Neighbor Becomes Husband

Epsu 17. The Exam Came Too Fast

"Since then I avoided and did not serve Sendra but she still chased me until now. I've insisted on him I've never liked him, and we have no relationship..."

In Kharis's mind now Levi overcame one's feelings, not even realizing his attitude was hurting someone. To be honest he was disappointed to hear the confession of Levi to what extent their closeness.

Because he pretty much saw for himself how the pattern of Levi with girl friends, enjoy and do not refuse if anyone approached. If with Sendra even had to kiss, time considers nothing???

"For Sister Sendra, you have a relationship..."

Kharis' voice shook with the pain in his chest, not just because of his brother but because of Levi now.

"As far as he is, to me he's an ordinary friend..."

"There is no such intimate friend without involving taste.... Maybe for a Levite Andrean befriended in such a natural, normal, ordinary way, but what ever think of people's feelings, Sendra for example... the proof is that he's still pursuing his meaning in her eyes you're more than friends."

Levi felt a different tone of Kharis' voice, there was anger held in that trembling voice.

"I'm wrong... Ris. Forgive my past behavior for disturbing and hurting you now... I'm sorry, I promise I won't be like that again..."

Levi said solemnly with a pleading gaze, reaching for Kharis' right hand and squeezing slowly, wanting to channel all the affection in him as well as regret for his past attitude.

"I want to go home..."

Kharis stood up, Levi's hand loosened. Kharis did not wait for the approval of Levi and stepped in immediately. He started to feel pain in his head and back. All the feelings accumulated in his chest as well as the crying he had been holding back from earlier made him not want to survive here anymore.

"Rilly..."

The two big hands were holding Kharis from behind.

"I'm sorry. I love you, I'm afraid you're gone. Don't stay with me. I promise I'll fix it all, with Revy, with Sendra. Just stay with me, please... I need you..."

"I don't know what to do now, take me home..."

Levi took off Kharis' body, grabbed Kharis' hand and held it tightly...

"Well.we go home..."

The test of her love came so soon, she had to convince Kharis of her feelings of love. He saw Kharis wavering earlier, making him afraid that Kharis would finally choose to leave him as Revy wished, he had heard Revy's shout at Kharis earlier.

He had to figure out how to get Revy to forgive and accept his relationship with Kharis. And it's gonna be very difficult.

Throughout the journey which was only a few minutes, Levi did not let go of his grasp. In her heart she has not yet wanted to return home still wanting to be together, she wants to make sure Kharis will not be affected by Revy's rejection of their relationship. But seeing the look on Kharis' face he stopped doing it. He has learned that his girl cannot be dictated, he has his own thoughts for anything.

In front of the house just after the car stopped, Levi said nothing more. He just grabbed Kharis' nape, kissed the girl's forehead, slightly holding the position for a long time. For now words will mean nothing. While releasing the kiss he moved caressing the hair, the cheeks, eyes, nose, touching the whole face was full of affection. While Kharis was silent in a million sense of letting and also enjoying what Levi did.

"I Love You, really love You..."

That sacred sentence slid down slowly from his lips under a very sad gaze as well as saddened the two. He then opened Kharis' seatbelt, going down to open the door, but Kharis had already gotten out of the car.

He stepped onto the porch and stopped there waiting for Kharis to enter. Kharis entered without looking... Levi walked home, may his girl be strong.

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The restlessness and longing in Levi's heart grew. Various possibilities flashed across his head, maybe Kharis was sick, maybe depressed, maybe threatened Revy, maybe the girl finally gave up??? Several times intending to go to the house meet Revy or Kharis he wants clarity, he wants a solution. But he also knew Revy could not be faced frontally.

On the other hand, Vero's mother had repeatedly asked him to return to the city of J. He knew what was waiting for him there. But he doesn't want to leave before assuring Kharis' heart, ensuring their relationship. With the past problems alone affect Kharis how to deal with Vero's mami. This is actually the hardest thing for Levi to face since he decided to follow his heart that loved Kharis.

Levi stuffed several brands of chocolate in a paper bag, a recent novel he ordered online in which contained a letter. He also puts in some items that have long been collected accidentally when he finds out Kharis likes Piggy's character, anywhere if he sees such an object spontaneously he buys it: some card quotes, some, a medium-sized doll, flash, hp stand, sticky notes, a transparent digital lighted alarm clock, two ballpoints and several different-sized agendas/binders. Finally he put in a box containing a watch.

Yesterday he thought about how to contact Kharis, finally choosing to give away the objects.

In front of the door, pressing the bell a few times, he should not be weak and be a coward. If Revy comes out he's ready to face, if Kharis comes out it's better.

"Good afternoon aunt..."

It was aunt Melissa who opened the door.

"Sore, Levi. enter."

"Kharis has aunty..."

"Eh.. aunty doesn't know, aunty just came home. Sit down, just a minute, see if Kharis is there or not..."

Levi waited with his chest pounding. Anything can happen now. 15 minutes wait finally aunt Melissa out again.

"Kharis is sick.. aunty has checked there is nothing to worry about, just need to rest."

"Can we meet?"

Levi hoped...

"Preferably no. He'll call you."

"Good aunt, Levi put this for Kharis..."

Levi gave a paper bag that he hugged earlier.

"Levi pamit aunty..."

Fret grew even more mountainous, something he did not expect to cross by. But he will wait, hopefully there is a moment to meet like it happened a few times before.

In the room, Mama Melissa placed a paper bag given by Levi on the bed next to her daughter who was still wrapped all over her body until she covered her head with a bed cover. This is how Kharis is every time there is a problem shutting himself in the room and it can be days. Mama had persuaded, forced, Kharis remained in his position not to meet Levi.

"Darling. If there is a problem you should talk well, do not let it drag on, not good for both of you... This is Levi's got something on board..."

There was no response or movement from the body lying against the wall. Mama decided to go out. After the door closed Kharis got up and moved to the door turning the key child. Take a paper bag from Levi and hug while sitting on the side of the bed. Tears are shed again. Love can be so happy but it can also hurt so much. It could not be revealed how much she missed Levi, but her brother gave her no choice.

Four days earlier...

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