The Price of Sainthood
Dante's change in Robby's eyes

Robby put down his phone limply after ending the phone call. His hand moved massaging the temple that suddenly felt dizzy. Just now was the phone call from his future besi, Narendra. The man expressed a desire for the engagement of their sons and daughters to be accelerated. I don't know why. Robby is in a dilemma.

Just then his son appeared from behind. His face looks cheerful. Maybe you want to go to the gym in the area near the pool because Dante is already wearing sports clothes. The young man only gave him a fleeting glance as he passed past him who was sitting on the sofa of the living room.

Not wanting to delay anything, he immediately called his son to come closer. "Dante. Here's a minute. Papa wants to talk."

"Speak what, Pa? Dante wants to gym."

"Here first. Sit." Sit." Robby patted the empty sofa beside him.

Dante was obedient. He approached Narendra and sat down beside him. Not saying anything, just a look in the eye in exchange for a question.

"Barusan Om Narendra calls Papa."

"Continue?"

Narendra looked at Dante who was seriously looking at him. The young man's drip looked like it was urgent. He knows very well how his son is now. Since running away from home, many positive changes were shown by Dante. The young man's physique was stronger. His mind is more mature. He doesn't like to talk. More obedient to parents though sometimes do it by force. Maybe because he didn't want to disappoint.

However, the more here Robby felt increasingly restless because of the worry that his son harbored feelings for the happiness of his parents. Dante now doesn't complain much nor does he talk much. Talking to him is just as necessary. Robby felt their closeness slowly fading, as if an invisible boundary had been created. Dante was impressed to stay away from him.

Honestly, he was scared now. Very scared even. Afraid that Dante's feelings of respect for her are slowly turning into hatred. Dante is the only child who will inherit his property. Successor descendants. He tried to educate Dante very well. In order that his son may grow up insightful, noble and trusting in the Lord.

"Pa. Om Narendra said what?" insist Dante. Narendra who suddenly fell silent hurriedly ended his contemplation.

"Lara wants your engagement to accelerate again."

"Yes already. If you want to accelerate, just speed up."

Robby's eyes are buying. "Are you serious?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Dante speaking flat. The caravan remained calm. His face showed a picture. Emotionless. But that's exactly what makes Robby even more worried. Worried that his son was desperate.

His son was no ordinary young man. Besides being rich, Dante also has an ideal posture and a beautiful face. He must be the idol of many girls. You can get anyone you want without a match. It's not fair to Dante. Should he be a selfish father? But can he fix it? While this match has happened and can not be canceled again. Unless ... if it is their own children who do not want.

"Dante, Papa just said what Om Narendra said. Honestly, this time Papa will no longer force. If you feel any objection, it would be nice if it was said. Don't say yes if you don't like it."

"You are now, or tomorrow or later, but in the end I will get engaged and marry Lara too. So there's no point in stalling."

"Dante–"

"Yes yes, Pa. I'll gym first. Tell Om Narendra I'm willing." Without waiting for his father's words, Dante left.

***

Lara felt very happy after Narendra delivered a message from his future besi. Without the girl guessing, it turns out that Dante agreed to her proposal. How he doesn't flower, try.

However, he was a little disappointed because that morning he got the news that Dante could not go to the boutique with him. Dante reasoned to be busy in college and learned to help his papa take care of the company.

The problem is true and not the reason Dante is Lara herself does not know. Lately Dante has often refused to be invited to meet. He is also used to solitude. If indeed for a regular hang out event maybe he can still understand, but this story is different. They're getting engaged and Dante has to try on his shirt too. Can the young man refuse to come? Can't you just take a minute to try on those clothes?

Lara sat on the sofa in the middle room. The girl was confused who she wanted to go with. He's the one getting engaged, so where might he go alone. My dad went to the office a while ago. Her mother is also out on business.

That's when Alisha appeared with a polite and not open contemporary outfit. His face also looks fresh with a sweep of natural make up. Her hair is set in such a way that it looks wavy.

Lara grieves quietly without Alisha's knowledge. He didn't like it if the girl was superior to him.

Lately Alisha has often been to campus alone because Lisa has indeed been transferred by her father. Alisha asked, but for whatever reason. Lisa only occasionally comes home to see Alisha. I don't know what the two of them did together. Lara doesn't care at all.

Suddenly Lara's eyes sparkled with delight as a brilliant idea reached her mind. Why don't you ask Alisha to come? The girl needs to know as good as what dress she will wear at the engagement.

He was sure, no matter how busy Alisha was with her activities, the girl would not refuse if she asked. The reason is simple, because they are brothers. Alisha would do anything for her. And later he will see for himself how Alisha will be tormented to see his happiness. So thought Lara.

"Al, where are you going?" Lara approached Alisha and asked. Alisha who was walking suddenly stopped because Lara called out to her.

"You go to college, Ra, as usual." Alisha answered Lara's question with a friendly smile. He tried to put aside the heartache of Lara's bad thoughts towards him yesterday. He better give up so that his sister is happy. He was happy to find his biological father.

Maybe Lara's words have a point. Most people who stab from behind are the ones closest to themselves. Alisha didn't deny that. He realized his mistake. Meeting with Dante and chatting with Niken will only make the spark of love so burning. He is almost fascinated and forgets that Dante belongs to Lara alone. What would the world say if he were to snatch his brother's potential fiancee. So from now on, he's determined to stay away from Dante forever.

Alisha's face suddenly changed because she saw Lara's gloomy face. Due to his overly high caring attitude, he finally decided to ask with a frown. "Why, Ra. Any issues?"

"Hu'um." Lara nodded. "You know, I'll be getting engaged soon."

"Yes." Yeah." Alisha nodded. He waited for Lara to continue.

"Today I have to fit the shirt, but I have no friends to go to the boutique" Lara said with a sad expression.

"Loh, that's it. Where's Dante going?"

"She's busy."

"busy? How could he. The schedule cannot be shifted by a bit. I mean wait till Dante's done with the same thing."

"No way, Al. They urged me to hurry. Understand the expensive dress. Surely they do it with great care. Not so reckless."

Alisha sighed slowly. "What do you want?"

"Can I not, Al? Just a second. Ply ..." Lara pleaded with her hands in front of her chest.

While Alisha ...what else can the girl do besides grant it?