One Summer Night "Only You Do I Believe"
Episode Thirty eight

"Why not just get in the car? It's more comfortable." Tukas Hans riding a motorcycle owned by his brother-in-law Niken.

"Why? You mind riding a bike?" Reply cynical Niken.

"Don't misunderstand me first. The food brings a lot. If the car ride is more comfortable and can be stored behind, the luggage." Hans.

"Motorcycle is simpler." Reply Short Niken. Hans breathed out and complied. Niken buys snacks for tahlilan later tonight. After shopping, they went home. Hans followed the tradition in his girlfriend's hometown. Niken forgets that he hasn't introduced Hans to his family. But Hans is a supple person, so he easily adapts to the Niken family.

After the event was over, Dimas Nadine's husband sat next to Hans. They are busy chatting.

"Miss...?" Whisper Nadine sitting next to him. Niken. "Who is that guy?" Nadine.

"Ohhh I forgot to introduce Hans to brother." Reply Niken. "Hans...?" Exclaims.

"Yes..."

"Mom, Brother Nadine I forgot to introduce Hans to you. He's Hans. Hans is my brother and mother. And besides you it's Dimas' sister, my brother-in-law." Answer Niken.

"I've known him." Dimas.

"We talked a lot, brother." Tukas Hans's. Dimas nodded.

"Your boyfriend?" Ask Nadine. Niken scratched his jidat. It's a little strange to admit that Hans is her lover. The moment is not accurate. But how else. 

"Yes or saha deui. That guy he told me himself." Dimas replied with a distinctive sundanese accent. Honoring Hans. And so did Hans. 

"Have you been dating Niken for a long time?" Nadine opened the topic.

"New uhmmm, brother." Answer Hans.

"Definitely Niken hasn't told me that she has a sister who likes me." Nadine. Hans smiled then shook his head.

"What the hell brother." Niken nudged her brother's arm.

"Niken, come here for a minute, son." Said Ria. Niken went to his mother's room. Nadine moved to sit next to her husband.

"What was your conversation with Hans?" Investigate Nadine.

"A lot of yes." Reply Dimas while raising both eyebrows in front of Hans.

"This is the first time, Niken introduced her lover to us her family. All this time, Niken never opened. He always said that me, mom and dad would never understand. Niken is like a warrior who lives alone. From childhood, he was a tomboy, he hated our father. He's Grandma's favorite son and grandpa's daughter. Always go to the market, join the sale with grandparents, so that he grew up to be a person who is strong and strong like steel. Niken is more mature than me. He rarely complains. He never envied me either. I never worried about how Niken could live. I know, Niken can take care of himself." Nadine tells the story of Niken to Hans.

Hans listened well, he nodded at the end of Nadine's sentence.

"Sister is a good brother." Reply Hans.

"Thank you Hans." 

"Nadine...?" Seru Niken's. Nadine, Hans and Dimas turned their heads.

"Mother called you." Said. Niken pulls Hans' arm, takes Hans to his room.

"What's wrong?" Ask Hans.

"You sleep here. I'll sleep with mom." Answer Niken. Hans nodded, then pulled out Niken's hand and hugged her. Hans kissed Niken's hair.

"What's wrong with you?" Tanya Niken.

"It's okay. Just wanted to hug you." Answer Hans.

"Snack." Ketus Niken's.

"Sister Nadine was talking about you." Said. Niken let go of her embrace. "He told me about your grandmother and grandfather. He also told me why you hate your father. He's a long story." Hans.

"Hemmmmh, I expected. What else did he say?" Search Niken.

"Said you guys are marahan huh? And oh yes, said your brother too, you are a strong and strong woman. But, because of that, I love you. Not because you're strong and strong. But because I know behind that kink that you're holding back your pain. Withstand crying and burdens. That's how I know you. I want to be a part of your pain. I also want you to have a reason to be happy with me."  Hans. A clear patch of tears fell onto his cheek. "Why are you crying?"

"You always have a way to make me cry. What's with your mouth? Why do so many words always make me feel overwhelmed? I hate you." Reply Niken. Hans laughing.

"Hoahaha, because I'm your lover."

"I love you Hans. I love you so much." Ria overhears her son chatting, she also accidentally sees Niken hugging the man. The worry is gone now. As she begins to realize that Niken has opened her heart to a man like Hans.

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That night was the 7th night, the sky was pitch black, at 10 pm West Indonesia time, Niken and Hans pamit. They have to go back to Jakarta. On the way Niken told me about his family.

"Dad turned into a creepy figure for me. After Jihan left, I was always afraid that Dad would come back to my room. I'm always afraid that my dad will touch me. Always afraid of my father's eyes. So, if you leave, I never want to sleep alone in the room. I always whined to Nadine and mother to accompany me to sleep. But, they didn't listen to me, they always thought I was spoiled for whining. I was depressed and tried to commit suicide at the time. My feelings of guilt towards Jihan are deep, in my dreams I always meet with Jihan. I always say my apologies to Jihan, for my father's treatment of her. But, Jihan smiled like she had never felt any pain. And I hate that. I hated the words he said to me, he always said, "i'm fine." "it hurts, but it doesn't hurt so much." "Son forgives Niken's father." "Niken don't have to cry." And that line always ringed in my ear. Jihan is very good, very good. I'm getting more guilty, and I hate my father more and more. Grandpa and Grandma knew everything from the beginning. Since one day after the incident Jihan was harassed by my father. They said I should be quiet. I can't say this to anyone, to my mother, Nadine or everyone I know. I remember once, that night I heard a conversation between my grandparents. So, I can't hold my grief alone. I have to be quiet, silent for 21 years. I never asked my mom and dad for money. My grandmother and grandfather paid for my school. When they're gone, I have to take the steering wheel, I sell, I run the race, and whatever I do for the sake of realizing my dream. Even though mom gave me the money, but I never used it at all. I'll give the money back to Nadine. They think I'm strong, I'm strong, maybe they think I'm a person who correlates. But, I'm actually fragile. I'm not a tough corelist. But I am a melancholy. This is me Hans. Not what Nadine told you." Obviously Niken. Hans hugged Niken, calmed him down and made him feel comfortable.

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