Me And The Rich Man's
Chapter 16's
"Well, let's go there, you can choose whatever menu you like."
Evan grabbed Sky's small body and carried it into his carriage towards a special display case. For a moment Sky froze, his hands tightly coiled around Evan's shoulders. Sky felt a different warmth as he sipped the scent of uncle's body which to him was so friendly.
"You want that one?" Evan pointed to the container containing meat-filled bread like the one Star took home yesterday.
Sky replied with a nod of his head and Evan coded an employee to wrap it up.
"Please pack that one, everyone," he ordered a servant.
"Good, Sir."
Evan's tenderness towards Sky made all eyes on him. Moreover, some cafe employees who had insulted and scolded Sky earlier. They seemed to whisper to each other, whereas Eliya just stared without daring to make a sound.
"Which one do you want, son? Choose whatever you want."
Sky pointed at some of the menu that his sister liked, although it looked still a little timid. He even glanced at the few people who had scolded him and looked down after him.
"Listen to everyone, next time this kid comes here, give him whatever he wants. If anyone dares to scold him, then I will fire him. You understand?" Evan looked at the employees who were there one by one.
"Good, Master!" answer them simultaneously.
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A bright smile never faded from Sky's face since a few minutes ago. Sipping the aroma of bread coming from the paper bag on his lap while imagining what his sister's reaction would be if brought his favorite food. Star will be very happy. I can't wait to get home soon.
Sky glanced at the kind-hearted uncle sitting next to him. He was on his way home with Evan. After several times refused for various reasons, knowing his mommy did not like the arrival of strangers to their home. But Evan also has plenty of reasons to drive him home, one of which wants to visit and treat Star. That's the reason that ended up knocking Sky out. Uncle Evan is a doctor and he can heal his sister.
“Paman ..”
“Iya ..”
“What this car belongs to Uncle?” Sky's attention was finally distracted on the inside of the car, especially the seats were so comfortable. His innocent mind began to compare with when riding a bus whose seat was uncomfortable and had to crammed with other passengers.
“Iya, Son. Why?”
“Wow ... The car is very cool, clean and fragrant," said Sky excitedly. "I've also been on the bus with mommy, but the bus is not this good.”
Evan chuckled, his stalling hands rubbing Sky's head. “You and your mommy are going where to take the bus?”
“To where mommy works. Mommy will deliver the clothes to where she works after they are sewn. But mommy's boss is fierce and I don't like it. I've heard him scold mommy when I made a mistake.”
“You really love your mommy?”
“I love mommy. If I grow up, I'll work. So mommy doesn't have to work anymore. I'll make a lot of money for mommy and Star.”
Again Sky's plain speech made his chest feel sliced.
“You will work where?”
Evan chuckles. “Why in the bread factory?”
“So Star can eat bread every day,” Sky replied innocently. A simple reason that made Evan want to cry when he heard it.
“Oh yes ... You said your Daddy was a very rich man. If one day you meet her, will you be happy?”
“Of course, Uncle. I also want to have Daddy like Murad and Ozkan."
Sky recalled all the neighbors his age who had a father. They are very happy and that makes Sky sometimes envious. One of his friends, Ozkan, also has a lot of toys, while Sky does not have any toys. One day, he once wanted to borrow from Ozkan and Murad, but they were completely unwilling to lend. So Sky can only see them playing from the window of the house.
Sky also told Evan everything. About how the neighbors treated them and his mommy secretly always cried at night.
"I miss daddy so much, every day I pray to God to bring daddy home. If I meet daddy later, I'll have to buy him a toy tank like Ozkan's."
"Your daddy will buy you a lot of toys."
"But .. mommy told Grandma Laura ..”
Sky's words hang. He was silent for a while until his eyelids blinked together with tears dripping down.
“Mommy-you said what to Grandma Laura?”
“Mommy said daddy didn't want us. Daddy hates mommy so much and always insults her. Mommy also said .. if daddy knew there was me and Star. Daddy will throw us.”
Like being stabbed by a dagger, it felt like Evan could not bear the extreme pain. Remembering all the cruel accusations he had ever made to Hanna.
No, Son! I want you guys. Very! I-i'm sorry!
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Since this afternoon, Hanna treated Star by compressing her using a small towel, to lower her heat. However, until late in the afternoon Star's body still feels warm. Even the little girl's face grew pale and her lips looked dry. Her breathing became shorter which signaled she was starting to claustrophobic, and this was what Hanna feared.
"Star ... Wake up, Honey ... Open your eyes," said Hanna.
Sobs began to sound. Hanna doesn't know what else to do. Sky also disappeared a few hours ago without his knowledge.
Not long after, the sound of the door being knocked.
Hanna wiped away the tears running down her face, then walked towards the door and opened it.
The clear liquid escaped again, as it stared at someone who was in the doorway holding his son.
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