REX AND REN

Sorry and Thank You

Mama immediately interrogated me after dinner, what else if it wasn't about Ren. After the incident Ren did not come out of the room and was only seen down for dinner. But all through dinner, Ren was silent. Even he did not budge in the slightest as mama told a joke about the parrot that mama got from her fellow bowls. Papa and I also commented on my mother's story to melt the atmosphere. But none of that had any effect on Ren. Soon after, Ren left without finishing his meal. Though mama accidentally cooked her favorite food, chicken stew.

“Ma, Pa, Ren to room first, yes.”

“Oh, yes.” Mama replied.

As Ren moved on, I saw at first glance the wound on his knee, still swollen but had been given red medicine. Ren immediately went up to his room and mama gave a gaze demanding an explanation that made me shudder a little. Okay, without being asked, I'll explain.

“So, what happened?” ask mama. Papa himself just continued eating while listening.

“Ren fell, so Rex carried him.”

“Hmm...” murmured mama, then I continued.

“He can B minus in Biology, keep him so, deh.” Mama sighed and all fell silent for a while.

“Why is Ren taking his side? Mama's equally papa doesn't demand you to be perfect, Rex. We don't demand that you have to have good grades, have to be champions, have to be this, that, no!” Mama paused for a moment and looked at me gently.

“We just want you and Ren to live life accordingly. Do positive things, socialize well and importantly you should enjoy and live a happy life.” continued mama.

“Yang said real mama, Rex. We are not demanding much, you and Ren are present in our lives, it is already an amazing gift.” said papa.

Well, I can understand how my parents feel right now. To have a marriage without a child for five years is not easy. Mama miscarried twice and was hospitalized for a week for severe trauma after miscarriage. But my parents did not give up and kept trying until God finally gave a baby, not just one but two at once, namely me and Ren. Mama used to say how grateful they were for having kids like us.

Ren should also be like that, not giving up just because B minus!

“Did mom talk to Ren now?”

“According to papa, not now. Now we let it go.” said papa. I agreed to Papa's words.

Seeing my parents like this, I felt very lucky and grateful that God gave me great parents. Parents who love and love us.

I went up to my room and stopped in front of Ren's closed door. Usually Ren always opens the door to his room a little if he is studying at hours like this. It was obvious that he did not want to be disturbed, or that he was crying.

Thinking about it, I remembered what happened back home. Ren was crying on my back. Actually I'd love to say something, whatever it is to cheer him up. But I'm sure it'll make things worse. So along the way I just let her cry, venting her emotions until she was satisfied.

***

This morning I was waiting for Ren in the parking lot with Mr. Alif. It wasn't easy because I had to set an alarm at maximum volume to get up on time. I have not counted how many times I have yawned.

“Tumben Mas Rex wake up not late?” ask Mr. Alif who is cleaning the rearview mirror.

“Ah, yes Sir. Diligent again kumat.” candaku. Mr. Alif just smiled amusedly.

Okay, let me tell you the real reason. It's been two days that Ren's attitude is still like that. Even though my mother had advised him but it turned out that he was still locked in the room. Makes mom and dad worried.

I mean, come on.. Getting a B minus doesn't mean doomsday, does it? I'm the one who often gets the value of C even C minus, still relaxed and still remain a girl-girl idol. I think at this age of adolescence we should enjoy not even the stress of thinking about values. Can value B minus Ren like this what else can value C? He could be in a mental hospital. So I meant to talk to her so as not to make our parents worry.

Shortly after, Ren appeared and walked towards us. I opened the door for her but, unconcernedly, Ren opened the other door. Mr. Alif just looked at me while shuffling his shoulders and then got into the wheel. Come on, I got in the car. I glanced at Ren, his knee was plaster-mounted.

“Hmm...Ren,” I said. Ren turned his head towards me at a glance then threw his gaze back.

“What?” the answer.

“How are you doing?” Silence moment. Damnit damnit! I don't think this is the right time to talk.

Ahah! My chance!

“Oh...Ren, can you not keep yourself in the room?” I said. Ren looked at me while frowning.

“What do you mean Rex?”

“I mean, your attitude is worrying mama. You don't like what mama?” Ren opened his mouth but he closed it again. I think what I said about my mom hit him in his heart. Then Ren again threw his face away, looking at the car window.

“Ya, Ren. Don't be so thought of,” connect me.

“You don't know Rex, what it's like to be me. How later I can go to Oxford if there is a history of B value minus.” cut Ren without turning a head.

“What is so important about Oxford?”

“Important dong, Rex! That's my future!” Ren svelte looked at me while widening his eyes full of emotion. I can only see Ren's reaction. I just realized, it turns out Ren is really an ambitious person.

I can only smile wryly. We are twins, but we are also very different.

“Why smile?” ren protest.

“No, I just want to say, don't lose yourself because of your ambitious attitude. And please, you also have to think about how our old man feels.” obviously me before I finally also throw my face staring at the window. I don't know why I'm so upset right now! The atmosphere became quiet for quite a long time and was seen by Mr. Alif several times watching us from the glass dashboard.

“Sorry..” Ren finally makes a sound. I immediately looked towards him.

“Sorry?” Ren sighed and looked back at me.

“Yes, I'm sorry if I made you worry. I just, I don't know..”.

I just kept quiet, long enough, staring at Ren. Seeing me not respond to anything made Ren misbehave.

“Apaan anyway, Rex!”

“Not only sorry you have to say.” I said.

“You mean?” Ren looked confused.

“You should also say thanks.”

“Kok thanks?”

“You realize not Ren, if your body is very heavy! I'll take your pickle. Continue to yes, my back so itchy with snot you fit cry kemaren.” cerocosku.

Ren gawked while glaring for a moment.

“You're so cute anyway, Rex!” he replied in a resentful tone as usual. Seeing Ren's expression now made me laugh.

“Nah, so dong Mbak Ren, do not be sad continue..” timpal Pak Alif who was also happy because Ren finally returned to normal.

“Apaan sir Alif.” protested and then looked out the window again.

Mr. Alif smiled at me from the dashboard glass as if giving me support. I myself feel relieved that Ren finally started to return as before. Although I don't know if she's really normal as usual, but at least I can see her expression again. Ren is my twin brother. And as twins, we should care about each other, right?