To The Man Who Broke My Heart
28. Unexpectedly Undying

Highlight Bang Che's previously happy eyes instantly became dark. Emotions have returned. I saw that Bang Rian was already standing up and started walking towards us slowly just in case. He stopped a few steps behind Bang Che.

“You mean?” Bang Che challenged my eyes.

For a moment I was afraid to see that look, but I regained control. Bang Rian was also already behind Bang Che, standing quietly but still ready to stand there.

He will always be able to protect me. “I don't have any special feelings for Brother. I'm not in love with Brother.”

There might be thunderclaps in Bang Che's mind, making him suddenly stand up. Seeing that movement, Bang Rian also in the blink of an eye darted and distanced Bang Che from me. Bang Rian positioned his body between me and Bang Che, making that muscular body a solid fortress of protection for me.

When Bang Rian's right hand met Bang Che's thin chest, the tall, slender guy came back to reality. He was aware of the presence of Bang Rian which was definitely not his match. He realized in the end he could do nothing. His head in Kalakian bowed, the long hair of an unbound boat fell and covered his face like a curtain. He's sitting. “You are evil, Kayra.”

Wrong sentence, Bang Che.

I know that sentence will not have a good impact on anyone.

“What do you mean, ha?” Bang Rian took one step closer to Bang Che. Both of his hands knew already gripped the neck of the checkered shirt worn by the young man in front of him. Instinct told me to restrain Bang Rian's movements by holding onto his left arm. However, with just a glance from Bang Rian, I removed my sari hand there. “Elo the evil one, Bxfuck! Elo who hurt him then like to say that Kayra is evil? Bxjangan lo!” Bang Juno overflowed. “What was the story yesterday that you spread throughout the campus, huh? Where are you when everyone misunderstands him? Elo delicately hide behind your lies. Elo let everyone mistake him, talk to him, say nothing about him. Is that what you call, baby? That's what you mean by love with her? You sissy lo!” Bang Rian vented out all the resentment he had endured all this time, a little bit of him representing my feelings as well. Someone has to tell Bang Che this so he knows he's been wrong all along.

Now it was Bang Che's turn to be silent and downcast.

Bang Rian pulled the collar of the clothes he was holding until their faces became closer. “And I said same lo, yes. If you dare to decetin Kayra again, you'll deal with me. Know lo? I hope you understand because you will not believe the same what I will do to bxjingan like elo,” furious.

I was close enough to hear all the words that came out of my brother's mouth. And .. dang it! I can't help but feel proud to have a brother who can turn into a beast like Bang Rian. Rawf.

Bang Rian turned around and took me with him. We left Bang Che that .... I don't know and don't care to know how things are right now. I don't want to glance back because past should stay there, in the past.

****

We got into the car. Inside the car cabin protection, I exhaled a long breath. Bang Rian immediately looked at me. “You good?" ask her with a frown.

I thought for a moment before smiling widely at him. “I’m .. good. Super even's. It feels so good, Bang. Thank you so much for letting me know, yes. I wouldn't be able to do that if there weren't any Brother.” I tried to hug Bang Rian with our seated poaisi. He then shifted his seat to accommodate my wishes and returned my embrace.

“Anything for you, Deck. Kayak gini even the one you want. You ngadu Abang, Abang help you as much as Abang. If you need to get angry with people, you will get angry with the bad guy. Just like when we were kids. Even though you're bigger now, more mature, I can’t help it, Deck. I will always be your older brother who stands there for you everytime. No matter what, I will always be behind or in front of you. Even after I get married, like Bian. We won’t change. Until one day, someone promises to always be happy for you, we will not change either. Even when that time comes, the number will increase to four people. Four men who will die for you, Dek.”

I ... I nodded many times to my brother's chest. Complimenting every speech of Bang Rian. Thank you, Lord, for giving such a perfect family.

Beeps. Beeps. Beeps. A message ended the hug of the two brothers. I checked the phone. A message from a number not listed in my contact.

+628111213145 : I've landed. Sorry I didn't get to tell you. It's Sdr. Is Kayra at the airport?

Oh My Goodness! My eyes popped out as I read the message. I immediately turned towards Bang Rian. “Duh, Bang. The man arrived at the airport! How's this?” my peek.

Bang Rian also went wild and panicked. “Mampus. Ayok, unplug!” He stepped on the gas pedal deeply.

“Abang! Don't speed too much too, Bang! We're going to pick people up, not get picked up by a life-extracting angel. Uda, the car's melanin. I replied to his father's message first, saying we're on the way to the airport. Brother! Pelanin car!” I punched his upper arm rather hard due to the anxiety.

Bang Rian finally complied while grimacing and chuckling.

God fucking. Only then did I type a reply message for the Father.

Me : Sorry, sir. I guess your flight was as told to me. I hope you're willing to wait a while, I'm already on my way to the airport. Again I'm sorry, sir.

Beeps.

+628111213145 : It's okay, Sdr. Kayras. I'll wait inside the Bread booth. Thank you for taking the time to pick me up

Me : Okay, sir. I'll be there as soon as I get to the airport.

****

I jumped out of the car as soon as Bang Rian managed to park it in a nearby spot with the Bread booth mentioned by the Father half an hour later. Bang Rian followed me hurriedly behind. We tried to get through the crowd as quickly as possible.

At last the Bread booth was seen, a man standing near the entrance. There was a small suitcase near his feet.

Alex.

****

Alex saw me just after I saw him. He smiled and walked towards us. I was stunned, stopping where I was standing. Bang Rian was also confused. “Dek, how are you quiet? His guest is waiting.”

I didn't heed Bang Rian's words. My attention was only on Alex who was getting closer.

"Sir," urged Bang Rian while nudging my shoulder.

“Not necessary, Bang. The guy's been walking here.” My eyes could not be separated from the figure of a young man who walked—hm, no, no, no, bent towards us.

“It ... this ... in-he is his guest? You serious?” Bang Juno. He must have solved his own question and was surprised by the figure before us at this moment.

I'm nodding. “But, did you call him Father? I don’t think he’s that old thought ..”.

Maybe Bang Rian thought we were going to pick up a guy in his fifties, wearing a shiny suit like a big boss, with a bald head half, he looked like a rogue, heavy moustaches and smelly cigar breath. Maybe I hope so too. However, come to think of it, there were no foundation donors with such criteria.

From the way he looked at the “Bapak” we picked up; a tall young man in his twenties, with a mixed face, wearing knee-length jeans, a black polo shirt, RayBan glasses and a sneaker, it is possible that Bang Rian experienced as well as culture shock, high-level shock. What he expected was inversely proportional and then repeatedly turned over with the reality that occurred.

"Hi, Kayra." A greeting from a mixed tongue that makes my name sound a bit strange.

Bang Rian did not continue his sentence. Alex really confused her. I choose to speed up this process. Suddenly I felt strange. “Bang, keniin. This is Mr. Alexander Rahardjo, son of the owner of Rahardjo Group. His company is one of the biggest donors of the Aunty Meli.” foundation When Bang Rian did not also extend his hand as I expected, I took the hand of the man who could have been struck by the starstruck feeling when I saw someone else and directed it to Alex who immediately welcomed Bang Rian's handshake.

“And, Mr. Alex, introduce. This is my sister, Rianza Salim.”

I looked at Alex again. I can't hide my frustration, but what power. He’s the boss.

Alex once again threw his smile at us.

Bang Rian finally realized the situation. He immediately picked up the suitcase that was near Alex's feet and led the way towards our car. “Mari, Sir.”

Alex nodded and hinted for me to walk first. With great difficulty I endured the snoring and balls of my eyes that were very, very, very eager to spin in their sockets.

For a while we walked in silence. There was no sound other than the hubbub of other people at the airport itself. After arriving, Bang Rian even opened the door for Alex. "Please, Sir."

Uhh!

After putting the suitcase inside the trunk, Bang Rian walked towards me. I don't know what was in my brother's mind, he boldly rebuked me. “You don't do it like a boss!” hisses.

I turned around and did not respond to her words at all. I already feel bad. I opened the car door while grunting.

Bang Rian immediately got into the car and started the car engine. Shortly after the car we were riding moved towards the outside of the airport area. “Father has lunch, Sir?” Bang Rian started a conversation with Alex.

I don't give a shit. I chose not to care and focused my attention on the roadside situation that passed out there.

“Not yet. Any suggestions?” Alex answers. “And please, don't call me Father. I was twenty-eight years old. The call made me feel very old.”

“Really?” From the tone of his voice, I did not expect that Bang Rian could come back shocked. I'm worried about his heart, he's been surprised many times in the past day. “And you’re the CEO?”

“No, my father is. I’m here to help Kayla out for the project.”

Why do they speak English, anyway?

“I see's. We’re in the same age, by the way. Can I call you by name?"

Ah, Bang Rian, stop.

“Sure. I’m Alex by the way. And you are?”

“Rian. Just call me Rian.”

Oh, my God!

To be continued ....