The Murder of the Beloved

Chapter 56

Bagas' attitude actually relieved Bram. But he's still not satisfied. As long as the young man was still following Maya and stayed with her, she did not feel safe and calm.

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When Bram's vehicle was passing in the Menteng area, suddenly Maya who was sitting next to Bram expressed her intention to stop by Bram's house. Maya's proposal surprised Bram. "Well, not now May. You know I don't have a maid. I haven't cleaned that house yet. Shameful, ah. Just tell me when. I'll call a cleaner to clean it all up."

Maya shakes. "That's not Bram's problem. Is my janitor looking to inspect your house?" said ticklish. "You're dirty or messy, I'll understand. Maybe that's the difference between a widow's house and a widower's house, huh?"

Bram laughed. He thought for a moment. "alright. But you don't fuck around later, do you?"

"No. I promise." Maya raised her hand with a sigh of oath.

Just like the prejudice in Bram's heart, that there is a possibility Maya wants to check the whereabouts of her house. Does he have a house in Menteng area as told or just a lie? From the beginning he knew that Maya could not be equated with Indira or Lilis. Not only does Maya's face imply intelligence but the material of her speech as well. But then he dismissed that prejudice. There's nothing wrong with Maya wanting to know more about herself. That's a good sign. Curiosity signifies attention as well as seriousness. It is different with people who don't care. It was so full of tension. Is Maya's attention really serious about her? Before taking any further approach, he should be sure first.

But he also realized, that before he had to open up more even though it does not need much. Honesty needs to be shown, as far as things can be known or investigated.

That thought made his behavior calm and restrained. He realized that he was being observed carefully and did not want to appear nervous as if he kept a lie. A woman like Maya would definitely want to get a qualified companion.

Upon arriving at the gate of his house Bram said, "Well, this is my hut, May. Don't compare it to your palace."

"An antique old house!" maya exclaimed with admiration in her voice.

Bram looked over with a surprised face. "Antique?" tanyanya did not understand from which point Maya's assessment was.

"Yes. Antique and unique," Maya asserts with a serious attitude.

"Let's wait until you see it up close." Bram pressed the remote control in his hand. The gate is open. The car came in. Then the door closes again. Bram parked his car in front of the porch, then rushed out to open the door for Maya.

As soon as he set foot in the courtyard Maya immediately raised his gaze around the front house. His face showed a clear admiration. "Look, how solid your house is, Bram. This must be a Dutch-era building, right?"

"It's May."

"Well, that's amazing. As a developer you don't mean to renovate this house. Salute to you, Bram. The beauty of your home is to be preserved."

When Maya admires her home, Bram admires Maya. The woman stood like a queen with her classic beauty. Her smiling face and her floral and vibrant dress with colors really brighten the atmosphere around. It seemed like the usually gloomy and gray house was suddenly visited by a goddess who gave beauty to the surroundings.

Then Maya turns and finds herself being stared at. She blushed. "Hey, do I look weird?" tanyakanya.

Bram smile. "Absolutely not. I admire you."

"It's not me, but your house is what you should admire."

"I'm ready to see even the cobwebs." Maya moves nimbly following the steps of Bram who has issued the house key.

After opening the door wide, Bram let Maya in. "You're free to look around every corner. Behind there is a terrace and garden. The door is locked but the key is attached to it. While you're looking around, I'm preparing a drink."

Bram smiled with satisfaction watching Maya act like someone who was interested in buying a house. She was glad that Maya liked and admired her home. At first he felt inferior when comparing it with Maya's house.

As he stood in front of the open refrigerator to grab a drink, he was shocked to hear Maya screech from behind. Without first closing the refrigerator door he ran as fast as lightning towards the back of the house. Suddenly, cold sweat poured out. His heart feels like it's going to fall.

Maya is standing on the side of the back door with her face facing the garden. When Bram was next to him he turned his head while covering his nose. "Ih, smell!" yells. Hands pointing.

Bram looked in the direction he was pointed. There's a big rat carcass under the porch stairs. "Oh, rat," he said in relief. "What do you think is wrong."

"But the rat is so big Bram."

"That's it. Yuk, inside! Look at your face until it's so pale. You need a drink." Bram held Maya's arm leaning against his body like one who was feeling anxious. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Bram embraces Maya's shoulders and guides her inside. Although her heart was still pounding, Bram was happy for that heart-warming physical contact. Maybe he should thank the rat. They sat next to the sofa. Bram offers a canned Coca-Cola he has opened and put a straw on Maya. They siphon their drinks slowly.

"Have you lost your surprise?" bram asked while observing Maya's face from the side.

"Oh, I've." Maya smiles and turns and looks at Bram. "You were shocked to hear my screams. Sorry huh? I shouldn't have acted that way."

"That's it. Its alright. I must also apologize for letting you into a dirty house. It's such a shame."

Maya puts a finger on Bram's lips. "We forgive each other. Now there's an important job you have to do."

"What's that?" ask Bram wonder.

"You have to get rid of that rat carcass, right? Don't leave it there for long."

"Yes, of course. I'll throw it away. But I'll just take it after you get me home."

"Well, it better be Bram now. The longer it gets smelly. And my advice, you better bury the carcass. Do not throw it in place up to or in the got. That's not good. Do you have a shovel or a hoe? I want to help you."

Bram surprised. "Don't May. Your time helps with such business. Let me just. But your advice is correct. You just wait here."

"Ah, I want to come see." Maya jumps to her feet.

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