
Rendi's eyes opened, when she heard Amel's voice, she suddenly realized. He immediately distanced his body from Amel. “Sorry Mel.. Sorry, I'm sorry,” said Rendi while getting up and sitting on the edge of the bed.
“I'm sorry. I didn't mean to touch you. I'm totally unconscious. Ii'm sorry. Please don't be mad at me,” said Rendi in a regretful tone. Amel woke up from his sleep.
“Iyaa. I know my brother didn't realize he did it. Maybe because brother is still affected by alcohol, brother's face is still pale." Amel held onto Rendi's face while smiling.
Rendi then grabbed Amel's body. “I'm really sorry Mel, this won't happen again, I promise you. I'm sorry Mel,” said Rendi in panic.
He was afraid that Amel would be angry with him and would not forgive him, even though he had just made up with Amel.
Amel let go of Rendi's embrace, then looked at her fixedly in the eye. “I'm not angry, brother, I've forgiven you. I was also carried away earlier, it was not your fault,” Amel said gently.
“Thank you Mel, I promise I won't touch you before we get married,” said Rendi solemnly.
“Iyaa Brother. Thank you for always taking care of me,” said Amel sincerely. “Can Brother stop smoking and stop drinking? I am sad to see big brother like that,” continued Amel again with a sad face.
Rendi turned her gaze to the side avoiding Amel's gaze. “I'll stop if you want to come back to me, otherwise, I'll spend my life with that drink."
Amel was silent for a moment. “If I go back to Brother, what about Friska?” ask Amel slowly.
Rendi immediately turned her gaze to Amel and then held both of her hands. “I've already cancelled my engagement with her. I also called his parents. I intend to meet his parents later because his parents are still abroad,” explained Rendi quickly.
”I don't love him either.x Mel. Kenan must have told you about Friska and Kila. I did love Kila once, but that was it. Now the only person I love is you Mel, even though Friska is similar to Kila, but I really don't have any feelings of love for her. I just love him like my sister Mel,” continued Rendi again reassured Amel.
Amel. “Is Brother no longer angry with me?”
Interlocked Rendi eyebrows. “Anged why?”
“I've been mean with Brother back then? My words are very painful. I even ignored Brother for days and didn't want to hear Brother's explanation just yet. I think Big Brother must hate me so much for being mean to Big Brother, especially when Brother was sick. Brother didn't even care about Big Brother's own health just to meet me to explain everything. I'm really sorry, Brother,” said Amel with a trembling voice, his eyes already glazed.
Every time Amel remembered the incident, he was always overwhelmed with immense guilt. He was very sorry for already treating Rendi so cruelly.
Rendi grabbed Amel's chin and lifted him up. Seeing Amel's eyes already watering Rendi hugged Amel again. “I've never been angry with you, Mel. Even if you hurt me so many times, I can never hate you. Precisely I feel guilty with you for not telling from the beginning so you're misunderstood.”
“I should have listened to pen...”
“That's enough, forget it. I'm not mad. Don't blame yourself, I love you so much, Mel,” said Rendi as she gently stroked Amel's head.
Amel started sobbing. “Thank you, Brother. I also love you very much, Brother,” said Amel tightened his embrace.
Rendi's heart was pounding fast, it had been a long time since she had felt this kind of feeling. He thought that he could never make up with Amel again.
“Marry me, Mel. I promise I will never hurt you! I'll make you happy,” said Rendi mean it.
“What Brother is sure of me?”
“Of course. I don't intend to marry anyone other than you, Mel,” said Rendi steady. Seeing Amel look silent Rendi spoke again, “Do you not want to marry me Mel? Do you have any doubts about me?”
Amel shook his head strongly. “No, Brother. I just need time, it's too sudden.”
Rendi held Amel's hand. “We can get engaged first Mel. I'll take care of all my business first, after that we just got married. I can't wait long Mel. I don't want that until you turn to someone else later,” he said.
Rendi did not want Amel to change his mind later. He also fears that Amel will be attracted to others, especially with Devan and Raka.
“But I have to talk to Kak Evans first, Kak,” Amel said slowly.
Rendi let go of Amel's hand and looked into Amel's eyes. “Do you still love her?” There is a fear in Rendi's heart that Amel loves Devan more than he does.
Amel shook his head strongly. “No Brother, I never loved Brother Evans. From then until now my love was only for you, brother. I love him like my brother. After all he was the most meritorious person in my life, other than Raka. He always comforts me when I'm down after your departure. He also always accompanied me, my life was more I spent with him. Moreover, he has proposed to me. I have to explain to him slowly. So that he can understand.”
Rendi looked at Amel with a serious face. “What if he won't let you go?”
Rendi is sure, it will not be easy to convince Devan. Especially in the past, he had told her directly, that he would take Amel from her, if proven Rendi hurt Amel.
Rendi sighed. “We have to get engaged first. I gave him 3 months to convince him that if he doesn't want to let you go, I don't care. I will marry you without her consent, the most important thing is your mother's blessing. This time I will never let you go again, especially for other men Mel,” said Rendi with a serious face.
“But does your family agree with me? Isn't Brother's family angry with me, because of what happened first? Moreover, I have made Brother suffer all this time,” said Amel slowly with a sad face.
Rendi held onto both of Amel's shoulders and looked at him. “I will try to convince my parents,” said Rendi softly. ”But if I had nothing, would you still marry me?”
Amel's forehead shriveled. “Means Brother?”
“Actually my parents were angry with me because I suddenly broke off my engagement to Friska, especially when they found out that I called off my engagement because of you. They still misunderstand you from what happened. Even if they don't approve of us later, I'll marry you and leave everything I'm married to now and start a new life with you.”
Rendi examined Amel's face with a feeling of anxiety. She was afraid that Amel would not marry her, when Rendi did not have everything as she is today.
“I'm sorry, Brother. All because of my fault,” said Amel in a soft voice.
“I have no problem at all if brother has nothing. We can start all over again. I will accept brother as he is because I love brother not because of the treasures and status that brother has. I just don't want my brother to be a disobedient and unfilial son to my parents. We have to fight to get blessing from them.”
Rendi immediately grabbed Amel's body again and hugged him. “Thank you Mel because you already want to understand my situation. Even if they don't want to bless us and ask me to leave everything behind. I don't mind as long as I can live with you. You take it easy, even if I leave everything. I will remain responsible with you. I won't make your life difficult. I have more than enough savings to finance our lives and to finance our children later. I also have my own company overseas. I will not make you difficult when living with me,” said Rendi full of confidence.
Amel raised his head, he was still in Rendi's arms. “Thank you brother, for giving me such great love. I am so lucky to be loved by you. I will never waste and will never hurt you again.”
"Goup." Rendi kissed Amel's lips briefly. “I am the lucky one because you have chosen me and still love me until now!” said Rendi while getting rid of some hair that covered Amel's face.
“Sleep baby, it's morning! I don't want you to be sick,” said Rendi as she stood and sipped at Amel's head and forehead.
“Where are you going?” amel asked as he saw Rendi turn around and wanted to take a step.
Rendi turned her head and walked up to Amel again and sat on the edge of the bed facing Amel. “I'll sleep on the sofa,” replied Rendi smiling.
“It won't be comfortable if you sleep on the sofa. You won't be able to sleep well on that couch. Sleep here, we can make a barrier in the middle using a pillow,” said Amel while patting the empty place next to him.
Rendi shook her head slowly while gently stroking Amel's cheeks while smiling. “No, I'm afraid I can't control myself later. I still feel a little drunk,”
“But, Brother...”
“Sleep. I'm just afraid of getting out of control, Mel. I'm still affected by alcohol. I don't dare sleep in one bed with you right now. I'll sleep in my parents' room, if you're worried I can't sleep on the couch.”
Amel was silent for a moment. “Alright,” said Amel doubtfully. “But I have to treat Brother's wounds first." Amel held Rendi's face and the corner of Rendi's injured lip.
Rendi caught Amel's hand which was still at the corner of her lips. “Besok. I can still hold it. You should get some rest. I don't want you to get sick because of me. I'll feel very guilty later.”
Amel grabbed Rendi's little finger. “Promise me, never cover anything from me, including if you get sick. Whatever happens to you, you have to tell me. Brother should be honest and should not lie to me.” Amel does not want the events to repeat themselves, when he does not know anything about the disease and Rendi's bitter past.
Joints smiled, then hooked their little fingers. “Iyaaa, I promise,” said Rendi while stroking Amel's white cheek.
“Sister must remember, I will never leave Brother no matter what happens later. As long as Big Brother still loves me, I will remain beside Big Brother, so never doubt me,” Amel said gently.
“Thank you, Mel. You don't have to worry, forever I will continue to love you no matter what.” Amel nodded slowly.
“Sleep. I will go to my parents' room after you fall asleep,” said Rendi as she gently rubbed Amel's head.
Amel nodded again and began to lay down his body. “After I fell asleep, Brother also had to go straight to sleep,” pinta Amel.
Rendi nodded, then leaned her body on the back of the bed. Time shows at 4 am. It didn't take long for Amelpun to fall asleep. After Rendi heard the regular breathing from Amel and saw him not moving anymore,
Rendi then pulled the blanket and kissed Amel's forehead briefly and then briefly kissed Amel's lips. “Good sleep baby, sweet dreams, I love you so much Mel,” said Rendi before she came out of her room.
Rendi decided to sleep in a room that was commonly used by her parents. Rendi turned her head for the last time before closing the door of her room.
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