All the way home, Gio and Evan were both silent with their own thoughts. Oh, but they seem to have the same thoughts, namely thinking about what their lover said about Aleric and Gabriel.
"Will you allow it, Gio?" Evan asked, still looking forward.
"Hahhh... Who knows. I'm pleased with Aleric's persistent efforts to find Gabriel. But, I still can't forgive Aleric's mistake." Gio replied hesitantly. "Then what about you? Have you forgiven Aleric?" Gio asked, glancing at Evan, then focusing again on the road.
"You know better how Aleric's business has been. And I've only heard from you." Gio added, not taking his focus off the streets of Berlin, which looked a little congested.
"I'm still not sure either. But seeing how Aleric has been trying all this time, I'm starting to think about David and Alvin's words earlier." Evan said then paused for a moment.
"But, is it okay if we allow Aleric to meet Gabriel?" Evan said but there was a slight doubt in his tone.
Gio was silent for a few moments, then he spoke. "If you do forgive him, I'll think about it again, Evan. I just want what's best for my brother."
After that there was silence again in Gio's car, which drove into Evan's home area. After Gio drove Evan home, he drove his car back towards the house. Gio needed to rest for the night, and rethink everything.
Arriving at his house, Gio saw his parents still sitting in the living room, seen talking. Gio thought maybe talking to his parents would be better.
"Mother father. Can we talk for a minute?" Gio asked his parents.
"Yes, come here son." Answer Mr. Mukesh.
Then Gio walked towards the sofa, and sat across from his parents sitting.
"What's wrong, son? You seem uneasy. Did something happen to Alvin?" Poppy asked, seeing the anxiety on her son's face.
"No, it's not about Alvin." Gio answered looking at his parents.
"So?" Ask Mr. Mukesh.
"It's about Gabriel." Gio answered then sighed.
"What about your brother? Gabriel just contacted Mother and she's fine, son." Poppy said in surprise, because her youngest son had just contacted her..
"That's not it, ma'am. But, I'm thinking, is it time for me to forgive Aleric and allow him to meet Gabriel." Gio said, and there was a short pause. Then Gio continued again asking his father and mother. "Have Mom and Dad forgiven Aleric?" Gio asked, looking at his parents.
Gio hopes that by talking to his parents, he will be able to make the right decision for his younger sibling.
"I've seen how Aleric has been trying to find Gabriel, I think that's more than enough, son. Mother felt sorry for the current Aleric. Looks like he's really sorry." Poppy said.
"Should I allow Aleric to meet Gabriel?” Gio asked once more. There was still a bit of doubt.
"It's up to you, Gio. During these six months you have always been by your brother's side. Then you definitely know what you have to do." Said Tuan Mukesh.
Gio was silent, Gio was really in a dilemma with all this. On the one hand, he was able to take advantage of Aleric a little, but on the other hand, Gio was still afraid that his brother would become gloomy again. Gio only wants the best for his only brother, and Gio will do anything to make his brother happy.
"I'll think again. I'm going up first Father, Mother. Good night." Gio said getting up and walking up the second floor to his room.
"Good night too, son." Poppy said.
As soon as Gio entered the room, he kept thinking about what Alvin, David and his mother had said. Should he forgive Aleric? Should he allow Aleric to meet Gabriel? The question kept ringing in his head. But the feeling of fear also haunted him. Gio kept thinking, what if later Gabriel even became gloomy again after meeting Aleri. What if later Gabriel will be hurt again by his past. All these thoughts kept swirling in Gio's head.
Until it crossed his mind to contact Gabriel. Then Gio took his laptop and contacted his sister via video call.
"Hello good night." Greet Gabriel from across there with so cheerful. "Why are you calling at this hour? Isn't it already midnight in Berlin."
"Evening, El. I miss you." Gio replied smiling. "Have you had dinner?" Gio asked politely.
"Already with Jordan." Gabriel replied. "How's Alvin?"
"He's starting to get better. After Alvin comes home from the hospital, I will immediately go to Aussie again." Gio said, looking worried at his younger brother.
"Emmm.. Gio.. emm.." Gabriel said, sounding doubtful.
"What's wrong? Speak, don't hesitate." Gio replied, knowing his brother looked hesitant to say something to him.
"Your education has finished here, so if you're still going to live in Berlin, that's fine. Alvin would also want you to be by his side." Gabriel said.
"But you will be alone in Aussie. I will be very worried if something happens to you, how?" said Gio.
Gabriel smiled, he understood his brother's concern. "I'll be fine. Isn't Jordan here too. He will always be with me." Gabriel said to calm his brother who looked worried if he lived alone in Aussie.
"Yes Gio, I will always accompany Gabriel wherever he goes." Jordan said, suddenly beside Gabriel.
"In Berlin you can help dad, that way dad won't be so tired. And you can also be close to Alvin." Gabriel said. "And also.. I-I want to try to live independently, Gio." Gabriel said a little afraid that his brother would not allow him to live alone in Aussie..
When his brother finished his education, Gabriel thought about living alone in Aussie. Gabriel wanted to learn to be independent and not always depend on his siblings. Gabriel doesn't want to always trouble Gio. Moreover, his brother also has a lover who must be cared for too.Even though Alvin loved himself very much, Gabriel knew that Alvin also needed time to always be with Gio. Gabriel doesn't want to continue to be a burden on his brother and also doesn't want to be a hindrance to Gio and Alvin's relationship.
"Can I, Gio?" Gabriel asked again to Gio. Gabriel really hoped his brother would allow it.
Gio seemed to think for a moment then looked at Gabriel seriously. "Are you sure? There won't be me, you're just with Jordan." Gio asked to confirm his brother's decision.
Gabriel nodded with a big smile. "Em, I'm pretty sure. So you're okay?" Gabriel asked to make sure.
Gio smiled, then said. "If that's what you want and you're ready to live alone in another country, I'll allow it." Gio said, and immediately a wide smile appeared on Gabriel's lips. "But-" Gio said, hanging.
"But what?” Gabriel asked in surprise.
"Every day you have to contact me, okay" Gio said with a pitiful face.
"Haha.. if that of course. I will always contact you every day." Gabriel replied, smiling happily. "Thank you Gio." Gabriel said with tears in his eyes.
Gabriel is very happy that his super protective brother allows him to live alone in Aussie.
"El." said Gio doubtfully.
"Yes, why?" Gabriel asked looking at his brother who looked nervous. "What's wrong? Just say it.
Gio paused for a moment considering whether to ask Gabriel or not. "Are you ready if you have to meet with Aleric?" Gio asked finally. Then looked at Gabriel who looked stunned.
Jordan, who was next to Gabriel, looked at Gabriel and Gio in turn. Then sighed and looked at Gio with a shake of his head
"Gio, you are." Jordan said softly.
Gio felt a little guilty towards his younger brother and then called Gabriel who still looked frozen.
"Iel." Gio called but still no answer from Gabriel.
"El." call Gio again.
"Gabriel." Now it was Jordan who called by holding Gabriel's shoulder.
"Huh, yes." Gabriel said, surprised.
"Are you okay?" Ask Gio to make sure.
"Em, y-yes. I'm fine." Gabriel replied stammering a little, then Gabriel smiled at Gio. "Gio." Gabriel called softly.
"Yes."
"Did Aleric come to see you and say he wanted to see me?" Gabriel asked in a low voice.
Gio thought for a moment then answered. "Yes, he's been seeing me for three days now." Gio answered honestly to his brother.
Gio wants to know whether Gabriel has really recovered from the wound caused by Aleric or not. Because that's where Gio will make a decision, whether he will let Aleric meet Gabriel or not.
"Are you ready if you have to meet Aleric?" Once again Gio asked to make sure.
Gabriel paused for a moment then sighed and looked at his brother again. Gio and Jordan both looked at Gabriel, waiting for what Gabriel would say.
To be continued...