Diorama Love (RaniAnggara)

The Deep Tears

Rain has been pouring down the city since the morning. The city air that is usually hot has now become so cold since the arrival of rain. The rainy season has come and the townspeople have to start facing some problems that come. One of them is water that overflows because of the frequent rain.

"Madam, let me help," said the bik nah see Zahra get out of the car and get down with a lot of stuff.

"Thank you, bik nah," said Zahratusifa to the housemaid at the house of the late sister, Risa Kuncoro.

Indeed, there are many innate Zahra because tonight there is still tahlilan in his brother's house. Therefore, it is the Zahra who takes care of the needs needed during the term. Because no one else can take care of it. His brother-in-law is still in prison and knows when he will be released.

"Where is Rania bik?"ask Zahra to bik nah. Zahra had not seen his nephew.

"Non Rani is shutting herself in the room, mistress," said the bik nah. Indeed, since the departure of the mother made Rania a quiet child and no longer as happy as before. Rania becomes more closed and also likes to stay in the room.

Zahra could only sigh deeply. He knew it was not easy to face reality for a child of Rania's age. Zahra could only comfort the nephew without being able to do anything. This reality of life is certainly not easily accepted by children of Rania's age.

"Alright, just let her go for a moment, has Rania had lunch?"zahra asked worried about the condition of the nephew.

"Not yet madam, non rani refused to open the door of her room," reported the bik nah with a sad look on her face. Zahra could understand Rania's attitude.

"Yes, let me bring lunch to his room. Bik nah please prepare food for Rania," Zahra told bik nah.

"Well, madam," answered the bik nah then rushed to the kitchen to do what madam Zahra had told her.

Rania was sitting next to her bedroom glass window. He saw the rain that rained down today. Rania rubbed her hand against the window glass to remove the dew blocking the view from the window.

Since the departure of Risa, the mother, made Rania a different figure than usual. Rania is now a quiet and reclusive child. Rania never talked to anyone.

Rania has lost her taste in speech. Many stories that he heard since his family experienced so much trouble. And Rania is currently unable to listen to anything anymore. He was confused about what happened and how to deal with it.

"Rania.." The voice on Rania's doorstep belonged to Aunt Zahra.

Geck.. Geck.. Geck..

The sound of knocking on the door of her room made Rania immediately turn to the door of the room. That must be Zahra's aunt already at her house.

"Ran, this is aunt Zahra, please open your door, baby," said aunt Zahra persuading Rania to open her door. Outside the door, the aunt also brought food for Rania.

"Darling, you're not sleeping, are you?"ask aunt Zahra to come back. Rania feels bad if she just shut up to the aunt who has been kind enough to take care of her since her parents are no longer beside Rania.

With gontai steps, Rania walked towards the door of the room and opened the lock. Rania opened her bedroom door for her aunt.

Zahra smiled happily to see the niece's face as Rania opened the room door for her. Rania saw that smile of happiness from the aunt's face.

"Darling, this is lunch for you, auntie bring some of your favorite fruits as well, let's eat soon," said Zahra's chant while giving a tray of food to Rania. Seeing the kindness of the aunt made Rania remember the attention and affection of the late mother. Moreover, the two of them are brothers, so it is possible that there are some parts on their faces that are similar. Between Risa's late home and Zahra's aunt.

"Thank you, auntie," said Rania while receiving the tray containing food and also orange juice drinks for her. Rania did not dare to look her in the eyes. Because at that time Rania herself had held back her tears that almost fell. Zahra actually knew that Rania was holding herself back from crying. Zahra looked at the niece's two teary eyes.

"Dear together, auntie, come with you for lunch" said aunt Zahra as she accompanied the niece into her room.

Zahra was so concerned to see her nephew who was more reserved than before. She felt very sorry for what happened to Rania.

It seems like Zahra will settle in this house because she cannot just leave Rania alone unattended. Rania needs affection and attention from her family. And now Rania's family is just her.

Yes, Zahra has decided to take care of Rania until she grows up. Zahra couldn't just leave Rania. Rania is his nephew. The only daughter of the late Risa Kuncoro.

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This morning Rania started going to school. Rania leaves for school in her aunt's car. Rania kissed the aunt's hand and said goodbye. Zahra was so happy that her nephew was well educated by her brother.

"Be careful, study diligently, dear, later contact aunt if the school hours are over" said aunt Zahra.

"Well, bi," answered Rania briefly. The aunt smiled at Rania's reply.

Rania gets out of the car and walks into her school. It's been almost two weeks since Rania went to school. Of course, there are many lesson materials that are missing. Rania has to catch up. He won't let himself pass later. Rania did not want to trouble the aunt.

"Eh, she's already in school, brave too."

"I went to jail a few months ago. Then his mother died. That's so sad."

"The son of a criminal, be careful, don't get close to him."

Rania just kept quiet to hear the rumors circulating about her.

"Heh, you guys lack jobs huh until gosipin people,"gur someone who made Rania turn to him.

"Why the hell is Rey, you've always been defending her?"said one of the girls Rania age who was gossiping with his two friends.

"I'm his patron, keep your word fine, or you'll deal with me"challenged reyhan to the three gossipy girls.

Rania walked quickly towards the reyhan then pulled the boy's hand and led him away from the three women who were staring at their departure with dislike faces.

"Huh! there was no reyhan defending her, she was so pretty!"

"We work with him if Reyhan is not by his side" said one of the three.

"Wow, that's a brilliant idea. I'm sick of that pretty pretentious face, '" replied the gang leader.

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