Meet Me At Midnight's
Gisel Confession

After dinner, they sat back in the living room with a large and comfortable sofa. Mother prepared the pudding as dessert.

"Thank you, Gisel, for coming here" said Mother stroking Gisel's shoulder. Gisel's heart slightly rippled warmly because for a long time he had not felt the touch of a mother.

"How long have you known Brian?" ask me to drink the warm tea.

"It's been a long time, Om. When I was in school, he was my friend but it was different" replied Gisel.

"really? What complex did you live in?" Dad's getting curious.

"I lived in the Buana complex first" replied Gisel.

"Buana Complex?" It was like I was recalling the name of the complex.

"That's it, Dad, the complex near the Jewel. It used to be in the middle there was a minimarket." replied Bella opened her voice.

"Oh there. Ja. I have friends there. His name is Zahran - Zahranya too. Who is zahran?" It was like remembering something forgotten.

"Gery Zahran?" gisel asked trying to be sure.

"Oh yes. Gery. Om used to be good friends with Mr. Gery. He also worked at the Om company first. Then how are you guys doing?" ask Dad.

"We and our family had moved to Kalimantan, Om." replied Gisel.

"Ah, yes. Borneo. Om forgot. Back when the Salim Group was in crisis, there was a debate between Om and your father. Because there is one subsidiary of Salim Group in Kalimantan was not managed. Initially Om who wanted to go to Kalimantan. But I don't know why your father forced him to go there." Dad told me at length.

Gisel was speechless hearing Brian's father very fluently tell him. Gisel's heart was like that of a very sharp knife. I don't know why Gisel's heart hurt so much to hear Brian's father's story.

"Om, haven't you tried to contact my dad all this time?" ask Gisel who is now curious.

"Have called a few times. And Gery said his efforts were good in Kalimantan. Om is also busy recovering a company that is about to go bankrupt. It's nice to finally meet you here. You've grown up and grown beautiful huh" Brian's father said with a laugh every once in a while.

But Gisel was unhappy with the compliment. His face looked gloomy and his heart was very sad.

"Then how is your father? Still in Borneo? Or come to Jakarta?"

DEG!

At first glance he hated Brian's father's smile.

"My father is dead, Om."

Gisel tried to control his unreasonable emotions. Brian noticed Gisel's face was beginning to change. No more smiles on his face. Now, the heartache is in the tone of Gisel's voice.

Brian's father was shocked by what Gisel said. Same with Mom and Brian. Mom stroked Gisel's back.

"Really, Gisel? Sorry Om didn't know. Oh, my condolences."

Gisel stared at Brian's father. The more he spoke, the more he hated Gisel to hear it. Brian was worried if Gisel went berserk this second as well.

Gisel wanted to tell the truth. But his heart hurts too much. His throat was blocked and his tears covered his vision.

"yeah. Gisel and his family's life in Borneo didn't go well enough" Brian said, representing Gisel's feelings. Brian, who was sitting next to Gisel, clasped Gisel's slightly trembling hand.

"His father's company in Borneo is on fire and Gisel's father is trapped in a burning warehouse" Brian told the publication.

Gisel was a little surprised Brian knew of his life while in Kalimantan.

She closed her surprised mouth. Bella leaned her body. Interested in what Brian said. I look guilty.

"After his father died, Gisel's mother fell ill. And it did not heal.." continued Brian then Brian's words were cut by Gisel quickly.

"...Then my family's finances dwindled. Mother died of illness." Gisel strengthened his heart to tell the truth.

Now there's no point in covering up his past to Brian's family. Sooner or later, your family will know. The problem is acceptable or not, now it is not Gisel's top priority.

"Gisel was trying to make money to eat with Grandma. Working at a rich man's house, washing clothes, ironing clothes even when Gisel had no money left, Gisel decided to quit school. Because everything Gisel does is always considered inferior and they insult that Gisel can do nothing but with the beauty of his face. Gisel did not go to college. And from there Gisel's life was ruined."

Gisel spilled his tears and wiped them away. But the tears still fell.

Mother nodded at Gisel who also shed her tears. His heart was broken hearing Gisel's story.

"If you can't tell me, it's okay, son." said Mother stroked Gisel's back.

"Gisel became a night woman who comforted the striped-nose man" Gisel said. Gisel's confession to Brian's family breaks Brian's heart instantly.

Father, Mother and Bella look as surprised as Gisel's confession.

"Gisel will confess in front of Om, Auntie and also Brother Bella. And Gisel won't deceive you all with Gisel's face" Gisel said.

"Why did you do that, son?" ask Brian's Dad.

"Gisel was forced, Om. Gisel was tired of being insulted by the crowd. Gisel wants money. I have a house and a car. But Gisel still holds hope in his heart if there is a way to get out of this trap, Gisel will definitely come out." continued Gisel.

Dad took a breath. My mother also felt her heart breaking.

"Brian helps Gisel get out of Gisel's nightlife. He did everything he could to make Gisel better. Sounds cliche. But Gisel swore it was completely out of that night's life."

Dad seemed to think a little about what to say to Gisel, in addition to his guilt for having put Gery in Kalimantan.

"Gee. Greatable. So you're the comfort woman?" bella asked with a grin.

"Sister!" snapped Brian so as not to aggravate the atmosphere. Gisel wiped his tears back.

"Gisel will not force his way into the Om family, if Om does not allow it, Gisel will retreat. Gisel knows himself, Om. How could a woman like Gisel ever receive hospitality and kindness Om."

gisel.

Dad's heart is like a sharp object. He feels guilty for Gery. Moreover, Gisel's confession just now made him quite shocked.

Mother embraced Gisel and strengthened Gisel's heart. I can't say much, because I didn't experience what Gisel was going through.

"You've been strong enough, son, all this time. I'm so grateful, there must be a reason you met Brian."

Gisel could not hold back his cries anymore. The longing for his mother and the embrace of Brian's mother tonight has resolved the longing that has never come to him.

*****

Gisel stepped out of Brian's house. His heart was broken and he had no energy to say anything. Mom's taking Gisel home tonight.

"You're heart-heart on the road, son." Mother stroked Gisel's red blushing cheeks. Gisel again grieves and touches Brian's mother's hand.

"Brian, get Gisel, son" said Mother with her red eyes.

"Yes, Mom."

Mom walks into the house and Brian opens the passenger seat door for Gisel.

While on the way, Brian did not open the conversation. He was afraid of the word - he said it would hurt Gisel at this time. Gisel stared out at the window. The stars are now few. Maybe covered in clouds.

"So you already know all my past stories while in Kalimantan?" gisel asked without looking at Brian.

"Yes. I already know." replied Brian flatly.

"When? I never told him." asked Gisel still not looking at Brian in the least.

"I've been looking for you for fifteen years. I hired a detective to find out where you are in Kalimantan" Brian replied.

Gisel smiled wryly. His eyes were too tired to keep staring at the stars in the sky.

"I didn't know that you had the strength to do that" Gisel said.

"I'm desperate to find you where else, Gisel." said Brian.

Now, Gisel really can't stare at the stars in the sky anymore. His eyes were tired and he immediately closed his eyes.

"Thank you, Brian. You already love me." said Gisel.