03

The days passed. Everything went as usual, nothing special. Aleric is still trying to find Gabriel again. Every day on the sidelines of his work schedule, he would come to the university. Trying to meet Gabriel without Giovano and Evan knowing. Oh but Aleric forgot, that there was Jennie who was always with Gabriel. Never absent, Aleric also always comes to Gabriel's house. Trying to meet his idol, even though he will always meet the same failure every day. Every time Aleric comes to Gabriel's house, either Gabriel is not at home or Aleric will meet Giovano. It's not even uncommon for Evan to be at Gabriel's house lately. The two brothers really intend to keep Gabriel away from him.

At this moment Aleric is sitting in the living room of the Mukesh family. Luckily Aleric, because Giovano was not at home. And Aleric meets Poppy.

The middle-aged woman who still looks beautiful at an age that is no longer young, always smiles and is friendly every time Aleric comes. Really, Aleric felt ashamed of Poppy, for hurting his youngest son.

"Did you come alone Al?" Asked Poppy who had just come out of her room. After the maid had called her.

"Khab Bibi. Am I disturbing Auntie?" Aleric asked hesitantly.

"No." Poppy sat across from Aleric. "Would you like to meet Gabriel?" Poppy guessed right.

"Yes Auntie. If Aunt allows it." Said Aleric.

Really, at this moment Aleric was afraid that Poppy would forbid him to meet Gabriel. Even though Poppy and Mr. Mukesh are still good to him, it is possible that they will not allow Aleric to meet their favorite son.

Poppy smiled at Aleric. "Gabriel is probably resting, he just got back from university. You'll meet him in his room."

Aleric was surprised and pleased at the same time. Turns out Poppy allowed herself to meet Gabriel.

"Thank you Auntie." Aleric said smiling.

"Come on up. But, don't force Gabriel, if Gabriel doesn't want to talk to you."

"Yes Auntie."

Aleric stepped onto the second floor where Gabriel's room was. For years he had always visited the Mukesh family's house, so he knew very well the ins and outs of Mukesh's house..

When Aleric reached the whitewashed door at the end of the corridor, he knocked a few times. But until the third knock there was no answer. Finally, Aleric decided to try to open the door of the room. And it turns out that the room door is not locked by the owner of the room. Aleric entered the room which was dominated by black. The room still looked the same as the last time he entered it, nothing had changed.

On the king size bed, the owner of the room looks asleep. Aleric drew closer to Gabriel, he sat on the edge of the bed. Staring at the body that turned his back on him. Aleric wanted to hug the body, but Aleric didn't want to surprise him and didn't want to make the master angry with him..

"Did you fall asleep Iel?” Aleric, trying to speak.

No answer at all. Aleric couldn't help but smile wryly. He knew that the person he was talking to was not asleep. Seen from the hand squeezing the blanket tightly. Maybe Gabriel was trying to avoid her or wasn't in the mood to talk to her. But Aleric continued, knowing Gabriel would be listening.

"I came to apologize to you Iel. Maybe the word sorry won't be able to heal the wound I've inflicted on you." Alex took a deep breath. He continued speaking, trying to expel all the contents that were in his heart.

"But I hope, you will forgive me, Iel. I'm very sorry for my mistake earlier. I'm too stupid to hurt you who have always been faithful to be by my side." Aleric said with clear liquid running down his cheeks.

Until a few minutes there is also no movement from Gabriel.

"That's okay, if you don't want to talk to me yet." Aleric said, then kissed Gabriel's temple for a while. "I love you so much, baby." Aleric said softly in Gabriel's ear.

"I am home. Take good care of yourself." Said Aleric getting up and out of Gabriel's room.

After a while, Gabriel opened his eyes. His hand rubbed the clear liquid which turned out to be Aleric's entry, already flowing out of his eyes. When Aleric spoke, Gabriel was actually trying his best not to sob.

Gabriel got up, he walked towards the balcony of his room. Gabriel stood on the balcony and watched Aleric's car drive away from his residence.

"Don't you want to talk to Aleric yet, kid?" Poppy asked beside Gabriel.

"I still need time to be able to face him alone Mom." Gabriel replied, still looking at the fence of his house.

"Mom knows, the wound you feel is still very painful." Poppy said rubbing his son's back. "But, there's nothing wrong with trying to talk to him alone, son. Maybe that way, you'll feel better."

Gabriel just remained silent without wanting to reply to his mother's words. Gabriel also wanted to be able to talk and face Aleric like he used to. Like before he and Aleric knit love. But again Gabriel felt pain when he saw Aleric. It would be a lie if he said he was fine, in fact he felt very hurt. It would be a lie if he could take on Aleric even though there were others around them. In fact every time Gabriel sees Aleric, he still feels the pain.

"Get some rest, don't let your brother see you like this." Poppy patted Gabriel's shoulder and walked out of his son's room.

Gabriel is still pensive, thinking about the past of himself and his ex-lover. Recalling the bitter incident that made Gabriel suffer a few months ago.

To be continued..