ANMELDENSienna's POV
Finally, the car entered the courtyard of the Noah's Light Foundation. I released a soft sigh as the tenseness in my shoulder relaxed.Despite thinking that this trip would be awkward, it seemed to pass smoothly. Maybe it was due to the fact that Joshua is an attentive listener or because he never pressed me to reveal things that I wasn't ready to say."I think we have arrived." said Joshua as he shut off the engine.I smiled gently. "Thank you for driving me hereSienna's POV"You’re welcome, Ma’am."He took a deep breath and then glanced around the storage room. Everything was organized well here. The food boxes were put on one side, the school supplies – on another, while the medicine boxes and the other stuff necessary for the clinic had been separated so that they would be easily found.I smiled, seeing the results. "You really helped a lot today."Joshua shook his head. "It wasn’t much, Ma’am. Besides, I’m happy to help."I looked at him for a few seconds. There was some sincerity in this young man that was impossible not to notice, because he had never asked anything in return and had helped all along without letting me be indebted to him."You study at college, don’t you?""Yes.""Architecture?"Joshua nodded. "Final semester."I smiled slightly. "So you will graduate soon.""Hopefully.""Do you already have any plans for after graduation?"Joshua seemed to think for a bit.
Sienna's POVFinally, the car entered the courtyard of the Noah's Light Foundation. I released a soft sigh as the tenseness in my shoulder relaxed.Despite thinking that this trip would be awkward, it seemed to pass smoothly. Maybe it was due to the fact that Joshua is an attentive listener or because he never pressed me to reveal things that I wasn't ready to say."I think we have arrived." said Joshua as he shut off the engine.I smiled gently. "Thank you for driving me here.""It's nothing, ma'am."Immediately after, Joshua got out of the car. Even before I could open the door, Joshua was already beside me opening it for me."I am impressed. You are very polite." I said while laughing softly.Joshua scratched the back of his neck. "That's what I am used to."I got out of the car and opened the trunk. "Okay. We will bring everything here slowly."Joshua nodded as he immediately picked up the biggest box.I took two bags of fruits and sev
Sienna's POV Joshua smiled slightly. "Maybe I was like that when I was a kid too."I giggled lightly. "Maybe."I looked at the road again. "He also loved eating chocolate biscuits. Every time we went grocery shopping, he would put them in the shopping cart."Joshua laughed slightly. "There was actually such a kid who used to do that."I joined him with laughter, but my eyes started to water. "Yes."I breathed deeply. "And he also loved drawing. Airplanes, cars, houses. Sometimes it was very hard to understand, but he was always so proud to show me what he drew."Joshua continued to listen without interruption. I could not understand why I told him about it, maybe it was because these memories were mine for too long."After he was gone." I stopped for a while. "It seemed that my whole life was stopped as well."Joshua did not interrupt me. "The first six years were very hard for me. Each corner of this house reminded me of him. Even the sound of c
Sienna's POVAfter putting all the groceries in the trunk, Joshua started closing it. "There, it is all done."I released a relieved sigh. "If it wasn't you, I would still be picking up oranges."Joshua laughed. "Surely."I laughed along too. I couldn't remember when was the last time I laughed this calmly. Joshua took a glance at the trunk that was filled up."Wow, that is a lot. All for the foundation?"I nodded. "Yes. Food, vitamins, and medicine. One of the kids had a fever today, so I wanted to buy all that I need while I'm here."Immediately after, Joshua's face took on an admiring look. "You care about them."I smiled. "They feel like family to me."Joshua nodded slowly. "They are lucky to have you."I gazed at him. "I am the lucky one. I got the opportunity to meet them."Joshua smiled sincerely. We were silent for several seconds until he gazed up at the orange-colored sky."Miss Sienna.""Yes?""Do you dri
Sienna's POV"I will say you are right. It is very exhausting. But whenever I see their smiling faces, all that exhaustion becomes insignificant."The cashier smiled. "I hope your foundation will continue to grow, ma'am.""Amen."I turned my attention back to the things the cashier was scanning. There really were many things: from food and drinks to fruits, vegetables, kitchen stuff, cleaning things, and medicines.When I saw how much I had to pay, I was not surprised. I knew I had to pay a lot from the very beginning.I took my credit card out of my purse and gave it to the cashier. After the transaction was finished, several employees started to put the things into shopping bags."Don't mix this one with food, please," I said, pointing at the bag of medicines."All right, ma'am.""Please, separate fruits and vegetables as well."“Yes, ma’am.”I gave a faint smile. As soon as I was done with everything, I began collect
Sienna's POV Rafa's condition had improved by late afternoon. He was no longer suffering from high fever, although it had not totally subsided. His face was starting to regain color once more, and he requested chicken porridge for his lunch.Upon seeing that, I was able to exhale in relief. "Rest well, all right?" I stroked Rafa's hair. "Tonight, I will call Rina to see how you are doing."A nod from Rafa. "Yes, Mrs. Sienna." His weak smile helped lighten my burden.I left the clinic and saw some volunteers organize the night duty schedule. "If anything happens, let me know right away.""Yes, Mrs. Sienna."I nodded slowly. Today certainly reminded me that aside from love and affection, the children need the attention towards their health needs.My eyes fell on the medicine cabinet located on the corner of the clinic. The inventory of medicines was beginning to decrease; there were just a few strips of fever medicine left, with children's vitamins almost
Sienna's POV “Noah was the first to laugh," he confessed. "Then he assisted. Kevin’s fine! He mentioned that falling is a part of ninja training.” I chuckled. "Wow ninja trips often as well huh?” “Indeed! A resilient ninja is one who continually
Sienna's POV I cupped my mouth stifling a chuckle. "Mischievous right?”“Yes!" Noah agreed decisively as though he had uncovered the reasoning. "He didn’t want to end up as chicken soup!”I released a sigh. "So the carrot deserves to be penalized, correct?”
Sienna's POV Between us, a small silence now settled, but this time it felt like a bridge connecting us. He almost lifted his hand, almost touched me, but held back, as if giving me space to choose.“I hope,” he paused, his gaze falling to my hand before rising back to my face, “you stay
Sienna's POV Today’s morning was very warm. Like always, I got up first, switched on the soft kitchen lights, and started making breakfast. The aroma of toasted bread and eggs began to permeate the space, creating a subtle feeling of tranquility.I remained fixated on the







