All Chapters of The Life of an Eagle Boy: Chapter 11
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Shocked Birthday Gift
In the morning, Rayendra was having breakfast with Rayina at the dining table, both absorbed in their phones. “I’m going out for a bit. I need to go to the minimarket to buy some cooking ingredients. Finish your breakfast, okay?” “Yes,” they both replied without looking up from their phones. Suddenly, Aunt Witri video-called them. “Why are you video-calling this early?” “Hello, Rayendra, Rayina! Happy Birthday!” “Aunt, how are you? We miss you! How’s everything?” Instead of responding to her greeting, they both bombarded Aunt Witri with questions about her condition, since she had been in the hospital for almost a week. “I’m feeling better! I should be able to go home soon.” “Thank
Andrean's First Day at School
At 3 a.m., Andrean get back to Rayendra's body and woke up feeling like he had slept for a long time. He rubbed his eyes as he sat up in his room. His eyes scanned the surroundings. The place felt unfamiliar.“Where am I now?”Krrrk…Suddenly, his stomach growled loudly. Andrean quickly got out of bed and headed to the kitchen, searching for something to eat. The fridge was full of food and drinks. There were also several instant ready-to-serve dishes. He grabbed a fruit-flavored drink to quench his thirst first.He scurried around the kitchen in the dark like a hungry raccoon. He noticed a covered dish on the dining table. When he opened it, there was nothing inside.“Didn’t Bi Mimin cook? The kitchen’s empty.”Bi Mimin, who was fast asleep, was startled by the sound of a pot falling. She quickly rushed to the kitchen, thinking that a cat or some animal had gotten into their house with the lush garden.“Mr. Ra
Why Are They Together?
On their way to school, Rayina didn’t say much. This was the first time she was going to school with the brother they had always kept secret from everyone. Rayina was already prepared for what would happen when her classmates found out about their blood relation. Andrean, speeding through the traffic, didn’t give Rayina a chance to talk to him. Before she could ask anything, they were almost at the school gate. The roar of the motorbike drew everyone’s attention. Students turned to look, whispering about the pair of students behind the blacked-out helmets. When they reached the parking lot, Andrean parked the bike at the far end. As they got off, Eriko and Nasrul, standing by the lobby door, were watching them. When Andrean took off his helmet, Eriko was taken aback. “Hey, is that Rayendra? Ray! Come on!” Andrean casually walked toward the two guys. His stride was firm and rough, his footsteps sounding very different from Rayen
First Day, First Clash!
“So, your last name ‘W’ is the same?” Eriko said, trying to piece together the new information she had just heard. “Yes, Wardiana.” “So my thought that Rayendra’s face looks like Rayina’s was correct?” Eriko concluded. Andrean chuckled. “Is my face really that similar, bro?” Eriko reflexively stared at Andrean, scrutinizing him because his voice and tone were different. “Ah, I see! Your hair changed, Rayendra! Now, it’s obvious how much you look alike.” Eriko still couldn’t hide her surprise that the famous student at her school was actually her best friend’s twin brother. “Let’s get to class, stop making a scene here,” Andrean said. When they reached the classroom door, Andrean didn’t look around. He bumped into a girl in front of him. Both of them hadn’t seen the other person coming. Their faces met. Andrean didn’t feel unfamiliar with her. He quickly stepped back, giving her s
House Farming
Rayendra slowly started to get used to the stares from people at school after the previous incident. That morning, he hurriedly parked his motorbike and walked with his head down down the corridor. The curious glances from other students made him uncomfortable until Eriko and Nasrul came, making him feel at ease.Nasrul joked, “Ray, take us to your house, come on. Let’s hang out.”“Admit it, you just want to meet Rayina, right?” Eriko teased, laughing.“Where’s Zahra and Amel? Haven’t seen them around.”Soon enough, the two girls came running from the direction of the school gate. They seemed to be in a rush, which made Amelia’s hijab tilt. Still catching her breath, Amelia immediately brought up the hot topic she had to share. “Guys, do you know?”“What?” they answered in unison.“Wait, let me catch my breath,” Amelia said, inhaling deeply.Nasrul seemed impatient. “What is it? Stop making us wait.”“Our c
Andrean Januar Wardiana
As the day turned darker, Rayendra checked his phone, which had a message from Rayina asking him to come home soon. However, just as he was about to say goodbye and leave, Nasrul stopped him. He invited Rayendra, who had only been in Bandung for a month, to join them for a tour of the city’s dazzling nightlife. Eriko, who was sitting between them, seemed excited to go together.“I can’t join, Rul. Rayina told me to come home.”Eriko gently persuaded him. She promised Rayendra that they would go see a music performance in one of the liveliest districts in Bandung. Hearing the word “music,” Rayendra was immediately interested. There was a strong magnetic connection between music and him.While they were talking, Rayendra noticed Zahra eavesdropping on their conversation from the living room doorway. He glanced around to see who Zahra was staring at. When their eyes met, they both looked away.“Zahra, are you coming to Braga with us, or going ho
Dissosiative Identity Disorder (DID)
The café was filled with soft conversations, the clinking of utensils, and the quiet flow of jazz music in the background. The rich aroma of coffee mixed with the scent of cinnamon, creating a warm atmosphere on the chilly night. At one corner, a round table with four chairs was occupied by figures who seemed serious.Rayina sat silently, staring out the window, while Zahra, Nasrul, and Eriko were gathered around her. Zahra was busy playing with the straw in her glass, Nasrul was looking at his cup of coffee with a blank expression, and Eriko was leaning back in his chair, fiddling with his motorcycle keys.“Rayina, why did you invite us to gather so late?” Zahra finally broke the silence.Rayina sighed, rubbing her temple before looking at her friends. “I want to tell you something. About Rayendra.”“Rayendra?” Nasrul asked, furrowing his brows. “What’s wrong? Is he okay?” Eriko chimed in. “Yeah, he was acting strange the other day when the incid
Terror at Midnight
After meeting with Rayina, everyone returned to their homes. Nasrul wandered around the city, seeking the night air and trying to process everything Rayina had shared with them. The fact that Rayendra had two conflicting personalities was still sinking in.It was midnight when Nasrul ended his walk, making his way down a narrow alley near a rice field. Goosebumps ran down his spine as the cold night wind pierced his skin. Suddenly, he heard footsteps behind him. He couldn’t move quickly because it would make too much noise in the quiet neighborhood. Feeling like someone was following him, he turned around, but all he saw was darkness.“Who’s there?!” he shouted, his voice trembling.The footsteps stopped, but only for a moment.Within seconds, a man in a black hood appeared, blocking his path from the shadows. The man walked closer, his face hidden, only the sound of heavy breathing could be heard.“Who are you? Why are you following
BAD NEWS
DRRT DRRT. “Hm, what is it, Ko?” “Nasrul, Yan, Nasrul!” Instantly, Andrean’s eyes shot open, hearing the explanation from Eriko. He jumped out of bed, his mind confused about what to do first. “I’m going over there!” Andrean rushed out of his room, grabbing the motorbike keys from his back pocket, still wearing the pants he had on since the night before. Unbeknownst to him, Witri was sitting in the living room, sipping her coffee. “Rayendra? Where are you going? I thought you were already heading to school.” Andrean didn’t respond because it wasn’t a question for him. But Witri’s voice grew closer. Suddenly, she tapped him on the shoulder while he was busy tying his shoes. “Rayendra? Answer me, where are you going?” Andrean turned to face her, giving a look that Witri found foreign. Rayendra’s soft eyes were gone, replaced by a small,
Surprise, Surprise!!
Andrean received information about several initials. He found the initials Ab, but it couldn’t be Abdul. “It can’t be Abdul,” Andrean thought. Suddenly, he became curious about Alisya’s condition. Andrean called Rayina, who was at home with Jessika. Andrean went to join them and found that Alisya’s condition was very concerning. She looked like she was often lost in thought, her hand absentmindedly rubbing her stomach. Andrean tried his best to offer support to Alisya. “Alisya, I know this isn’t the right time, but please… you have to stay strong. Don’t hurt yourself or your baby. You can be angry, you can cry, but please don’t give up on moving forward. There are parents, friends, and people who care about you here, ready to help. Okay?” Alisya cried as she hugged Andrean. “Thank you so much, Kak.” Andrean awkwardly returned the hug. *** The night was clear and Andrean went out