Ranums

Clara and Gabriel

Agustawestland AW139 helicopter landing at horse race. Ranum and the Governor-General of Australia disembarked from the helicopter.

“Thank you for the ride, governor.” Ranum smiled as he extended his hand.

“No problem Ranum, it's my job to help your family. I'm sorry for being late for the news. And please, next time don't make such a big fuss in our state. We beg you to understand.” The Governor-General returned Ranum's handshake.

“I'm sorry, governor. But I don't promise anything.” Ranum smiled.

“Alright then. I'll take my leave first. Goodbye Ranum, greetings to your family.” The Governor-General got back on the helicopter. Waving his hand from the helicopter.

Ranum nodded. Replying to the Governor General's hand. The helicopter quickly left the Loshad family's horse race. Alexa who was standing there waiting for Ranum, ran to Ranum, then hugged him. Ranum returned the hug.

“I told you not to complain about anything.” Ranum rattles Alexa's hair.

“I can't let you in jail. I'm sorry.” Alexa spoke softly, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Pun now I've become your assistant, so I'm free to complain to this family.” Alexa smiled looking at Ranum.

“But you omitted my vacation time.” Ranum smiled, his hands gently wiping away Alexa's tears. “Now make me rice fried rice terasi again. I'm so hungry.” Ranum continued while walking into the racetrack. Alexa nodded, following Ranum, walking beside him. Employees at the racetrack welcomed Ranum's arrival, including Gabriel – Gabriel prince appointed as Loshad's family business in Australia to replace Luke James.

Twenty minutes passed quickly. Alexa has finished cooking the fried rice. Ranum is already in the dining room with Alexa, Gabriel and some waiters.

“You come eat. Including you Gabe.” Ranum invites everyone in the dining room to eat together.

“Good Young Master.” Gabriel replied smiling.

“Eat all existing dishes. But don't touch the fried rice. That's special for me.” Ranum laughed a little. Everyone laughs.

“How, does the fried rice taste good Ranum?” Alexa asked while scooping her food.

Ranum nodded, focused on devouring the Alexa-made rice. Alexa smiled looking at Ranum who was eating voraciously.

“Oh yes Gabe, tonight invite everyone to go to Marquise. You're free to party there tonight. Who is now at the airport?” Ranum asked with his mouth still full of fried rice.

“There's a Max Young Master.” Gabriel answered briefly.

Ranum nodded. “After this is all done, have Max prepare Bombardier Global 7000 for you to depart. Don't forget to order the entire Marquise for you tonight. But if you want to be more crowded, open Marquise free to the public. I'll bear all the cost.”

“Good Young Master. Then what about you? Want me to get one more jet ready?”

Ranum. “I'm not coming with you. I have business in Singapore. Ak-“

“Ranum.” Alexa held Ranum's hand gently. Making Ranum's sentence stop. “You still need recovery, the wounds on your body are numerous. Your face is still full of bandages like that. Please don't be rash.” Alexa smiled looking at Ranum. The room full of chatter was instantly quiet. All eyes are on Ranum and Alexa. Then the atmosphere was split, some employees teased Ranum, some whistled, pura – pura coughed and so on. Everyone in the dining room was laughing including Ranum and Alexa.

“Oh yes Gabe, how is my sister?” Ranum asked Gabriel.

“Last time we were in contact, Young Master Arsyanendra was good – was good Young Master Ranum. But Mr. Easy Arsyanendra has not contacted me for a long time. Also I have been around 3 years of being here, so I do not know for sure the situation of Young Master Arsyanendra.”

“Who replaced you to control Arsya?”

“I don't know, Young Master Arsyanendra didn't tell me.”

Ranum nodded. “I'm sure you'd rather escort my sister, than here right?” Ranum laughed a little. “How many women has my sister given you?”

Gabriel chokes. Grab the glass on the table. “I like wherever Young Master. While still working for the Loshad.” family

Ranum laughs. “There is no need for anything to be covered, I really understand the madness of the boy.”

Gabriel laughed. Arrived – arrived there was an employee out of the dining room. Makes the room quiet.

“What just happened?” Ranum asked.

“I'm sorry Young Master, I'll talk to Clara over her attitude. Excuse me Young Master.” Gabriel moved out of his chair.

“Gabe, get Clara here.” Ranum said flatly.

Alexa holds Ranum's sleeve. “What do you want to do Ranum?” Alexa asked.

“Sorry Young Master, Clara and Gabriel are in a relationship.” One of the employees spoke to Ranum.

Clara and Gabriel entered the dining room. Clara just looked down with careless eyes. Clara was sitting near Ranum, Gabriel was standing next to Clara.

“Sorry for my joke Clara, I didn't know it offended you. Look, we made a deal. If Gabe dares to be like – when you are still in a relationship. I'll beat Gabe up. You can hold the word – I said this. So you don't have to worry anymore, I don't want to interfere in your relationship affairs. But you both have a past, and I don't know that. I was just kidding, because I understand Arsyanendra my brother, he likes to play women. The problem he gave women to Gabriel may be true, but back to his Gabriel, maybe Gabe refused my sister's gift, might also be accepted but did not do anything – what to appreciate my sister.” Ranum tries to persuade Clara.

Alexa pinches Ranum's waist. “Do not talk like that. Won't make it quiet.” Alexa whispers. “Let me calm Clara.” Alexa.

Ranum nodded. “Your pinching hurts once.” Ranum whispers.

Alexa invites Clara out of the dining room.

“Nothing Young Master. I understand you're kidding. Nor did you know that I have a relationship with Clara.” Gabriel smiled.

“Hey all of you. If you have a partner please make a list and give it to me. So that I don't get you guys in trouble like Gabe.” Ranum. Everyone in the dining room nodded.

“How long have you guys been in touch?”

“About biennial Young Master.”

“Lumayan long.” Ranum replied briefly.

“How about you Young Master? You lost years – years. Everyone thinks you were killed in the Krowned Towers attack. Until finally Alexa tells you that you are in prison.”

“Just live a very special life.” Ranum smiled.

“You mean Young Master?” Gabriel asked, confused.

Ranum. “Not what – what.”

“You know that Krowned Towers was attacked again Young Master?” Gabriel asked.

“Oh yes?” Ranum pura – pura surprised.

Gabriel nodded. “Very many victims Young Master. The suspect also escaped. He was caught in a bar. And it looks like the suspect of the attack was detained in the same prison as you Young Master.”

“Yes, it's possible. I don't know. And don't care about people – people like that.” Ranum smiled. “I'm out for a while Gabe.” Ranum came out of the dining room. Meet Alexa who's done talking to Clara.

“How's Clara?” Rory asked Alexa.

“It's quieter.” Then Alexa pinched Ranum's waist. “You don't like to talk of origin like that. Poor plain women like Clara.”

Ranum grimaced in pain. “Your pinching hurts once!” Ranum called out slowly. “I'm sorry, I don't know how to deal with a woman like that.” Ranum stroked - his waist elus that became itchy after being pinch Alexa.

“Do not repeat again!” Alexa glares.

“Iya bauble.” Ranum replied briefly.

“Why are you here?” Alexa asked.

“Why do people – people here don't know if Mark Kelly is me?”

“I don't think you want anyone else to know about your other life. So I didn't explain anything. I'm just saying that I managed to find you in jail.”

“What do they know?”

Alexa shakes. “I didn't tell you anything. Just talking about prison. Gabriel did not ask for more details. He called your family. Without much question your family directly contacted the Queen who then told the Governor General to release you.”

Ranum breathes out. “Thank you.” Smile at Alexa.

Alexa pinched Ranum's waist back. “Remember don't just talk to women!” Alexa glared while laughing.

“Iya, yes!” Ranum pulled his waist.

***

Back to the dining room at Dayana's house. Present-day.

Mr. Suseno spouted food out of his mouth, surprised. “You've already married Ranum? The attack on the second krowned towers was also your work? You slaughtered the prison too?”

Ranum nodded. Lily and Mr. Suseno are still surprised to hear Ranum's story. Dayana who had heard the story first, just laughed.

“Why didn't you invite us? Have you forgotten this big family of yours?”

Ranum. “I'm sorry sir, I don't want Miranda to get involved any further with this family. I want her to live a quieter and more comfortable life.”

Mr. Suseno nodded, he understood what Ranum wanted for Miranda.

“But it looks like Alexa really likes you.” Lily finally spoke.

“Including the female doctor who was in that prison.” Mr. Suseno nodded - nodding, his hands busy wiping his mouth with napkins.

“That's the advantages of Ranum. She's like a magnet for women.” Dayana laughs. Followed by Lily and Suseno.

Ranum was silent, smoking the cigarette he was holding.