Bento: The Real Bright Star
My Little Brother

My name is Aulia Dwi Zahrani. I have a younger brother named Betrand Peto. He's only a year apart from me. I've been sitting in 5th grade SD while my sister is in 3rd grade SD. Our lives are very fulfilling because we are the children of conglomerates. Even so, to be honest we are less happy with our lives now, especially my sister.

Yes, my sister is very poor. Not infrequently he received unpleasant treatment from both of our parents. They treat us differently. Even from childhood, my parents never wanted to take care of my sister, but only taken care of by a maid in our house. They never considered Betrand as their son.

Not only that, they would also be furious if Betrand called them by the call of Father or Mother, and this was the moment that sliced our hearts the most if they said 'I am not your Father!' or 'I'm not your Mother!' . It was as if they did not want the presence of Betrand in this family. And had I not been in this family, Betrand might have been banished by them.

Right now, I'm the only place for my sister to get affection. But none of that would be enough for him without the full affection of both of our parents.

I always tried to cheer Betrand up by saying, "Betrand don't have to be sad and scared, is Brother here!".

Usually after I say that, Betrand will calm down a bit.

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~ MORNING IT ~

At 05:00 I wake up, usually in hours like this I take a shower before performing the Fajr prayer. After getting dressed, I would wake up my sister and rush to her room. Arriving at Betrand's room, he was making his bed. Shortly after, Betrand realized my presence.

"August, Brother!" he hugged me right away.

"For my little brother!" I gently rubbed my head.

If this is the case, he will hold me for a long time.

"Well, this is over Betrand take ablution and we pray together!" my spoken.

"Ready, Brother!" he responded by still hugging me.

From childhood, I played as a parent and brother for Betrand. Teach him to know religion and God, to teach manners, education, etc., which he must do as a man of faith and benefit to many.

Besides, I'll never let go of my sister's embrace as long as she's still holding me. I knew very well he needed hugs and affection, and that was the only place he could get all of it.

Yes, even though he only smiled faintly when he heard my words.

"Take ablution first yes, pray with Brother!" I said with a smile.

"Yes, Brother." After that he immediately rushed to the bathroom and I waited for him here.

When we finished praying, we prayed. Betrand is usually the most solemn in his prayers.

Then after he prayed, I would say,

" Well, after this Betrand took a shower first huh, after that breakfast ! "

He just nodded.

While waiting for Betrand to finish the bath, I will prepare breakfast for him.

Shortly thereafter...

He also appeared

"Geez, so cute sister, here's breakfast together ! I made you your favorite food, you know!" I said with a smile.

Betrand came up to me and sat down near me.

"Thank you, brother. All this time it was just my brother who was always there for Betrand" said Betrand suddenly and immediately hugged me.

"Yes. Equally,Darling!" I replied while stroking his cheek.

"Eat first, we go to school together" I continued with a smile.