
It had been a week since Evan had expressed such a long-buried feeling. Channing has not yet responded. He chose silence because he did not believe that Evan was really sincere, considering that Evan was not the type of loyal man before.
During that one week, there was no significant change in Binar and Channing's relationship. Binar kept a flat look when dealing with Channing, and as much as possible avoided interaction with the man. In fact, even in front of his parents, Binar only responded to the important things. In the past, he and Channing were the ones who brought the atmosphere to life.
Slowly, it was realized by Athena and Kendrick. Because not once twice, they witnessed the distance between Channing and Binar. No exception tonight. Binar hurriedly left the dining table, and Channing followed. But before that, there was no conversation between them.
"Axel, what's wrong with your two brothers?" ask Athena, curious.
Axel put his shoulders, "I don't know, Ma. They seem to be fighting seriously. Each mallem directly into the room, no more gathering kayak first. It's like that this week."
Athena and Kendrick looked at each other. Both of them still can't guess what happened. So far, Channing is quite mature and patient in facing Binar. There was hardly an inexcusable mistake from him. Whatever Binar did, never once did Channing get angry. Maybe, just a moment of annoyance. That's very rare.
"Have you never asked them?" ask Kendrick.
Axel took a deep breath, "Udah anyway, Pa. No one wants to be honest."
"Yes already. Let Mama talk to them" Athena said.
Then, he got up from his seat and rushed to meet his sons on the second floor.
Kendrick won't miss either. He also needs to talk to Channing and Binar. So, he also met them.
Arriving on the second floor, Athena and Kendrick were taken aback by the sight before them. Channing and Binar were fighting in front of the room. It was not clear what they were saying, but what seemed real, Binar cried at that moment.
"Channing! The sparkle!" call Athena, wake the two of them from the quarrel just now.
Feeling his name being called, Channing and Binar turned their heads for a moment. Both of them were shocked when they found their parents already standing there. Binar quickly wiped away the tears that had flowed, while Channing herself lowered her head nervously.
"What are you guys fighting about?" ask Kendrick.
"No, Pa. We just ... just__"
Not wanting to make his father emotional, Channing and Binar said. The two walked slowly towards the sofa not far from there. Then, sit down and face his parents.
"You know you guys have been having problems since yesterday. But, Mama does not want to interfere because you are not teenagers anymore. Mama believes you can solve the problem. But, it turns out that Mama was wrong. Not better, you guys fight like this. What's the matter, actually?" cecar Athena while looking at Channing and the faithful Binar lowered his head.
A few seconds passed, there was no response from the two. Both Channing and Binar, remained silent and closed his mouth shut.
"Channing! Explain to Papa, what happened! You as an older brother, is it worth it like this? Binar is your sister, you should take care, not even invited to fight to cry so." Now Kendrick's the one who spoke up.
"I'm sorry, Pa." Just an apology coming out of Channing's lips.
"I'm not sorry you wanted to hear, Channing. But, explanation. Tell me, what's the problem why you got into a fight" Kendrick replied.
Channing is back. No words can be used as an answer. His father had come too suddenly, so he had not thought of a proper reason. To be honest, there is absolutely no guts. In addition to thinking about Binar's feelings, Channing also thought about family relationships. If his parents knew that Binar loved him, somehow they felt. Maybe ... feel guilty for being married and bringing them together as a sibling.
Channing doesn't want her parents to regret it. For him, a most beautiful gift can get a mother connected like Athena. Although there is no blood relation, but so sincerely love him.
"Damning!"
"Pa, I .. i___" Channing again ran out of words.
"Quick say!"
"Let me, Pa, who explained," Binar timpal glanced at Channing, who was staring at him.
"Say!" kendrick said still in a firm tone.
Channing's heart was beating fast. His mind guessed the no-no when it saw the smile of Binar, which seemed to be aimed at him. Channing is afraid that Binar will be honest about the real problem.
Seriate...