(Not) Mistake
Chapter 5: A Mother's Premonition

“Alvaro, according to what we agreed before, we have already broken off your engagement. However, your marriage will be decided." Flora raised her voice, starting their conversation at the dinner table that night. Everyone who was at the dining table, simultaneously shifted his focus to the most powerful woman in this house.

“Alvaro handed everything to Mama,” replied Alvaro lightly accompanied by his smile that revealed his white teeth.

“About two weeks away, your engagement date.” Olvee's coughing voice rang out loudly after Flora said it.

Immediately Olvee snatched his glass and drank the contents up to the toilet. Without saying anything, Olvee resumed eating. He subconsciously shifted all the attention of the person at the dining table to him. Either he was conscious and pretended not to know.

“Preparation is it really finished?” zahir asked to break the silence.

“Mama is the most reliable woman. Of course, working on an engagement event is not a problem. Moreover, it was the engagement of his son. Isn't that right, Ma?” Alvaro began to boast of his mother.

“Of course. What Alvaro says is true,” timpal Flora.

“After I and Jihan have bonded, we can be more free to get to know each other and strengthen the marriage bond later. Perhaps we could have loved each other even before our marriage. It will be a good thing later,” said Alvaro fluently told the lie in front of his parents and brother.

“True, that's a good thing.” Flora chimed in who was excited.

“But remember not to break boundaries, Alvaro. Appreciate Jihan even after you're married. Until then,” Zahir's advice to Alvaro.

“Of course, Pa.” Alvaro answered who this time looked at Olvee who happened to be glancing at him.

“Vee, quickly immediately tell Celine the good news,” said Flora turned to Olvee who had only been silent since the food on her plate ran out.

“Iya, Ma.” Olve answered slowly.

“Did Celine have been told about Alvaro and Jihan's match? Papa forgot about it,” said Zahir in an anxious tone.

“Vee just received a phone call from Kak Celine and told her. He is very happy with this good news,” Olvee said.

“Papa relieved to hear it,” replied Zahir.

“As usual, he is always busy and difficult to contact. Only to you does he want to give you news. What's the problem with talking to the two of us in break time like this.” Flora snorted in dislike of her son's temperament who rarely gave news to the two since living far away.

“That's why he's always forgotten,” continued Flora.

“He may be very busy, Flora. Didn't have time to tell us and leave news on Vee.” Zahir calmed down Flora who started again looking annoyed.

“It's been one year longer since last time,” timpal Flora ketus.

“Ma, Pa, Vee to room first. There is work to be done,” said Olvee amid the debate between his parents.

“Alvaro will also be going to the room because it has spent dinner, Ma, Pa.” Olvee stared fiercely at Alvaro who also stood up from his seat, just like him.

“Goodnight, good night, Sweetie.” Flora spoke to usher them away.

Flora looked at Olvee and Alvaro with a strange look that was more suspicious. These two children were acting very strange, especially Alvaro. A premonition of a mother said, as if they were hiding something. Or rather hide a relationship. However, Flora brushed aside the thought because Alvaro's choice was Jihan. It is also impossible for him to like his own brother who has been raised like his brother.

“Zahir," call Flora who is still not moving from her seat. While Zahir, has moved to clean up the eating utensils that are still scattered on the dining table.

“Hm?” zahir replied without looking at him. He is now in front of the sink washing dishes.

“Do you feel weird about Alvaro and Olvee?” ask Flora.

“White why?” asked Zahir back who sounded still not so concerned.

“Do not origin speak, Flora. They are brother and sister, it is impossible to like each other! You heard what Alvaro said. He hopes in this relationship,” denies Zahir.

Flora looked at Zahir who had now turned to look at her flatly. She knew clearly her husband's worries, but if they did, wouldn't she…

“They will still be sister and sister!” firmly Zahir is once again the one who disperse the daydreams of Flora. She will never forget how stubborn her husband is.

“I know,” replied Flora chimed.

“Alvaro has also chosen to be engaged to Jihan. Where there is such a possibility. Never mind, don't just talk.” Zahir just left his job and so did Flora.

“Wait for me!”

Although this was only a doubt and suspicion based on a mother's instincts, Flora still could not let go of that feeling. However, he also could not act or deny Zahir any further. Due to the fact, Alvaro has indeed chosen Jihan in this matchmaking. That makes it strong evidence that Alvaro is unlikely to like Olvee. As for Olvee, he doubted his daughter a little because of her attitude since last afternoon.

“Kak Vee .. Please let me in,” said Alvaro accompanied by a door blow in front of Olvee's room.

Alvaro has been following him since they left the dining table and intends to go back inside his room. If only he had been a little slower than Alvaro, then he would have made it into his room. He did not understand why his parents were not bothered by the pounding of the door and Alvaro's voice. Either this house is big enough and makes Alvaro's voice become smaller and not heard until the bottom floor of his parents' room.

“Go and sleep in your own room, Alvaro.” For the umpteenth time Olvee said the same thing. He couldn't even sleep because Alvaro's disturbing voice had not given up.

“I just want to sleep in your room. The cooler in my room is broken and I can't sleep without AC.” Just reason! He can sleep in another room and ask Flora to find a handyman. That's if Alvaro wants it. But in the end, it was just a lie.

“You can sleep in another room!” olvee was getting upset.

“AC in your room is cooler!” reply Alvaro.

“Go to your room and don't make excuses, Alvaro!” olvee shouted louder accompanied by an object thrown towards the door. Making a sound that was quite loud, it was heard until Alvaro's ears were affixed right to the door.

Olvee breathed heavily after venting on a roll he threw. After that, no more sounds could be heard from outside his room. This time he breathed a sigh of relief and changed his body position to lie down. However, just as he closed his eyes, the sound of his room lock being opened from the outside and the creaking of the open door, made Olvee again open both eyes.

“Alvaro!” shouted Olvee who completely let go of her voice.

“Vee!” Zahir's voice rang out from downstairs making Olvee and Alvaro stare at each other in surprise.

To be continued