“Wow, your painting is really cool!”
"Why? Are you having trouble studying chemistry? Take it easy, girl! Smart does not mean good at math, physics or chemistry. Smart is when you do what you can earnestly and wholeheartedly!”I still remember the enthusiastic face of Mr. Thomas at that time. Like an oasis in the middle of the desert, Mr. Thomas gives his own freshness to my life, which often feels like a failure. Although when I first saw him, I was skeptical and thought he was just like any other teacher. He will turn a blind eye for the good name of the school and ignore people like me! Sad? Of course! But didn't anyone say that life can be that sad and unfair sometimes?
Whether it's because he's young or because he's a principled person, Mr. Thomas really hates bullying. He did not hesitate to stand between the victim and the perpetrator, then forced the perpetrator to apologize to the victim. One of them is me. He
"You!!"Before I stepped into the living room, the sound of my mother's shocked screams was heard in my ears, making my body instantly feel weak. I wish Alliando was the one who opened the door instead of mama so he could take Uncle Jackson away as soon as possible. Although the reason Alliando prevented Uncle Jackson was so that Mama would not know that he was Uncle Richard's son.I can only clench my fists while biting my lips, my brain seems to be stuck and can't think of anything. My eyes only fell on Mama who widened her eyes with a look of horror. Her forefinger was pointed at Uncle Jackson's face with a trembling body. Meanwhile, Uncle Jackson, his reaction was not much different from his mother. His eyes were also wide with a pale face, as if he was seeing a ghost."E.. Elena?"He muttered softly. Whether consciously or not, Uncle Jackson began to step forward with outstretched arms, as if to reach out to Ma
Well, the sky really looks pretty when you're really enjoying it.I walked with my head raised, staring at the white clouds hanging in the sky. This is my first time coming home when the sky is still clear after starting work at Alliando's apartment. Today I deliberately asked permission to take a day off from work and go home early. I want to prepare a nice dinner to cheer up mama. Because, for me and mama, good food is the best medicine for our sad hearts.Huh?My steps immediately stopped right in front of my house, staring in shock at Uncle Jackson who was standing in front of my door with his head down."What are you doing here, uncle?"As soon as he heard my question, he immediately raised his head, looking at me with a sad and regretful look,"I'm sorry, Sha. Uncle didn't know that you were Elena's daughter..."He said in a weary voice. His shoulders seemed to be drooping, as if he was carrying a very heavy burden,"Uncl
Since that day, grandpa has been constantly coming to the house to have dinner with us. I'm actually quite happy because grandpa doesn't usually come empty-handed. He often brings premium groceries and snacks which I believe can cost more than my salary working at Alliando's apartment. Of course, Mom was still very awkward around Grandpa. The only one who looked comfortable was grandpa. He laughed and talked a lot, making the image of himself in my previous life that was so cold and rigid instantly disappear from my head.Besides grandpa, there is actually one more person who always comes to my house. Of course that person was Uncle Jackson. Almost every day I see him in front of my house. And for that reason I decided to clean Alliando's apartment as fast as lightning and then rushed home. So that I can get home earlier than mama and can ask uncle to come home. As for Alliando, for a while I asked him not to stop by my house or take me home until I explained ev
Moments before…Alliando stared at the window of a bakery shop, or rather looked at a woman who was serving customers with a big smile on her face. Every now and then he sighed, who knows how many times his feet had stepped forward as well as stepped back, unsure whether he should approach the woman or not.Maybe people will say he's weird. Just a moment ago, that woman was still the woman he hated the most on this earth. But, just by spending a few moments with that woman, he realized that his feelings were shaking. And now, he didn't like seeing her sad. Ah, he was sure his mother would be very angry up there if she found out how close his son was to the woman who ruined their household."Can you think of me as your aunt? Because taking your mother's place is impossible!”Alliando smiled faintly as he remembered Elena's words when he told her about he no longer having parents. He remembered how Elena
"Why are you two together?"I whispered in Alliando's ear after making sure mom was in her room. To be honest, I was really surprised when I saw the two of them go home with both eyes red from crying. But that's not what surprised me, what surprised me the most was, they seemed to be talking casually as if nothing had happened. Just imagine! Though I thought they would at least be awkward with each other!Alliando who was currently washing the dishes seriously as if it was a very important state duty glanced at me briefly, before turning his attention back to the plate in his hand again,"Hmm, by any chance?"He said nonchalantly while shrugging his shoulders, making me instantly feel annoyed and pinching his stomach in exasperation."Ouch!"He groaned in pain, although from his expression I could tell he was just faking it."Come on! Can you not answer my question properly and correctly?”"Well, are we working on sch
"Well, they must be really busy..."Andreas immediately responded to my words with a nod of his head. Currently we are standing by the window, looking at Siena and Alliando who are busy working on something in the field with Mr. Thomas and the other field trip committee members. I laughed when I saw Siena and Alliando start fighting again. I don't know what they were arguing about, even though a few seconds before they were just fine."Don't they look good together?"I subconsciously turned my face towards some of my classmates who were looking out the window too. They also looked at Siena and Alliando.“Yup, I feel that way too. Wow, if they really were dating, I'm sure they would make a phenomenal couple in the history of this school!"They started laughing and nodding their heads in agreement. Even some people who are members of the Alliando fan club agree with the idea that Siena and Alliando become lovers. They said, if it was Si
I stopped right in front of the door, furrowed my brows when I didn't see the bouquet of flowers that Uncle Jackson usually left in front of my house. Since I begged uncle not to wait in front of my house, he decided to change his apology technique, which was to send a bouquet of flowers with an apology letter tucked in between the flowers. Usually I would take the flowers to Aunt Sharma's house, one of the florists not far from my house. While the letters I kept in my desk drawer. Sometimes I take the time to read the letters. Almost everything was about how sorry he was for his past stupidity. And each time I read the letters, my suspicions of Uncle Jackson gradually diminished. Starting from 100 percent until now only 50 percent left. Uncle Jackson's seriousness when he was waiting in front of my house and all these letters and bouquets of flowers seemed to indoctrinate me to believe he wasn't a bad person. But of course I tried to control my mind. So far I haven't found any othe
Hmm, I think he's been a little weird these past few days..I'm currently watching Alliando who is sitting on his chair. With the preparations for the field trip finished, he and Siena had more time to relax. But, instead of relaxing, Alliando seemed to be thinking hard. His face was a little sluggish and he often daydreams that he didn't hear anyone's words. Anyway this is completely different from his usual self. Well, is something bothering him? I tapped my forehead, trying to think what might have happened to him that he was so 'empty' like this. But unfortunately my head couldn't find any reason that could be the cause of Alliando's strange behavior!"Hey, you're not going to the cafeteria, Sha? Come on! Let me treat you!”I immediately raised my hand and shook my head, rejecting Andreas and Siena's invitation. Then trying to find an excuse when they asked why I didn't go to the canteen. Of course I feel happy when someone treats me. But n