Long Journey of Tough Women
50. Fill the Heart and Request of the Brother

Brother is everything. They are the ones who will always stand behind you when you are happy or hard, even when you are down. They will always be looking for you when the world no longer sees you. Because the bond of brotherhood is very strong, and can not be separated by anything. Eda Sally

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Eric said nothing when Joshua drove him out. He prefers to be quiet and calm his heart so he can speak when asked. He is fully aware that he is wrong for not being able to take good care of Yuana.

Eric had known Joshua well since college. As a student with an above average IQ, Joshua was quite famous among girls. Joshua was not only clever, but more than that was also very handsome, so many girls pursued him while in college.

Erik remembered clearly that whenever a girl expressed feelings for Joshua, Joshua would answer coldly that she already had a girl. Of course Erik and some of his friends were shocked. When Erik and the others asked who the girl was, Joshua would answer lightly that the girl was Yuana, his sister.

From there they began to hear Joshua telling stories and boasting his only brother, which made them curious to see the little brother Joshua who was often proud of his brother.

"You're gonna kill me, please! I'm not leaving here until I get your apology! I'd rather die in your hands. Losing Yuana made me seem to lose half my soul."

"You said he was half your soul? And now what? Where's sister? Say it!"

"I don't know either, Josh! I even rushed home from out of town because I called since morning and the number was off. When I got home I went straight to his apartment to check. And I found nothing but this." Erik explained while thrusting a letter from Yuana for him.

Joshua drew the letter from Eric's hand. He calmly began to read the letter. After reading, Joshua pulled Erik by the hand and helped him stand up to sit on the sofa, because Erik had been kneeling at his feet.

"Sit down!" I want to talk!"

"Thank you, Yos!"

Erik forced a smile even though his face did not want to compromise if he smiled, because the bumps were very painful plus Erik's face was already battered.

"I also got a letter from Yuana, but it's different. I'm disappointed in you for not being able to take good care of my sister."

"I'm sorry, Yos! I was wrong! But this is completely out of my mind. I'm not sure he'll do anything this close."

"You need to know! Yuana likes to make decisions by choosing the worst alternative even if it hurts her."

"I can't afford to lose Yuana, Yos! Help me find your sister. I beg! Whatever I'm gonna do, just stay with him."

"Hmmm! I'm confused what to do. I don't know where to look either. If he were just off the island, he wouldn't write like this."

"So you mean, Yuana's overseas?" Erik asked in surprise.

"That's just my guess. And I'm sure of my guess, because I know my sister very well."

"But if you just want to avoid me, why go abroad?"

"I'm sure he didn't mean to avoid you. I'm sorry if it's presumptuous. But my gut tells me that the big master is in on this."

Eric was silent at what Joshua was saying. He was suspicious of his father, but because he was not sure, he chose to be quiet.

"If you have a solution, please help me find it." Erik said with a very weak voice.

"I'm thinking about a way. I am not excited to do anything. You know, she's my only sister. I love him so much, Rick!"

"I'm sorry, huh?"

"Yes! You know, where did you get that letter that Yuana wrote for you?"

"He sent. I was shocked when I received the package on his behalf. Because it's not usual for Yuana to send such packages."

"And you probably don't know how I feel when I read that letter. I asked my mom not to talk to me if I didn't talk. If you don't come tonight, I'll make sure I come tomorrow morning."

"So I hope, you will understand and forgive me for not being able to hold back and having to beat you up."

"ah! From the time of college you are also always a bodyguard for all of us if disturbed by thugs or anyone. So I also had no intention of retaliating at all! Because it means nothing."

"Where could I possibly fend off the blow of a man who's been crippling a thug for life for breaking his leg bone?"

"And when you get back at him, I make sure your feet will limp in both, so you know how much I love my sister."

"I know very well! That's why I choose silence, even though I have to endure pain."

Erik laughed as he said this, and made Joshua laugh.

"I beg you, Rik! marry Celine, so my sister can come back."

"Sorry, Yos! I can't make your request. It's gonna be so heavy for me."

"If you love her, follow my request."

"I love her! Love her so much, and you know it. But I can't love another woman besides your sister. Help me find a way, and bring us together."

"Just because you love her, you should be able to marry Celine for Yuana. Do you want Yuana to be gone forever? If you want that, I say you're selfish Rik! Selfish!"

"But it's even more selfish that I don't keep my word and marry another woman. You know, I've........"

Erik could not continue his sentence for fear that Joshua would know that he had already kissed Yuana on the forehead.

"What are you. Don't tell me you did something inappropriate for my sister. I'll kill you if you're not married, you've dared to touch my sister." Joshua said as his hand clasped Erik's collar.

"No! Trust me. I'm gonna say it. Please let me go."

Joshua let go of his hand violently.

"Tell me what you've done to my sister."

"I just kissed her forehead. It was when Yuana fell asleep when I hugged her, and Yuana was completely unconscious when I did."

"You must take responsibility for that, for daring to kiss my sister's forehead without my permission. If you betray me, I will kill you with my own hands. So, make sure that you'll be responsible!"

"I promise you. You can hold my word." Erik said seriously.

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