Love is Not Finished

CHAPTER 33: The Perpetrator

I observed Bram's ring.

"You like Zanu's ring? Open it and see what's inside the ring,"

I opened the ring and I saw in it the letters Z & B.Ox.

"Z is your name and B is my name" Bram explains.

"Ox what is it, brother?" my many. From yesterday I was curious about the Ox.

"Ox is my family name. You will also know what Ox is. For sure this ring you keep and wear it. If you remember me, just look at this ring, okay," said Bram.

Again I can only nod. Suddenly Bram ruffled my hair. I brushed it off, but Bram repeated it again. I pushed Bram away. But Bram repeat shuffling my hair again until it gets tangled.

"Huh.ha.ha... It's like a lion if your hair's on it, "bram's cut.

I want to avenge Bram, but it looks like Prita and Kak Resa are walking towards here.

Look out, brother, just wait!

"Hai Zanu, Chairman. Sorry distracting.. Happy birthday Zanu" said Kak Resa while hugging me.

"Happy birthday too Zanu," said Prita hugging me too.

"Where did I get Prita's birthday?" my many.

"Yes, you know dong, is the data of new students, there is the same Kak Resa as our senior?" answer Prita.

"Yes Prita, all data is the same Brother. Oiya, let's bring her birthday cake for Zanu. The cake was bought by the Chairman," said Kak Resa while looking at the Chairman.

"Come, let's live the candle and let's celebrate it simply" Bram smiled and turned the candle on for me.

I can't believe my birthday is being celebrated with people I just met. Especially Bram, who was accidentally present in my life even though it was only a matter of weeks.

I blew out the candles and sang Happy Birthday from Bram, Kak Resa and Prita. Then I make a wish.

Lord, thank you for today and thank you for the presence of a man named Bram. If Bram is my soul mate, meet us at the right time. But if it's not my soul mate, Bram is my soul mate, Aamiin.

Really forced you Zanu.

Then a cake cutting session. The first bribe must have landed Bram's mouth. And vice versa. My feelings are so moved and happy.

"Sister, thank you. Thank you everyone" I whispered softly in Bram's ear.

Bram only replied with a smile. Then the next piece of cake for Kak Resa and Prita.

Prita took this opportunity to hand out the cake to Atif, who had just stood by to look after me and Bram.

Bram was shocked to see Prita's action.

I quickly gave the code to Bram, put the index finger on my lips, to keep Bram quiet. Looking at my code, Bram fell silent.

"Prita, masa' is just one cake you give, another dong, to be fair," I said.

Prita immediately took the cake to give to body guard Bram one more. Prita increasingly desperate to invite Atif to chat and even invite Kak Resa to join in where the body guard stands.

Both body guards looked towards Bram to give certainty as to what was allowed or not. I quickly pinched Bram's waist to say yes.

Bram had to nod his head. I smile triumphantly. Yiha....!

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The night is getting late.

I just realized, it turns out that only me and Bram are here, alone. Ouch..! How'this?

"Zanu, why use all the codes?" bram asked breaking the silence.

"Prita again PDKT the same Atif. Let it be, how do you know they can fit right," I replied.

"If I don't fit in with you?" Bram started teasing me.

Nah! Get to me! Answer what yes?

"Hmmm.. It seems suitable," I replied while bowing shyly.

Again Bram immediately stroked my head and ruffled his hair. This time I just shut up, the more I forbid, the more Bram becomes. Capek..

"Zanu, I want to talk to you seriously. I already know who wants to harm you. Tomorrow I go to the police station to give a statement. But this is still a consideration, because it concerns the good name of our campus. On the other hand, this includes criminals for trying to harm others" Bram said.

Bram was watching me. Then Bram gave me the photo I gave you earlier. The photo that made me jealous and quarrel with Bram.

I don't understand what Bram meant by giving the photo. And as if knowing my reaction, Bram immediately explained.

I felt weak hearing Bram's explanation. How not, Sari's jealousy is too deep towards me. And his sister was willing to commit a crime that almost took my life.

Is that how much Sari likes Bram?

"Do you know where it was Sari's sister? Could it be someone's fault? I don't think it was just Sari who was jealous to see Brother approaching me. Many more wanted to approach Brother. Seen from the look in their eyes as Brother approached me. Especially seniors," I replied succinctly.

"You think I was wrong? Because approaching you? Of the many who like me, can I choose just one? But I was completely wrong. Because with my presence, you are wretched. Is it by avoiding, that you can be safe? If so, I must be willing to stay away for your safety" said Bram lirih.

Yup! It's true, since Bram's presence, I feel like I'm being followed by less than pleasant gazes. Even yesterday and today I was almost lost.

But, if Bram stays away from me how? I'm comfortable near Bram. And I don't want to lose Bram! Pl-please...

"What do you think? If you have to be expelled, you're designated a victim or a witness, are you ready?" ask Bram again.

"Sister, I think it's better that this matter be brought to the Rector and the Dean. Maybe by giving an early warning first. So if anything happens to me again, then the one who was re-designated as a suspect is his sister Sari. But it also included surveillance on Sari herself. You know where that thing that hurt me was Sari's brother?" my many.

"Hiking this morning, Lutfa asked permission not to come with the reason for abdominal pain. Lutfa also has the flu. When Atif checked the charred tent, it turned out that there was a handkerchief that had been partially burned. At the end of the handkerchief is the name Lutfa Lila. It's also possible that he entered the tent while you were sleeping. And put the pictures in my backpack, so you're jealous" Bram replied at length.

Looks like another trend of name carving huh? On the handkerchief, on the towel and everywhere like Bram's. But there's good news, Lutfa's name is on the handkerchief, so you know who has it.

"Yeah, I think the right decision is to give him a chance to not repeat it again. The good name of our campus and the reputation of Brother are covered. I also don't want to go back to court as a victim, let alone deal with the police, ogah!"

"Why deal with the police?" ask Bram curious.

"There's nothing, brother. I just don't want to make things difficult for myself" I replied, reassuring Bram.

And I don't want to remember that anymore because you're a cop. I remember the same brother. I've forgotten that since Bram.

"You're not lying? I know you're lying, seen from the look in your eyes. Did you have anything to do with a cop in your past?" bram asked like a probing.

"No. I have nothing to do with a cop. I know a guy, his profession is a cop. He played a few times to the house and the time went by I was close and felt comfort every time I was near him. But she had another woman to marry at the time. But it turns out that fate says otherwise, he's dead, brother," I had to be honest with Bram.

"May I know whose name is?"

"Name Angga,"

"Oh him. I knew that Angga, when he died, I was there, present at his funeral. He has a friend named Ipank. They are one generation and one place to live" said Bram.

I'm shocked! Why would Bram know them? Was that Ipank who ever gave Angga's letter to me? Could be.

"Oh yeah? I was also with my family at his funeral. Do you know where Bang Angga came from?" manya curious.

"Hmmm.. Every time I go to Prn, they are my bodyguards. Because I meet often, I know a little about them" Bram replied.

Lho? They're Bram's bodyguards? Who the hell is this Bram? The more I come here the more curious, who is the real Bram? What's he doing to Prn?

"Zanu, it's just your past. Which I think is normal because it is not complicated and there is no relationship. Everyone has a past, whatever it is, I still accept you. But here, it's definitely not about the Angga you want to talk about, is it?"

I just kept quiet. Yup! I want to tell you about Vincent. But I don't think it's time yet. Because I also don't know Vincent's situation right now and how the next story will be.

"Okay, maybe you need some time to tell the story again. I can still wait patiently. Oiya, thank you for the idea. The day after tomorrow I will discuss this with the Rector and the Dean. I hope there's the best way to go about this,"

I'm nodding. Suddenly Atif approached Bram.

"Chairman, Mr. Jack has already picked up. Now it's waiting in the car" said Atif.

"Good! I'm going over there. Don't forget all the members have to gather at Mr. Jack's house tonight. Wait for my next instruction," Bram replied firmly.

"Ready Chairman,"

Atif walked towards Prita and Kak Resa. They started to say goodbye to each other. I saw Prita looking happy to be close and chat with Atif.

Bram and I walked towards Prita and Sis Resa.

"Prita, Sister Resa, I go home first with the Chairman. I had to stay at the Chairman's friend's house tonight" I said.

"Good Zanu. We already know. Do not say forced, this is all for the safety of Zanu himself," replied Resa.

"See you again tomorrow, Zanu" said Prita.

I'm nodding. Then we parted ways, Prita and Sis Resa headed for her tent. Bram and I headed to Jack, who was waiting.

Two of Bram's bodyguards were at the back. But they didn't come, they walked towards Mr. Jack's house which was not too far away.

Once in the car, Bram suddenly clasped my finger. Again, I was quiet and felt sad. I was also afraid that Bram would do more than just grip my finger. No...!

"Zanu, good night Sunday huh" Bram whispered in my ear in a melodious voice.

Ouch....! Help me. I could really fall in love with Bram.

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