Between Ravange And Love

“Welcome to our new house,” said a man who was about the age of four as he opened the door of the house. “Wow, it’s a nice house, Daddy,” a girl chimed in. “Yes Dear. Come on, let’s go in,” said the woman next to him. One small family entered into a house that was quite large with aesthetic accents because the model of this house was included in the old houses. This house is located on the outskirts of Bandung, close to the pine forest, that’s why around the house there are a lot of trees, especially pine. “Keysia, this house may not be as good as our old house, but believe me, life here is safer and more peaceful,” said Bram – Keysia’s father. “It’s okay, Daddy. I think this is also very good, I like living here because the air is cool and surrounded by hills and pine forests,” Keysia looked very happy. “Very well, dear. I’m also happy to see you happy,” Shinta chimed in. “Then you go to your room first and don’t forget to clean it up. This house hasn’t been inhabited for a long time, so you have to clean the dust and rearrange all your things,” Bram ordered. “Ready, Daddy. I’m going to my room first,” Keysia moved with a backpack containing some of her belongings. Now there are only Shinta and Bram in the living room, the husband and wife seem to be in a small argument. “Darling, you haven’t answered my question, why did we have to move house here? You told Keysia that you were transferred here, but I know that’s not true, right? In all the years of being married to you, I myself never knew clearly what work you had been doing to support me and Keysia. You always say that I don’t need to know about it, and so far I have also never demanded answers to all my questions. But this time I really don’t understand, why do we have to move house from Jakarta to Bandung?” Sita asks several questions at once. It is true, Shinta is a very obedient wife, she never demands much from her husband. So far, Shinta only needs to stay at home, sit down, take care of the children, and receive a large amount of monthly money from Bram. But Shinta never knew what work her husband was doing, she always believed wholeheartedly in Bram. Shinta also married Bram as a result of their parents’ matchmaking, which he said had made a promise since they were small. But this time, Shinta couldn’t keep quiet when Bram suddenly invited her and her child to move to Bandung, the place where Bram was born and cared for until he grew up. “All right, honey. You don’t need to be so worried. I’ve already told you this, in the place where we lived before it was not safe, I just wanted to protect you and Keysia. While here it is far from settlements, it is peaceful and serene because it is surrounded by hills and pine forests, besides that no one knows that we live here, so this house is the safest place for you and Keysia, “explained Bram. Even though Bram had explained it long enough, but still, there wasn’t a single word that answered Shinta’s question. “But, Darling. I still…” Shinta hadn’t finished speaking yet, but Bram had already left while raising his hand, indicating that he was reluctant to listen to anything else. “We have just arrived at this house, instead of arguing and finally fighting, we better clean the rooms here,” said Bram as he left. Shinta could only sigh, her patience was always tested during this marriage with Bram. Maybe Bram is a good and responsible husband, Shinta never feels deprived either financially or sexually. But there are still too many secrets that Bram hides from him and Shinta doesn’t like it. But it seemed there was nothing he could do, if Bram had decided not to tell him, then Bram would always remain silent. It’s useless for him to nag, if in the end he still doesn’t get an answer. Sita puts her bag down, she decides to help her husband and son clean the house. “Keysia, come here dear. We’ll start cleaning up from the kitchen first,” called Bram, who was ready with his duster. Meanwhile, Shinta was already standing beside Bram with a broom. “Yes, Daddy. I’m going there now,” answered Keysia as she answered her father’s call. “Come on, let’s get started. Your mother and I clean the kitchen, you clean the dusty walls from one end to the other,” Bram immediately divided the tasks for his wife and children. This work must be done together because this house is quite large and is quite outdated because of the dust that sticks to every inch of the room. It’s only natural because this house has not been used for a long time since Bram moved to Jakarta. “Okay, Daddy. I’ll clean the walls,” said the seventeen-year-old girl. Keysia started cleaning the walls with full enthusiasm, there was no problem for her when Bram said that they were moving. In fact, Keysia is very happy because she is a nature lover, here she can look up to her heart’s content with mountains, hills, pine forests, and other beautiful scenery. Slowly, Keysia’s steps were getting further away along with the walls that she had cleaned little by little. Before long, he arrived in front of a room with the door closed. Looks like the room has not been opened for a long time, the door looks very dusty. This room is slightly covered and separated from a straight wall that is connected to the kitchen, when viewed from the kitchen, this room is completely invisible, as if there is no room here. “Daddy!” Keysia shouted. “What’s the matter, honey,” said Bram. “Come here a moment,” Keysia shouted again. Shinta who also heard her daughter’s screams was immediately worried, without thinking she immediately ran to Keysia, followed by Bram behind her. “What’s wrong, Keysia?” asked Shinta who had approached her son first. “It’s nothing, Mom. I just wanted to ask Daddy, what room is that?” asked Keysia. “It’s not a room, it’s just a warehouse filled with used goods,” answered Bram quickly. “May I come in to clean it up?” Keysia asked again. “No, don’t you ever try to go inside!” exclaimed Bram, grabbing a bit. “Why, darling? You said it’s just a warehouse, why can’t it be cleaned?” Now it’s Shinta’s turn to ask probingly. Bram played his eyeballs here and there, “Because… Since the key is gone, how do you get in there. After all, there was nothing special about the room. Leave it alone, maybe the space has also been filled with big rats, worms, and the like. So it’s better to leave it alone, “explained Bram firmly while looking away in another direction. Shinta looked deep into her husband’s eyes, but Bram always avoided Shinta’s gaze. “Alright, let’s not talk about it anymore. Let’s continue cleaning,” said Bram as he walked away and Keysia was immediately followed. In her heart, Shinta said, “I’m sure there is something behind this room. I also believe that my husband is lying. But what is he hiding?” Shinta stared at the old door for a long time before she left because her husband and son had called.