Chapter 35: We are the same.
" You're reading that book again, Carla? " Leon asked, closing the door, he walked towards Carla.
This room had long become 'their' room as the two of them tend to sleep here almost everyday. Leon can go and stay here anytime he wants. The same goes to his room in the other house too.
" Mn. Because this is my favorite book. But... I can only read a few words, Leon. So... so I'm only looking at the pictures that we draw before. "
" It's fine. You are already doing great, Carla. I'm sure you will learn how to read them all soon because you are learning too fast. " he said.
Unlike ten years or so later, most students around their age right now tend to go to school for games, to meet their friends, etc. Majority of students are doing this practice and only a select few are studying hard.
Life is more loose during these times compared to ten years or so later where internet became more accessible to almost everyone and the value of education would rise up as it became more and more popular. But of course, this is purely based on Leon's personal observation.
" Yes. I will do my best, Leon. I will catch up to you soon. "
" Okay. I'll be waiting for that to happen. Put that book away for now and let's sleep, Carla. Oh, anfby the way, Carla. Where did you put the original book? "
Carla put down the book she's holding on the table before lying on the bed.
" The one we made? * giggles * I gave it to mommy because I don't want it to be damaged. Mommy said she will put it to somewhere safe. "
" I see. That's fine too. " Leon also laid down on the bed before pulling Carla into his embrace. " Mnn. So comfortable. "
Leon was already used to hugging Carla like this everytime they sleep. In his opinion, this is one of the best things he got after his reincarnation. He felt really lucky that he met Carla and was able to be with her like this. Which made him even more curious and grateful to whoever or whatever that one who brought him back here.
Leon didn't believe that he came here purely by heavenly luck or anything like that.
Everytime he sleeps, he always felt like as if something or someone wanted to communicate with him but for some unknown reason, he can't connect with it. This made him confused but since he has no idea what to do with it, Leon decided to leave it for now.
Leon believes that everything happens for a reason and things that are meant to happen will definitely happen without fail. There's no point in over thinking about it. What he need and plan to do now is to become as prepared as possible for whatever the future will bring.
Carla also cuddled closer to him before saying, " See you later, Leon. "
She closed her eyes after saying that, preparing to sleep.
" Mn. See you later, Carla. Sleep well. " replied Leon before giving her a kissed on her forehead which made Carla smile.
Not long after that, the two of them finally fell asleep in each others arms. The room was once again enveloped by silence to the point where even their stable breathings can be heard.
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In Teacher Jennifer's side.
Kindergarten is only a half day class so Jenifer and Clarissa can go back home early unless there's scheduled meeting in the afternoon that they have to attend.
Inside a room, Jennifer is currently changing her clothes as she just finished taking her bath just awhile ago and was now preparing to sleep. But her plans changed after her cousin, Clarissa came to her room saying she wanted to have a chat with her.
Her cousin, Clarissa is currently busy looking at the items her students gave her this morning. Although they are only a few of them and were not expensive or valuable, she still treats them like a precious treasure because these are all, given to her by her adorable students. She's arranging them carefully before putting them inside a wooden box.
After she finished doing all of that, Clarissa turned her head towards her cousin Jennifer and said. " I didn't expect that being a teacher felt this great and fulfilling, sister Jennifer. My students, they even bothered themselves to give me these gifts. Coming here is really worth it, don't you think? Did your students in your class also gave you flowers or something? "
" Hmm.. You are right. But at first, I really thought that someone like you working as a kindergarten teacher would be impossible, Clarissa. But look at you right now, who would have thought that you'll manage to persevere? I'm truly amazed, you know? "
" Moah. Please stop saying mean things to me, sister Jennifer. I'm a very capable woman, you hear that? I can do anything, everything as long as I wanted it. Show me the gifts you received already, I want to see them. "
" Haha. Fine, it's over there. It mostly came from my students that are in grade one and two now though. I'm actually surprised they still remembered me when they greeted me this morning. " replied Jennifer as she pointed towards the bag on the corner of the room.
Clarisa walked towards the bag and picked it up before asking, " This bag? Why is it lying here then? You should take care of it more, sister Jennifer. "
" Of course I am taking care of it. * giggles * That's why I put it there to protect it from your clumsiness. Be careful about that because there's something I really like inside that bag. I won't let you off so easily if you damaged it. "
" You really like? I wonder what that is. " said Clarissa curiously before asking, "Can I open it sister Jennifer? "
" Mn. It's fine. Just be careful okay? I'll go and prepare some snacks for us first. "
" Okay. See you later. Oh, by the way, pineapple juice please. Thank you. " said Clarissa before walking towards the bed and sat down there.
Only then did she opened the bag and began looking at the things inside.
The things inside are almost the same as what she received. Flowers, chocolates, etc. and all of them has a 'Happy Teacher's Day' note on each of them. There's also a small box with ribbon inside but she didn't know what's inside it so she just put it on the side and wait for her sister Jennifer later to open it.
" Eh? What is this? " said Clarissa when her eyes landed on the white folder inside the bag. She picked it up and opened it.
" This is so..... beautiful. " she murmured in both shocked and amazed tone. " Is this the thing sister Jennifer said that she really liked a lot? No wonder she likes it. I wonder who gave it to her. So enviable. "
She stared at the drawing for awhile with an amazed look on her eyes before reluctantly putting it on the side and started arranging the other items.
While she's doing that, Jennifer returned back carrying food and drinks with her. When she saw that Clarissa is almost done, she smiled at her and said, " Thank you Clarisa, that's a big help. "
" You're welcome sister Jennifer. By the way, is this the thing you said you liked the most? " asked Clarissa as she picked up the white folder and showed it to her cousin.
" Oh, you can tell? You're right. How is it? It's very pretty right? "
" Mn. This is really beautiful. I'm quite envious now. This dress really suits you well too. Why don't we go shopping today and try looking around if there's any available dress like this for sale? "
" I'll pass. I'm so tired already and also, I think we can't find anything like this because look, this style is very new wasn't it? I wonder how Leon even come up with this design. " said Jennifer while as she stared at the draw that Clarissa is holding.
" Leon? You mean... that Leon? He's the one who gave you this? "
" Mn. Surprising right? * giggles * Too bad for you, he's my student and not yours. "
" You mean... he draw this? That... *sigh* now I'm feeling more disappointed that he declined my offer before. "
" You still didn't forget about that? It's already been four months. "
" No, I won't give up. He's too talented to stay here you know? He will shine brighter in that place. I'm sure and..... "
I need him..
Clarissa stopped there and didn't speak those last three words out loud. A sharp glint appeared from her eyes but it disappeared very quickly for Jennifer to notice.
" Talented? Aside from his drawing skills and magic, can Leon even be compared to you huh? My dear C. O. U. S. I. N. "
" Ermm. Don't make fun of me sister Jennifer. And, don't underestimate Leon also because you don't know what his full ability is. Yes, when it comes to studies and knowledge, I'm indeed above him even when I have similar age with him. But, are you sure that's already the extent of his knowledge sister Jennifer? " asked Clarissa seriously.
" That... it's not like that. I'm not underestimating Leon at all. It's just that.... *sigh* Fine. I'm wrong there. I can also feel the same everytime I'm with him. It's like, I can't see through him at all. "
" Yeah right? That's why I won't give up. I can feel it. Me and that boy are very similar so I need get him on my side no matter what. "
" Just don't overdo it. He's still my student so you better not pull any tricks here. Besides, I know that you are using him as an excuse to slack off here and not return home right? "
* giggles *
" I don't have any idea what you're talking about, sister Jennifer. Hehe. "
" Heh, only ghost will believe you. Here, eat some of these sweets so you won't talk anymore nonsense. "
" Thank you sister Jennifer. " said Clarissa as she received the snacks and drinks before taking a bite.
The two of them then had a nice chat with each other after that.
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