Me Vs Flocking Mommy

Chapters 18. Utilizing Himself

“Actually I brought you here to use you.”

“You mean?” Both of Ella's eyes grew. Daniel's words just surprised him.

“Before my cafe was very quiet, because already many who have their own HP and laptop. Since you are here, my cafe is rame again.”

“Huh, I think where to use as what. My heart was already shrinking first,” said Ella while laughing. “It is precisely I who thank you, already thank me I work here,” continued Ella.

“Emang anyway, very stuffy. Guys are also not unusual, because they are busy playing games. But it's still weird. What guys if the gathering is always like that, huh?” said Ella. “But how is it different? He always looked neat and fragrant. He doesn't smoke either,” Ella chirped.

“Al who is it? Your guy, huh?” daniel laughed a little.

“Ih, no. He's just an unimportant guy,” Ella quickly denied.

“Oh, yes?” daniel did not believe. “Not all guys are like that, depending on the circle of friends as well,” explained Daniel.

“But really, you know. This is my first time to cafe,” said ella.

“Masa? You have your own laptop, right? There is wifi also at home?” ask Daniel.

“Ndon't have, really. All this time if you need a laptop to make a task, Al always pinjemin laptop to me all his wifes,” said Ella.

“Al again? Who the hell is he? Cute guy yesterday, huh?” goda Daniel's.

“Eh, department. Why do I keep that guy in mind, anyway?” ella murmured in the heart. He was a little sorry for being so dependent on Albert all along. Now the man has become his stepfather's candidate.

“That afternoon, nih. I'm home, yeah. Tomorrow I come again, deh,” said Ella to divert the story.

“You're really still working hard here? If you are not strong, it is okay. No need to be forced, than you are sick,” said Daniel.

“I can, really. Tomorrow I bring a mask and a change of clothes,” said Ella with enthusiasm.

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“Uhuk! Uhuk!” Ella coughed as she sat in the angkot. Cigarette smoke from the cafe was still attached to his school uniform.

“Actually I am not strong there, but want to find a job where else? Finding work is hard. Did mommy used to be like this, when papa died?” inward Ella again.

Ella still remembers, her mother used to take several jobs at once to pay for her father's hospital fees. Ghina also had to set aside money to make ends meet. Not infrequently, Ghina had to go home late at night, after the shop or restaurant where she worked closed. Ghina was also full so the words of Julia's neighbors who always saw her come home at night.

“No, I can't give up. Me and my mom were enough to support both of us.” Ella continues to be determined not to accept Albert as her future stepfather.

"So it's down at the intersection of roses, right? I've arrived, nih," said the angkot driver disperse the reverie Ella.

"Eh, yes. Almost gone again." Ella hurriedly turin from the angkot and paid the fare.

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“Assalamualaikum.”

“Waalaikumussalam.” Ghina opened the door to see her guests coming. “Eh, Ma'am. Come on please come in. I have not played here for a long time.” Ghina welcomed her sister-in-law warmly.

“Yes that. I should have stopped by here more often, to see the state of my grandfather and nephew,” said Sri Rahayu, the elder sister of Ghina's late husband. “Ella still hasn't come home?”

“Not yet, Mbak. He was third grade, getting busier,” replied Ghina.

“Oh, Gitu,” murmur Sri. “Look, your house looks like more and more are leaking. You should have said you needed help.” Sri looked at the ceiling that was starting to weathered.

“Ya please,Mbak. His name is also just two. We were both busy. Later if there is more money, I want to find a handyman for renovation,” replied Ghina. “Oh yes, What do you want to drink? I made tea, yes.”

“Neventless. You want to go straight. You must know the purpose of Mbak coming here, right?” sri without a stale base.

Ghina lowered her head. “Yes, I guess I can guess. I'm sorry, Ma'am,” Ghina said softly.

“Mbak was really surprised when he heard about your wedding plans. But Mbak was even more surprised, when Ella ran away from home,” said the middle-aged woman. He stared at Ghina sharply.

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