ARAKAS

Chapter 58

Ara walked down the small street from the apartment to her school. It's been about four days that he's been away from home. During that time he never spoke to Ravel again. They occasionally cross paths at school, but Ravel's special status as an actor does not allow her to talk to Ara in public.

Ravel keeps calling Ara after the girl leaves the house, and so does Tristan. But Ara never raised. Ravel told Tristan everything.

At first the man was shocked, he remained calm. Tristan just wants to know where Ara lives now. From the little girl always lived a luxurious life, is it possible for a schoolgirl like Ara to live independently? At least Tristan should know. Several times he wanted to talk to Ara at school, but the girl was very good at dodging.

Ara covers the nose when passing through the chicken coop that smells of dirty shit. He stepped aside in disgust when he saw the dog poo that was barking carelessly in the middle of the alley.

In his heart he rebuked himself. You're outrageous Ara! Just a few days of living in that old apartment, already feeling allergic to this neighborhood. How to live independently try. Ara just realized the difference between elite and slum dwellings. It turns out that the difference is very far away. It is fitting that many people are who like to look one eye to the poor, although not all. But most of them.

These few days passed by Ara safely. He went to school as usual, worked at the cafe as usual, had relationships with his friends as well as with Karrel as usual. His mood slowly improved, although it was often sad to remember now that he was a kara.

Ara had no intention of telling Karrel that she was leaving the house. He had also warned Ravel not to discuss their problems with Karrel, let alone find out his whereabouts through his girlfriend.

But it seems that Karrel is getting suspicious. Yesterday the man had asked why Ara did not want to be transferred directly to his house, why also did not want to be picked up so that they could go to school together. Though with the status of both now, it was only natural that Karrel took Ara. Ravel also already knew the relationship between the two, although the man did not seem to agree yet.

"Bye,"

"mm?" Ara averted her gaze from the book and looked up at Karrel. They're in the library now. Ara asked Karrel to accompany her to study. The girl thought hard for some time, according to him living independently is difficult. He must be in good school in order to graduate with good grades and enter a good university. He wanted to prove to his father that he could be useful. Not as his father kept saying, if he was a useless child. Although now Ara went away from home and lived alone, deep in her heart, Ravel and her papa were still her family. He still loves them, because he was raised by them from birth.

"Is there anything you're hiding?" Karrel looked at Ara straight. The girl squinted her eyes.

"You mean?"

"How's your relationship with Ravel, okay, isn't it?" Karrel asked another question while slipping Ara's hair covering her face behind her ears. Ara paused for a moment, then nodded slowly. It was obvious in Karrel's eyes that the girl was lying.

"Ara," this time Karrel grabbed Ara's hand. It didn't matter that there were a few pairs of eyes in that library looking at them. After all, they did nothing excessive.

"I hope you're honest with me. If Ravel doesn't agree that we're in a relationship, I can have a good talk with her. I don't want your thoughts to be interrupted between me and your brother." muttered the man honestly.

Ara bit her lips softly. He looked back at Karrel. Their position was quite far from some students who were focused on learning, so their conversation would definitely not be heard.

Is he honest? Inner Ara. Karrel wouldn't be mad if he said he was leaving the house now? But, what if Karrel gets angry.

"Tell me the truth, Ara, I can't stand to see you keep acting normal when there's something you're covering up."

"All right, I'll tell you. But promise not to get angry." said Ara staring at Karrel. The guy did not reply, only continued to look at him seriously. Ara sighed. He put the book on the table before he spoke.

"Actually a few days ago I was gone from home and living alone."

Karrel's eyes glared perfectly.

"Swash from home?!" his loud voice echoed, to the point that everyone within the library took their eyes off the book and looked at the couple. Some are disturbed too.

Ara quickly closed Karrel's mouth with her hand, then grabbed Karrel's hand out of it as several pairs of eyes seemed to be disturbed. They went to the rooftop.

"I didn't say I ran away but I left. Different means." said Ara correcting. Karrel rubbed his face in anger.

"You know a lot of bad guys out there? What if something happens to you?" the man was worried. How can Ara be this close? Moreover, he had never lived alone out there. Why also Ravel did not look for it, even fun filming. What kind of brother is he?

"A. I'm fine, the neighborhood where I live is also a good person." said Ara. He has never been with people who live in his neighborhood. He said so so that Karrel would not worry.

"Tell me why you got out of the house, don't tell me you left because Ravel forbade us to hook up."

"K. lf it does?" Ara observed the Raut of Karrel's face which was now squinting at her.

"You can't leave the house just for that reason, so don't try to make up stories" Karrel said firmly. Ara smiled wryly. Karrel already knew the reason behind his relationship and his family being cold. Should he also tell me that he is only a foster child?

"Ara, I know our relationship is still new" Karrel again grabbed Ara's hand, stroking her fingers gently.

"But I want to be someone you can trust. If you have a problem, you can tell me. Every problem must have a way out, we can think together. Not leaving home like this." he continued. Ara released her hand from the man's grasp,

"I know I'm looking for the right time to tell you. Because right now, you're the only person closest to me. But don't tell me to go home." murmured Ara softly. Karrel smiled gently and ruffled Ara's head.

"Alright, now go to class first. We'll talk about personal matters later" he said. They got off the rooftop. Karrel continued to hold onto Ara's hand, but the grasp slipped off when they reached the crowd. Can come later if anyone sees. They walk together without joining hands, gossip can spread, let alone see the two join hands.