Brother, I Love You
Prepares

Alfred's birthday arrived, it was September right on the 15th.

Bella had prepared a surprise for her brother. Lucky at the time the blonde girl prepared a surprise at their home, Alfred was out of town on a school trip.

But the man will be home on the eve of his birthday. That's what makes Bella work quickly to prepare a surprise. Early in the morning he was in the kitchen making cookies.

Bella does not make a cake that is too big because only the two of them will celebrate.

After the cake was finished, Bella kept the cake for a while in a cooling cupboard. Then he prepared another surprise. Decorate the family room with various decorations of various colors.

"It's good to know you, Mr. Frederick. Who would have thought you were so young. Hahaha..."

"Thank you, Mr. Watson for your praise" Alfred said while still at a lecturer's seminar in New York.

Time had shown at four in the afternoon when the man glanced at the watch on his wrist. Hopefully still time. Her thought. His mind continued to drift on Bella who was at home alone. He knows today is his birthday. It was certain that the girl might have prepared something for him at home. He can't wait to get home soon.

At exactly five in the afternoon, Alfred rushed to take the first flight to the city of Washington.

"Well ready." cried Bella sighs in relief. His face looked tired but could not hide the happy and contented look there.

"Hm.. Hm hm's.. Hm hm's.. La.. La la's.. La.." Bella continued to hum happily as she skipped lightly towards her room. It was already five in the afternoon and she also had to get ready to welcome her brother home.

The blonde girl went into the bathroom. Rotate the shower faucet and stand under the splashing water coming out of the shower. "Heaven... Fresh.." his sizzle enjoyed the delights of the water that flushed his white skin without a thread.

It didn't take long for her to clean up. After feeling enough and feeling his body refreshed, he rushed out and nengenakan dress that he had prepared before.

The gift box lying on top of the bed was just like that. But Bella smiled at him as she tapped the box and rubbed it happily. The girl imagined how handsome she would be if her sister wore the item she bought as her sister's birthday gift.

Bella doesn't overdo it. She simply polished her face with natural make up.

Alfred hurriedly booked a taxi upon arriving at the airport. Tell the full address he wants to meet the driver before the taxi goes to the street.

The man was a little unlucky today because suddenly the road suddenly jammed. Many times he glanced at his watch agitatedly. Watching the cars ahead is not even a walk. Ah, crap! The man's patience began to run out, and he kicked the taxi door before running as fast as he could to leave the jammed area.

No matter how he looks, his appearance is starting to fall apart. Clearly, he had to arrive home before late at night. She wants to spend time with Bella on her birthday. He didn't want to spend a second with his sister.

Alfred was quite surprised when he ran, the jammed road remained motionless and was still very long. What caused the road to be so long stuck? Was there an accident? Ah... Never mind, it's none of his business.

At a small bend not far from him, he chose to cut off the road. Shit, he's really unlucky because there's no empty cab today. Is it because it's the weekend?

There was no choice but to keep running. And it's getting dark.

Bella waited patiently in the living room, glancing at the wall clock not far from her. Her sweet smile continued to linger beautifully at the corner of her lips impatiently. He noticed the black forest tart that he had painstakingly made. The box that was not so small and not so big with a purple ribbon decoration continued in his hands tightly. As if that item was really precious.

"Heaven... What the hell's going on? Shouldn't Alfred be home?" his sigh was a little anxious.

He tried to call the man and hooked up. But the man did not lift it because at that time, Alfred was still running fast. Bella's fingers kept tapping on the table, waiting for her phone to be picked up. But Alfred did not lift it.

Back the blonde girl called, and again not picked up by the man. Alfred managed to find a bicycle rental and paid a heavy price for the bike. On his lap the bike was as fast as possible even though he was tired of running.

'Bellas. I must be home.'

It's getting dark. The distance between him and his home is still very far away. It takes an hour to drive a car. Half an hour on the motor. If he was just pedaling a bike now, he didn't know how many minutes it would take him to get to the residence.

"Damn it!" the gerutu are not elite.

At exactly seven o'clock in the evening, Alfred reached his front yard. Throwing away his bike and rushing towards the door.

When he was about to enter, he realized his appearance was very messy. He did not know what his sister would think if he knew he had a very bad appearance. Alfred was still standing at the door with mixed and agitated feelings.

But from the inside, Bella who heard there was a noise in front of her house seemed a little curious and also happy. He was sure that it must be his brother. By rechecking her appearance, she ran towards the living room and stood in front of the door. They were facing the door as their barrier. Till...

Chequek!!

"Sister, you're finally home!" peeking Bella, no matter how Alfred's current expression was, the blonde girl lunged at her brother and twitched spoiled around Alfred's neck.

"Peter... Be careful Bella." exclaimed Alfred capture and hold Bella's body as tightly as possible.

"Happy birthday, brother. May you live a long and healthy life always. Bella loves you." said the girl still hugging Alfred. The man no longer fussed anymore and just smiled knotily.

"Hm. Thank you Bella. Brother knows you're giving me a surprise."

"If Al already knew, it would no longer be a surprise." Bella's murmur began to release herself. Although she is now beginning to realize that her brother's appearance is a mess, the girl knows that Alfred must be trying to get home as soon as possible.

Alfred's perfume was the best. Because every time the man sweats, it is not the unpleasant body odor that comes out of his body but the fragrant aroma of the perfume he wears.

"Hurry in and take a shower. Brother stinks." Bella covered her nose with a disgusted expression. Alfred grinned and started approaching the girl slowly.

"Oh.... Really~,"

"Sister! What do you want to do to me?! Go there. Take a shower first, hush.hush.hush.." so Bella waved her hand to drive the man away. He even tried to avoid Alfred.

"My heart hurts Bell, you said that. Huhu.." the man pretended to spoon with a sad expression.

"Hehehe... Already brother. Quick shower and let's celebrate your birthday together."

"Good, good." Bella smiles.

"I'll reheat the food."

"Then, I trouble you, Bella" the man said before entering his room and immediately retrieving a towel.

Alfred went back out and went into the bathroom near the kitchen. Meanwhile, Bella returned to fix the food she had just prepared at the dinner table to be reheated while waiting for Alfred to finish bathing.

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"Blow the candle, brother. Don't forget, the plea." Bella throws a tart in front of Alfred after he lights some candles there.

Alfred flinched with his happy smile. After Bella sat back beside him, she began to put her palms together to make a wish while closing her eyes. Bella waited long enough before the man opened his eyes and started blowing out the candles.

"Yeeee.... Happy birthday brother." strangler again. He then took a small plate and a bread knife for Alfred. "Cut the cake."

The man took over the bread knife from Bella's hand and started cutting her tart. He took the cake directly before thrusting it towards Bella's mouth.

"Hm... Hh..." Bella chuckles as she eats a piece of cake that Alfred was bribing.

"For my sister." Bella takes the box and hands the small purple box to Alfred. "I... Don't know if this will suit you. But I hope you like it." he added hesitantly and confidently.

Alfred smiled with surprise. Staring at the box in his hand briefly before looking warmly at his sister. He gently rubbed Bella's head full of affection. "Whatever you give me, I love it."

"Then open it." Alfred muttered, then opened the box.

When the box was opened, Alfred was quite surprised because the contents of the gift box given by Bella contained a tie. The tie is simple. With a white line at the end. But it was a tie that was very beautiful for him.

'I'll wear it later'. The man smiled meaningfully.

The man looked back at Bella, "Thank you. Brother liked. It's very nice."

"Want me to try wearing it?" Bella offered herself. Alfred just smiled and shook his head. This left Bella stunned for a moment.

"I want to keep it first. And will wear it when the time comes."

"Why is that?!" Bella sulks in curiosity. Does her sister really like the gift she gave her? But why wouldn't her brother wear it now and try it?

"Later you'll know."

Bella could only sigh in despair and no longer chase after Alfred. He knew there must be a reason why Alfred said so.

"Okay. Time for dinner. Is this you cooking all? It looks good." said Alfred pay attention to Bella's cooking other than usual.

"of course. This is specially made for you. Well, taste it." said Bella while picking up some side dishes and vegetables before putting the plate in front of Alfred.

"It's delicious" Alfred said between meals. Really, he honestly said it. And it made him want to eat it. Seeing her brother who greedily ate the food she prepared made the girl's heart feel relieved and satisfied.

Bella eventually takes her own share and eats it together with Alfred.

For a moment, Bella was stunned and unable to speak. Is her brother serious?

"If you feel that it's too rushed, I can still wait for you a little longer" he said.

"Eh, no. I meani... Are you serious, brother? I don't think I'm ready. It's just, I'm a little surprised." Bella explained.

"So does that mean you're ready?" alfred asked. She wanted to make sure, if Bella had really been steady with her heart choosing her.

"Ep.. The sooner the better. Hehe.." Alfred chuckled at the funny feeling.

Actually, he thinks it's too soon and too early for Bella. Bella's character is still like a child. Is she ready to go to the stairs? Is her sister ready to take responsibility if she will one day get pregnant at a young age? He felt a little doubt.

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"Bella Aberald's. Hans, is Bella our granddaughter? The man we've been looking for all this time?" Joanna has just gotten results from her one-year search to become a rector.

From the data of students at the university where he worked, he only got results when a dean also tried to help him find the identity of his grandson.

He now only lives to find the son who became his adopted brother as soon as possible.

"If it were him, it would be him. That girl has the same clan as me. Be thankful, because he didn't use the boy's surname."

Obviously that can't happen. Thomas' adoptive brother would never have the heart to do it. Replacing his grandson's clan with his family surname? Of course it will tarnish the good name of people who have been willing to take care of him.

"Do we have to see them now?" yoana said, she was already impatient to want to see her grandson's face directly.

"We need to check it again."

"This is very clear, the name of the girl's parents is Thomas Aberald our son, Hans. What else do we need to find out?"

"Don't be rash. We need to meet Thomas' adopted son first before we meet Bella and confess that we are his grandparents, Joanna." Hans explained, and it made Joanna momentarily silent. "He definitely wouldn't believe that we are his family so easily, would he?" add the old man.

"You are right" said Joanna. Hans let out a heavy sigh, patting his wife's shoulder gently.

"Patience a little more. Okay?" Yoana nodded with a desperate mutter. Hans just smiled faintly. He knows what his wife thinks. Moreover, he also felt what Yoana felt.

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"You sure that's the guy we're looking for?" a middle-aged woman unraveled a blend of brown and red at the ends of her hair. The woman has a bright hazel iris and firm facial lines.

"Yes, I think she's the girl we're looking for. She has a face that is almost similar to your sister's, Mom" said one onix-eyed woman.

"Only, she had blue eyes with blonde hair. It was like a man who was next to aunty." the other girl added.

The ombre-blinded woman fluttered with her own thoughts. If what his daughters say is true, the characteristics of the girl his daughters met were his sister Adelina's daughter. And the girl was three years younger than her second daughter Aleysia.

Yes, the middle-aged woman with the ombre hairstyle is the older sister of Adelina Lee, Bella's mother. The woman has the name Anita Lee.

A few years ago, he heard bad news about his sister, Adelina. And how sadistic the news was when it came recently.

Eighteen years of searching for the whereabouts of her sister who went out of nowhere, and only now do they hear the news that her sister has gone with her husband in an accident.

At that time Anita thought, maybe their baby was also involved in the incident. One family was lost in the accident. However, who knew that recently the person she had asked for help would bring new news that left her stunned.

Adelina and Thomas's babies are alive. Only, they did not know the whereabouts of the baby now. He only heard from his old neighbor that the baby was being cared for by a boy who he said was Thomas' adopted sister.

Indeed, before the accident happened, Anita had heard the confusing news about Thomas adopting a boy on the street when the man was going home from teaching. Whether the news was true or not, the boy was a former thief.

Hearing that, Anita really hated Thomas' outrageous compassion. Adelina has always supported Thomas's decision.

Previously, Anita had visited Adelina's home in Wyoming. It was very far from Thomas's residence. It just so happened that Thomas was visiting Adelina's residence, which at that time he was also visiting.

Anita was amazed at Adelina because she managed to get a handsome man, has an IQ and EQ above average and a teacher. Indeed, Anita did not particularly like men with professions as teachers. But he entrusted his younger brother to Thomas because the man was truly a gentleman.

It's just, Anita was a little unhappy with Thomas's nature when she heard that he had a little sister who was picked up on the street. Moreover, when he heard that the child had stolen.

When his sister married Thomas, at that time Adelina's extended family was in complete opposition to their relationship. Adelina chose to flee and elope. At the time, he was studying in London and taking exams. That caused his family to not want to tell about Adelina who was disobedient.

After she returned to her hometown, Anita immediately rushed to visit Adelina. But who knows, that Adelina's neighbors told her that the woman had long since moved out of her contract. And they also do not know where Adelina decided to move because they are not too close about personal matters.

Anita suspects Thomas has taken her sister away. And there was hatred for that man. Her family even chose to keep their mouths shut and not want to know about Adelina's whereabouts since the woman decided to rebel.

Now, knowing that she has a niece from her sister, Anita wants to take custody of her sister's daughter. He did not want his sister's daughter to have the same fate as his sister. Since he knew that the child was still in its infancy, he was confident that he was able to educate the child into a docile and elite-minded girl.

"You want to find him?" a man's baritone voice interrupted his daydream. Making Anita look up to find a middle-aged man who still looks young approached her.

The man looked down, kissed the tip of his head dear. "You're home yet?" said Anita. The man only muttered before laying down on the sofa as he stretched his ribbon.

"How do you know I found it?" Anita asked curiously. Did the man just eavesdrop on his conversation with his two daughters?

"I accidentally overheard your conversation as I walked towards the living room."

"Dad, let me help you." Ashley took her father's suit and helped untie the knot of her tie ribbon.

"Thank you dear." the man smiled warmly at his daughter. She looked back at Anita with a serious expression. "It's better as soon as you take over custody. I'll help you as I can."

"Thank you Chal. I love you." said Anita sincerely to the man who is her own husband.

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Alfred returned to the boutique where he had last visited. A saleswoman who already knew him welcomed the man in a friendly manner. Knowing the purpose of the visit was to confirm the previous order, the woman took Alfred into a room.

"What about this suit, sir? I think it fits you."

Alfred noticed the black suit wrapped by the clothes wrapper. He smiled quite satisfied when he saw the results. Then Alfred lowered his head to pick up the box that he got from his birthday gift a few days ago. He wants to try it.

"I want to try it."

"certain." The woman took the suit and handed it to Alfred. "Please go to the locker room there." said the woman while pointing politely at the room with cream paint in the corner of the room.

Alfred walked towards the small room covered by a thick curtain of matching colors. Although the room was covered with curtains, it still had a door.

Inside the dressing room, the man tried the suit with the added tie he got from Bella. It was clearly a neutral color. But somehow they really fit in very well and Alfred was very satisfied with the result.

The man came out still wearing the suit. He approached the woman who served him. "Can you help me match her to yesterday's dress? But not what I ordered. Find a model that's almost similar and you wear it for me."

"certain. Please wait a minute." the saleswoman turned around and immediately executed the order Alfred requested. Because the woman actually has a posture with a height and body size that is more or less the same as Bella. That's why Alfred asked the woman to change clothes.

Alfred is one of the most beautiful men in the world. In fact, the saleswoman who served him had a good impression of him and was attracted to the man because of Alfred's handsome face. The woman's face was even flushed when Alfred asked her to wear a wedding dress to match him with Alfred's suit.

If only he did not have a professional attitude, maybe now he was already shouting and jumping for joy because of his pleasure in serving a handsome man.

The woman was really professional, with her performance changing clothes did not take long. She completely adjusted the dress with the elbow model veils and also the white high-heels shoes to make it look very good.

When the woman came out, Alfred was quite impressed that the dress with the style of knee-length really suited the woman. Especially if Bella is the one wearing it.

The room is cube-shaped, the first wall, is where the entrance, the second wall, is a place to put mannequins and also hangers of dresses. The third wall, there is a room that is not too big or small as a try room. And the fourth wall, it's like a dance studio where there's glass of the same width and height as the wall.

It was in the glass that Alfred saw his reflection standing with the woman. Satisfied, he turned to face the woman. "It fits. Can you pack that dress in a box? I'll take it all away."

"Okay, I'll prepare. Please wait a minute." after the woman had withdrawn, Alfred also returned to the dressing room to take off his suit.

"Thank you sir. Hope your bride likes it. And happy congratulations." said the saleswoman, handing over two black boxes with white ribbons to Alfred.

Alfred replied to the woman's words before heading towards his parked car. Luckily, he was driving today. If not, he'll be a little troubled.

After finishing with the affairs of the dress and also the suit, she immediately took care of other things in urgent sense.

The man immediately went to the National Cathedral which was not far from where he was. There he met a priest and talked about something before the priest gave some advice about the purpose of his arrival.

Enough with his business, Alfred immediately rushed home.

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