
B
lace woke up when the clock was on
on his desk was ringing loudly. It's seven o'clock and it's Brenda's time
commencing activity. He was busy with his work routine
heavy. Facing an ambitious guy like Baim messes up his mind.
Brenda's up
from his bed came to the window. It opens light brown curtains,
then open the window. The morning air filled the room. Then
Brenda walked over to the small table and poured water into the glass. His throat feels dry
for arguing with Baim.
Brenda's Eyes
moving to the front page. He looked back at Ryan's face. The face began
fulfilling mind. He imagined how the boy's life would go.
How is his future.
Brenda's phone is ringing.
He snapped, then took his phone. From Baim. ‘Ughh... What do you want anyway?’
grunts Brenda upset. Brenda refused the call
Baims. He rushed into the bathroom and washed his body. This morning it was
I have to get to Ryan's house
Brenda observed
ryan's paintings in his gallery. Very artistic.
Flat color and very elegant. Gently scratches the brush until
looks like the real thing. So smooth with natural colors. The paintings are worth it
thumbs up and can compete with famous painters.
Ryan came out of his room. He was wearing dark blue jeans
and a white t-shirt. Looks very handsome with a haircut model now. Her lips
wet red with shaved mustache however
still leaves a shave. His eyes looked at Brenda fixedly.The gaze really made Brenda misbehave.
“Ryan..?” greet Brenda gently with a smile
captivating. Ryan was silent with his usual expression. He took the ball
the crystal is located on the buffet, then
playing it over and over. Brenda followed Ryan's steps to the back balcony.
“You're gone. Ryan doesn't want you here,” Ryan said flatly. Brenda's forehead wrinkled, and she tried to persuade Ryan.
“I just want to be friends with you, Yan,”it's soft.
“No. Ryan doesn't want friends,”Ryan refuses.
Brenda tried again to persuade him.
“Yah... Maybe at this time Ryan does not need. One day Ryan
definitely need friends,”
“Ryan don't want to.
You just go!” Ryan's voice was hard.
“Yan.. I want to be your best friend. We can play together,”
“Ryan don't want,”
“Yan.. My arrival is not to hurt you. But I want to share
experience with you,” refer Brenda again. He tried to be patient
confronting Ryan.It's like persuading a little boy who's
snoring and not eating.
“Ryan is not
want!”
“Maybe we
you can play, or share knowledge. Like I like your paintings,”
Ryan did not react. He was silent while being fun
with mind. Brenda continues to persuade Ryan.
“Yan.. give me
a chance to find yourself. I'll help you,”
Ryan stared
Brenda sharp.
“Ryan is not
want!” he said he was sniffing while leaving Brenda in his gallery.
“Yan, listen
my explanation used to be,”Brenda followed Ryan's steps.
“Pergii!!
Go away!! Ryan is not!! Ryan wants to be alone!”
“Yan.
when are you like this?”
“Ryan is not
JEDAAARR…
Momentary situation
become silent. Then came the screams from Ryan's room. Him
screaming while banging his head. Brenda was panicked and frightened. It
I was worried about Ryan in the room. Heard Ryan screaming, Maryati
approaching the panicked Brenda.
“How is it,
Auntie?” tanyanya nervous.
Maryati smiled
bitter.
“Nothing,
Ryan really likes that. Forgive auntie son, Nda. Aunt tried
give his best for Ryan but he stays with his world. Auntie is not
know again how,”
Maryati trying
convince Brenda. He took Brenda to the back porch and served tea
warm and a few small snacks.
“Kita ngeteh
first yuk...” invite Maryati.
“Thank you,
Aunt...” Brenda sits sweetly. A gentle breeze touched Brenda's soft skin.
“That's it
ryan's behavior when he's angry, Nda. Aunt is worried about his condition,”.
“Propay yes, Aunt.
Taking Ryan's sympathy it takes time. I will continue to try to persuade
Ryan,”
“But aunt
feeling guilty for forcing you to fulfill your aunt's wishes,”
“I never felt compelled, Auntie. Especially for humanity. For Ryan
far away from normal life. Poor Ryan if half
his life is going through like this,”
“Yes... Aunty knows, Nda... Maybe it was the fate of Ryan and aunt,” Maryati voice suddenly raucous. There was a puddle of clear water in his eye.
“It's been twenty-three years over aunty facing Ryan
like these. Aunty sad, Nda. Ryan's only aunt's son. Auntie is not
know again how?”
“Tante must be patient. We must keep trying and
pray that Ryan will make a change. For God to also give his miracles,”
“Thank you, Nda. Auntie hope you'll be patient for Ryan,”
Brenda nodded slowly.
“Same-sama,
Aunt. For today let Ryan in his room. Tomorrow I will come back again.
I will persuade Ryan in my own way.”
Maryati
smilingly.
“One more time thank you, Nda. Auntie hope you're not bored
facing the behavior of Ryan,”
“Yes, hopefully, Aunt,” Brenda smiled.
“Please
drink the tea first, Nda.”.
Brenda nodded
enjoying the fresh breeze. After a long chat, Brenda came home.
“I say goodbye
home, Aunt. There's still other work to be done,”
“Good, Nda.
Thanks for visiting,”
“Same-sama,
Aunt,”
“You be careful
on the road,”
“Ya,”
Maryati
take Brenda to the front yard. Before long Brenda's motor left Maryati's house.Brenda heaved a heavy sigh in
the journey. He really had a challenge and a great trial
heavy.