LET US BE HAPPY

A Sad Deal

Crying accompanied Grandpa Hendri's funeral. The old man who was always smiling and full of kindness was buried near both Noah and Anandita's parents.

An expensive cemetery located in the Karawang area of western Java, sandiego hills its name. It was there that Brother Hendri lay quietly bringing sorrow to all those who loved him.

No one expected to leave so soon. On the happy day of the wedding the grandson himself left suddenly without giving a message or a sign..

The secrets of this life are threefold..

Mate, Sustenance, Death.

All three always accompany our lives until death comes..

Anandita who was approached by Noah the older brother did not stop crying. All the mourners who came were devastated when the bad news came. All the relatives and colleagues, with a heavy heart drove Grandpa Hendri to his final resting place.

The sky is getting dark. At 1pm. The coffin on the ground was still red and wet. Until the mound of land that now looks visible.

People took turns sowing flowers on Hendri's grandfather's navel. Experiencing a grieving nuclear family. Then one by one leave the expanse of the quiet place.

Noah walked with gontai along with his brother who was just silent like an undead, approaching the mound of land that is now decorated with flowers. Anandita's face and eyes were flushed and muddled. The same picture 8 years ago. When he was in residence his parents.

Noah himself looked tough even though yesterday when he was in the funeral home. Her tears are spilling uncontrollably.

After being declared dead, Grandpa Hendri was flown to Jakarta with all his family. The religious process and the closure of the casket were a sign that they had to part with Grandpa Hendri.

Kasih and Teo follow the brothers from behind in seeing the loyal family accompany them.

There was no word from them. All were silent from yesterday. The deep sadness felt so much. The happiness that was created yesterday no longer exists. There were tears and sadness on their faces.

From now on, it may feel heavier. The mansion that became Grandpa Hendri's pride was desolate. Again leaving a void and sadness. It takes time to enliven the mood that is now spoiled.

Flower planting is now done Noah and Anandita. Follow Teo and Kasih. The tears are no longer visible. As if drained.

Anandita was pensive near Hendri's grandfather's pusara with an empty face. Noah who was tough again embracing his sister took him in an embrace.

"Now we are just two Brother," said Anandita lirih.

Noah answered slowly. "We're not alone, Dita."

Teo and Love slowly approached. They come to their partner to give strength.

"Life, death are in the hands of the owner of life, we just wait for when our time comes."

Love rested afterwards on Noah's shoulders which now felt weak. Look at the mound of land in front.

Teo ventured to embrace the wife in Noah's arms.

Anandita took a deep breath as her body moved into the arms of her husband from yesterday as if far away. She was busy crying and kept crying.

The four of them looked at Grandpa Hendri's navel with a blank look. The disbelief still lingers.

In Teo's inner thoughts, he recalled the day Grandpa Hendri lay with a whisper that kept ringing. Makes him unable to sleep well. He lowered his head slightly to glance at Anandita who was leaning comfortably.

Teo promises to keep Anandita Kek, but it's hard for Teo to love her! Help Teo to love Dita.

Teo's eyelids are closed in black glasses. Which all the families who come wear.

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Chequek...

Teo opened the room taking slow footsteps into it. Glanced at one female figure who was still sitting on a single sofa with her body facing the front of the window.

The black bag he was carrying he put on the table. He walked back to the woman Anandita believed in.

You've been like this for one week.

One week passed. Since Grandpa Hendri's departure everything has felt different. The large house that is now Teo's residence feels empty. The number of servants could not warm the atmosphere as before.

Empty feel.

Anandita always locked herself in the room. Ignoring her two sisters who were so worried, so was Teo. Anandita forgets the figure of the husband who in one week played a more gentle and caring role. Or rather, pity.

Poor because Anandita prefers to be alone without wanting to see the outside world is still the same.

Tap..tap...

The sound of shoes that collided with the marble floor faded Anandita's daydream. He looked at her with a sad face as usual. The same face Teo saw this week.

The joy and laughter of the wife are no longer visible. A little bothers Teo with her, though the feeling returns to the far edge.

Noah has advised Teo to be patient with Anandita who is now closed. The same thing happened when his parents died 8 years ago.

Seeing Teo for a moment. Anandita looked back at the same object.The big tree outside the window became her friend.

Teo grinned at the attitude displayed by his wife.. It turns out that being ignored is not good. Think Teo.

The chair in the slide. Dropped the weight of the body there with a heavy sigh.

Silent...Being quiet...Vacuous....

"You haven't eaten yet, Dita?"

'Non Dita hasn't eaten since morning, Den Teo.'

The servant said as Teo walked into the house that looked lonely that afternoon.

Noah and Kasih go to Bandung to meet Tantala's family. Mr. Rizal's health is not good.

Yesterday the day after that Teo went to Bandung alone without Anandita. Tantala's family understands.

There's no answer. Anandita remained silent. Ignoring Teo for the umpteenth time.

Doubtfully Teo rubbed the smooth back of the layered dress awkwardly.

"Eat yes, you will get sick!" Invite her by still stroking Anandita's back.

Anandita's body stiffened. The touch he had longed for finally felt.

"I'm not hungry." Anandita answered coldly.

"When are you like this, Dita?"

Trying to turn Anandita's body back to him.

Anandita said, No energy keeps her quiet.

Teo stared at Anandita's pale face full of guilt. Guilty because in this one week he seemed to let his wife alone without wanting to disturb. Which in fact Anandita needs a friend to lean on.

The head with hair in the stall was a little messy it shook slowly.

"Grandfather will be very angry to see you now, do you want to make him sad?"

Suddenly my eyes began to tear and shed tears without crying.

Teo grabbed Anandita's hand and held her tightly.

"What if we're on vacation? Think of it as our honeymoon?" Teo said excitedly.

Those watery eyes looked at Teo carrying a faint smile. "Have you opened your heart, brother?"

The two look together. Teo immediately turned his face away.

"Eat yes, I'm hungry too." Teo clearly switched the conversation which made Anandita let go of Teo's hand.

"Sorry Dita, I'm still-I

"Yes, Dita knows. Brother still needs time to love Dita, but until when? How long does Dita have to wait?" There was a gleam of anger and disappointment in those watery eyes.

No longer injured in question.

Teo took a breath. This is the site he always avoids. Questions that cannot be answered are repeated.

"Say brother, until when should Dita wait? As long as we're married Brother hasn't touched Dita,"

Every night only rolls and blankets accompany. The existence of Teo beside him meant nothing. Every night Anandita passes through emptiness and emptiness. But after Grandpa Hendri left. Anandita put the pain aside. The loss of Grandfather had already diverted his heart.

Teo did not give an answer. He was still staring at the shoes he was still wearing.

"Well, if you can't decide to let Dita?" He said without hesitation.

Teo raised his head. With a shrunken forehead produces two clashing eyebrows.

"One year seems like enough, for sister to love Dita."

"What do you mean, Dita?" Tanya Teo was confused.

One year should already have the feeling of love. Yesterday was just a lull. The feeling of affection for Anandita was no more like Brother loving his own sister.

I used to carry and bring you to play Dita. But now I still can't believe that you and I will be together on a vow as husband and wife.

"What would happen if

Teo hesitated saying that. Anandita gave a faint grin.

"Don't sister continue. Dita doesn't want to hear."

"Are you going to let me go, if that one year's time passes?"

Anandita nodded heavily.

"But Dita will try to make Brother love Dita."

Does this feel like it's not wanted? As hard as I try to stay worthless, but I will keep trying even if it will hurt me later.

Teo sauntered away without saying a word, after finishing discussing the certainty of the household that had not even been even one month.

Anandita looked back out the window with tears.

The discussion is over. Produces uncomfortable feelings for the two newlyweds.

Why does he not understand either. Love cannot be forced. How can I love you in a year?

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That night, Teo consciously brought a tray of Food into the room.

Anandita is relaxing on the bed. His face looks better. There was a little spirit in showing.

Anandita. Staring at the arrival of Teo who seemed busy with trays.

"Eat, Dita." Tegur Teo as he walked over.

Cell phone next to the roll. Anandita is seen receiving Teo's treatment that seems trying.

The eyes that were still wrapped in reading glasses were staring at the hungry food that was brought.

Seeing that Teo smiled faintly.

"What are you eating in that bed?" Pointing it with the tail of the eye.

"In your heart, brother."