'Hendra, Aruna, Damar'

Standing in one straight line.

The girl with a reddish hue was right in the middle of two men at the same distance.

"Aruna, we better go inside first." (after that, it's up to you)

Hendra tried to stop Aruna's steps.

The girl turned around for a moment, looking doubtful before finally leaving, walking away, towards another man on the other end.

"Huh." The heavy breath transformed into more profound pain.

The blows that the conqueror had fired earlier began to inflict pain.

Hendra just realised that there was a feeling of bruising on his face and his eyes were still watery.

The man closed his eyes for a moment.

It was no longer the feeling of warmth radiating through his body. Instead, there was aching coming from his chest.

It was difficult to explain.

"Sorry..." Aruna ran her fingers on Damar's arm.

The young man with a distinctive aura smiled.

"It must have been a long time waiting." Aruna didn't dare look at him.

This girl felt guilty.

"It's okay, it's okay."

'My position can only wait for you'

Damar realised the reality of his love's path.

"Can you wait for me a little longer? Em... I have to go inside first. Maybe I can get out. However, it takes a little effort." Aruna wanted to pay for her mistake.

"Sure ! Aren't I always in the same place?" Damar stated his consistency.

"Thank you, Damar." Aruna smiled.

Her smile made this young man get butterflies in his stomach.

It was like sprouts splashed with water, burst and expanded, pushing slowly the loose soil scattered.

If Hendra was a growing sprout then he was still in the imbibition stage (the seeds expand and start to break because they absorb water from the surrounding environment).

Meanwhile, Damar, the man was one step faster.

The epicotyl have reached the ground level, just added leaves, enlarged the stems and immediately encouraged them to flower and then bear fruit.

Hendra was far behind.

(Epicotyl is the segment of the stem above the institution's leaf (the first leaf) which will grow into the stem and leaves)

***

Hendra was a little hesitant to enter Lesmana family house, remembering the incident this morning made him realise how much Aruna's two older siblings hated him.

Although, to be honest, they didn't even know each other. Just summing up each other.

"Oh, my God" Said Linda, the family maid.

She jolted when she opened the door.

She seriously asked Aruna.

Would her lady really bring that Wenceslas young master in?

This week, the family employers have been fighting more, and the main cause came from the man who was now standing behind Lesmana's youngest daughter.

"Is Dad home?"

"Call my Dad, sis." Aruna asked Hendra to come in and sit in the living room.

A room that was the centre activity of this family.

The 2nd-floor staircase ended in the middle of this room. Even the family pool was located outside a large glass, straight to the right.

A moment later, someone came down the stairs.

But, it wasn't Aruna or Lesmana.

Aruna just said goodbye and went upstairs.

A woman at the same age as him was observing Hendra.

Hendra realised that unpleasant things would come to him.

"Wow, young master. How guts you dare to be here." Alia greeted him.

"Good thing, my brother is not there."

"Wait, or I need to call him to make things even more exciting."

Hendra just smiled at Aruna's sister.

However, they must be respected. They will be part of his family.

Hendra got up and saluted.

"Thank you, sorry if you are disturbed by my presence."

This man realised that there was no better expression than giving in.

He was secretly grateful that it wasn't the woman in front of him who will become his future wife.

Alia was Lesmana's daughter who was initially planned to fulfil Lesmana's promise to the Wenceslas family.

"How did you get here?" Alia's words were serious, no longer an insinuation.

"I took Aruna home. And was waiting for your father." Hendra tried to be casual.

"Ah my sister is always innocent and kind."

It was clear that she was disappointed with Aruna's behaviours.

"You know, we will never accept you. We will always find a way to take Aruna from you forever. So, get ready." Alia showed a reckless expression.

This girl was different from Aruna.

Her aura was more dominant than her little sister, who tended to be friendly.

"Why did you let her replace you if you end up doing this kind of thing?!"

"Aliana."

"Ah what kind of sister are you?! What a pity!"

Hendra was hooked to show his true identity.

"PLAKK." The girl roughly slapped Hendra.

Hendra just smiled and flatly stared at her.

A moment later, there were footsteps. The head of this house's family came.

Alia was clearly trying to cover up the incident. She hurried away to avoid his father.

"Have you been waiting long?" Lesmana greeted.

"Not yet, uncle."

"Call me, dad, isn't that the right call?" Lesmana teased him.

Hendra smiled.

"Where's the drink?"

"Aruna!?" The man shouted, giving instruction.

The youngest daughter came down the stairs in half-run.

She seemed to have just showered and changed her appearance with the outfit she used to wear. Her hair was even tied back.

She then came up with the tray in her hand.

The girl Hendra was waiting for, carefully walked, sweetly put a drink and a few biscuits in a mini jar in front of him.

"Dad, can I come out after this for a moment?"

"With Hendra?"

"No, I'm alone, Dad."

"It's late, look at the clock!"

"Wait... just buy a meal for a moment."

"Why? isn't there a lot to eat at home?"

Aruna's face slightly frowned.

Lesmana knew Aruna was disappointed.

"What do you want to buy?"

"I just want to buy spicy noodles, in front of there. Not far."

"Take your sister... it's not good to go out alone at night."

Aruna smiled happily.

"Thank you, Dad."

Hendra was stunned.

He really enjoyed the interaction between father and daughter that he could not have experienced.

On the other hand, this man's chest was a little tight, realising that Aruna would come out with another man waiting for him in front.

"Come on, please have a drink." Lesmana's words stirred Hendra from his reverie.

"Alright, Dad!"

Somehow, Hendra felt happy when he could call someone 'Dad'.

***

Hendra came out of the door of his little girl's house, escorted by Lesmana and Aruna as another car went across the gate.

The man named Anantha came out while Hendra walked to his car.

Aruna's older brother deliberately slammed part of his body roughly into Hendra's chest.

The man was showing his hatred.

Only Aruna saw that incident. Her father had already resigned first.

"Hi, little one," Anantha greeted Hendra, without realizing that Aruna knew what he was doing to Hendra.

Her older brother had a habit of kissing Aruna's hair, before finally infiltrating the house.

After making sure her brother disappeared, Aruna ran, knocking on Hendra's car window, who slowly started to back away.

The man lowered the windshield.

"Sorry, Hendra."

"Forgive my older siblings... they just love me too much, and it's so tortured to have to hand over their little sister to your family."

Hendra lightly nodded.

Perhaps, it was her attitude like this, which had captured many people's hearts.

She was gentle and soothing.

"Be careful on the road, I hope your eyes get better soon."

"You don't want to apologize for this?" Hendra touched the corner of his eye.

"No."

"Because you were too mean to me today," Aruna added.

"Hehe." The man chuckled, catching Aruna's innocence.

"Okay, I'm sorry." A rare sentence from the Wenceslas's heir's mouth.

The word 'apologise' was an expression that has almost disappeared from Hendra's vocabulary.

"Yes.. don't do it again, we're equal now." Aruna's hand slightly moved as if saying 'goodbye, be careful'.

"Don't come home too late!" Hendra said his last sentence.

The Rolls Royce car disappeared, shifted by the white gate.

***

"Be careful, remember the compensation for me (brought snacks)" Said Alia.

Aruna jogged to Damar's Van.

"Don't ever tell my dad. If you do, I'll make sure you'll regret it." Alia threatened the family security guard.

Damar's car drove along with a woman carrying a two-edged knife.

The woman who sowed the love seeds in two human's hearts was ready to fight over it.

She didn't realise the seed grew and demanded its rights.

They always hoped for the most dominant light or abundant water, taking every time to seduce him, accompany him and make sure that "I" was more worthy than the "him."

As long as the two-edged knife bearer was reluctant to choose, they would still fight one another, cramming the deepest pain, even without any medication.

Both of them meritorious to be elected, but were reluctant to press her to immediately choose one of them.

Because when that woman raised her gun, obviously, one must be hurt.

No one had yet dared to declare himself ready to lose.

The Van's driver didn't realize there was another car trailing behind.

The Rolls Royce wasn't really home yet.

He's just slipped in the right place. Then chase down his wish.

His logic was raging. He really didn't want to do this anymore.

Unfortunately, his curiosity made him ignore the ethical theories inside his brain.

The Van slowly slowed down, then stopped.

A person who just got out seemed to be pulled back into the car by his manager.

He then came out with a black hat and scarf wrapped around his face a moment later.

Of course, it's Damar.

Seen from a distance, a man wrapped in a scarf was holding the car door, as if inviting someone inside to come out.

He grinned while waving, delivering the Van's departure.

There were only two of them left.

The Rolls Royce crept closer not to declare a war.

The owner was looking for answers to a puzzle that kept tickling his mind 'strategy beyond expectations.'

What was it like?