5. Uninvited Guests

Elea stood quietly by the window of her narrow bedroom. Her clear eyes stared in amazement at the stars scattered in the night sky. Bright, that's what he thought.

But unfortunately the fate of his life is not as bright as the stars.

"God, why did you give me this fate? How big of a mistake have I made in the past that I have to bear such a heavy burden of life? God, is there no chance for me to fix this fate? I want to be happy. I also want to live a decent life. like people. Can you?"

A tear escaped from the corner of Elea's eye. He was very sad to think about the fate of his life which was so winding. Ever since Elea was little, people have always treated her casually. Even since elementary school, Elea is used to finding her own money to buy all her needs.

Elea scavenges used bottles, becoming a hawker who must end up at the police station. He also used to be a dishwasher in a small restaurant just for a bite of rice. The mother of the orphanage where she lives doesn't care what she does. They all turned a blind eye to the misery he was going through.

"Father, mother. Why did you give birth to me if it was only to bring sadness? What did I do wrong that you had the heart to throw me away? Don't you feel suffocated when I am holding back hunger and humiliated by everyone? Where is your conscience? You're replying to me like this?"

silence..

The only sound was the sound of the wind rustling the leaves in the wind.

"Sob.... Sob...,"

Elea couldn't hold back her tears. Whenever he contemplated the fate of his life, he would definitely always cry like this. Elea currently wants to have a backrest. He really wanted to have someone who would listen to his complaints. But who? No one was willing to be his backup.

Let alone to be a backup, just approach the people no one is willing.

"Sob... Father, mother. Help me."

Knock!

Knock!

Knock!

Elea's cries stopped when someone knocked on her door. He was silent for a long time before finally walking towards the door.

"Who's visiting at this time of night? It's impossible for the mother who owns the rented house because it's not yet due. It's also impossible for friends. Are you a robber? But what do you want to rob in this room?" said and asked Elea to herself while holding the doorknob.

There was another knocking sound as Elea was deep in thought. Not wanting to make this uninvited guest wait any longer, Elea finally opened the door.

His eyes widened as soon as he saw who was standing in front of him.

"Bo-boss, is it really you?" asked Elea in shock.

Gabrielle nodded. A sweet smile immediately appeared on his thin lips when he saw the cute face of Elea who was staring at him unblinking.

"Gosh, this kind of shocked expression is so cute. I want to kidnap him and take him home right now," Gabrielle thought.

Excited to see Elea who continued to stare at him. Gabrielle decided to barge into the room. He was stunned when he saw the state of the room occupied by his little girl.

"Elea, are you sure you live in a place like this?"

If earlier Elea was shocked to see his arrival, now it was Gabrielle's turn to be shocked by showing a room that was more suitable to be called a warehouse. The room occupied by Elea was very narrow and there was only a thin, very worn mattress lying on the cracked floor here and there.

Elea blinked her eyes in surprise when her boss asked like that. He just realized that his boss had already entered his room.

"Eeemm boss. Why did you come into my room? I didn't tell you to come in," asked Elea after standing next to her boss's towering body.

"I don't need permission to enter this warehouse," answered Gabrielle, looking sadly at the pile of clothes neatly arranged in a box of instant noodles.

"Eyy, you're the boss. This isn't a warehouse. This is where I live. This room is small, but the price is very cheap. It fits the contents of my wallet," said Elea without feeling the least bit embarrassed by the state of the room she was in.

Gabrielle let out a shaky breath. He then lowered his head as he wanted to look at Elea's face. His eyes widened when he saw the tear on his little girl's lips.

His emotions overflowed. "Who hurt you ummm?" Gabrielle asked, suppressing her voice.

Elea's hand moved to hold her lips which were hurt by a slap from Levi, the woman who was now officially her first friend.

"Oh, it's just a misunderstanding boss!" replied Elea while displaying a cute grin.

Gabrielle gasped. How could this little girl say that the wound was just a misunderstanding. Gabrielle couldn't take it.

"Tell me who did it?" Gabrielle asked, rubbing the scar on Elea's lips.

Elea's chest rumbled as her boss's hand touched her sore lips.

"Elea," Gabrielle called softly.

Elea's hair stood on end when she heard her boss' soft call which for some reason sounded a little scary.

"Yes boss."

" Who?"

"This is really just a misunderstanding boss. Sis Levi accidentally slapped me for thinking I had said something bad to Young Master Gabrielle. But because of this misunderstanding I finally have a friend for the first time in my life!" replied Elea while smiling happily.

Gabrielle stared at the happiness on Elea's face. Just because of having a friend, this little girl could look so happy. And what was that? Elea said her name without knowing that she was the owner of the name. Innocent or stupid actually this girl.

"Is your happiness this simple Elea? You are so happy to have a friend who has clearly hurt you. Should I feel proud for your kindness?" Gabrielle thought.

"Who's Levi?" Gabrielle asked, tucking Elea's hair behind her ear.

Elea was not at all bothered by her boss's actions. He even felt like he was getting the attention of an older brother.

"She's the woman who doused me with hot tea at the boss's restaurant," answered Elea honestly.

Gabrielle's jaw tightened.

"And after that he still dared to slap you?"

Elea nodded. "But after slapping me, Sis Levi took me to the hospital because he couldn't find a pharmacy that was still open. He also bought me a lot of boss food. But now all the food is gone," replied Elea while showing a row of white teeth.

Gabrielle didn't know whether to laugh or cry at Elea's innocent words. The innocence of his little girl is a little difficult for his intelligent brain to reach.

" You have eaten?" Gabrielle asked changing the subject.

"Already boss."

"What did you eat?"

Again Elea felt happy when her boss smoothed the hair that covered her face because of the wind.

"Fried rice and eggs," Elea answered honestly.

Gabrielle closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Somehow the taste of the food eaten by this little girl.

"Come on follow me!"

"Where's boss?" asked Elea confused.

"To my house. There are many delicious foods that you can enjoy to your heart's content. It's free!" Gabrielle replied.

Elea's eyes immediately lit up as soon as she heard the free words. He then bit his lower lip doubtfully.

"Please don't bite your lip in front of me Elea. Your actions made my juniors go berserk!" Gabrielle thought.

"But boss, it's getting late. What if your parents are mad because I ate at your house?" asked Elea worriedly.

Gabrielle laughed. "I live alone Elea. My mom and dad have their own house," Gabrielle answered very patiently.

Elea nodded her head. The life of the rich is indeed very amazing. Between children and parents can comfortably live in their respective homes. Elea was so jealous to hear that.

"Come on!" asked Gabrielle, who saw her little girl just daydreaming in her mind.

"Just a moment boss. I want to get a jacket on the clothesline first," said Elea.

Gabrielle held the small arm of Elea who wanted to run away.

"No need. I'll buy you a new jacket down the street."

Elea's brow furrowed. He was a little suspicious. "Are you going to cut my salary to buy that jacket, boss? If that's the case, I don't want to. I'd rather just wear my old jacket," said Elea.

Gabrielle's eyes closed. This girl. I don't know what was going on in his brain to think that he would cut his meager salary just for a jacket that he could even buy at the same time as the factory.

"Elea, do I look very poor in your eyes?" asked Gabrielle trying to stay patient with her little girl's innocence.

Elea shook her head. "You're very rich boss. That's why you can be a boss."

"Good. Now let's go quickly and don't say much more." Gabrielle grabbed Elea's thin hand then pulled her out.

She almost screamed with emotion when Elea let go of her hand only to lock the door to the room that had nothing of value in it.

"Afraid of a thief boss. Heehee!"

Can Gabrielle jump off the top of the building?