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I AM CINDERELLA - Chapter 16
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I opened my eyes slowly. Where am I? I looked around, everything looks so white.
” Siso, You’re awake? Thank goodness. “
I turned, staring blankly at Christy with her wet cheeks. Confused, why is she crying?
” Where am I? What happened? “
I tried to sit down. Christy helped me to lean on the head of the bed. My body feels really weak. My head is still throbbing. And I’m still curious. What on the earth is happening?Seeing my own hand patched with a long clear tube connected to an iron pole by the side of the bed. At the top of the skinny iron hangs a bag containing water there.
I frowned. What happened to me till they need to put water like this?
” What do you feel now? Are you okay? “
” I feel weak, what happened? “
” Siso, you has been unconscious for two days.”
” Huh? Two days? “
I stared at her in shock. But it’s seems like they prank on me. I feel like I slept at night, I didn’t think I was unconscious for two days.
” Lie! “
” Well, why do I need to lie, Siso? “
” Tell me what happened. “
” Hmmm…that Monday in the evening, Danny bro arrived at home at three o’clock. His face looked anxious and pale. So, mommy asked him why, he said you lost. “
I stared at Christy’s face. Trying to remember what happened. But my head hurts. I squeezed my throbbing head.
” Siso, are you okay? “
” Yeah, I’m okay I guess. I just can’t remember what has happened. “
” If you can’t, don’t force yourself. Just take a rest, Siso. “
” It’s okay, I’m fine. Hmmm….what happened next? “
” Hmmm….then Danny bro got scolded harshly by mommy. After that we all went back to your office and looked for you. “
” After that? “
” We didn’t see you until the evening. At that time, I got a feeling to go to our old house. We found you soaking wet cus of rain. You fainted in front of your bicycle. “
Bicycle!
My chest suddenly burst into tears. I just remembered what happened two days ago. My eyes felt heavy. I held back.
” Siso, be patient, everything happened cus there’s other meaning behind it. “
” Where is mommy? ” I asked after being silent for some time.
” She came in the morning, then came back in a moment. She might come again in the afternoon. “
” And where is Caden? “
” He’s here. He always come in the evening with mommy. “
I nodded slowly.
” Who else is coming? “
” Sis Sarah came after work with her fiancé. Danny bro comes every day. At night, he is the one who takes care of you, you know. He will come back when he is sleepy. Later, don’t forget to thank him, Siso. “
” Thank him? For what? “
I don’t want to say thank you to the person who made me like this. Because he is the one who left me here. It’s all because of his hot-tempered attitude.
” Because if he doesn’t lifted you and quickly take you to the hospital, you must have getting worse. “
” Alas, he did that because he felt guilty for doing this to me. After all, he just want to show off in front of his mother. “
” It’s not good to say like that, Siso. You didn’t see how scared he was when you fainted that day. He was a mess, you know? He was very anxious. He kept blaming himself because of him, you being like this. “
” Let him feel it! I don’t care indeed! “
” What happened? Did you quarreled with him again? Didn’t you say you reconciled? “
” I also thought that we have reconciled, apparently not yet. He kicked me out of the car that day. “
” Huh? Why is it like that? “
” The reason is that I was late coming down from my old office. Alas, it’s not long, just half an hour. It’s normal to part ways, so it must be a little bit sad, right? Is that wrong too?. “
Christy shook her head slowly.
” Even me, I was a bit shocked when he wants to fight because of that. “
” But, why don’t you try to give in? “
” Christy, if people have chased us away, do you still want to grin? I still have my dignity, you know! There is self-respect! “
” That’s ego, Siso. You’re ego, he is also ego. But it’s kinda logic for him cuz he’s a guy, but why does you want to show your ego too? “
” Christy! Are you my sister, or you’re the sister of that stupid jerk? “
” Siso, it’s not good to call people like. “
” Whatever. I’m too lazy to say his name again. It can make me sick, don’t you know? “
She laughed.
” Siso, you know, we’ve started school. “
She grinned.
” Really? Since when? “
” Yesterday. We both go to school in the morning. ”
” So, how was it? Can you adapt the new school? Do you have friends too? “
” Yeah, I had. Don’t worry. Mommy said you will goes to a private school. Because you have far behind. ”
I just nodded. Yes, Madam Emma once told me that. I can’t wait to study again. It’s been too long, I’ve almost forgotten the joy of being a student. I smiled happily.
Thank goodness. The fate of my siblings is also protected. If I don’t make a decision right away to accept Madam Emma’s offer, surely until now we are still in the old notch. Must still be in the cocoon of poverty.
I am very sure that this is the wisdom that God gave after being tested by the arrival of the landlord and people from the Social Welfare Department. Indeed, patience and trust are the keys of today’s enjoyment. Thank goodness….
We turned when we heard the door being opened.
Daniel??? I looked away.
” Charlee? Are you awake? ”
I was silent.
” Siso? Danny bro asking you. ”
I was still silent. Stiff as a statue. I don’t even want to look at him for a second. I’m upset. I’m furious. I’m heartbroken.
” Christy, why didn’t you tell me that Charlee awake? Has it been a while? ”
” She awake just now, I’m sorry I forgot. It’s fine, Danny bro, sit down first. I wants to call mom. After all, I’m hungry and I wants to stop at a cafe for a moment. Siso, do you want to order anything? ”
I kept silent. Why on this time you feel hungry, Christy? And why on this time you wants to make a call? Why didn’t you say you were hungry just now? Why don’t you say you want to make a call just now? It seems like she deliberately left me with this stupid jerk.
” Hmmm… it’s fine then. I’ll come back later.”
I heard the door close slowly. Daniel had already pulled out a chair to sit next to me. The scent of his body hit my nose. The smell of his perfume was good.
My instinct is trembling a little. Aishhh..
what are you thinking about Charlotte!
” Charlee, I’m sorry. Really, really sorry. ”
I was still silent. I’m not sure if I’m angry or sullen. But I definitely don’t like him being here. I don’t want to hear his voice.
” Charlee, please… don’t keep quiet like this. Look at me. ”
” Okay, I know I was wrong. That day I just bluffed you. After you got out of the car that day, I went to drink. When I came back, you are gone. ”
What? Go for a drink? Such a useless guy. How can he have fun after leaving me on the side of the road? It is unforgivable!
” Charlee, I was very scared at that time. Mommy scolded me badly that time, you know. I know it was my fault too, I was not responsible. When I saw you passed out that day, my heart stopped. I was very scared when I saw your pale face. When you’re unconscious, I feel very guilty. I’m bad, right Charlee? ”
You’re really bad, you’re really rude. You hurt my heart. You are a man who is not a gentleman at all!
” Charlee please…talk to me. Please say something. ”
” Charlee….”
He grabbed my hand. I quickly snapped my hand again.
” I know you are very angry, even looking at me you don’t want to? Charlee, if I can make up for all my mistakes, I will do it, Charlee. Just tell me. Whatever you ask me to do, I will do it without much question. Please…Charlee. ”
Oh my… I think if it’s about pleading others is his speciality. He almost made my heart melt. No! It’s not that easy. I have to punish you with my silence. Let you bear that guilt forever.
I heard him sighing.
” Charlee, have you eaten? Do you want to feed you? ”
” Charlee, do you hear me? Don’t be like this, please. Don’t make me like this, Charlee. I’m sad you know? ” said Daniel, not giving up.
Why do I need to care for your heartache! Do you know that my heart hurts?
” Charlee, look at me. Okay, if you don’t want to look at me, I’ll kiss you! “
I was shocked. Suddenly my heart was pounding. Crazy! What kind of feeling is this?
” I will count to three. If you don’t look at me, I’ll kiss you for real. ”
Is he kidding or serious? I was pounding. But I still had a hard heart. Worried that this was just a bluff. This was just a joke.
” One…”
I was still stunned.
” Two…”
Lol! You think I’m afraid. But what if he does it for real? I don’t want to be kissed by this stupid jerk. I’m not willing at all!
” Thr….”
He hadn’t even finished counting, I turned as fast as lightning and stared at him sharply. He laughed so hard. It’s true he was just joking. He must feel funny to make fun on me. Shy! I’m shy, what if he thought I have feelings for him?
I frowned.
” Oh, you scared? I thought you are brave. It’s clearly show you’re girl. ”
His laugh still lingered.
” Charlee, I’m sorry, okay? ”
He grabbed my hand again. But this time it’s so neat that I can’t pull it back. My heart was beating fast when his eyes stared straight into my eyes.
” Please…”
” Charlee, please don’t treat me like this. I’d rather you get angry and curse at me than keep quiet like this. ” Daniel pleaded earnestly.
Shame on you! Now you know how a tomboy sulks.
” Charlee, you know? You’ve made me afraid, afraid of losing you. When you were unconscious..ummm…I realized that…I need you. I’m not ready to lose you, Charlee. Every day I pray that you wake up quickly, so that I can apologize to you, so that I can tell you that I…” His words stopped when Christy reappeared.
I quickly pulled my hand away. Worried if Christy saw it. Worried that she thinks something is else. Although I really wanna know what he’s trying to say just now. What is this guy trying to tell?
Madam Emma gently caressed my forehead. Sarah was busy peeling the apples she brought. Daniel took my siblings to a cafe. From this afternoon he faithfully accompanied me with Christy. Suddenly I feel really happy to be given this kind of attention.
” Thank God you’re fine, Charlee… you making me worried. ”
” What happened Charlee? Tell me…” Sarah asked me as she held out a plate of apples that she had peeled.
I just silence. I don’t want to talk about the war that just broke out between me and Daniel. I don’t want to make him look bad actually. Although it was his fault, I cannot open his shame. That’s not my nature. And, even how bad he is, he still Madam Emma’s single child.
” It’s okay if you don’t want to tell the story. ” said Sarah and pouted. She look like a dolphin. I smiled.
” Mommy, what did the doctor say? ”
” The doctor said, you has a high fever. Your body is weak and cold. ”
” Why are you playing in the rain, Charlee? I was afraid I saw you like that. ”
I laughed.
” That’s why, it wasn’t just me who was scared. Christy was the most scared. Pity her.” Madam Emma added.
” Correction Madam, it’s not Christy who’s the most scared, it’s Mr. Daniel. You know, he’s worried at that time, he’s really chaotic. He blames himself endlessly. He’s really scared.” said Sarah with a teasing tone.
Really? Is he really afraid? Afraid of losing me like he said this afternoon? It’s impossible! But Sarah’s story is like the story that Christy told earlier. My heart was scratched restlessly,
” Christy and Caden started the school, right mommy? ”
I tried to change the topic. It’s not fun to be associated with that stupid jerk. I’m worried if there’s any naughty teasing from Sarah about me and Daniel.
” Ah, yes. Sarah has taken care of everything. They already started back to school. ”
I stared at Sarah.
” Thank you for everything, Sarah. ”
” No problem. It’s my job. After all, your siblings are just like my siblings too. ”
” After you recovered, we’ll manage everything for your school. So, hurry up and get well. You’re already far behind. ”
” How do they go to school, mommy? ”
” Well, we have Uncle Sam, right? Now it’s his duty to send them to school. ”
” Hmmm…Charlee, I suggest you get a driver’s license. ”
“.Yes, there are many cars at home. You can go to school by car. Just choose which car you want. “
” Umm, I don’t want to. I’m afraid, I don’t know the way. ”
” At first you will really scared dear, after a while you’ll be okay. Umm….what about you just ride a motorbike? I’ll buy you scooter later, okay ? ”
No! All I want is my bike, that’s all. But I know the bike is gone. The bike has finished its history. Can no longer serve me. I can no longer be with my favourite bike.
As Christy said, there is no match for me with that bike. Too bad, in difficult times I was with my bike, up and down no matter the time. But when I’m happy a little that bike can’t be with me. Ah, if the bicycle could speak, it’s surely cries and lamentations would be heard.
My face turned cloudy.
” Charlee, do you want a bike? “
Sarah tried to guess my heart.
” Charlee, I’m sorry about your bicycle. I will buy a new on, okay? “
I just shook my head. It won’t never be the same, Madam. Never.
” So, now what you wanna do? ” Sarah asked strangely.
” I’ll think about it later. “
Madam Emma smiled happily. I actually don’t want to trouble anyone. If I can take the bus to school, I’m willing. As long as I can continue my studies that have been delayed for so long.