REX AND REN
Oxford
“Where is the school today?” asked the mother who was bribing rice into her mouth.
“Good, Ma.” replied. I picked up a piece of chicken thigh that I had been aiming for earlier. If not quickly can ludes devoured Rex.
“Good.”
This is our routine dinner. Mama and Papa always diligently asked about our activities all day. My parents used to have good communication with their children from an early age. So you could say they know what our development and social environment is like. But this time there was only mama because papa still had not returned from his out-of-town business trip.
“If there is a problem, story to mama, yes.”
“Iya, Mother. But Ren has no problem, kok.”
“I have many stories and problems, Ma!” exclaim Rex who came down the stairs. In his installment style, he pulled out a chair and directly scooped the rice onto the plate.
“Oh, his chicken thighs have been brushed first it turns out.” his comments while glancing at the contents of my plate. I'm in bodo time!
“So?” ask mama.
“Congratulations dong, Ma. My basketball team won today!”
“Wow..”.
“Free friendly match, Ma.” my rebuttal. Rex immediately glanced at me sharply. It was as if a laser beam was coming out of his eyes.
“But just won!” buy over.
“You friendly match or not, mama remains proud, kok.” said mama. Gaining the support of my mother, Rex immediately stuck out his tongue mocking me. If I had superpowers, maybe Rex's tongue would have been cut into pieces and made soup.
“And Ren also watched, Ma.”
“Oh, yes?” mom's expression looked very happy. Mama looked at me with sparkling eyes. Come on, watching Rex's game isn't that great!
“Just a moment, doang. It was also Maya who maksa.” sangkalku.
“Eits...but watch it, right?” I just let my guard down at Rex's expression that clearly meant to piss me off. I really want it to feel like I'm pounding his head with chicken thighs.
“That's the progress dong, Ren. Mama is very proud, deh.” said mama while giving a sad look at me. Seeing my mama's expression made my weak soul this dorky bin a sad follow as well.
“Custom a time, Ma. Partially temenin Maya also.” Mama shook her head.
“Gak, Ren. Mama really did you have started to open up to socialize. So mama is not worried, afraid you can not get along with many people.”
“Iya, Ma.” That was my only answer, because hearing the words of my mother made my heart so uncertain. I understand my mother's worries, but even if I'm like this, I feel fine. My friend at school was just Maya and for me that was enough.
“Denger, Ren. Mama worries that you're not normal.”
“Rex!” reproof mama. And the reprover can only be grimace. In every dim situation, there is always something called an atmosphere destroyer and Rex is an expert in doing that. I just continued eating without caring about it. If I keep serving it I can get nauseous and spit out all my food. Then I remembered something.
“Oh, already. But, later mama talk again with papa if papa has come home, yes.”
“Truly well, Ma.” sued me.
“Hmm...” murmured mom who sounded doubtful.
I have decided that after finishing school this year, I will continue my studies in Oxford, England. A few months ago I told my parents but until now it seems they haven't allowed me a hundred percent. Mama always said that papa had little objection that I should go to Oxford on the grounds that there were no relatives or acquaintances living there. But looking at my mother's current expression, I became unsure as to who among them was unwieldy to let me go to England. I glanced at Rex and saw him eating his food solemnly. Tumben he didn't interrupt me?
***
After I finished eating and helped my mother wash the dishes, I went straight to my room. I don't know where it came from but it's obvious Rex is spinning behind me. Maybe he also wanted to go to his room because our room was on the same floor. I try not to care. As soon as I got to the front of the room, I opened the door and entered. But when I turned around to close it, Rex was already leaning on the door frame by folding both his hands to his chest. What's he want?
“Aaan, anyway?” my protest. Rex did not answer anything and just looked at me with a serious expression. I sighed and tried to persuade my subconscious to be patient. I must not be provoked by emotions because this is my sacred time to study. Ignoring his presence, I immediately walked towards the study table that was located right beside my bed. I opened a math book, re-studied the problems at school. But free, it's very difficult to concentrate if Rex is still standing there! Oh, my God, what the hell is he doing?
“You want what, anyway?” ask me in an impatient tone. Rex seemed to think by stroking his chin.
“Why should Oxford?” tanyanya. My back started to stiffen, why did Rex suddenly ask like that?
“Why not?”
“Why should?”
I shook my head, caught my breath and looked back at the math book.
“You are a member of the kingdom?” continued again.
Stay calm, Ren, don't mind him. Focus. Let's focus!
“Ah, but Ren, Prince William and Harry are already married. I have another child, so how can I. You are born late,”
The blood all over my body was as if boiling hearing Rex's ravings. Enough's enough! I can no longer hold back my emotions. Spontaneously I picked up my math book and directly threw it towards Rex. But unfortunately, Rex managed to dodge. Laughing, she ran away and opened the door to her room. Of course he didn't close it right away, because before that Rex was shaking his stomach and hips, mocking me with a super annoying silly smile on his face. I could only close my eyes while sighing tiredly.
O Lord, strengthen my faith and fear in the face of Your trials. Just one more year, help me focus on learning and achieving the perfect result to go to Oxford. I'm begging...
***
I wriggled from my sleep, feeling very comfortable. Last night I dreamed I was in a classroom in Oxford. In my dream, I was following one of the courses of a white mustache lecturer. I sat on the front bench and felt very enthusiastic. Ah, what a beautiful dream and it looks so real. But, wait a minute! What time is it? Instantly I opened my eyes as consciousness greeted. I took the waker's watch at the nightstand next to the bed. Damnit damnit! I'm late waking up!
Without a second thought, I immediately put away the blanket and got up. How could I forget to set a waker's clock last night? It's all because of Rex! Soon I took the towel and opened the door. Whether due to a strong inner bond or indeed intentionally, Rex is also seen opening his door. We looked at each other, tried to analyze the situation. Rex seemed to be clutching his stomach with a tense face like he was enduring pain. Before I was fully aware, Rex had already dashed lightning-fast towards the bathroom.
Nah!
“Tidaaak..!” hysterical scream. Like a slow motion, I tried to chase and stop Rex. But of course I lost fast. Rex made it to the bathroom door first and locked it. Again and again...Why is Rex so annoying! Why God...Wh why?
