K&K (Taste Features)
34. Scandalized
Saturday afternoon Alphard Haikal's car took Anna's family along with Kirana to the villa in Bandung. Actually it was the right moment for Kirana to look for the existence of her family in Bandung.
But, he did not want to disturb the family event by asking Haikal to drive him around Bandung.
Sarah wears a sweater and scarf in red toska. He welcomed his family with wide open arms. Anna went down first and hugged Sarah. When the last time down was Kirana, Sarah's radiant face dimmed.
“Tante invited Kirana because Niko insisted on wanting to be with her piano teacher,” made Anna clear as if reading her nephew's mind.
Sarah smiled sinisterly and her eyes were sharp as Kirana walked with Haikal carrying things.
“How are you, Nak Adit?” greet Anna's mom.
“Good aunt.”
“Thanks yes all this time you keep and care for Sarah.”
“It's been my job aunt,” said Adit smiling manyun.
“When to return to Jakarta?”
“Front aunty. Miss Cordelia will fully live in Jakarta, due to the next judging in Jakarta.”
“Ah, very good. Aunty is worried that she has just been in Indonesia, at least have to live close to family. But because there's you, auntie is safe.”
“Thank you for your trust aunt. Oh yeah where are your things?” ask Adit.
“That, brought Kirana same Haikal.”
“I help them first yes,” say goodbye to Adit politely.
***
Niko plays star binoculars with Neny. Haikal and Adit light a bonfire, while Kirana, Anna's mother and Sarah prepare dinner.
“It's a pleasure that we and our family can gather at the villa. We have not been on holiday in the villa for a long time. Thank you,” said Miss Anna addressed Sarah who was arranging the table.
He smiled victoriously, having received the attention of his tant. The only thing hindering her happiness is Kirana's unexpected presence, and of course she gets jealous when she sees him with the friendly Haikal.
Dinner was warm and peaceful, which was then followed by a warm event in front of the campfire while eating grilled corn and seeing the charm of the friendly sky because it did not rain. Adit deliberately brought a guitar, and he sang melodious accompanied by other applause.
Haikal tightens Kirana's scarf that looks loose. “Cold, do not get here even sick,” rebuked Haikal.
Kirana nodded in thanks. Haikal sat next to Kirana, coming closer to the campfire. Neny contributed the sound accompanied by Adit guitar quotes. Cheerful laughter was heard on the cold night, but the joy of the bonfire did not last long due to the sudden rain.
***
At 01:00 in the morning Sarah was restless in her bed. He feels uncomfortable having to share a room with others, especially that person is Kirana. If Kirana doesn't come, she'll be alone. Of course it will make his cunning plan go well.
Unable to sleep with Kirana next to him, he came out immediately.
“Why are you in Haikal's room?” ask Sarah to Adit who suddenly came out when going into the room Haikal.
“He asked me. My room had broken windows, and Haikal forced me to room with him,” Adit explained.
“Get out!” sarah's orders are fierce.
“What are you doing?”
“It’s my own business,” replied Sarah.
He pushed Adit violently and went into Haikal's room. Adit wants to prevent but he undoes the intention. He does not want to interfere in the personal affairs of his clients.
In the room, Haikal was asleep wrapped in a thick blanket. Sarah took off the vest on her nightgown. Slowly, he got into bed and approached Haikal. Sarah hugged Haikal and while pretending to be asleep she photographed herself with Haikal.
“Why not sleep, Dit?” tanya Neny looked at Adit who was pacing in front of the door of Haikal's room restlessly.
“Ah..eh.. yes want to go to the kitchen kok,” replied Adit gelagapan. Neny frowned in wonder.
***
The next morning, Anna's family jogs around the villa. Miss Anna, Neny and Niko have been in front first, until the ones behind are Haikal, Kirana, Sarah and Adit.
“Auch...” Sarah's scream suddenly falls.
“You okay?” Adit immediately turned around and headed towards him followed by Haikal and Kirana.
“Oh my feet,” Sarah pitted. His feet are bleeding a little.
“My leg sprained. Maybe I can't walk,” said Sarah stomping her feet.
“Let me help you. I'll carry your back to the villa,” bargain Adit. Sarah looked away, and she looked at Haikal expectantly.
“Haikal...will you?” Sarah put up a nosebleed of pain. Haikal breathed a long breath and exhaled a short one.
“Alright, alright,” replied Haikal. He crouched his back to Sarah, and Kirana helped Sarah up to his back.
Haikal walked with Sarah to leave Kirana and Adit. Sarah was so happy that she hugged her cousin's neck tightly.
“Haikal... You remember no, you often carry me like this when in Paris,” whispered Sarah smiling.
“Yes. You are the most spoiled, crybaby girl, very dependent on others and now look, our little Sarah has become an International model. Who would have thought?” haikal said with a smile.
“Hh... I’m so glad, you still remember all about me. And you've always been a guard for me. Can we keep together like this?” ask Sarah slowly. Haikal stopped walking for a moment.
“We will continue with Sarah. Because you are my cousin. And our brother's bond will never be separated,” Haikal replied.
Sarah nibbled on her lips. That was not the answer he wanted. He asked for more than just a brotherly relationship.
***
“How long have you and Haikal known each other?” sarah asked as she and Kirana packed in their room.
“Four months.” Kirana wrote on her little note.
Sarah smiled cynically.
How can a woman who only knows her cousin in four months get Haikal's love easily? Though he has been a dozen years even since childhood to know and love the architect man, but there is only futility.
“You are really mute or are you just pretending to be compassionate?” sarah's question was so spicy that Kirana frowned, not understanding the meaning of the question.
“Ah, women can where to understand,” Sarah quipped.
Kirana is increasingly offended and does not understand what Sarah means to insult her. Sarah rushed out of the room before Kirana could ask what she meant.
***
Everyone has packed up and is preparing to return to Jakarta. Sarah and Adit returned to the committee, as they had only been to Jakarta two days later.
Along the way, Kirana seemed to be silent. He was still thinking about Sarah's rude words, but he tried to think that maybe Sarah was a girl who really likes to say rude to everyone because of her environment in Paris. Before long the sound of Haikal's phone indicates there is a text message coming in.
“Please open, darling,” pinta Haikal on Kirana affectionately make other passengers behind giggle.
Shamefully Kirana picked up Haikal's phone and opened it. But when it will open it, it turns out there is a picture of Haikal and Sarah sleeping blanket last night. Kirana's hand shook, she gulped so surprised. Could Haikal have slept with Sarah last night? Because it was midnight he had woken up to check the clock on his phone and did not see Sarah beside him.
“Sms from whom?” ask Haikal.
Kirana immediately showed a text from her co-workers at the company. Kirana then fell silent and acted coldly towards Haikal. He harbored a bit of anger because of jealousy at the sight of the photo.
Maybe the closeness as a cousin has crossed the line for Kirana, because they could have a special relationship. And it's legitimate because they don't have a direct blood bond. He now understands the meaning of Sarah's insinuation earlier.
After driving her family home, Haikal drove Kirana back to the restaurant.
“From now you're silent. What's up?” ask Haikal astonished.
Actually it was a stupid question, because Kirana was mute, where maybe she could chatter like a common person. And either she's quiet or it won't make any difference if it's a mute girl. But Haikal's question refers more to Kirana's cold-looking attitude.
“You and Sarah look very close,” Kirana said spelling with a gesture on her hand.
“Yes, we are close. We are cousins and again as children we live next door,” Haikal replied.
Kirana knew about it and Haikal's answer was too general. He breathed a long breath.
“Good. Hopefully really as a cousin,” Kirana said. Haikal frowned suspiciously.
“Are you jealous of Sarah?” haikal asked in a seductive tone.
Kirana shook her head quickly. Haikal smiled amusedly. He held Kirana's hand.
“Listen darling, Sarah is the closest cousin I ever had. He and I are just brothers. I never thought of her as another girl. And besides, believe me, there is currently only one girl in my eyes, which is you,” said Haikal clasping tightly and confidently staring into Kirana's eyes.
Kirana held her breath when she heard her lover's statement. It was the end of a beautiful word he had heard.
“I believe,” Kirana nodded slowly.
***
