Lee Jia is a child too hard to communicate with other people especially outside their home.
She loves to read or draw during her free time. She goes to Eastern Private School for Girls. Her school was not a typical school as the other school. There were 10 students in each classroom in every level.
Eastern Private School owned by the Tang Family, her maternal side. Not only that, they owned other schools like Eastern Private School for Boys and Eastern University.
She was also close to her cousin Tang Marie. They were classmates since they were kids. They go to the library every now and then because they both love to read. She allowed going out as long as her Nanny Rong and Driver Tao goes with her.
Today at 10am, Saturday, Lee Jia and Tang Marie were planning to meet at the Eastern University Library 2. The Eastern University Library 2 allowed for the students of Eastern Private School for Girls and Boys. The Eastern University students can use the EU Library 1 for their references or other things.
Lee Jia arrived 15 minutes before 10am. Nanny Rong opens the car door and let Jia stepped out. She was wearing khaki jeans, sneakers and simple pink blouse. They walked towards the building and Jia goes inside then directly pushed another door to the library.
EU Library 2 is not as big as EU Library 1 but EU Library 2 has a unique style. Perhaps it is more comfortable inside with beautiful interior designs. It is not a common library that you can only see tables and chairs.
They even have a VIP area exclusively for Tang Family. Inside the VIP, area is a soundproof facility, a tampered glass wall. There is a refrigerator and 32 inches flat screen colored TV and even a bed.
While outside the VIP area, you can also feel like you were just in a café shop that you can chitchat with your friends but not too loud to disturbed others. There are 15 laptops placed alongside corner for the students who wish to search online.
They were few people inside the library on that day. Lee Jia goes straight to the VIP area. She sat down and waits for her cousin Marie to come. She put down her bag on the table.
It was past 10am, still Marie has not shown up. She stands up walk towards to the shelves searching around some books in VIP area. She scanned one by one to every shelf to see what book to read while waiting for Marie.
In between 2nd and 3rd shelves there is someone squatting on the floor facing back at her. She stood quietly for a moment but got curious.
Yoon Carl was so busy doing projects for his midterm grades. He was not yet aware that there is a young girl behind him. As he strokes for final touch, he felt the presence of someone behind his back. He then turned his head around, got up, and smiled at her. Jia amazed by that person's drawing. It was beautiful indeed.
This young man standing in front of her is different. Seeing his delightful smile, she felt pleasant.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't notice you. Are you looking for something that I can help you with?" he apologized and asked.
"No, no, it's okay!" a sweet small voice answered.
What a cute little girl! He thought. "By the way, I'm Yoon Carl. I am a working student in Eastern University. You can call me Bro Carl if you need help. Are you studying in Eastern Private School?"
"Yes, I'm Lee Jia. Your drawings are so dazzling like a professional artist." She complemented.
Carl's drawing caught Jia's attention it was really beautiful and full of life. She wanted to learn more about it.
"Thank you, you like drawings as well." He asked.
Lee Jia shyly nodded. This is the first time she interacts with stranger. She does not know why but she felt comfortable with Carl. He seems like a big brother to her. They talked about drawings and arts.
"I'll teach you some technics about drawings and arts some time if you will drop by here next time." he said as he left the VIP area.
"Okay!"
Tang Marie arrived so late. She was shocked to witness Lee Jia chatting with a stranger young guy.
She faces with Jia and spoke. "What was that all about?" her one eyebrow raised and wondering.
"Oh, nothing Cous, it's just that we have the same likes about arts and drawings hehehe..." as she smirked and force Marie to walked back to their table.
They sat down and continued talking about anything. Since the VIP area is soundproof so nobody can hear any of the topics they were chatting.
"You seem different today and it's odd. You barely talk to other people but you found new friend to that guy." Marie pointed to Carl outside.
"Well yeah! He really seems a nice and warm person that I can even call him brother." She said while her eyes were looking to Carl through the glass. "I like him as a brotherly but no other thing.
During the time they were conversing. Lee Jia found him interesting as if they had known each other. Being the only child in the family, she really wants to have a big brother that she can rely on.
"You know his face is also cute and handsome but I think he looks like…." Marie did not continue her sentence but just curious a moment there yet she just passed it to her mind. Maybe she was thinking too much.
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Yoon Carl was still at the EU Library 2 working the whole day. His working schedule at the library during weekdays is after his school and whole day every Saturday. He arranged some books scattered around the corner.
This was his second day to be assign in this area. He usually worked at the EU Library 1. The head librarian transferred him since yesterday. This will be his working station until he finished this school year.
He helped his mom with some of their expenses at home and save some for his college. He wanted to pursue his dream to be an architect. He wants to build his own house and share the moment with his mother.
He loves his mother so much even though he does not know where his father is. It is not important to him anymore.
He matured enough through the years knowing that since birth not a glimpse of his father he saw him in person. Her mother does not have any picture of them but he knew his name. He doesn't hate his father but he doesn't love him too. Only his mother is the most treasure he has in the world.
Before his shift ended, he went to the VIP area to clean and arrange things. Putting into the proper places. He saw something on the table; it is a small piece of paper. He picked it up and read.
Dear Bro. Carl,
It was nice knowing you today. I had so much fun learning about arts and drawings. I hope you can teach me more next time I visit in the library. – Little sissy Lee Jia =)