Taint

The presence of Reza

The man who was none other than Reza, he smiled as he moved closer. The look on his face showed a sad mimic. Whether it's real or just engineering.

"It's nice to meet you, Sister-in-law," Reza said as she arrived before me.

"Thank you." I answered him while throwing away my eyes.

Although this heart has realized all the wisdom behind events. However, that annoyance still remained. So in disappointment that he incited, until finally this self was reluctant to accept him back, even though only as a friend.

"You know each other?" ask Bu Renata, Darren's mother.

"We're college friends" Reza replied, before I opened my voice.

"Ma, let's sit down. Your time stands still." Brother Darren guided Bu Renata's hand and invited her to sit on the chair.

I also sat down while looking at Kak Darren's slightly sour face. What's wrong with her? Could it be that he knows what happened between me and Reza?

Shortly after, we all sat in our own places. We gathered in the living room, we talked while enjoying a warm cake and tea.

After making small talk, Kak Darren's parents began to say the purpose of his arrival. This time, Mas Bayu and Mas Denis joined in, to witness a serious conversation about my marriage.

"Mr Ambar, we came here in addition to friendship also for other purposes. We intend to propose a daughter, Kirana Mentari, to my son, Darren Alfando. She loved Kirana and she was ready to marry her, whenever she did," said Mr. Fadil, Darren's father.

"Before thanking you, sir, Mom, I was very flattered by your good intentions. As a mother, I have always supported what is good for my daughter, including marriage. Kirana has agreed and is ready to marry Nak Darren. So ... I also received this proposal happily. But you already know who Kirana is? What is his status and what is his background. Mom and Dad understood, didn't they?" answer Mother.

I saw Mom's lips covered in a bitter smile, maybe she was as restless as I was. Afraid that suddenly Kak Darren's family is taking issue with my situation.

"We understand very well, ma'am, and for us it doesn't matter. No human being is perfect, all must have wrong and kilaf. For me, there is no point in judging the mistakes of others, because neither I nor my family are necessarily right. Especially if someone is already trying to improve himself, he is an extraordinary figure. I'm amazed by people like that." Ms. Renata gave an answer while smiling kindly.

I was about to smile, but I hadn't had time to do that suddenly Reza coughed. I immediately glanced at him, and it turned out that he was looking at me. His gaze kept a mess that was very difficult to dive into. I don't know what's inside.

"Ma, Pa, Mom, excuse me to go to the bathroom first, yeah." Brother Darren moved from his seat. "Honey, I don't know the place" continued Brother Darren as he looked at me.

"Let's take it," I replied.

I walked up and left the living room. I continued walking towards the bathroom, while Brother Darren followed me behind.

The bathroom is located next to the kitchen room, quite far from the middle room.

I stopped in front of the bathroom door, which just happened to be quiet right now. I looked back and looked at Brother Darren.

"Please, brother, this is the bathroom" I told him.

Darren's brother flinch at his place. Not moving, not saying a word. Only her net is staring at me without a blink.

"Sister," called me, after a long pause.

"I don't want to go to the bathroom, I just want to talk about important things with you" replied Darren who then made me frown in wonder.

"It matters?" I repeated his words.

"Jealous?" Again I just repeated his words.

"Could she be jealous of Reza?" I said in my heart.

"I just say hello, Ren. Is that wrong?" said someone who suddenly came after us.

I turned and looked at someone who was none other than Reza. He stepped closer while brushing his elongated hair. It was a little different from the last time we met.

"Close your mouth! You think I can't read your eyes. What I'm saying is, Za, the girl you mean is her, right?" Brother Darren pointed at me.

What happened between them?

The two stared at each other intently, and the roar of his breath was both hunting. It is obvious that they are holding back emotions. What has Reza told Darren?

"He or not, it has nothing to do with you." Reza said while squinting her eyes. Not only that, I saw his hands also clenched, as if ready to give a scar on the face of Kak Darren.

"He's my future wife, he's mine. So don't expect you to get close to him. Throw away your feelings, she doesn't need them." Darren's brother gripped the collar of Reza's shirt tightly.

"Sister, already, sister, don't be emotional. All problems can be solved well. Don't be like this" I said with a slightly high intonation.

Brother Darren did not reply, but he immediately released his grip. Now, the two cast their eyes off each other with breaths that continued to hunt.

"The meeting I was waiting for .. turned out like this. You have been a khilaf, you should also be able to realize the error of someone, except .. You are a person who does not have a heart. If you still think of me, give me a chance to talk. I'll explain everything related to that time" Reza said in a flat tone.

Without waiting for an answer, he stepped away leaving me and Brother Darren. In just a split second, his body disappeared behind the sealing wall. I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. This anxiety became even more, when he remembered his face filled with disappointment. Did I hurt him?

"Darling, are you going to see him?" Darren's question woke me up from the daydream.

"No." I'm shaking.

Brother Darren looked down while rubbing his face, I don't know what he was thinking. I also lowered my head, trying to calm the increasingly uncomfortable feeling.

After a long time of silence, Darren opened his voice again. Low intonation, but impressed firm and heavy. From there I can guess, if Brother Darren is holding back emotions that are ready to explode.

"I'm sorry, if my jealousy is excessive. All because my love for you is too much. I'm jealous not without reason, all this happened because I remember what Reza said ... about you," said Darren.

"A ... What did he say?" manya curious.

Brother Darren did not immediately answer, he just looked at me with a fixed look. I looked at his worried face for a moment. I saw his lips tremble, as if he had trouble expressing a word.

"Sister," call me.

"Please don't leave me. I love you so much, Kirana" whispered Brother Darren.

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