The Poison: Stories Of The Number 27
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“Kak diem ish.

“Kak, there is Xennora the same brother Julian..” Whisper Antha slowly.

“Yes why? We're better, aren't we Sen?” Fadhil asked as Xennora typed something.

Xennora muttered without taking her eyes off the laptop. Unlike Xennora who seemed not to be too bothered by the presence of Antha and Fadhil, Julian seemed to be very envious to see the two of them. Julian looked at the girl beside him, Xennora, hoping that this time the girl would be desensitized.

“Because until now the existence of Deandra is still mysterious, how about we visit Rani first?” Xennora asked Julian. Xennora was speechless when she realized that Julian was constantly staring at her. Without further ado, Xennora flicked Julian's temple making the man grimace in pain. Then with a plain face as if he did nothing, Xennora glanced back at his laptop.

“So how according to lo?” Ask Xennora final. However, Julian with his hand still holding the temple could only look at the lazy Xennora. There was a word lacking in Xennora's question.

“Kak?” Xennora made Julian smile.

“One thing you need to know. Rani has been moved to Bandung. And we don't know where he lives now. It would be more difficult if it had to be the same with the police because they would definitely not answer.” Julian.

Xennora leaned her head on the soft shoulder of the sofa. He breathed tired. However, Xennora recalled one thing, the person who called her father a few weeks ago.

“That time I accidentally heard the prosecutor again calling. I don't know the name of the caller, but it must be Deandra or Devan, because the prosecutor himself said ‘you were the perpetrators of the 2007 mass murder, right?’. That means..”

“They're not dead? Except managed to escape?”

“Yep, you must know there were strange things when the accident happened?”

“About slippery tires when it is no longer raining and the roadannnya also dry?”

“That's one of them. There really is more. First, if they really drift in the river, surely the body will be found. Wh why? And where is it? Precisely in AFS, garbage filter equipment located in the river estuary. If they were not washed away but drowned, surely in a few days, the body had floated on the surface of the water. The first theory is not tried because I am sure the Police forgot that there is AFS, because it is located emang drowned, especially because the water was quite murky at that time, the AFS Net will not seem to drown.”

“One more... Suppose the explosion came from a Police car.

“Wait... Lo mean... The explosion is what made the accident?” Julian asked clearly.

“Exactly, the chronology is kayak.. They already know something, they tell their subordinates to put a hidden bomb on the bridge deck. When the police car passed, the bomb was activated without a timer. One of the front-most police cars bounced directly into the river, while three more were still on the road. But in shock, the driver could not control his car calmly, they turned irregularly until the black nimbulin on the road, and finally the rest of the car collided. There are two cars still on the road. One of them is the same Deandra Devan. Their car was at the end of the bridge because it was in line with their plans. So, they will easily escape. But unfortunately, one more car brakes blong and nudge their car both. At last... You guys must have known.” Obviously Xennora by providing some evidence such as a car whose brakes are blong, a car that dented because ‘s mutually collided’, even the location of the four cars when first discovered by the rescue team.

Silent.

The three of them were still trying to digest the chronology of Xennora's version of the accident.

“... Lo is on scene yes?” Ask Julian ngawur.

“No, I'm psychic, so I can know.” Answer Xennora origin.

“So the point is, they are both still alive huh?” Ask Fadhil.

“Possibilities. That's why I want mastiin. Rani can tell what their plan is. So like, after the diploma division next week, I will go to Bandung and find him.” Xennora.

“Lo sure? Bandung is not such a small place.” Julian warned.

“Lo have a better idea?” Ask Xennora. “Be careful, lately the earth became an unsafe place.” Further.

“But can Rani not know about their plans after this?” Julian still doesn't want to lose. He could have accompanied Xennora to Bandung, just next week Julian will be more busy learning more about the structures in his family's office. Julian will only move to Bandung in a few weeks, when his ability to control the company is stable.

“Man is hard to change. If he is easily instigated yes.. Yaudah, he will not change that easily.”

“Lo is easy to change. Yesterday was in great mood, now judes.”

“That means you don't know me.”

“Emang. It was the same as searching for treasures and the way out of the labyrinth that was covered in thick fog. I could never recognize you. But I also can not stop curious about lo... I have to how?” Julian asked as he looked at the ceiling of Antha's house. Even it seemed like Xennora and Julian had forgotten that there were two people who were holding back the anxiety and smiles in front of them.

“Just find the way out.” Reply Xennora briefly, still struggling with his laptop.

“Tha, we are mosquitoes no?” Whisper Fadhil.

“Let's be brother, watch it first. More exciting this.” Antha replied in a slow whisper.

“Loh, a repeat of Tha's next week's class hike? Means the same division of 12th class diploma dong ya?” Xennora asked while looking at the calendar on her laptop. Antha only grimaced when she remembered that next week was over.

“Hehe... Yes..” Reply Antha.

“Actuation.” Xennora Mumbles.

“What are you waiting for? Study there. There are many mentors here.” Fadhil's orders.

With little force, Antha picked up a few books in her room. Notebook and exercise book. He began to open and read the books. Aided by Fadhil who explains if there is something that Antha does not understand.

“Lo's practice job is done Sen? U been approved?” Julian asked breaking the silence between the two of them.

“Udah, my hard work until the time nosebleed can not escape anyway haha.” Reply Xennora.

“Iya also yes, until it is very difficult to go to the canteen with doang. Oh?! You choose this accident case so you suddenly discussed earlier?!” Guess Julian.

“Wah.. Kak Julian pinter turned out. Nominee director hm?” Praise Xennora but her gaze is still focused on the laptop.

“Ya... I also want to discuss something when we meet kayak gini…. I think I will take care of the branch of the company abroad for a few years, while studying. Maybe I'll move to Japan or Europe. And my other family will move to Bandung..."

“Uh huh... Yes continue? What's the same thing with me?” Xennora asked indifferently.

“For your information anyway, who knows you will come back later when I moved.”

“Thanks for your information, sir.” Xennora looked at Julian briefly. “If you're not going anywhere I'm more grateful.” Continue with a voice softer that none of the three heard it.

“Gue don't want to move Sen…. I don't want to lose him.” Julian said tired, he once again looked at the ceiling of the simple house of Antha.

“Then, you can do it. Don't move if you're a gamau, brother. Not feeling at home later. Especially if you can't live without him.” Xennora replied.

“But he told me to find a way out. Find the way out. I know the way out, but I'm too sad if I have to go down that road.” Reply Julian then lowered his head, staring at the glass he was holding softly.

Okay, now Xennora realizes who Julian calls someone special. Of course, Xennora would not forget his words that easily.

“And then.. What would you do if he told you not to go. He regretted everything he said, and he said he really needed you? What would you do?” Xennora asked as she looked at Julian who was now looking up at her as well.

“What do you think? I must be really happy! Doubt no!"

Xennora simply nodded making Julian believe that saying that if Xennora was conscious, was diminished. Then Julian let out a disappointed breath. Xennora asked only a possibility. It's not that Xennora is aware that Julian is talking about it. Julian already knew, he was very sorry if Xennora would not be that sensitive.

“Do not go anywhere. I need you here. Sorry... I was sober all this time.” Xennora's words must have surprised Julian.

“Eh... Sorry?” Julian asked to be sure.

“That's what I want to say. But this is your life, brother. You have the right to go abroad at any time. You are entitled to continue college or take care of the company. Yes, it's up to Julian. I hope, I am not a reason that inhibits lo and lo ideals, sis.”

Right, Julian's instincts are right. Xennora realized what Julian meant a few minutes ago. Julian smiled, “Thanks... Thanks a lot Sen. Now I have a strong reason why I have to settle in this country..”.

“Not, sis... I feel—“

“Inhibiting me to the same my ideals? Just one answer. No.”

Xennora seemed to still doubt that answer. He daydreamed, looking at his laptop with a blank look. Julian didn't seem to be joking. But I don't know, Xennora feels guilty here. Obviously Julian said Julian finally had a good reason to stay. In a sense Julian would not go abroad, and would not study there. There are two possibilities if Julian is still here. He will continue his family company, or he will continue his education here. Compared to anything else, the choice of going abroad was still better for Julian's career than settling down.

“Gue seriously.. So I beg you.. I beg you please believe me, and do not feel guilty, please..” Julian continued sounding soft. For this one Xennora can be sure if Julian's words are sincere. Honest or not, it is important to be sincere.

"One condition, it all depends on the decision of your parents, I do not have the right..."

“Ekhm.. Sorry, not to bother, but dinner is ready. Let's eat Sen first, Brother Julian.” Antha interruption coming from the kitchen. Just so seriously, Xennora and Julian are unaware that Antha and Fadhil went to the kitchen to prepare dinner a few minutes ago.

“Ah... Yes, thanks loh aunt...” Julian said as he entered the kitchen area, following Fadhil who was composing dishes.

Antha was speechless looking at Xennora who was staring at the laptop in front of her blankly. Though the laptop only displays pictures of hot rain, there is nothing special. “Sen... Lo why?”

“This... Where?” Xennora asked pointing at the photo. One of the photos that just uploaded the favorite Korean celebrity Antha last week and Antha save because the photo is very good.

“This... Yes in South Korea anyway kayaknya.” Antha replied confused.

“It.... Deandra equals Reydevan is not it anyway?” Xennora asked as she pointed at the bottom left corner of the photo.