” om Rendra asked after the guest who did the prayer together had gone home. 

Bram seems still silent, after his confession to love another girl. He did not expect that Rendra was still pressing him. In fact, the insistence of Om Rendra is more compelling than the request of Hastanto who wants him to marry his only daughter. 

“Not matter what Bram, before Mas Hastanto died he said if he could not be the guardian of Gendis and you, then Om who would be your guardian.” 

“Om say it's like a will, Bram.” urges Rendra when he sees Bram in concern. The man seemed to be fully considering what he was going to say. 

“Mom think getting married soon is better. Kasian Gendis, he has to live alone. Didn't Mr. Hastanto leave Gendis to you, Bram?” continued Bu Harun who made Bram could not dodge anymore because in fact he also answered Hastanto's request with the word ‘iya’.

“If Bram objected, no problem

if Gendis stays with us. We will not let Gendis stay alone in this house, because it is very dangerous for a girl.” continued Halisa who did not want to lose in urging the man in front of her. For Halisa, Bram is responsible enough to take care of Gendis. 

“It's not nice living with another family, Bram. Even though it's his own family. Aunty never felt it.” continued Halisa made Rendra reach out hand grasping the soft finger of his wife. The man who was durable cool was very understanding the history of his wife's life full of struggle. 

"alright. I will marry Gendis as soon as possible but give me time to talk to Gendis both.” Bram replied resignedly if during his stay at Hastanto house he always paid attention to the girl he was betrothed to, but once Bram had never spoken to her alone.

The late night finally gave a decision if Bram would get married after seven days of the departure of the couple.

Flash on

Gendis just looked at Bram with a glaring look. He doesn't know what else he should do at the moment. His life was cut short after the departure of his parents.

Resignedly. He seemed to be required to resign to the situation because he was no longer able to think too far. 

“Mas understands your position. Let's just go first!” lirih Bram, while rubbing the corner of Gendis' eyes that have condensed. In fact, this was the first time Bram had seen the details of Gendis' gorgeous face sculptured despite still looking pale and moody. 

“Mas just wants to talk openly with you. You also have the right to decide the course of your life as well, Ndis. Stay with Om Rendra or choose to marry according to your papa's request so that Mas can take care of you.” Bram is a person who has an open mind. His face that looks stiff and his attitude is very different from his open mind way of thinking.

That's the attractive side of Bram for a woman in addition to his look that is quite attractive and handsome.

“All that's not an option, Mas. It's like a state that inevitably I live.” said Gendis, he can't choose between the two. 

“Maybe this is your soul mate's path, Nduk.” The voice made Bram and Gendis turn their heads, it turned out that Bu Aaron was already standing not far from their existence. 

The woman stepped up and chose to sit down together with Gendis and Bram. He will continue to convince the two young men, especially Gendis who still looks doubtful.