I'm Just a Substitute Doll

The Unfinished Journey

The lights start to turn on. The sun is almost gone in the contest. An afternoon breeze blew away the flamboyant petals growing towered in the orphanage grounds.

Orphanage Likes Cita. The nameplate hanging in front of the door. One medium-sized suitcase with a large bag stacked on it, whether since when it has been prepared on the front porch.

The earthy sound of crying was heard from inside the parlour. Hordes of little kids hug an adult girl who is known to be leaving soon.

"So I'll visit you often, you can't be sad."

Said the girl with her sweet smile. Both of his hands caressed one by one the heads of his parlour sisters, muttering the same sentence.

"Do you have to go now? it's getting dark. Tomorrow there is still time, son," said the mother of the home while gently rubbing the girl's back.

"Yelena has to go now, ma'am. Tomorrow it will start work, "he replied.

The mother of the parlor sighed helplessly while caressing the girl's long unraveling hair.

"You grew up in this parlour for 25 years, and I've considered you my own daughter. If there is a problem, do not hesitate to contact Mom," said the mother of the orphanage while hugging the girl before finally dragging her suitcase away.

The girl looked back, her brothers who were behind her waved at her. The girl smiled, then turned around and began to step away leaving the courtyard of the parlour.

It was hard for him to leave. But he's an adult, he doesn't want to trouble Mother's parlour anymore. After all, his place of work is in the Capital City. And it would make it difficult for him if he did not move, due to his considerable distance.

Yelena Xu's. He still did not know what the meaning of his name was. The name was given by the mother of the orphanage because of the necklace she had worn since the baby was born under the name Yelena Xu.

He doesn't know who he is. Where'd he come from. Who are his parents. Does he still have a family? where're they? are they trying to find her or not? He doesn't know, and no one knows about it.

He was found in front of the parlour in a white cloth, and in a state of uncut placenta from his navel. The only thing left on him was the necklace he was wearing at the moment.

Like an unwanted child. That's what he always thought.

The sky is getting dark. A strong wind greeted the coming of night, making Yelena narrow her eyes. His long hair danced. Tabebuya flower petals fell, flushing his body.

He stopped his steps on the way to the stop. Then looked up, looking at the tree overgrown with yellow flowers.

Tes~

There is no cloud. There was no lightning. There was no rain either. Why is his cheek wet? She cried. Crying in silence. He closed his eyes, then let out a long breath. Then open his eyes and smile.

"The spirit of Yelena!" his murmur was encouraging himself.

Arriving at the stop he just sat staring, staring at various vehicles passing by in front of him.

The capital is his destination. After earning her bachelor's degree, she was accepted to work as a Director's secretary at the largest Entertainment company in the Capital City.

There is no need to think about a place to live, because of the living facilities he got from there. One thing that made him curious about his prospective workplace. His boss, the one who will be with him all the time.

How can he accept a job with a boss he does not know. The director of the company is rumored to be young. Yeah, he's very mysterious. His face was not easily found in internet searches.

Hopefully his first day of work will be smooth, because he does not know what kind of person he will face.

Yelena looked at the dark orange sky above. Then glanced at his watch which already showed at 6 pm.

"How long ago.." he murmured.

"Where's the hell is the hell you going?" asked a middle-aged woman beside him who had accidentally heard his mutterings.

"To City S," he replied as he smiled his friendly smile.

"Oh, soon the bus will come" said the middle-aged woman.

Did not feel the public vehicle that was waiting since it appeared as well. Aided by the kernet, he lifted his things up.

He threw his body into the passenger seat. The journey he took was still long until he reached his destination. He closed his eyes, saving energy to lift his things later.

......................

"Non, this is the last stop."

The voice shocked Yelena, making her wake up from her depths. He blinked his eyes three times, then rubbed them.

"Hm? sorry sir, I fell asleep."

"What's not, let me help you lift the thing."

"Thank you sir" he exclaimed after the item landed safely.

He looked around him, the building that read DC Entertainment was standing tall across there. The location of the company is very strategic because it is adjacent to the shopping place.

He pulled his suitcase over to the stop. Plunged his tired body into the bench stop. His hand tried to reach into the duffel bag that was on top of his suitcase. A bottle of mineral water was taken out of there.

He began to gulp down his mineral water until half a bottle remained.

"Newly," he exclaimed.

This time he pulled out a cell phone from his sling bag. He wiped his phone screen and opened the M-character application box. He opened an email message that he had previously sent to her.

"The company's back building..?" muttered.

In the message it contains the address information of the employee dormitory. Where the dormitory is located behind the company building.

One thing is, he's confused. He was confused as to which way to get there. Is it through the main gate of the company, or is there another way?

He stared at the building. He tapped back on his phone screen. 8 PM is clearly displayed on the screen. Without a second thought, he moved from his seat.

The crossroads of the road lay wide before him. He's waiting for the green pedestrian lights.

The green!

It's time he crossed. He turned his head to the right and to the left, being alert if any vehicles were to break through the lights. Lonely streets. Start dragging her suitcase to cross the zebra cross.

On foot, two sites, until he arrived in the middle of the journey. Half way he'll get there.

Yet...

Brakk!

Yelena was sure to have made sure that the road was completely safe for her to cross. But what is this?

Did the traffic lights lie to him? or destiny playing with him...

He felt his body drifting. The suitcase he was carrying slipped out of his grasp. His body landed on a surface that felt hard. It feels like numbness. His head hurts. Eyes blurring. Ears buzzing. His body which was filled with red viscous liquid was lying in the middle of the road.

Is this when I'm leaving? his inner.

A clear thread started to come out through the corner of his eyes, dripping down his cheeks. He has not yet reached his destination. She still had to apologize to her orphanage mother, she had already troubled her a lot. Also, he had not had time to meet his real mother.

He's not strong anymore. His view is getting blurry. Slowly his eyes began to close.

Like a hope. Not coming, just hanging over the wishful thinking. His journey that day stopped there. He was no longer able to continue his journey. Not surrender. But because destiny says something else. As if to say, 'you've tried hard, now is the time for you to rest'.

SERIATE...