The Grief of the Two Red Lines
Sleeping with Rinnada

Off~ Flashback

Brian hasn't come home yet. Zaira was waiting for him. He had also called but his phone could not be reached. Tomorrow morning they will have to go to the airport.

Zaira tried to call Andre to ask Brian, but he said Brian had come home from yesterday afternoon.

He tried to calm down. It's possible that Brian is having a lot of business to finish his work before a long holiday, he thought.

Zaira glanced at the wall clock. It's 12 o'clock at night. Brian was never like this. Even if he came home late, he would definitely give some news.

Zaira was getting worried. His heart is not calm. He chose to wait in the living room. Sometimes he peeked out of the window when he heard the sound of vehicles approaching. Then sighed when it turned out that it was not Brian, but a passing vehicle.

The clock shows at 2 am. Zaira cupped her tired face. At that moment, he realized that Brian was not going home. He went into the room and chose to wait while sleeping.

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On a beach, Brian held Rinnada's hand while stepping together. She saw Rinnada's smile line expand as she stared at him. It was one of the things she liked about the girl. Suddenly Rinnada stopped his steps. Brian, who was looking next door, asked his girlfriend.

"What's up, baby? Why stop?"

"I can't walk anymore, brother". He said with a gloomy face. The smile he just displayed beautifully disappeared just like that.

"Why?"

Rinnada. He shook his head. Then he took his hand off Brian.

Brian was surprised, he didn't even want to take off that grip. "Why, Rin? Why did you get off? Here, hold my hand, we go together, okay?" Pinta Brian on Rinnada who started to take a few steps back until his feet touched the water.

"You've changed, brother."

"What's up, Rin? I don't get it. Quick, hold my hand". He said to Rinnada who kept stepping back.

"Rin, hold my hand quickly."

Rinnada shook his head. "You don't know me very well it turns out. You're very good at convincing my family". He said while starting to cry.

"What do you mean, Rin?" Brian was eager to move forward pulling Rinnada's hand which slowly began to enter the sea water, but his feet were as though glued.

"Rin, hold me". He shouted at Rinnada.

"No. I'm sorry I knew you. Go awayl. I'm not gonna see you again. Go". He screamed while sobbing.

Brian gasps. He widened his eyes. The sunlight sneaking in through the open window curtains dazzled his gaze.

Then he tried to come to his senses from his sleepiness. Looking around the room he did not recognize. He vaguely remembered what happened last night.

When he stood up, he felt very light. Then he saw his body protected by a pink blanket and was even more surprised when it turned out that only the interior was attached to his body.

His mind started to get messed up. He tried to recall what happened last night, what he did with Rinnada. All he remembered was Rinnada who swept himself towards this place.

Before long, Rinnada entered the room with a bright face. "Good morning, baby. Already awake?" He asked Brian who was still confused by his current situation.

"What's up, brother?" Ask and sit on the bed.

"What happened yesterday?"

"Didn't my sister remember?" Rinnada smiled faintly. He then brought Brian's face closer. "Last night was a very hot night".

"Hey, don't joke!" Resist it with a broken heart. Then pull up the blanket and pick up the clothes that were lying on the floor.

"Do you consider it a joke? I even let go of my virginity for you, and you take it as a joke?" Rinnada's face began to growl. He stood up from his seat.

"You seduced me. Then after that, you didn't admit it?"

"That's impossible. I know I wouldn't do that". Stamp Brian while wearing his clothes in a hurry. He had to go home because he was going on vacation with Zaira. His mind was muddled thinking about Zaira's feelings because she didn't come home last night.

"However you are, brother" Rinnada cried sobbing. He's sitting on the floor.

Seeing Rinnada's sobs describing how devastated he felt, Brian was silent for quite a while. He began to think, what if he did that? Seeing Rinnada crying, he melted a little.

He squatted in front of Rinnada.

Rinnada. Her tears kept flowing. "You know, I've been trying for seven years to forget you. But I failed. I failed Brian!" He touches Brian.

"I even worked so hard to forget you. Forgetting promises. Then when I met you, I was surprised you were married. That's how you forgot me. You don't know, Brian. You don't know the pain I've been through. But you're easily marrying someone else!"

Rinnada sobbed at the thought of how heartbroken it was to see Brian with others. The man had promised to marry her.

Brian hugged the girl. He gently rubbed his hair. Hair with the same scent at the time they were dating first. Rinnada has not changed one bit. Especially if she had really slept with Rinnada last night, meaning she had to be prepared for the consequences.

Brian closed his eyes. She had a dream that Rinnada was crying and unwilling to hold her hand because she felt Brian change. Then when he woke up, Rinnada also cried because of his mistake. Perhaps this is what the dream means, his inner self.

"I'm sorry. I'll be better for you". His words also shed tears. His heart was bitter because he had to choose between continuing his love for Rinnada, or returning to Zaira.

*****

'The number you are going to is off or out of range...'

Andre put his phone down violently. He clenched his teeth in annoyance. He turned around, looking at Zaira who was staring blankly at the mobile phone he was twirling around in his hand.

The sound of Zaira's breathing was harshly thrown away.

"I'll go home first, brother. I'll let you know if he goes to the office".

"Just a second, Ra." Andre sat in front of Zaira. He rolled up his shirt arm.

"I'm going to town X. The town where Brian and I met Rinnada. You don't get angry, if I get a little involved in this. I just feel the need to take responsibility because I introduced you, so.." Andre stopped his sentence when he saw Zaira's suddenly changed face.

"Does this have anything to do with his ex?" Zaira was holding back tears. How not, today should be a happy day because they are going on vacation. Then suddenly Brian disappeared without news. If this had anything to do with his ex, Zaira would not have stayed silent.

"I don't know." Speak slowly. She did not know but since a few days ago met Rinnada with a cheerful face, she suspected him.

Zaira turned her face away. Puddles of tears deliberately he held so as not to fall in front of Andre.

"Alright brother. Justdoit. Excuse me first."

Zaira then came out while covering her mouth with her hands. He could no longer hold back his tears.

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