The Fate Or Destiny

Eps. 41. Peaceful That's Relieve

Five days of walking is so hard for Benaya. Kalut not because of work, but because Keke who did not want to see him. He is the cause, letting jealousy rule his mind so that he cannot think logically. He realized he was outrageous and regretted it now.

Naturally Keke was angry, because of his accusations about Keke's attitude to Lody. Though he knew Keke's profile was not easily familiar with others, he experienced himself months dealing with Keke's stiffness. Actually he was just worried Keke was quick to open up to Lody because of his term brothers. It seems their relationship makes sense, but he sees with that clause that Lody quickly responds to Keke rather than him at first. And Ben feels uncomfortable especially about Lody, not the real Keke.

In his work he has experience dealing with many people, officials, entrepreneurs, land touts, employees at the lower level who have a lot of tricks and good sense. He knows the profile of someone who moves precisely and quickly so that it cannot be rejected, covering the intention of utilizing or making a profit with kindness and manipulative attention. He's not sure yet but he suspects Lody. And Keke is too plain.

"Mirror..."

Keke was tidying up the equipment he used to make the cookies. Titin and Dolly the new employee had already stepped aside ahead while moving the completed order.

Keke didn't make Ben's third call last time. He's still angry.

"Rens.. sorry..."

Keke is still tight-lipped. The equipment was already stored, the table was clean, he left Ben in that back room, going upstairs without a sound. Ben thought about how to apologize, the problem had to be solved today, not wanting to delay again.

Like playing ball, to make a goal he must master the ball first. He remembered Rommel's words as well, Keke's attitude was so strong and intimidating, that if he followed and waited for Keke, he might remain silent forever and not respond to Ben.

Ben passed Keke on the stairs and held Keke's right hand tightly and continued up without looking at Keke. Keke's pull he felt, but his strength was in his favor at the moment.

"Bipi Papi... Yica has a bath, halum sekalang..."

The little one who was already clearly speaking welcomed the two of them upstairs. There was also Via, the two children were already able to bathe themselves.

"Well, that's smart now. Papi Bipi there needs to be the same mami Keke, you guys come down carefully huh. play the same om Rommel first..."

"Yes papi Bipi..."

"Be careful, slow down..."

Ben replied and did not let go of Keke's hand, probably already reddened because Ben held back strongly Keke's effort to release his hand. It's okay to be a little rough, he doesn't want to drag on.

Ben headed to Keke's room, never been there, but he wanted to anticipate the situation. He hasn't wanted to see Keke's face. The door he opened and when they were inside Ben locked and pocketed the key boy. Keke's hand he's off. He didn't get close to Keke, just stood behind that door, he didn't want Keke to be uncomfortable, only this alone with him in a closed room.

"Mirror..."

Ben called out softly, not taking a single step, his hands went into his pants pocket, relaxed and now looked at Keke who was already standing at the end of the room looking angrily also suspicious of him.

"I just wanted to talk. I just wanted to apologize. Here we will not be disturbed, until we solve our problems. So... please listen to me?"

Keke did not answer, but seeing Ben unmoving in his place, and glancing at Ben's face that looked calm, Keke then sat on the edge of the bed. But stay alert.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong. I blame your attitude on Lody. I'm just.I'm jealous of Rens. I don't like any other guy who cares about you. I know he's your brother, but that's what makes me jealous. I'm sorry if I say this, you're just foster brothers with no blood relation, and that's what makes me uncomfortable she's dealing with you."

"I'm not going to get in the way of your relationship, I'm just being honest with you what I feel. If you think I'm overreacting to this, maybe this is how I protect what belongs to me. You belong to me Rens..."

"Rens... Will you forgive me?"

Ben waited, just now as he spoke long Keke was down. Ben caught Keke's nodding head movement. He understands now Ben's reason. Jealous people said the sign of affection, that was Ben claimed to be jealous. He had just learned to recognize this form of emotion. And that turned out to make Ben did not want to greet with Lody's brother from the beginning.

"Rens... am I forgiven?"

"Yes..."

Lirih Keke replied with his head still down. Ben breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that there was no need to argue, just need a cool head and the intention and determination to admit mistakes, it could improve their situation.

"May I come closer?"

Keke raised his head, looking into Ben's pleading eyes. Keke softened under Benaya's shady gaze.

Slowly Ben came and smiled warmly, he crouched down and grabbed Keke's one hand, squeezing it slowly. Wanting to actually immediately grab Keke's body into a hug, but he endured that longing, grabbing Keke's trust is more important now.

"Kangen Rens's..."

Keke now dared to look at Ben. He's missing now too. The anger that recedes, quickly turns into a thickening sense of longing.

"Where is mine here..."

His index end pierced his favorite spot on that face. Keke still hesitated to take off his smile, only staring at that handsome face that he did not want to look at these few days.

"Where... uh?"

A little smile had already made the curved pattern real. Ben smiled at that too. Peace was a relief and spread beauty in his soul.

"I love You, my Rens..."

The changing hand gently caressed Keke's cheek, while the other hand still held Keke's hand. Keke's cheeks let out a red tinge, his white cheeks showing that clearly. My Rens. Something for Keke, that's the cause.

"Out yuk..."

Ben stood up and pulled Keke slowly to get out of the room. Linger in the closed room and staring at that beautiful face up close evokes another surge in her chest.

"I go home to take a shower. later come back again... still miss..."

"..."

Ben gemes actually. A normal Keke is an irritable Keke. It's not normal that if it's three-four sentences out of his mouth, there must be something. His hands ruffled Keke's short hair.

"You also take a shower, want a hug but the smell of onions..."

Keke pouting.

"Hahaha. go home..."

A lightning kiss came across Ben's cheek and headed for the stairs.

"Why kiss, he says stink..."

Keke grumbled softly.

"Hahaha.it's for DP, I'll pay the rest back..."

"Ehhh???"

Keke smiled to himself, Brother Bens always had a way to twist his heart. There was no reason to be angry any longer. Ben also answered asking in his own heart how to behave to his brother Lody. Not suspecting just need to be wise to behave. It's okay to set boundaries from the beginning. Without actually speaking Lody knows who Ben is. Lody's older brother but probably doesn't need to be too familiar either. Maintaining a good relationship with his new family is necessary but he also has to take care of Benaya's heart.

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Happy weekend 😇

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