Imperfection
Chapter 22

“Good morning..”.

I jumped – in surprise, and instantly turned my body face back. With a gawking face, inviting laughter Galang boomed. His face looked delighted, with a reddish streak filling it. His sharp teeth look sharp, making me fascinated. I sighed, and shook my head – shook my head. Puck my lips, feeling annoyed. Galang, stopping his laughter, showed both his eyes that glazed – glass.

“Hei... Are you upset?” He asked, which I replied with a headband. Reversing my body, and continuing my plant watering activities. Until I felt a tight hug on my waist, and Galang's head that was sniffing into my neck slit.

“I was just kidding earlier.. sorry ya?” he muttered in a sulking voice, which absolutely could not make me hold back another smile. I put down the hose for a moment, and turned a little to look at it. Her face looked at me with puppy eyes, and unfortunately, I could not help but kiss her at this moment.

I kissed the tip of her nose, and made her smile. His eyes were rubbed a few times. Both of his big arms were getting his embrace on my body. “I love you, Lily.” He mumbled clearly. And I averted my eyes, looking back at the water coming out of the hose, fortunately, I didn't turn it on so hard.

His breathing sounded louder. Her breathing also felt warm on my right side. “And it seems, I can no longer hold back..”.

I frowned in – deep. “Hold what?”

He kissed the side of my face slowly. Smuggled it. “Can no longer hold back from marrying you, immediately. And I should've been doing it since we first dated..”.

“EHEM!!”

Deheman Kak Refi made me let go of Galang's embrace quickly. And look at Brother Refi who is cross-legged, staring intently at us. And I glanced towards Galang who was just grimacing innocence towards Kak Refi. “How good! Showing affection in front of a single person... Great!” Refi looked cynically towards Galang.

“Oh! Of course, brother-in-law! Either way, I'll be your sister-in-law. And for sure, I will continue to show this in front of you!” Error answering out loud which makes me****smile.

I ducked down and took the hose. “Come inside, and I'll make you breakfast..” I walked away from them to turn off the faucet.

“Oh... well..” said Galang with spirit. And I stared at Brother Refi, just after putting the hose on the tap.

“I don't know either.. but she has been determined to marry me..” replied me as she passed into the house, leaving Kak Refi in the foreground of the house.

“APA?!” shouted Brother Refi who invited my laughter.

I continued to step towards the kitchen, and saw Galang and Magdum facing each other in the backyard, which was only limited to the kitchen. And yes, Magdum, did stay at home overnight, of course in the guest room at home. I leaned towards the kitchen wall, trying to listen to what they were talking about.

“I actually don't want to talk anymore – stale. But, I also have to say something to you.” The voice of Magdum I first heard. “Maybe I can't fully accept everything that's happening right now. But, if only once did you make Lily hurt. I'd take it from you.”.

I held my breath. “I know..” A hoarse and heavy voice sounded. I'm not a good listener, but at least I'm trying to listen to what they're talking about. “And I will make sure, that I will not do anything wrong, which can make you to get Lily.”

I smiled in silence. “And you should know Magdum.. I love Lily very much, just as you love Lily too. But his heart chose me, as a part of him. I hope you can understand that.”

“Ya. But I can't be your friend or best friend, for that.” I lowered my head, trying to shake off the disappointment that had entered my heart.

“I know..”.

I walked away from the wall and started preparing food for the four of us. Breakfast together on holiday. And yes, this is the first step to making our relationship even closer. I heard their footsteps begin to enter the kitchen. The masculine fragrance of Galang perfume has become the hallmark I like the most so far. And will not be replaced. Warm Eve began to surround my body, and yes, Galang embraced me for the umpteenth time.

“Galang..” I murmured, feeling awkward at the intense gazes cast by Magdum.

“Hmm?” Galang muttered, and put his chin over my shoulder. I could see him glancing towards Magdum who was staring intently from the dining table. “What's wrong? I'm entitled to do this, aren't I, My Lily?”

I let go of his embrace and pinched his waist. Made him chuckle, though I felt that my pinch was tight, but he just laughed. Walking away from me and approaching Magdum who continued to cast a sharp glare towards him. I don't know why Galang looks cheerful today, I mean, too cheerful. But that's good, rather than the usually stiff Galang. I also resumed my cooking activities. Letting Magdum, Galang and also Brother Refi who just came, talk about something.