The Grief of the Two Red Lines
Rinnada and Dinnara (2)

"My jaw! With whom I actually expressed my feelings and who accepted me!" Angry touch. Rinnada really pissed Brian off half to death. Not for a moment they were in touch. And as long as he never talked about it.

Brian even always thinks positively about Rinnada who often changes his mood and behavior, also forget their important moments. He thought Rinnada had a mental disorder to understand everything that happened so far. Unexpectedly, it turned out that they had two people. Brian really felt played.

Rinnada took her breath. Puddles of water piled up again in his eyes. "That's me".

Although with the chest up and down, at least Brian felt relieved. He did not even know what to do if the one who heard his declaration of love was not Rinnada, but Dinnara.

"The first one to meet you, it was me. The one you shot, it was me and it accepted you, it was me. The one you've always met on campus, that's me. The one who accompanied you at the zoo and the beach, it was me."

Rinnada closed his eyes. Slowly, he continued. "What you found at the cafe, it was Dinnara. The one you used to call you to sleep, that was him. I know, I'm guilty. I always pray that you just touch and kiss me, not Dinnara."

Brian threw his face away. Very outrageous, Inwardly.

"I borrowed her umbrella at the time. Then he brought it up. By using an umbrella as an answer, it means she's the one you're dating."

"She said you like girls who like pink. Whereas I've been avoiding what she likes all along."

Brian was silent. He himself was in a mess with his thoughts. The things he had been doing with Rinnada all this time felt alarming. Because it turns out, the affection he poured out was not only Rinnada who felt it. And also Dinnara. Brian turned those memories again. He was eager to remember what he did with Dinnara at the cafe.

"The night after you gave me chocolate, he picked up the phone. Because I'm outside."

"Our rooms are separate. But there is a door in the middle. The key is only in Dinnara's room so she can go in and get my phone."

"Sister, do you know why I rarely ask you to meet at night. Or just meet until the afternoon? Because I always sleep fast. My body is tired at night. And he's the one who replaced me there".

Rinnada held her breath. He knew Brian would be upset to hear that.

"What! You know that, right. And you just shut up! Don't you know what you did hurt me?? Aren't you jealous, Rinnada!" Strong impact. His voice pierced in Rinnada's ear.

"I'm sorry. I'm so jealous, Hiks". She cried. "But I can't say anything, Mother who asked me so". Say it in a soft tone. Tears came out dripping down his cheeks.

"Your mother?"

Rinnada nodded slowly. "Dinnara told everyone at home that she had a boyfriend. He gave a picture of you to Mother, Sister En, as well as the entire household. He always adores you, tells you. I told you that I'm the truth, not Dinnara.". Rinnada's voice sobbed. He was sobbing because Dinnara was good at playing his part.

"She also said that you would marry her. Then what should I do?" The crying is becoming. The burden on his shoulders he now shows in front of Brian.

Brian stroked the girl's back. "I'll talk to them."

Rinnada just cried a mouthful. He was even asked by his mother to give up on love. According to him, Rinnada and Dinnara are the same because their faces are similar.

"I always wanted to run. I want to stay with you. I don't want you to marry Dinnara!"

"I gave up too much, brother. This time, I don't want to give up anymore." Brian drew closer and hugged Rinnada. I don't know why he felt what he felt.

"I'll tell them. That I love Rinnada who doesn't like pink. I like Rinnada who is studious. I love the graceful Rinnada".

Brian's words touched Rinnada's heart. He was grateful Brian could distinguish himself and Dinnara. It was obvious when Rinnada got out of the car this afternoon.

"There's one thing that sets your face apart. And I can see that". Brian said softly.

"Your smile line." Brian wiped Rinnada's tears. He touched the girl's lips with his thumb. "Your smile is so charming, Rinnada. I didn't find it with pink Rinnada". He said with a smile. Rinnada who heard that laughed.

"There's one more thing." Rinnada pulled out a yellow ribbon in his shirt pocket. "I always keep the stuff you give me safe. I don't want him to know where I keep this. So, look, he won't touch your gift. Only I have this. I'll make sure of it." Rinnada clasped tightly onto Brian's yellow ribbon. All this time, he kept carrying the ribbon wherever he went.

Brian touched Rinnada's cheek. "I'm sorry. I'm mad at you. I snarl you. I'm sorry". Brian looked at the girl in front of him with a face that felt guilty. For some reason after hearing the story, he loved the girl in front of him who always gave up this.

"I'm the one who's wrong. I didn't say it from the beginning."

Brian peeps Rinnada's forehead. He understands this girl. He loved her very much.

"Rin.. Now be honest in everything. Tell me, is there anything else you didn't tell me?" Brian asked, looking into his eyes.

Rinnada. He lowered his eyes from Brian's sight.

"All right, you didn't tell me everything. Quickly tell me. Don't hide anything from me anymore." His ink with a bent face was not happy.

Rinnada was silent for a long time. Brian let her take a breath so she could really tell him.

"Sister, my twin has Thalassemia".

"Yes, you said that."

"And I experienced the same thing".

"What's? explain it correctly, Rin. What kind of disease is that?"

"Do you know why I've been missing for two or three days?"

Brian nodded.

"My body was always lacking red blood cells. That's why in one week, I took the time to transfuse blood so that my blood remained normal".

"What, is it dangerous?" Brian asked in a stifled voice. He was afraid to hear something he didn't want to hear.

Rinnada smiled. "So, I don't know either. I used to get tired of doing it. But ever since I met you, I've been dying to live near you".

"I was very tired and had wanted to stop the transfusion and let myself just like that, but, I also still wanted to learn and live a normal life. Then, I met you". Rinnada's face brightened. Again, his trademark smile splashed on his lips. But that didn't make Brian happy. He was very sad and worried.

"After hearing this, will you still want to be with me? I'll keep troubling you". He said slowly but worriedly. Worried if Brian left her after hearing this.

Brian hugged the girl's body. All of Rinnada's words had answered all of the questions within him. Not the slightest trepidation, even he wanted Rinnada to continue nearby.

"I'm not leaving you. Hang on, for me. Rinnada".

Rinnada's tears are spilling. She was crying in Brian's arms. He thanked God for having met a man like Brian. He strengthened his resolve, he will continue to live. He wants to live with Brian until fate tells him that his time is over in the world.

Seriate....