Love for the Mentari

Dion's Story

"I have to check something for a moment" I said with my eyes focused on the laptop screen

"Ok" he answered, sitting quietly on the sofa

Exactly thirty minutes our lunch order finally arrived.

After paying for the food I put it on the dining table in the back. "I ordered goat fried rice, same ice cendol" I told him

"The right song, just hearing it makes me drool" he followed me back to the pantry

I took out the cutlery for us "nih the plate, open the rice itself yes" I thrust a ceramic plate at him

"Thank you Riri" he opened his pack in a hurry.

A large mouthful seemed to have entered his mouth quickly. His eyes closed while chewing quickly. He put food back in his mouth without pause.

While I ate casually while watching him without commenting.

In a matter of seconds, the large portion of rice is unceremonious. He smiled widely, his hand holding a spoon while stirring his ice cendol.

"How long have you not eaten? What is the money of the rich man to make? My chirps

"I haven't eaten since last night. My appetite suddenly disappeared" he said this time without a smile, as if he was thinking of something

"If I lose my appetite, I usually force myself to eat. At least 1-2 feed so as not to hurt and trouble yourself. Not necessarily anyone who wants to help when we're in need"

"Riri... how does it feel to live regularly in a well-rounded and happy family? Must be fun, huh?" he suddenly asked with a grim face

"Yes fun, why? Your family doesn't get along, does it?"

"I'm sure you've heard rumors about my father who likes to play women. I won't argue with the rumors, because my father was just what those people were talking about. Frankly, I'm sick of my father's behavior"

He sighed "My parents had a big fight last night. He tortured my mother for nothing but trivial things. I was really angry to see him, so I subconsciously hit my father"

I look at her feeling sorry"your mother's okay? Did you take her to the hospital?"

She shook her head "my mother just called our personal doctor. He did not want news like this to spread everywhere. Now his condition may not be worse than last night, but he'll be fine"

"Why did your mother choose to survive?"

"The Mother's family has a considerable debt to the father. I've also advised him to just break up with him but he refused, he's sure you'll change someday"

"Every time they fight, my mother calls me asking for company. Sometimes he would come to my house and stay for a few days. He stayed at my house last night"

"Because my mind can't sleep well?"

He nodded "I could still entertain myself by going to bars or nightlife, but later I got tired of it all. I just want a quiet life right now"

"Ahh why am I telling you all this" he said with a regretful face

"It's okay, maybe this way you feel better and you don't have to sleep and eat here anymore" I replied with a smile

"Hehehehe..." He chuckled while eating his ice cendol

"I heard that you had worked as your girlfriend's assistant?, why did you finally stop and instead work in this quiet company?"

"Ohh.... Is your brother overseas now?"

"At first he built his business there, because it is developing well so he needs people who help him take care of suppliers and shipping from here"

"What a marvellous thing your sister. His name is Damar if I didn't hear him wrong. His name is similar to the name of one of the sister builders pencak silat alumni of my school first. Unfortunately, he died a long time ago. Though the man is nice, I respect him a lot"

"I'm sure you mean Damar Laksana, he's my brother Dion"

"Well?!! Your sister?? Is she still alive?? I heard he died from slipping on a mountain, is the news a lie?"

"The story is long Dion. But thankfully she's still healthy" I took my phone off the table and showed her a picture of Damar with me

"Is this the Damar you're talking about?"

His face looks happy "Dad is right he's the one. She really is a role model to me, Riri. My friends and I used to talk to him after school. When I heard the news frankly I really felt lost. There's no place for me to complain"

"Let's ask him if I can give you his number. I'm afraid she's feeling uncomfortable because of her current busyness"

"I understand, but I don't suspect at all it turns out you're Damar's sister. It's worth your slap so tight earlier. I've heard from some of my friends he said Damar has a beautiful and fierce sister. It turns out they were not wrong, instead I now regret not being interested in getting to know you at that time"

"At that age I was very Badung Dion. So don't expect to be close to me"

"Certainly hahahaha now only the remains of the judges are still there anyway"

"Hmm sorry are your parents really gone?"

"Dad right"

"Sorry Riri"

"It doesn't matter Dion, it's been a long time. You are lucky to have healthy parents. Although they are not perfect but there are still reliable when faced with problems. At least your mom still loves you and cares about you"

He looked at me with a sad face "it turns out your life is still more weird Riri"

"Everyone has Dion's problem, just a portion difference. I feel lucky because I'm still fine after so many bad things that have happened to me over the years"

"I feel ashamed of myself"

"No need to feel that way, now you better build your own future. Don't think too much about your father. Just protect your mother well. I also believe that someday, when your father is completely exhausted in the sense of money or has impot*n then the possibility that he will repent"

Dion smiled amusedly at the word impot*n I said casually

"Dad right?, that's when he'll be looking for your mother. It's rude, but usually it is. Where is there a young, beautiful, double-eyed woman willing to take care of an old, broke man??"

"Yes your words are right Riri, make sense"

"Over your family's legacy is still a lot, you better use it to make a serious effort that results. Prove to those who demean you that you are better than your father and that their judgment is wrong"

"I was not wrong to come here Riri, you are such a good motivator, I salute you. It's appropriate that Mr. Dirut likes you very much even possessive of you"

"I just remember not seeing the news today. He did a DNA test at the hospital. If you're done, just put the dishes in the sink. I want to see the news first" I ran small to my desk back.

Dion looked at Riri who was in a hurry with a bright face.