Bento: The Real Bright Star
Reliability and Understanding

Day after day these brothers passed by so tenaciously.

A small figure thirsting for affection, Betrand... He still survives in the family thanks to his older brother who always protects him.

That day...

Betrand was resting while staring at the photo album - a photo of her with her sister.

It opens the sheets per sheet...

That's what brought him back to his past.

He looked at the face of the brother in the album, the times that occurred during the 11 years of his life again twisted clearly in his memory.

The Brother, Aulia...Who was only 1 year adrift with him, so sincere to care for and raise him. He would do anything for Betrand.

A few minutes later...

Betrand kept the album in its place. After that, he laid his tiny body on the bed. His mind drifted far away, recalling his older brother's past tips.

Is correct...

He must be strong...!

He must be tough...!

Rigid...!

And can stand strong as a rock !

That was one of the counsel Betrand always kept in his heart.

Betrand took a deep breath - and then he exhaled slowly. He was determined to make his brother happy.

He could not bear to break Aulia's heart. Betrand did not want the struggle of the brother so far to be in vain.

 🍃🍃🍃

Meanwhile...

In Aulia's room.

He was very worried...

Earlier this morning he got word that his school was going to hold a PMR camp outside the city.

Yep... Aulia is very loving things related to 'Papalang Merahan' and she has long struggled in the organization.

But the problem is that he doesn't want to leave his sister.

His worry for his sister was too great.

' Trauma 's... '

Yep... Actually Aulia was traumatized by all the events and her parents' treatment of Betrand. He does not want unpleasant events to happen again to his sister.

And he has long been determined to always do and sacrifice anything for the happiness of his sister.

Long enough he was in doubt and finally he decided to 'not go '

Not giving up !

But sometimes what we expect, will not be forever in line with destiny. Sometimes, there are - there are things that we have to sacrifice for the happiness of others.

🌈🌈🌈

That night...

After this family dinner.

Arrive - arrive...

Betrand entered his brother's room.

But apparently the middle brother berwudhu to pray isya.

Betrand was just a fad - look on Aulia's bookshelf, suddenly he saw a brochure.

Out of curiosity, he took the brochure and it turned out to be a PMR camp brochure outside the city.

Betrand knew very well everything about his sister, he thought Aulia would join this camp.

~ AULIA POV ~

" Lho... Betrand ? " i said when I saw my little sister was sitting on my bed.

" sister...Brother, not going to this camp ? " ask Betrand while showing her a brochure.

Yep...

A camp brochure that somehow Betrand could find it. Though I've kept it in a 'safe' place and I don't think it will be reached by Betrand.

I'm not asking my sister questions. This self is worried again.

' Will I join the camp ? But Betrand's risk is alone ' and I'm afraid Mother and Father are doing something unpleasant to him 'my mind while staring at Betrand at a glance.

Hiding everything that made me worry, it felt very impossible.

How not ?

Yep... My sister knows all about me.

" Sister...? Brother's coming, right ? " then Betrand broke my daydream.

" Uh... Brother does not come, dear "I replied with a thin smile.

" Gapapa kok "reply me while caressing my sister's head.

Betrand just nodded and he didn't say any more.

Since I didn't want him to talk about it anymore, I immediately distracted him.

Yep... As usual, in hours like this I will make sure my sister has prayed or not.

Huff...

Yeah, thats...

All of that is my duty.

I have to be a big brother and a parent to my sister.

🌈🌈🌈

~ Author's POV ~

The next day...

The sun begins to show its light as if - will greet people who have started their activities.

That day...

The SD Universe Bilingual School...

Seen Aulia who was sitting while staring at her friends who were training for the preparation of the camp later.

A few minutes later...

One of his friends approached him and asked him

" Ul..., why don't you join this camp ? "

Aulia took a deep breath, trying to stabilize her mood.

On the other side...

The little sister was staring at her brother from a distance. Even so, he still listened to their conversation.

Indeed, after the conversation between him and his brother last night, Betrand felt there was an 'atmosphere' that was different from his brother's behavior. For him it was just weird. It seems that it is not natural if the brother chooses not to participate in the camp of his dreams.

🌈🌈🌈

A few seconds later...

Because Aulia never answered her friend's question, finally her friend who had a sweet face and stature all the time said...

" Aulia's... If there's anythingwhat's the same story I am !We are going to temen "

But he only looked at it briefly and then looked in another direction.

" Hm... Is it because of your sister ? " he continued.

Deggs...

Betrand clearly heard the words of his brother's friend

He was confused by the meaning of the words.

Out of an unstoppable curiosity, Betrand remained in his place to hear their conversation.

🌺🌺🌺

" Yes... Such was Lel "Aulia replied to her friend named Lely.

" Why really ? " ask Lely with a serious face.

" You know, my parents didn't like Betrand. Yep... I was afraid that they would confess to her unpleasant things "Aulia explained with a face that described such deep sadness and worry.

Hearing the brother's statement, it felt like Betrand's heart was stabbed by thousands of knives.

That is how much her brother's love for her until - until Aulia willingly sacrificed her dream for the sake of her sister.

When Betrand's knee trembled, the tears he could not immediately flow. With her frail body, she remained standing at that spot and overheard the brother's conversation.

" Hm... Geez, so your parents still don't like your sister ? I'm actually confused.. Why try they do not like Betrand, he is a good boy, intelligent, talented, and many more "limpal Lely with an unbearable face.

Aulia just nodded sadly.

" Well, I know your decision is the best" Lely said softly, hugging Aulia.

Aulia returned Lely's embrace with a smile.

" Of... You must be strong for your sister ! Because he only has you. Inevitably, you must fight for her life and happiness ! " lely advises while stroking Aulia's back.

" Yes... I know Lel "reply Aulia.

After hearing all the conversation, Betrand ran to the toilet.

Without him knowing...

His cheeks were filled with tears. Deep down, Betrand was very bad for his brother.

His sister always was, with such a big chest and such great willingness, he did anything for the sake of a happy life for his sister.

After a few minutes...

Betrand wiped away her tears that had soaked her cute cheeks. He was determined that this time, the older brother would not have to do it all for his sake.

' Anyway big brother should join the camp' inner Betrand