Not a Curse

35. Brother's most beautiful wife

Endah has not been excited since Vino started leaving his shop parking lot. To get into the store alone it feels very heavy, to have to pull his legs that feel weak.

"Beti, later if anyone is looking for me but it is not important to say that there is no yes. I'm gonna take a break "Endah's message to one of her employees.

"Good Ma'am. Would you like to bring me a drink, Mommy??"

"No, I'll take it myself. I'm going in first"

Endah entered a room that was special for him to rest when he was in the store. His mind was still fixed on Vino's words earlier. Just because Vino doesn't feel love from Endah until Vino can talk that easily.

FLASHBACKS

If you said stop loving that man, would that include a satisfying answer for you??"

Endah knew that Vino was not joking with his words because his eyes were so deep looking at Endah.

"That's why Bang??" Endah to the nervous can not accept the charm of Vino.

"Why not, you just don't want your time wasted like Viola. There is no point in loving such a man. Open your heart to others"

Endah's heart felt tight to hear it. Endah felt it was a rejection even though it was not direct.

"If I can't do Bang??" Endah Eye.

"You haven't tried it yet Ndah. Now that you're thirty years old, it's time to think about your future"

"What about your own brother?? Brother is the same, right?? So never set how I feel. That's my business, Bang. Thanks for the ride, excuse me"

Endah got out of Vino's car with his tears that were no longer unstoppable. Without even looking at it, Endah continued walking until he chose to go to the park next to his shop. There was no way Endah could go inside with such conditions.

FLASHBACKS

"Do I have to start forgetting you, Bang??"

Endah took a picture frame that was only stored in his drawer. The actual photo contained three people, herself, Viola and Vino. But Endah accidentally folded the Viola part to leave himself and Vino alone. A very long photo taken by them, when Endah and Viola graduated High School.

"It won't be that easy to forget you Bang. Will my wait all this time be in vain?? Who is the woman you love. Maybe if you're happy with her, I'll try to erase how I feel about you"

Endah rubbed the photo right on Vino's face. Then put it back in the drawer.

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Geck.. Geck.. Geck..

"Vi, this is Brother!!" Erland from the outside.

Shortly thereafter, a voice turned the key from within. Erland was once again stunned to see Viola wearing the white face. His face was shining in Erland's eyes. But then Erland realized there was something strange on that beautiful face. His eyes were puffy and slightly reddened. His normally sharp eyes staring at Erland now looked withered.

"Why??" Viola's voice was a little hoarse.

"Abang just wanted to say to you, if you sleep on top tonight" Erland did not turn her partner even a bit to Viola who was like crying out.

"Yes "Viola wants to close his bedroom door again a sign that Viola wants Erland to leave from there.

"Wait a minute!!" Erland held the door with one hand.

Viola was silent with his face lowered.

"You crying??" Erland tried to grab Viola's chin but Viola dodged.

"I'm tired, I want to rest"

"Why are you Vi?? Did you hurt you again?? Or who would dare to hurt you?? Say the same brother"

Viola kept the door shut, her tears were already urging her to come out while Viola did not want Erland to see her.

Geck.. Geck.. Geck..

"Open the door Vi, tell your brother what makes you cry!! Don't worry you!!" Erland shouted from outside.

After waiting for some time, Erland finally gave up. Viola still did not want to open the door for him. Actually Erland really wanted to be a sharing place for Viola. But rejection after rejection never stopped from Viola.

Just a few steps away, Erland heard the sound of the door opening.

"Ang??" Erland turned around. She knew Viola had called her that, that woman must not be okay.

"Can I have a minute of your time??" Erland immediately nodded without recalling if Sarah was waiting for her in the room.

The two now sat side by side on the sofa, with Viola still bowing his face unvoiced.

"Are you not ready for the same story, brother??"

Viola lifted his puffy face.

"Abang, know for yourself that my parents actually support this marriage even though their own children have been hurt" Erland nodded even though Viola did not see it.

"I was from Mommy's house. Then Mami told me why they still wanted me to survive even with the person who once destroyed their child. They think of me from a parent's point of view on their child. Since they were sure that you would really make me happy as you said in front of them" Viola turned her face still wrapped in a face to look at Erland.

"They just believe in your promise, like I did thirteen years ago" One tear began to fall on her cheek.

"Actually when I came back here and told Mami to accept this marriage, there was still a huge doubt in my heart. But seeing Mami's worsening condition made me unable to do anything about it. Refusing would be poison to my own mother"

Erland just continued to stare at Viola who was expressing her feelings. Without anger in every word. There was a roaring voice with tears beginning to fall.

"Now I'm asking my brother. If I really sincerely live this marriage, will you keep your promise to make me happy?? Or you just want to calm my parents and renege like before. If so, we'd better end it all here. Tell me the truth before it gets too far"

Erland was just speechless, yet to answer anything about Viola's question. The man simply moved his hand to wipe Viola's tears.

But Erland's silence just hurt Viola. He had already painstakingly lowered his ego to string such a long sentence together.

The cheeks that Erland had just wiped were wet again. But this time it was accompanied by a little stuffing.

"What is this silence of yours in answer to my doubt??" Viola's hard-earned heart was now shattered in the same hand.

Erland pulled the Viola into her arms, hugging him so tightly.

"Don't interpret things according to your own assumptions. Silence does not mean you agree with what you think. But you're just trying to control yourself, because you also feel pain when you see you crying like this"

Viola still continued to sob in Erland's embrace the third time he felt.

After Viola calmed down a little, Erland broke down her embrace. Grabbing Viola's chin to make her lift her face.

"It is now your turn to listen to Brother"

Erland changed her sitting position to the side facing Viola.

"Before Brother married you, Brother also hesitated because Brother already had Sarah in your life. You are always haunted by guilt and responsibility. But your brother married you not just because of that. At that time God also gave his guidance through the dream Brother. The results of Istikharah Abang prayers also always show your beautiful face. So you've never messed with this wedding"

Erland opened the tip of Viola's face to hold Viola's hand hidden behind it.

"After making a promise to God to bind you as a wife, Brother also blew a prayer at the top of your head. From that moment on, I tried to love you. Even though we were separated for three years, did you forget to ask for news from you?? Didn't you?? Brother always remembers you even if you don't tell everyone. Your name is also always Tucked in every prayer Brother"

It is true what Erland said. Viola was upset because Erland kept sending messages that he considered unimportant.

"So what you said in front of your parents is the truth. God will be witness Vi"

Viola lowered his back, his back still slightly shaking though not sobbing like earlier.

"Don't force yourself to trust your brother completely. Just look at the evidence you gave me"

Cup...

The chewy and wet thing landed gently on the Viola's forehead.

"Dear dear to you, the most beautiful wife of Brother" Erland said with a slight whisper.

Erland again pulled Viola into her arms. Forcing that soft hand to circle around his muscular waist.

Viola who was too tired of crying started to feel a heavy weight in his eyes. While Erland was so enjoying the romantic atmosphere that the first time that happened. Finally, the two of them fell asleep on the sofa in a sitting position and hugged each other.

While the other room Sarah was cringe because it was past midnight Erland did not return to his room.

"Basar women m*rahan!! He's getting bolder as it turns out!! Just look tomorrow, I'll make him feel at home to stay in this house!!"