The Second Rani

Call Rania

Call Rania

"Rania.." call me Ringga.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"I'll call you later, right?"

I just nodded slowly while putting on a small smile for her.

Teeetin... Teeetin... Teetot...

The bell rang three times, a sign that the time had been at seven o'clock exactly. All the children rushed into the classroom and occupied the chairs he had chosen. And the Maharani has now sat beside me. The seat next to the Ringga was also filled, a boy, I don't know what his name was.

A moment later, several level brothers started to enter the classroom. Stand in front, and introduce himself, that they are the stewards of OSIS. I don't pay much attention to them. My eyes were on the back of someone in front of me.

"Keepin... Please move forward.."

I was shocked when I heard my name being called. As fast as lightning I stood, I unintentionally got along with someone next to me. Empress. Obviously, that's both of us.

Seeing us both standing up, the elder sister was slightly astonished.

"Rani?"

"Sister... Both of them are Rani... Hey, which one to choose?" Lisa can always be smitten.

"I mean, beautiful Rani."

I'm downcast embarrassed. Because I'm sure, I'm not the Rani I meant. I sit. While the Maharani advanced forward according to the request of OSIS' sister.

I heard the children whispering, talking to each other. Fuwuuh.... Why does it have to be like this???

*****

The break time arrived.

"Rania, go to the cafeteria with me." take Nava.

He seems like a good boy. After I confirmed it, he took my hand, as if we were already so familiar. We just got acquainted this morning. Me, still a little awkward. It's not easy to get along with a new friend.

We walked towards the cafeteria located behind our class, so we had to pass through classes I A to G.

"Keepin... Rani's... Rani's..."

I look at my head looking for the source of the sound.

Nava patted my hand slowly, and gestured with a head shake. Don't look, I understand what that means.

That's exactly what Nava thought. They didn't call my name because they wanted to greet me. But because I want to make fun of my name with the beautiful Maharani.

Until Rani and I sat in the cafeteria, they didn't stop calling me. Even when I was about to feed a spoonful of meatballs into my mouth, I felt nauseous. The hunger suddenly disappeared.

"Keepin... Rani's... Rani's..."

I feel sick. Just this time I hated the name "Rani" which I thought was a beautiful name.

"Keepin... Beauitiful... Um.... Haha"

The laughter of those who made fun of me became more and more. I clasped the spoon with, with all my might I would scream.

"Enough!!!"

No, it's not my voice. But Nava who was standing next to me while pounding the table quite hard.

"You can't, don't bother Rania. Plis, this is where we eat. Let us eat first. It's hard to eat this food. Do you guys know? Huh uh?"

Tacit.

"What if his name is Rani? It has nothing to do with the Maharani! Enough, do not need to banding them. If you want to call, call good. RANIA." IT."

"Udah Va.", I whispered slowly.

Nava looked at me.

"Tuh, the Rani is selow. Why is elo the sewot?", said someone in the mob.

"Bi, this is for 2 meals and 2 drinks." I gave a piece of money to Aunt Canteen. I took Nava to leave. Our appetite is completely gone.

*****

At 20:01

In my quiet room. I relaxed a little after reading the textbooks. I am an orderly child, learning is my duty, never to be missed by me.

The tring!

A message on my phone on the table. I'm not the kind of kid who always holds a cell phone. I took it when I just needed it.

[Rania.].

Chat logged in from the light green app. I saw his profile picture. Seen candid photos while carrying a basketball. Looks like he's gonna shoot the ball into the ring.

Who is the girl who is not fascinated to see her good looks?

I looked at his picture. Until I forgot, I ignored the incoming messages from him.

The tring!

Sound again. Ringga again. Haha! I laugh.

[Online, but how come it's not bales?]

I finally wrote a reply for him.

[Yes Ringga.].

[Well, it's finally baled. Still studying?]

[It's just finished. What are you again?]

[So playing the game. Trus remembers you.]

[Why do you remember me?]

[Ga can? Don't you have a girlfriend 😣😫😭😭😭]

Seeing her chat filled with emot crying, made me tickle.

[If you have any, why?]

[️ I wait until breaking up]

Haha.... My laughter really broke tonight.

"Rania, why are you laughing in your room?" mother's voice from outside.

"No papa ma'am, it's a funny movie."

"Have you finished studying?"

"Udah Ma'am."

"Yes, don't watch it at night."

"Yes Mom..."

[😞 Rania.].

[Yes? 🙂]

[Who's your boyfriend?]

[Tuitioners?]

[Ga want to see 😖]

I sent him a picture.

[My girlfriend, right?]

I tease.

[Oh! I lost to him 😒]

[Why?]

[He's always on your deck. Namenin you are booby. If you are sad, he hugs you.]

[Trus?😁]

[So I want to replace him.]

[What if you don't have a boyfriend?]

He's typing.... Long time.... What will it write?

[Do I look like a guy with a girlfriend?]

[Ga tau]

[😑]

[Usually that handsome guy must have a girl]

[Well, Rania praise me! ]

[Flattering monster? Means really have a girl tuh 😝]

[Beautiful girls usually have boyfriends.]

[But I'm not pretty]

[Who said that? Here I'm kicking!]

[Ringga fierce. Takuuuut 🥺]

[Kan belain you 😚]

[Yes... ]

[Eh, I sent you a picture of a girl. Genuinely beautiful! Don't ignore you.].

Girl photos? Wh who?

I downloaded a photo that still looks faint. And...

The deg! That's my picture, right?

[Where, what a beauty, right?]

I still haven't answered it. My face is red now. I'm so embarrassed. Does she really think I'm beautiful?

[Hello... Rania... Sleeping huh?]

[Rania... Excuse me... You're angry, aren't you? Because I was photographing you in secret?]

I answered....

[Ga is angry]

[Trus?]

[Yes, papa's ga]

[I keep your photos in my HP huh?]

[What is Ringga made of? 😅]

[If I miss. I can look at it directly.]

[😊😊😊]

[Now, I sent you a picture of me too. Simpen huh?]

[I didn't ask for 😝]

[I love you. Won't you? ⁇ ️]

[Said someone will be jealous]

[The tedy bear?]

[Yes.].

Either tonight it seems like the sky is no longer star-studded. But studded with flowers. It feels so beautiful, and so happy. Anxious taste. It tastes so sweet. Any candy can't match the sweetness.

I downloaded the photo he sent, while accompanied by a thump - a thump in the heart. A second felt like a long time for me who couldn't wait to see his face. What kind of photos did he send? Photos of school uniforms? Or a photo of him playing basketball like in his profile picture?

[Rania... Met sleep yes... Sweet dream.]

[Met bobok also Ringga.].

[Realat!!! Dream about me yes.].

[Hopefully 😊]

And I hope, when I close my eyes, your face is what I saw in my dreams.

*****

Note: word in brackets [..] \= sentence in chat

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