Brother, I Love You
Chapter 16's

A few months after Alfred expressed his heart's desire for Bella on the day of love, the man no longer hesitated to show his affection for the girl beyond his usual attitude.

The two really become friendly lovers all the time. Morning, day, night, endless for them to love. From just being a sister, now changed status into a pair of lovers.

Fortunately, the man's mature attitude and control were very strong. So that he still keeps his desire every time he is tempted by his passion which increases often Bella acts seductively in front of him.

Who would have thought that the eighteen-year-old girl would misbehave him at all times just to seduce him. Wearing sexy clothes that are usually worn by adult women who out of nowhere the girl gets.

Sometimes, the man was almost tempted and became crazy every time he saw the appearance of the girl more than the teenage girl in general. In fact, Bella's face can be said to be still a child because the girl only wears and makeup herself sober and as normal as possible according to her age. It made her look more like a ten-year-old girl than a teenager growing up.

But when the girl changes her appearance to a mature woman, who will believe that she is still eighteen years old, although the makeup used by the girl can still be said to be natural.

Alfred was made dizzy seven circumference facing Bella's attitude that changed drastically when night arrived.

Meanwhile, Bella, since the girl accidentally told her female friend on campus that she had just been proposed by her lover, her best friend always tried to make Bella to become a mature woman.

Her name was Liliana. Liliana knew that Alfred was the girl's lover. And the woman knows how old the man really is. Obviously, Liliana will try to give her best to her best friend to make it look more commensurate every time she dates.

It seems a little mixed, but Bella is very grateful. He got tired of saying little kids every time they walked together. Therefore, when Alfred proposed to her, Bella who was too happy told Liliana.

Liliana is actually two years older than Bella. Adult appearance, and mature personality. If Bella is more comfortable wearing tomboyish women's clothes, Liliana prefers feminine clothes. Very contrasting, and contrary to both their properties. However, it does not dampen their desire to make a strong friendship.

"Lilly!" peekik Bella exclaimed when she saw the silhouette of her best friend who walked alone in the campus corridor.

The woman who felt called her name turned around, looking at Bella with a graceful smile. While Liliana is walking towards Bella with a relaxed and elegant, Bella is running with no elite and beautiful. But who would have thought that they would become idols on their campus as the prettiest and sweetest student of the year.

Their complementary nature, coupled with their brains that are too smart, becomes a plus to be able to make both famous in one glance. In addition, they always follow sports activities and important organizations on their campus as their side activities during the teaching and learning process.

Unmitigated, the student activity unit they participate in can be said not suitable for a woman who is famous for those who are afraid of danger and dirty. Not no women who come, only strong women who will dare to take the risk.

That is what makes the two famous in an instant when they undergo club activities such as nature lovers, search and rescue, and student activities that are almost all related to sports.

Indeed, every student will certainly not be able to follow the activities with a large amount. But somehow, Liliana was always able to get everything easily.

"I finally found you" said Bella sighing in relief.

"What's wrong?" Liliana frowned curiously. "Come, find a place to talk."

"Oh, okay." The two then go hand in hand and find a suitable place to spend their time talking.

"Speak."

"Two more weeks is my brother's birthday. What do you think I should give her, huh? Lili, you got any ideas?"

"Hm... Nothing." replied Liliana briefly. That made Bella a little disappointed. But Liliana smiled meaningfully looking at her friend who was looking down full of conflict.

The woman's hand patted Bella lightly on the shoulder and rubbed her a few times, "No need to worry, I'll help you find the right gift for your sister."

Bella's expression suddenly sparkled happily with teary eyes as she was moved. She looked into Liliana's eyes as if a cat was asking for mercy.

"ahahahahah.. Stop, Bell. Don't put on a face like that. Or I'll bring a sack to kidnap you." Liliana chuckled unable to bear it.

"Alright, alright. Thank you, Lili. I'm really grateful to have a friend like you."

"Oh yeah~" liliana teased, "Lantas, what about Ken who's always by your side?"

Bella's expression turned irritated with a wryly bent face, "Just forget her. Aish.. When I remembered what he said to me about my brother, I became annoyed to know!"

"Haha.... That guy's.. Jeez, haha..." Liliana laughed. He clearly knows very well how the person of Ken who is ignorant of his own best friend in giving advice on romance matters. Moreover, his brain is always dirty, even though he himself never did it.

Despite this, Ken is really a good friend and considerate when Bella is having a hard time.

"Eh, there's a meeting, right?" suddenly Bella squealed.

"Oh... Youre right. We better get there. Or Anthony will be angry later." Bella chuckled softly to hear Liliana befall him.

The two got up and left where they relaxed towards the building.

Arriving at a room, Liliana knocked several times before she entered without excuse.

"So, that's the vision and mission of this organization that you choose yourself. Any question?" a pretty handsome man with a tall stature as a sports athlete is riding on a stage that is always provided in every club room. He gives advice and some explanations about some things that must be followed by every member of their organization.

"Sorry, we're late."

"Hm. You guys sit down." said the man flatly. Some pairs of eyes looked at them curiously, some were staring with annoyed gazes.

"Okay, let's move on. Are there no questions you want to ask?" repeat the man asked again.

"Quite brother." one of the front-most audience exclaimed in response.

"Well, if there's no question. I'll explain next." the man who had none other than Anthony's name turned to the back where the projection screen reflected an image and some writing.

"The purpose of organizing in nature lovers itself includes three things, the first is to foster healthy patriotism among its members. This can be achieved by being able to adapt to the nature of society or the people mostly. Second, educate its members both mentally and physically. Third, achieve the spirit of gotong-royong and social awareness. In addition, there are several principles and criteria in loving nature. Does anyone know, what are those things?"

"I only know a few sis." Someone caught everyone's attention. Anthony smiled proudly.

"Okay, you can mention. What the hell is that?"

"Hm... Love, love, and love nature. Maintain, maintain, maintain, and improve nature. Harness, take food and the required results from nature by leaving no negative traces. Others, I forgot." said the student timidly.

"That's pretty good too. Anyone want to add?" Anthony circulated his gaze to all the audience, but none of them answered. "The next thing is to realize, live, and fully practice the work between the interdependent components of nature."

And blah blah blah blah...

The seminar for new members was completed an hour later.

Bella and Liliana are members of the nature-loving club. You could say they are seniors. However, they do not have a position as an organization manager. It was because the two women were too active in various campus activities.

With them being a section of the board of the club organization, the responsibility they carry is huge. Although they are only one member of the club, but the club chairman is very dependent on them because of the smart brains of the two women.

The thing Bella likes is to follow the club karate and taekwondo. It is not allowed to follow the two clubs simultaneously. Because after all, the two are actually competing. But somehow, Bella was able to do both without missing the others.

Bella's physique was the best. Alfred even always took the time to train the girl physically every morning by running lightly around the house complex.

"I'll help you find something for your brother's birthday present after we get home from club activities."

"Okay!" Liliana smiled faintly looking fixedly at Bella.

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"Lesson got here. Don't forget next week collect the tasks on time. Thank you, good day." Alfred turned to leave the last class he taught and returned to his office.

Helena smiled when she saw the man walking not far from her. "Alfred, would you like to have lunch together?"

"Sure." the guy's timp is brief.

The two returned to the teacher room. Helena headed to her own room. Where UKS was right next to the teacher's room, and Alfred to his own room. The two of them took their respective items before coming out and meeting in the corridor.

Alfred and Helena decided to have lunch outside the school. Remembering the picket hours teaching those who are already finished.

In a simple restaurant not far from school, the two chose a Chinese restaurant. It was not as big as the school cafeteria where they worked, the place also did not look as hygienic as a restaurant in general but still looked very decent.

However, the Chinese noodle restaurant was opened before Alfred set foot in Washington. Even then, the age of the owner of the noodle restaurant at that time was fifty years old.

"Begging for two noodles and two bottles of soju" Alfred told a waiter.

"You're soju too, right?" ask Alfred, late. Helena just smiled and nodded. Makes the man smile thinly in response.

"No feeling, yes. We're old now. Uhhhh..."

"Still young. You're still twenty-six." Helena snorted at Alfred's response a little upset.

"Hey, that's age enough for a married woman, you know?" suddenly Alfred chuckled softly making the woman frown uncomprehendingly.

"You want me to marry you?"

BLUSH...!!!

Who wouldn't blush when suddenly the person you once liked says something you've been hoping for? Helena is no exception. He was a little misbehaved when Alfred said something that the man should not have said. The man should know, it's taboo to tell every woman.

"Omong empty! I don't want to marry you. Male braggart."

"really? I am serious though. Hahaha..." Alfred's still flirting. And that made the woman before him nervous about moving uneasily.

"Alfred! Stop that. Or I'll..."

"The order.." cut off a waiter who came to deliver their order.

"Oh, thank you." Helena took the sauce and some chili to mix into her noodles. Stir it up and forget what happened between them before.

"I'll marry Bella next month."

Bruyuhh...

Suddenly the man's face was filled with floating noodles. Helena speechless immediately stared at the horror of Alfred's messy face. Die me..

"Roof.. Alfred. Sorry, sorry, sorry. I-I, I didn't mean it." Wrongfully the woman took out a few pieces of tissue and began to approach Alfred who was still sculpting with a wet face.

That's... As a result of the action of Helena who suddenly spouted noodles that were in the middle of chewing on the face of the man. Helena's face turned red so shy. Not only that, he even became the center of everyone's attention.

"It's okay, Helena. Thank you." Thank you." Alfred took over the tissue from Helena's hand and wiped his own face, "I'd better go to the toilet for a little while.

The news that was thrown from the man's lips really shocked him greatly. Did he not hear wrong? But... Isn't Bella still there another semester and a half before the girl's thesis exam? And Alfred said he'd marry his sister next month? Just be right.

Bella said it was too early to get married. Does Gadia already know about this? So quick. Her thought.

Not long after, Alfred returned and sat down in his place. "His noodle... Replace the one that just. Emm.. Excuse um. Can I have a new one?"

"certain."

"....." Helena was silent a thousand languages with her mind raging.

He did not even dare to look me in the eyes of Alfred and chose to lower his gaze. The man also did not say anything more after returning from the toilet. Do not let the man back up when they are eating their food as before.

When their order arrived, Alfred no longer opened his voice and chose to focus on eating. So did Helena who ate her noodles so awkwardly for holding back the embarrassment.

"Thank you for the visit. Please come back again."

Out of the noodle shop, Helena still lowered her head. Walking with Alfred together was like they were dating. That was very awkward.

"Alfred. You're... Really gonna marry your sister?"

Alfred who had walked far enough away from her turned to stare at Helena with a flat face. Silence enveloped the two who were just silent staring at each other. Before the man suddenly smiled very thinly and nodded.

Helena gasped for a moment before she finally also smiled broadly in response.

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Alfred walked alone down the road to his house. Along the way, he just stared straight without paying attention to the circumstances around.

Today he deliberately did not bring his car and chose to take public transportation.

As his steps continued, his legs suddenly stopped when he passed a boutique with mannequins installed neatly in the storefront that is used as a promotional medium. Her footsteps then walked back a few steps and she stood in front of the boutique store observing a mannequin with a clean white dress attached very pretty.

The man smiled faintly before he decided to enter the boutique. A female saleswoman greeted her presence with a friendly smile.

"Please. Can we help you?"

"Hm... Can I have a look at some of those dresses first?"

The female salesman smiled more and more wide and friendly. "certain. Please sir take a look."

Alfred walked towards where there were some dresses presented. There are long, short, simple, elegant, glamorous, and many others.

Her focus was on a very simple knee-length dress. The lace and satin material of the neck-length shoulder with a-line model, the dress contained a belt and pocket fabric. Knee-length skirts will make the woman wearing the dress look attractive but still elegant. The neck-long shoulder girdle is fitted and covered with a decent whole lace for a beautiful look. Belts with beads around the waist indicate a curve. The pockets on the skirt also create a fashion-forward look. At the bottom, it is made entirely of satin.

Seeing Alfred's focus on the dress, the saleswoman who had served Alfred forward still smiled kindly.

"What age would a married woman be, if I may know sir."

"19 years." the woman gasped. He had never heard of a woman with nineteen years of age getting married. Did he hear wrong?

But Alfred's expression made the woman sure the man couldn't possibly lie. "Are you sure about this model? We still have some models that might fit the woman you mean. Let me take you."

Alfred followed the woman into a larger room. Sure enough, in the room there are indeed more models of dresses that are displayed so beautifully.

The next few hours, Alfred managed to make a deal with the boutique and had chosen a model that was fitting for Bella.

Yes, the dress she wanted to buy was a special message for the girl. He also measured the suit he would later use on himself.

Alfred came home satisfied. Leaving the boutique and waving his hand called a taxi.

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Nature lovers club activities arrive. Bella and Liliana arrive at the meeting place where there has been one mini bus parked.

The number of club members is not so much. Only twenty people will be on the trip including new members who are required to join.

They intend to visit the national parks in Seattle and the famous mountain rainier as the setting of the stunning skyline for Seattle.

Mount Rainier holds a treasure at its foot, a beautiful national park. The national park that surrounds it covers an area of 238 square miles or the equivalent of 616 square kilometers. The area is designed as a wilderness with amazing Alpine meadows, forests, rivers, and waterfalls.

The volcano, which rises to a height of 14,000 feet or about 4,392 meters, is located 87 kilometers southeast of Seattle in the State of Washington, United States. There is no other mountain that matches the height around it, so topographically this mountain is the most prominent mountain in the entire United States.

Mount Rainier is the main spring in the region with 25 large glaciers and vast snowfields that melt each spring.

On a clear day, the perennial snow-capped peak dominates the southeastern horizon and can be seen from a considerable distance, such as from Portland, Oregon, Victoria, and British Columbia.

But on a cloudy morning, when the clouds have the right height, the sunlight rising from below the horizon is covered by the mountain peak and creates a long shadow under the clouds.

The view in the mountains looks like a painting. Flowers with various colors including red, white, and purple, until the leaves are green, yellow, and reddish make this scene look attractive and spoil the eye that looks.

Their arrival was not to climb Mount Rainier. But just to enjoy its natural beauty by camping in the wild at the foot of the mountain.

This is done as an initial learning and welcoming event for new members. They also intend to introduce how their organization runs and apply the knowledge they can directly to the outdoors and the environment.

A lover of nature, is expected to love all things in nature. Love plants, animals, and humans. Not only that, they are also obliged to continue to protect the environment to stay healthy in accordance with the awareness of their respective hearts.

Camp was done for three days and two nights. It's not the same as a scout. They just do this activity in a relaxed way. Because of the purpose of the club, it does not have to be about competitions such as sports or art clubs, or clubs that are required to compete.

Because their club is related to nature and the environment, of course they will do things that are more beneficial to nature and the environment. They just need to raise funds from various kinds of creatives.

For Anthony himself, running a nature-loving club really makes him proud. Moreover, the rector is also some of their deans who support the club from behind.

Bella was lucky that Alfred was not a guardian who always curbed what she wanted to do. Because Alfred will always support whatever Bella likes and wants to do as long as the activity is still fairly positive and good.

Alfred knew Liliana very well. Both are also good at martial arts. Alfred didn't have to worry too much if the girl wanted to do the things she wanted. He just had to watch from behind and pay attention.

Right now, everyone is building their own tents. Each new member, will be accompanied by their senior. There are nine male students who enter the amggota of nature lovers. Others, women. The senior management consisted of Anthony as chairman, Frans deputy, and the last Tony. On the female side, there are Bella, Liliana, and Clara as the secretary of the organization.

"Please guide our brothers. Please cooperate." exclaimed Frans.

"Some of the men come with me for firewood, some for groceries, some for basecamp."

"Can we come too?" a group of freshman members exclaimed as Tony finished speaking.

"certain. But only three people. Each of them accompanied the group I had said earlier. The other one's helping out at basecamp." said Tony, finish. With that, they set out to their respective destinations.

Bella is in the food group. There are two women in the group.

"Sister Bella. You're a member of the club, serving as what? We don't know what your job is yet." asked one of the only women there besides Bella.

"Members only." Bella's short answer surprised everyone.

"Why?" Bella smiled.

"I was asked to serve as a section treasurer. But I refused. There are many clubs I follow. So I can't focus on just one club to take care of it. That's why I chose to be a member only and support from behind."

"You're not tired of doing a lot of activities, brother? If I were, I would be tired. Maybe even I'll be in the hospital soon." One of the men with glasses shuddered.

Bella laughed softly and all glances glanced at the bespectacled man with strange eyes. "As long as you can manage your schedule well, why not?"

Everyone gasp. "But, maybe this is the last time I'm going to do all the activities. Because soon I'll focus more on the thesis exam."

"Great. I also want to be like you, sis." Someone screamed excitedly. Bella could not help her smile and gave the person some spirit.

"you can do it."

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Nightfall, because their basecamp is on the edge of the lake, they can get a pretty amazing view tonight. In addition, thousands of stars struggled spoiled with flickering flickering on top only. The sky was dark, looking bright as the starlight shone on it. That reflection of light created a beautiful glittering silver effect. How amazing this nature is.

Tonight's bonfire accompanied the cold of the piercing wind to the bone. Anthony and other seniors prepared guitars and some other musical instruments. They're circling the bonfire and having fun. Sing and play games and laugh happily.

"Bella, do you know Max from faculty management?" suddenly Liliana came to Bella who was sitting alone by the lake.

"Max? What do you have to do with that guy?" ask Bella, curious. It was not usual for Liliana to ask about a man to her.

"No... It's just, I'm a little.. Emm.." the woman hesitated for a moment. Does he have to say that he has an interest in the man?

"You like it?" guess Bella, on target.

"Heaven.... I can't hide that kind of thing from you." Liliana sighed in frustration. "Eh, but why don't you be insensitive when someone likes you, Bella. Huh huh? You're really weird."

"Where do I know."

"Basic." Bella just grinned without feeling guilty. "But, I don't know, is the man still alone?"

Bella smiled meaningfully. "Just calm. She had yet to have someone special." suddenly Liliana glanced at her sharply a little suspiciously. How did Bella know she wasn't close to another woman?

"Max likes to flirt with women." Liliana was in shock instantly upon hearing Bella reveal the truth about the man, "But... If it comes to his heart and seriousness, Max isn't a person who falls in love easily and gets into a relationship just like that."

"How do you know?" ask Liliana.

"Then, there was a woman who ate his seduction. And the woman wants to be seduced and even shamelessly says she wants to be Max's lover. In just one flirtation, the woman accepts Max. But unfortunately, Max is not an easy person to be in a relationship. Precisely he is a man who likes a challenge." explained Bella at length. Liliana grew interested and listened to the girl with focus.

"The bottom line is, Max is not an easy guy to date. But once he puts his heart on one woman, he'll keep fighting and trying to get her at all costs."

"If you have to kill?!" Liliana squealing.

"Don't be silly. It wasn't her style." Bella's response made the woman beside her sigh in relief. Bella knows that Liliana put her heart on Max. Max himself. The girl could only smile mysteriously glancing at Liliana meaningfully.