Tarnished Before Accident
Chapter 05. Suspicious

Everything related to the events experienced by someone is always associated with destiny. Man can actually make his own destiny. However, once bad things happen, why should the destiny be scapegoated?

When morning approaches, I usually go down to the kitchen to help Ms. Leli - our household assistant - prepare breakfast. Although sometimes my help is not much, just preparing ingredients and cutting vegetables, but I always take a role in cooking in the kitchen. But this morning I refused to do it.

My eyes were too puffy to leave the room, considering last night I cried too much. I deliberately went down for breakfast after all the dishes were arranged on the table. Not because I didn't want to help, but because I was trying to disguise my eyes from my family.

I descended one by one the stairs slowly and there everyone was waiting while talking. There was one that caught my attention. Rey, she's looking back at me. His gaze was still the same: cold and flat. I felt that the next days would be even more difficult for me if I had to meet that man every day. I breathed deeply, trying to recharge the rigors of my life.

Sis Rena poked out Kak Rey's arm, and at that moment her gaze shifted from me. What is interesting is the cold and haughty face shown to me turned out to be friendly and full of sayng after leading to Kak Rena.

There was a sense of pain in the corner of the heart when it realized that. However, I also feel happy. Rey really loves my sister. Rena married the right person.

I chose to sit next to Mama after greeting everyone, trying to show that nothing happened last night. I turned the plate face up, then I filled the rice and side dishes and vegetables. It seems that this morning Ms. Leli cooked more menu than usual, maybe because there is Kak Rey here so this breakfast is more special.

After praying, I put a spoonful of food in my mouth. However, the spoon had not yet reached my lips, Mama insinuated me.

"Rena was exhausted yesterday, but this morning was already busy preparing this much breakfast. While you, the job is just lazy."

Really, I wanted to throw a spoon and a plate in front of me. Mama purposely humbled me in front of Rey, I don't know what she meant. Though only this morning I did not help, but Mama already blamed me as if I was a useless child. Trying to be patient and remain calm, I chose to continue that mouthful into my mouth.

I choose to ignore the words of Mama. Although he insinuated me blatantly, but I responded with no care.

Silent. The atmosphere became stiff and uncomfortable. It is not the warmth of the family that is felt, but the anger and hatred in the scope of one room.

"We're going on a two-day honeymoon again." Sis Rena opened the chat after sweeping a handkerchief to her lips. "After that we moved to a new house" he said with sparkling eyes.

"Oh, yeah. That fast?" There was a disappointed look on Mama's face, but the middle-aged woman looked disguised with a smile. "How long are you going on your honeymoon?"

"Annement. There are a few countries we would like to visit. Yeah, right, Rey?"

Rey just nodded. It seems that the man can only be friendly with Sis Rena alone. He was so cold and haughty, lucky to have gotten my brother.

"Alea, instead you want to buy a real kimono. I'm going to Japan too."

"really? Can I get one?" At least I can benefit from their walks.

"Yes, of course. Rey has a great taste in fashion. He'll pick you out with the best material."

"I'm busy." Rey interrupted. It was clear from his attitude and words, he hated me.

The man smiled faintly, a rare smile that people might rarely see. Her hand gently rubbed Kak Rena's head. "I'm just dropping off. You choose," he said with a soft look at Sister Rena.

I don't know, I can't turn my face away from those newlyweds. They were very compatible and seemed happy with their marriage. If this is the case, how could I possibly ruin Rena's happiness?

After Rey and Rena left for the office, Mama dragged me inside. I who happened to be in sif last night actually wanted to go out to meet Rindi, but Mama already held me back.

"What's up, Ma?"

The elegant-looking woman folded her hands on her chest, looking at me with a look full of accusation. "What did you guys do last night?"

Really, that moment I couldn't just talk. Mama was not that stupid, believing Kak Rey's words related to sanitary napkins.

Mama is a smart and strict woman. Although last night Rey said casually, as if nothing had happened between us, but my fear could not be hidden. Mama should have been suspicious of me.

"I, ...." My lips stammered, unable to choose an answer.

"What?! You want to flirt with your sister-in-law?"

I shook my head strongly. How could Mama think that? "No, how could I do that, Ma."

"Then?" My mom's look was so sharp. Feels suffocating me who is not good at lying. "I know Reynan is the perfect guy. He's rich, handsome, and royal. But, don't you think you can take it from Rena. Understood?"

"I can't do that, Ma. I love Sister Rena." I didn't expect Mama to shower me with lopsided accusations. I teased Rey's sister? In fact, in my mind I wanted to disappear and not see him again.

"Mama wants proof, not just words. Ever since I was a kid, Rena has always given up on you. In fact, Papa's love is more for you than Rena. Would you ruin his happiness?"

My mom reminds me of Papa. I suddenly missed him. Papa was more attentive to me than Sister Rena, but I felt it was out of pity for me. I was not very good at lessons so Mama always scolded me, comparing me with Sis Rena. And back then, Papa always stood up for me.

I shook my head again. In the bottom of my heart, not a single shred of desire to take Kak Rey from Kak Rena. Even though that man had snatched away the most precious thing in me.

Mama took a long breath. The look in his eyes clearly showed anger. "Mama wants you to get married soon. You know Erlangga, don't you? Marry him."

My eyes are full. The erlangga? She is the former sister of Rena. As far as I know, Mama doesn't like it because of her low social status. How could I possibly marry a man who actually still has a taste with Kak Rena?

"I can find my own partner, Ma. I don't want to marry her."

I ran to the room after that, leaving Mama who was still yelling and scolding me, saying that I was a child who did not know was lucky and did not understand the return of gratitude towards the parents. Am I that bad? Why does Mama always impose her will on me? Am I not his son too?