The Murder of the Beloved

Chapter 55

Armed with experiences from the past that make the more mature face women, Bram managed to establish a familiarity with Maya and Bagas. The way he chose was right. If he managed to get along with one of the two, then the other one was easily approachable. In that short time he knew a lot about them.

In her beautiful home, Maya lives alone with Bagas and two helpers. So Bram asks if Maya will not feel lost if Bagas lives apart.

"Oh, of course sir. I am so used to being accompanied by him. But I think about his interests. It's a pity that he has to struggle with traffic jams every day. He left early in the morning and went home late at night, even when I was sleepy. You can say he doesn't seem to be around all day. So what's the difference with living apart for five years a week? I cannot continue to depend. So did he. Imagine if he had a girlfriend. Maybe her boyfriend cheated on me."

"You are wise, Mom." Bram praised with admiration.

Maya laughs. He seemed happy to be praised in such a way, Bram thought. For a woman who already feels confident in her physical beauty, physical praise is no longer touching. With such an understanding Bram already knows when the right time to throw compliments.

Every day they are in touch, if not chatting on the phone, of course, meet through eating together. At first Bram invited Bagas along for dinner, but the young man laughed and said, "Ah, I don't want to be the third person, Om!" Of course Bram is not pushy. Maya smiled as well. Bram really felt like he was in the clouds. He was very optimistic about his dreams. He is also more confident and confident in his ability to attract women. So, why should he rely on the help of others like Frida did?

With the increase of their familiarity, then the vanishing is also the formal attitude of one towards the other. There are no more "Father" and "Mother" but enough names. Such progress was something extraordinary for Bram, more than the value of a house. Therefore he does not chase Maya with the question, whether Maya so buy or not. Maya asks for time to consider and negotiate with Bagas, which is more efficient and useful for them, buying a house or apartment. The important thing for Bram is not to lose the good relationship he has built. People like Maya will never see him again.

Such circumstances make Bram very patient in waiting. He has never been as patient as it awaits the decision of prospective customers.

Maya finally talked about it. "Actually I feel bad, Bram. I don't want to disappoint you. But here's..."

"Whatever you decide, I won't be disappointed, May. Believe this. So don't hesitate to say. That's your right to determine. So, or not, buying is entirely your right."

"Indeed right. But I feel guilty. You've been so nice to us all along. I don't want to lose a friend." Maya lowered her head, afraid to see Bram's expression.

Bram reached out and raised Maya's face with his index finger on his chin. "I know what you mean, May. Look me. Does insincerity look on my face? Look carefully. Friendship that we have established so far is not part of buying and selling, so it can be dissolved if buying and selling is canceled. For me, this relationship is much more valuable than money. May indeed. Can you trust me?"

They're staring. Bram looked at the pair of beautifully sparkling eyes. Feelings vibrate. Maya nodded. "Of course I believe you. But I was worried in advance that you would leave irritated if we didn't buy a house. Sorry yeah. I've already seen your position as a seller. And as a good salesman you will certainly make every effort to successfully sell."

Bram bobbing head. But he smiled. "A seller does need to be prasangkai whether his sweet attitude is not part of the selling tactic. Yes, that was his fate. But I want to be honest with you, Mau. Since the beginning of seeing you, I've been interested in thinking. It just so happened that you stepped into my booth. Whether you're serious or not with the house on offer is no longer a problem."

The feeling of the flower-flowered Bram. "You're happy? I'm not happy either. Your worries are a sign that you really like me" he said shamelessly.

Maya blushed. "So this is Bram. Finally Bagas decided, not to buy both. Neither house nor apartment. Previously we had made an agreement, that I would buy it and then it became his, but the maintenance costs and these costs were his responsibility. Apparently after he counted, maybe objected as well. So he decided to indekost."

"Ah, didn't he give up the chance to have his own home? He wasted such a valuable hand size on you," Bram couldn't bear to express his opinion. Initially he considered Bagas a smart person and certainly would not miss an opportunity as good as that.

Maya laughs. "Your question makes sense. He didn't waste the opportunity. I gave him the money worth the house. Whatever you want to flap, as long as not spent on foya-foya."

"Oh, he really is a lucky nephew." Bram was amazed at Maya's kindness.

"Actually not really. He has no parents. His mother died and apparently left him because his new wife did not want to have a stepson. My mother and I have a close relationship. Before she died, her mother left her to me. So he's my responsibility."

"He's an adult now. He's 24, isn't he? Accounting degree and already working. So it's independent. You don't have to make it depend on you constantly."

"Of course not. But don't forget Bram. People who are independent still need affection and closeness to others. And he just has me."

"Isn't he attracted to girls? A young man as handsome as Bagas must be easy to get a girlfriend."

Maya laughs. "of course. That bagas is a normal guy. If he doesn't feel attracted to girls, then I'll be wary. But he hasn't met his soul mate. Just patience. No need to rush."

But in Bram's heart Bram thinks the matter could be a stumbling block for him later on. If Bagas is too close to Maya, can't it make him difficult? So he also took good care of his relationship with Bagas while trying to dive in and study the young man. It seems that he did not hinder his relationship with Maya or show any displeasure. Even on several occasions when he visited Maya and Bagas' house at home, the young man looked for reasons to avoid, either going up to the attic where his room was or going by his car. According to Maya, Bagas was very comfortable in front of his computer. That is what it does when you are in the room.

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