The Rebirth Of A Genius Woman

18. Hang about

"How'd it go?" Ben whispered next to Railene. He glanced at Railene who was working on the fractions very lightly. Levels that Railene says are nothing compared to computer algorithms.

"The number one answer is two-fifths, the number two answers are one-by-two" Railene said when looking at Ben's easy problem.

There are two cakes with several shaded pieces. One is only two parts of five pieces, the other three parts of 6 pieces. Ben answered as per Railene's instructions. The two put the marker in place and returned to the seat. A look of wonder from the teacher.

"Have they learned this? The two boys were even from earlier busy playing," his inner wonder.

Railene and Ben get a look of admiration from all the students in the class, except for one figure who from the beginning harbored jealousy on Railene.

Railene realized that. Since first entering this class a week ago, there were a few eyes that looked at him one eye. But now there is only one left. Maybe someday there will come something troublesome for Railene because of others who do not like her existence.

The teacher goes back to explaining the lesson and slips a compliment to Ben and Railene for working on it properly. Back boredom fills the days of Railene. He was quite amused just because of Ben's diverse behavior.

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3 Years later.

A little girl was standing in front of the classroom door. Today he was convicted of sleeping in class. Last night he attended a massive gaming tournament and won it in one strike. Unfortunately, what he did last night made him sleepy in class. Ben was grumbling behind him. His classmates even followed the ignorant and did not wake up Railene who really needed a break.

Is he in sixth grade or fifth grade? He had entered his last year of elementary school. Just a few months before graduation. He is eight years old right now.

He looked up and saw a quiet corridor. Should he run away and visit the art room that he often visited later? Or did he have to run to Jean's room to get the adult woman to play music in the music room?

He looked out the classroom window. The lesson is still going on. Suddenly an idea flashed through his head. He smiles a little and sends a signal to Ben in the classroom through the mirror in front of the classroom door. Mirrors are usually used by some girls to mirror and allow their clothes and hair.

Ben in the classroom feels his own glare. At the same time, the sunlight was not as bright as it looks today. He was a little distracted and became unfocused. Railene laughed to herself in the classroom corridor. His body which was still a bit short had to tiptoe on a long chair in front of the class. Sending the mirror reflection light without worrying about being caught because the Master is focusing on explaining.

A few moments later there was a commotion from the class. Railene chuckled slightly and restored the mirror. Make it parallel to where it should be. He stood in front of the class again by counting down.

3

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Krieet...

The opening of the classroom door was accompanied by the figure of a boy who had become the object of Railene's ignorance. He looked over and found Ben with a sour face. Then Ben turned to look at Railene with a sloppy look. Already knew that he was back to being the prankster of the girl who was three years younger than him.

"Why did you get me out?" Ask Ben then.

"I'm tired of being alone" replied Railene.

Ben took a thin breath. During the three years of getting to know the little girl beside him, he changed slowly. He is happier even though he sometimes has to break the rules with Railene. He did not feel excessive guilt because it was very natural. He goes to school to be smart and learn what he likes. Like Railene who for the last three years loved art and often fled to the music room or to the fine art room. Sometimes absent and run away from the teacher then someone will find him being cool in the chemical laboratory of the Junior High School building.

Everyone in the school had even known such a genius little girl. Teachers would say that Railene needed a higher level of education rather he stayed in class for at least an hour. His friends will talk about how Railene has never been stingy about sharing his knowledge. When the hours are empty and approaching the midterms or the end of the semester, the little girl will volunteer to give materials in front of the class. A very easy explanation to understand.

After that, Railene will return to play around with the school facilities. Sometimes I take Jean as a partner. If it was like that, no one could stop the little girl from going to play. After all, who would dare to oppose the owner of the school and his beloved student? Teachers still love their work. After all everyone knows that Railene is smart. When in class, the little girl would die of boredom, so it was better to let her wander around while not blowing up any laboratory.

People call them genius duo. Although the superior one is Railene, but being too ubiquitous with Ben, makes them look like inseparable brothers.

"Inseparable. Even we were punished together" Ben bowed resignedly.

He was quite happy, maybe even very happy because he made friends as good as Railene. Although sometimes he was stricken with inferiority because of Railene's genius, but he was very grateful. Since Railene's arrival he is no longer lonely and rigid.

"I want to run away. You wanna come?" Railene asked suddenly.

Ben looked curious. Where else is Railene going to go now?

"Where?"

"I found a secret room in the library, won't I?"

Ben raised his eyebrows. When did he become familiar and not surprised at Railene's discovery? Even after three years, he was still amazed at the things Railene told him about the many secrets in school.

"Confidential room? There's a secret room in the library?"

Railene nodded. Then she smiled a little. Staring at Ben with the usual prank.

"Let's check the contents!"

Before Ben answered, Railene had already pulled the boy's hand. Ben resigned and decided to follow where Railene went. Not bad not knowing the hidden things in school. Rather than busy listening to horror gossip between students who are completely untrue, Ben prefers to investigate with Railene. However, still, Ben's chatty character would be the things that upset Railene.

Not long before they arrived at the library. Railene walked in and greeted the library guards who already knew him very well. They often talk in their spare time.

After making small talk with one hundred percent honesty, Railene headed for a somewhat angled reading passage. With his meager strength he pushed a single bookshelf containing only a few obsolete novels.

Then, after half-open, plastered door covered with white paint that knob locked.

"This is the secret room?"

Railene simply responded with a smile and picked up a hairpin. Fiddling with keyholes. Ben was nervous on the spot. He looked back and forth, making sure their actions were unknown.

And not for how long...

Cklek.

Door opens.

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Hehe.., will double update in time anyway. Maybe.. next month? 😊

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