Secret Denis
Eighty

"Darling, you haven't slept?" Rania approached Denis who was sitting on a chair on the balcony of her room. Both of his legs were on the table.

Rania is sitting next to Denis.

"What are you thinking?"

Denis shakes.

"Nothing."

Rania breathed. He knew Denis wouldn't tell him the truth.

"Darling, aren't you happy living with your mom?"

Denis took a quick look.

"I'm happy." Sahut Denis's. "I'm happy to be with you."

"But mama often sees you moody. Or are you bored?" Rania looked gently at her daughter.

"Yes. Maybe I'm a little bored."

"If you're bored, you can do whatever you want. You want anything, mama won't forbid. Maybe you can pursue your hobby into a business of your own. Or whatever you're happy with."

"Yes..I'll think about it."

Both of them were in silence for a moment.

"Have you thought about Alex's good intentions?" Ask Rania a few moments later.

"I mean mama?"

"She's very serious about marrying you. My mom likes it too. He seems to be a perfect fit for you. You guys have been through things together. Love the sorrow you have gone through and it is time for you to be united in the bond of marriage. Your age is also fit for a household."

"Mama.."

"Darling, you know what makes you not give him a decision immediately." Rania paused for a moment before continuing her speech. He looked at Denis' face.

"You're feeling bad about Bhishma's behavior, aren't you? That's why you don't accept Alex right away, but you know you love her, too."

Denis cheeks flushed. He threw his face out of the reach of his mother's gaze.

"You shouldn't hold back your feelings because of that barbaric man."

"I'm ashamed of Alex.." Denis murmured.

"Mama understands how you feel. But Alex would understand that. He never disputed that. The mistake made by that man had nothing to do with you. You deserve to be happy with the one you love."

"But still, it'll put some distance on both of us."

"That's just your feeling, baby. You see for yourself, did Alex behave differently after knowing your relationship with that man? He's even more showing his sincerity to you, isn't he? You've even seen how frustrated she is when you leave her."

"I'm confused." Denis shook his head.

"Why should be confused. Just follow your heart." Rania touched Denis' hand gently. "Tell my mom. You love her?"

"Mama.."

"You don't have to be ashamed of your mother."

"There's no way I can live with him, Ma."

"Why is it impossible? Alex can accept you for who you are. You can also accept him as he is. You complement each other. Look, she even canceled her engagement just for you. Don't you want to appreciate the sacrifice?"

Denis took a long breath. His eyes glared far into the sky that was decorated with several stars.

"Hi! Come onl. Mama wants to have a grandchild of yours soon." Rania seduces her daughter to melt the atmosphere.

"Mama what the hell."

"Serious mom. Can't wait to make a grand party for your wedding."

"Mama! Come on now Mama's gone to bed. I'm fucking up." Denis got up and pulled his mother's hand.

"Darling, you kicked mom out?" Rania held back her laughter as Denis dragged her body towards the bedroom door.

"Mom should get enough rest to stay healthy."

"Mama will stay healthy to take care of your granddaughter!"

Blam it!

Denis closes the door of her room as soon as Rania comes out of her room.

*****

"Tumben Alex isn't here?"

This morning at the dinner table. Andres glanced at Denis who was putting fried rice on his plate.

"He was busy preparing for his business trip." Denis.

"Oh..Where's he going?"

"To Singapore."

Um. Rania cleared her throat without showing any meaningful expression. But it's very real that he's trying to tease Denis in the morning.

Denis ignored his mother.

"Yes, you're not busy today, are you, baby?"

"Yes?"

"Davin will be home today. You'll pick him up."

Denis swallowed his food slowly. Davin is his sister. His mother's son from Andres. He hadn't seen his sister for a long time. Maybe he had forgotten each other's faces when he met.

"It's coming at 12:50. Hopefully on time. Mama will give you your phone number to her so she can call you when she comes."

Denis nodded.

He did not know how Davin would behave when he met him. In the past, they were not very familiar. Not because Davin doesn't like it. But it was precisely because he had always distanced himself from his brother. Davin's a sweet and obedient boy. Unlike him who always defies and troublemakers. Davin's a houseboy, while he's a street kid.

They are four years old. But Davin quickly grew and overtook Denis who was far above his age. Somehow he is now. Is it still as sweet as before or has time changed it.

"Mama and papa are very busy today. You're with him today, yeah."

"Darling, Davin's not a kid." Andres protested a little bit to his wife.

"No problem. I haven't seen Davin in a long time either." Sahut Denis's.

"Yes, almost two years."

*****

This is where Denis is now. Sitting on the airport bench waiting for his sister's arrival. The screen on the display tells us that the plane Davin was flying on landed. Just need to wait a few more minutes for him to meet his sister soon.

Denis kind of wondered also in his heart, whether he would easily recognize Davin or even he would have trouble finding his sister. Understand, they haven't seen each other for too long. Before he left home, Davin had already gone to Singapore to attend school there. After that they never communicate with each other because Denis deliberately cut off communication with everyone.

Before leaving, my mom showed me the latest Davin photo. Davin himself refused to show himself while departing on the grounds to test Denis whether to recognize him or not. He said that if one of them failed to recognize it, then it should be fined by buying lunch.

Okay. It seems like her sister is now a little naughty. Denis seems to like his sister.

The passengers of the same plane as Davin began to exit through the arrival gate. Denis got up from his seat and began to focus on paying attention to everyone. Hardly anything is missed.

His eyes were then fixed on a tall body figure with a navy jacket and jeans that were very harmonious. There's a backpack hanging from his left shoulder. It seemed like it was the only thing he had brought. It also seems not too heavy.

Denis smiles. That's Davin, his sister. He looked very handsome with his tall body looming.

The young man walked with his eyes in search of the man who had promised to pick him up.

Denis approached her and stood beside her without reprimanding her.

Realizing Denis' presence next to him, the man turned his head but Denis ignored him.

"Dennis?" Davin called out quietly. Denis just glanced at him a little bit.

"Dennis!" Davin punches Denis in the shoulder until Denis moves a little sideways. Denis smiled wryly got a fist from his sister. Davin has changed a lot.

"Yes my. I saw you earlier. But I don't recognize you."

"When you said that I definitely could not recognize you. But it's you who don't know me."

"OKAY. I'm losing. So I'll buy you now."

Davin flicked his hand at Denis who was super short. She chuckled while watching her brother from head to toe.

"Lo's really cool with this hairstyle."

"Neuro." Denis punched Davin in the shoulder.

"really. I love your style."

"I think you've changed your perspective."

"Yes. I like strong girls like you." Davin squinted one eye. "Nobody would believe you were a girl. Maddened. It's really cool."

"As of now, what's your boyfriend like? Mama said you already have a boyfriend."

"Gue doesn't have a girlfriend yet. I have a lot of fancies, but the ones I like aren't there yet."

"Compense." Denis hit his shoulder on Davin's boat. Davin responded by curling Denis' neck with his burly arm.

"Lo wants to kill me." Denis tried to open Davin's hand.

"Gue gemes is the same. Turns out, you've been a yes ever since you ran away from home." Davin hugged Denis in a fit of rage.

"Dennis!!" It seemed like all the voices inside the airport waiting room suddenly disappeared replaced by a voice that had just called Denis name with great emphasis.

Denis was stunned to see who was standing in front of him with sharp glaring eyes.

Davin's circular arm around Denis' neck loosened. His eyes stared questioningly at the man who was scanning him.

Alex smiled smirkingly. His eyes looked at Denis deep and sharp.

"I called. But it's not answered. You seem to be busy." His eyes glittered to Davin. "Sorry interfering. Excuse me."

Without waiting for an answer from Denis, Alex stepped out his legs wide followed by a beautiful girl who half ran after his steps.

Denis stared at the two men until they disappeared behind and then the airport visitors.

Davin looked at Denis for a while, then followed Denis' gaze that accompanied the man's departure with a look that was difficult to interpret.

"Who? I think you're angry at you?"

Denis. He immediately lowered Davin's hand which was still wrapped around his neck.

"Nobody." Legally. "Let's get out of here. Where's your stuff?"

"Nothing. I just brought this backpack. Sure that guy wasn't nobody?"

"Yes." Yeah."

Davin grimacing. He was sure his brother said the origin.

"It can't be your boyfriend, right? Do you like guys? I think you're the wrestler of the girls. Lo very handsome. Lose me."

Denis ignored Davin's rant. He immediately left the place followed by Davin who was still curious about the man earlier.

*****