Ranums

ZO RAZAFINDRAMANITRA

After flying for about 30 hours, Pilatus PC-24 finally arrived on the island of Ile aux Nattes. Ranum woke up from his sleep, stretching his body. “Contact Zo Razafindramanitra.” Ranum speaking.

“Sorry Young Master, I did not manage to find Zo Razafindramanitra's phone number.” Moon speaking.

Ranum sighed. “Do we land according to coordinates?”

“We landed about three kilometers from the coordinate point you gave Young Master.” Moon replied.

“Do you guys bring a vehicle for me?” Ranum asked the flight crew.

“We have prepared Ducati Hypermotard Young Master.” One of the flight attendants replied.

Ranum nodded, immediately exiting the plane. Two crew members were busy taking down the motor from the plane. “Thank you.” Ranum spoke flatly, immediately spurring the motor to its destination.

In less than five minutes, Ranum had already arrived at his destination. Ranum met the receptionist. “I'm looking for Mr Zo Razafindramanitra.” Ranum says.

“In a moment, I will call you.” The receptionist immediately left Ranum.

Ranum sat in a chair, burning his cigarette.

Five minutes later a brown-skinned fat man came, greeting Ranum cheerfully. “Ranum Anatoly.” The man hugged Ranum. “How are you young man? Where's Miranda?” The man asked.

Ranum shook his head, smiling bitterly. “Miranda no longer no master Zo.”

“Jeez, I'm sorry Ranum. I didn't know Miranda wasn't around, once again I'm sorry.” Zo says. Zo Razafindramanitra is the owner of a small hotel on the island of Ile aux Nattes, Ranum knows the 48-year-old man since 28 months ago. Ranum took Miranda on vacation on the island and stayed at Zo Razafindramanitra's hotel.

“No problem sir Zo.” Ranum smiled. “This hotel remains crowded like the last time I came here.” Ranum continued speaking, staring around.

Zo shakes. “Vehicle in front is not all owned by the person staying overnight, some of the vehicles are for rent to customers. As your advice first.” Zo chuckled.

Ranum smiled, smoking his cigarette.

“What need did you come here young man?” Zo asked, burning his cigarette.

“Previously forgive me sir for interrupting your day. I need your help.” Ranum slightly bowed his body.

“No problem Ranum.” Zo patted Ranum on the back. “What help do you need?” Zo asked.

“I need a ship to search and transport our shipwrecked cargo and I need some crew who are good at diving in the Indian ocean.” Ranum says.

Zo was silent for a moment, thinking. “How many goods will be transported?” Zo asked.

“About nine tons sir.” Ranum answered briefly.

“Do you have the coordinates of the shipwrecked plane?” Zo asked.

Ranum nodded, giving a piece of paper containing the coordinates.

Zo chuckled. “I didn't expect you to have a plane. What plane are we going to look for?” Zo asked.

“Cargo aircraft G-222 Aeritalia.”

Zo nods – nods. “It looks like I can help you, but it will take quite a long time to browse this ocean.” Zo continued saying.

Ranum gave me a suitcase. “In this suitcase there is money about 500 thousand American dollars. This money for the cost of searching the plane, I will give you another 500 thousand dollars after you manage to find and transport the entire cargo of the plane.”

Zo chuckled. “You don't need to pay that much.”

“I force you to accept this offer sir, you have to accept it.”

Zo smile. “Alright then.”

Zo gave me a business card. “You can contact me via that number.”

“Thank you very much Mr. Zo, I really appreciate your kindness. In three days, I'll deliver the plane to Sainte Marie.” airport

Zo nods. “But it looks like it took me a week to get your plane down. Probably more.” Zo continued speaking.

Ranum nodded. “No problem sir. The important thing is that our plane is ready at the airport.”

Zo nodded, smiling. “Where are you staying tonight?” Zo asked.

Ranum. “I don't have much time Mr. Zo. I have to fly to eSwatini.” immediately

Zo chuckled. “It looks like you are busy right now. Very much different when you came here two years ago with your wife.”

Ranum nodded. “My current job has a more solid schedule sir.”

Zo patted Ranum on the back. “Well if you can't stay overnight here.”

Ranum stood up, sticking out his hand. “One more time thanks for your help Mr Zo, I say goodbye first.” Ranum smiled.

“Whatever to you Ranum.” Zo smiled, shook Ranum's hand.

Ranum immediately exited the hotel, driving his motorbike out of the hotel area.

Ranum went to a beach, walked to the beach. Ranum smiled, clutching tightly onto Miranda's necklace. “Honey, do you remember this place?” Ranum smiled, shedding his tears. “You remember when you tripped a small coral on this beach? your feet are scratched deep enough, crying like a child. You were so adorable back then, asking me to kiss your wounds to get well quickly.” Ranum chuckled fondly in memory of that time. “Five minutes later you pulled my hand back to play water on the beach, forgetting the pain of the wound. As if your feet are good – is fine. Whether you're right – really no longer feel the pain anymore or you cover up the pain so I don't worry, you keep smiling to make the day still fun.” Ranum wiped his tears. “I miss every moment with you. Every second I pass with you is so much fun and so precious. Do you remember when you tried to catch a crab that kept digging into the sand?” Ranum laughed a little. “You are picking up – murmurs not clear because upset can not reach the crab even though you have dug deep enough. Especially when the waves again close the hole you dig, you exclaim annoyed to the waves that are doing their job. You complain to me with a sour face, your lips are a manyun like a child who is not given a toy. If I could go back to that time, it would be so much fun.” Ranum smiled, re-wiping the edge of his eyes.

“I loved you yesterday, now and so on Miranda Rose.” Ranum kisses Miranda's necklace and ring.

“Hindu with your wife?” A male voice sounded from behind Ranum.

Ranum turned his head, Zo Razafindramanitra walked up to him.

“I also miss your wife that.” Zo smile. “She's the most fun woman I've ever known. It is suitable to accompany you who are quiet full of question marks.” Zo holds Ranum's shoulder.

“I miss him very much sir.” Ranum said softly.

Zo nods. “I understand what it's like to lose someone we love so much.” Zo gives a bottle of rum to Ranum. “How did your wife die?” Zo asked.

Ranum drank the rum. “Someone killed my wife.”

Zo is surprised, looking at Ranum.

Ranum nodded. “The hit man has been after me for – years, but never found me. When he found out where I was, he killed my wife first. Miranda was pregnant with our first child.”

Zo patting – pat Ranum's shoulder. “I'm sorry for my question. I know how broken you feel. I won't ask any further questions about your wife and I won't ask about your past. But whatever we do today always has consequences for our future.”

Ranum nodded, wiping his tears.

“You should hurry to go to Eswatini. Do not get too carried away, danger if your mind is confused.” Zo says.

Ranum nodded, returning a rum bottle belonging to Zo Razafindramanitra.

“Take to accompany you on the journey. You forgot your wife also really liked that rum.” Zo smile.

Ranum saw the rum bottle, DZAMA vanille Rhum. “Thank you very much Mr. Zo.”

Zo nodded, smiling.

Ranum immediately returned to his motorbike, driving the motor back to the plane.