I'm Not Him

29

It's a good day to start a job and live life. Waking up earlier than usual. What she heard about Rania last night upset her, but naturally spurred her to surpass Rania. From habits, work to nature.

Dila sipped on a cereal drink while staring at the rising sun.

"That's so lovely!" muttered.

"Yes, that's why Yudi and I chose this place. Can see the sunrise clearly" said Arumi

The one who had just woken up and was suddenly behind him while scratching his head.

Dila looked up and smiled at him. Arumi saw Dila's face very similar to Rania's.

"Aishh.

"What?" asked Dila who did not clearly hear his words.

"No.no. I want to shower and get ready!" reply Arumi.

He understood that Dila didn't like the talk about Rania last night, so he didn't say what was on his mind.

"Ouhhh...!" said Dila.

Arumi looked at her again for a while then went to the bathroom with a towel on her shoulder.

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Vero was staring at the rising sun in front of his glass window. A phone in his right hand and a cup of coffee in his left hand.

Yudi woke up to the sound of an alarm he set himself. He scratched his head and chest. Seeing Vero was no longer there.

He walks out and sees Vero drinking his coffee. Yudi sniffed, the fragrant coffee owned by Vero made him open his eyes wide.

"Gayo?" yudi suddenly said.

Vero looked at him.

"Hmmm!" vero replied.

"Wahhh...People like you can buy Gayo Arabica Coffee? You're the heir in disguise, aren't you?" yudi said astonished.

Vero grinned at his words.

"Come on.., this is a gift from an old friend, still at the table, you can make your own" replied Vero.

Yudi smiled, happy to be able to drink expensive coffee like Gayo Arabica Coffee. He walked to the bathroom.

Vero looked back at the sun, his mind drifting towards Rania which he heard from Mr. Nurdin was in Melbourne, Australia.

The number given did not answer yesterday. He'll try again today.

"Is this clock too early?" ask Vero to himself.

Vero pressed his phone screen. Sounded like a connecting tone.

Tutt.....

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Morning at the residence of Atmajaya.

Still with breakfast together, Anita, Beni, Dina and Rania sit down to eat the food provided by Hedi.

Some house managers went back and forth to clean the big house.

Bondan walks towards the dining table, his phone rings. His forehead shriveled and thought.

"this number? Yesterday afternoon also called but I didn't have time to pick up" he murmured.

Her steps stopped, Dina saw him worried.

"Why did he stop?" mummified Dina.

Rania was busy with her food. Today he has a schedule to accompany Beni to the super market to buy his needs, he does not pay attention to Bondan.

Beni looked at Bondan, then looked at Dila who looked unconcerned. He returned to eating his food.

Anita is busy with her phone and incoming messages.

Bondan walked back, away from the dining table that had been his goal. He picked up the phone and stood by the back exit.

"Yes hello?" bondan.

Vero's eyes rounded hearing a familiar sounding voice in his ears.

~Bondan Atmajaya? What's Rania doing in Bondan's place? What should I ask? I have to find another way to know more about the work of Rania.~ said Vero's heart.

They have met several times to discuss a plan to open a restaurant whose management will be managed by Vero himself. But all that did not happen because Vero knew there was an accident happened to his family. That led to their move to Australia.

"Hey...Bondan!" vero replied without hesitation.

Bondan thought.

"Yes, who is this?" answer Bondan.

~True, he's Bondan Atmajaya~ said Vero's heart.

"I'm Vero Wardana, remember?" answer Vero.

Bondan still thinks and remembers his name.

"Vero.restaurant in Jakarta" said Vero reminded.

Bondan remembers it but is also astonished.

"Sorry, I got your number from a friend. I want to re-submit a deal to open a restaurant" Vero said, looking for an excuse.

"Sorry, I'm still living and I think I'm going to settle in Melbourne, I'm focusing on the Atmajaya Group here" Bondan said.

Vero was confused to have to talk especially so that he had a chance to meet.

"We can meet first maybe sir!" said Vero.

Bondan smile.

"I'm in Merlbourne, where are you?" ask Bondan.

"Of course in Jakarta, you know the strategy to pick up the ball, right sir? I'd do anything for business" Vero said, feigning passion.

Bondan smiled and liked the spirit that Vero showed.

"Alright, come. Meet me at the M building. I'll specialise in our meeting" Bondan said.

Vero sighed with relief.

"Thank you sir, I will take advantage of the opportunity and time you give" Vero assured him.

"Yes, equally" replied Bondan.

They close the call with their smiling faces each of which has a different meaning.

Bondan turned around to go back to the dining table, but Dina was behind him handing over the glass containing his favorite milk.

Bondan was surprised, but he smiled after seeing Dina who was in front of him.

"You can't wait for me to come to the dinner table" said Bondan.

"Usually, if you get a sudden call in the morning, you'll leave without breakfast. At least milk will keep your stomach until you find another food" said Dina.

Bondan drinks his milk, he smiles afterwards. Feeling Dina never changed, always pay attention to the people around her. Especially himself, always supporting the decisions taken by him since High School until now.

Dina returned the glass to the table. Rania looked at him who was smiling happily.

~I love to see that smile on her lips~ said Rania.

Dina returns to Bondan and they leave together.

Rania helps Hedi tidy up the table and clean up the remaining food.

"Miss, let me!" said Hedi.

Rania looked at him again. He stared at the stairs and the living room, as well as Beni's room. When he was sure that no one was there, he approached Hedi.

"Di, you know Anita's schedule?" ask Rania.

"Today the lady said she would attend a meeting with lunch at a restaurant near the office. It seems like he is busy today" Hedi said.

Rania listened silently.

"Why not?" ask Hedi.

"No, I'm going to go with Beni, so let's go with that. But it looks like another direction" explained Rania trying to give another reason.

Hedi nodded and smiled.

"Oh yeah, don't say I'm nanya gini yeah, she's afraid she's bullied, ntar macem-macem thought" Pinta Rania.

"OK ready!" said Hedi by making a circle with his thumb and index finger.

Rania smiled. He went and went to Beni's room to ask if she was ready or not.

Rania was about to grab the doorknob, but Beni had already opened it and pulled her hand until she quickly entered the room.

"Hows it? I'm handsome?" ask Beni.

Rania was still shocked by the sudden pull of her hand. But naturally amazed by the appearance of Beni who looks very handsome wearing a suit. She smiled feeling Beni was very different. But remember the photo that Dina and Bondan had shown. Maybe this is the first time Rania has seen Beni wearing a suit, but not with Dila.

"Lumayan!" rania replied nonchalantly just like how Dila always commented.

"Close your eyes for a moment, then open slowly. Look at your feelings now. How do I look?" pinta Beni's.

Rania sighed then did as she was asked. When he closed his eyes, all he saw was Yudi. Seeing all the memories with Yudi, his smile, his laughter, his good looks, the touch of his hand. Then Rania felt the heat in her eyes and nose.

He slowly opened his eyes and saw Beni, a reality that was before him. Rania's eyes trace Beni's body from head to toe. He smiled and said what was on his mind.

"Beauty, get ready. We can be late if you keep going" said Rania.

Beni pouted because of the second response, Dila was still ordinary.

"Change her clothes, it's the clothes you have to wear when the first day you enter the office again" Rania said as she stood up and was about to walk out.

Beni pulled his hand. Rania lost her balance and was pulled back towards Beni and fell on her chest.

"What, if I wasn't Beni like I was Bondan, would you still be indifferent?" whispered Beni in front of Dila's face.

Rania looked at him, she looked at Beni's entire face.

~ya, will be the same. I'm just me, I can't even have the feeling of being indifferent or indifferent.how can I tell you that I'm not him.not the person you snatched from your brother, you know, not a painted person, not a person you hope will continue to be with you forever.not him who can be silent when threatened by your mother because of fear.I am Rania Ramadhania daughter of Heru. I faced all the barriers with a big hammer, as if like my roadblock wall, I would smash it with a hammer in my hand~.

In silence, Beni looked at him.