Chapter 4
The next day, new white rays shine through the windows as it slowly illuminate the dark small space. Light beams filtered through his thin eye lids awoke him on the second day. A small boy slowly opens his eyes and quietly scanned his surroundings and a bit of confusion can be seen in his face.
"Where… Where am I?"
He unconsciously muttered to himself. But then a waft of delicious smell filled is sense and forcefully woke him up from his stupor.
"Oh, you're awake! Come here… We're going to have our breakfast now."
Upon noticing the boy woke up, Luisa approached him and bend down. Caressing the boy's face she led him to the small dining table. As the boy saw the old small table in front of him, he can't help but knit his brow. But when his gaze went towards the food on the table, his mouth couldn't help but water.
Although Luisa was brought up in a rich household, she is well verse in handling housework as she always help their maid at home. So she was knows how to prepare delicious meals which she and her late husband enjoys even when their life was hard.
While eating Luisa can't help but ask the little some questions.
"Do you like the food? Eat well okay… Umn… Yesterday, you told me your name is Glenn right?"
The boy was enjoying his meal and just nod in reply.
"Where do you live?"
Upon hearing the question, the little boy froze and slowly lifts his face with a pleading look on them. In the Glenn's heart, Luisa is a good woman and he felt warm being with her. He wanted to stay even for a short while.
When she saw the look on the boy's face, she felt a sense of camaraderie with him. She also ran away from home. So she knows that look.
"It's okay… I won't ask you that again. But tell me, you still have your parents?"
The boy didn't answer and just slowly nods his head.
"Okay… Just finish eating. I will prepare and go to work. Can you stay and play with my baby? You can be his older brother. Okay?"
She said with a warm smile as she stood up and went inside the room.
Upon seeing that he is alone with the baby, images of what he saw suddenly appear in his mind. And a sudden realization of fear crept in his little heart.
Upon seeing this, Jade can't help but be confused.
'Why is this kid scared of me? He's looking at me like I'm a monster or something. Did he…?'
A sudden thought appear in her mind, though it's impossible but there is a chance that the little boy saw what she did. If he tells her mom would her mom believe him? She might not, but suspicion will grow in her mom's heart and that should not happen. So she decided to probe the boy and see if her doubts are correct.
Looking at the baby, Glenn subconsciously grab tightly on the fork and spoon he is holding. He can feel the sweet on his back drenching his clothes. Then the baby look him straight in the eye and slowly raised one of her cute little brows. This subtle action made Glenn almost peed his pants.
'She…she's a…a little baby monster…'
His hand become sweaty as it unconsciously shook.
Jade upon seeing his reaction, almost laugh out loud in her heart. It's clear that the boy saw what she did, so there is no need of hiding it now. So she decided to reveal herself, though it might be troublesome but Glenn is still a boy.
"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."
When Glenn saw the baby opening her mouth and talk, his little heart almost leap. But upon seeing that cute angelic smile, he surprisingly felt calmed.
"I am Jade… I hope you won't tell on me, this will be our little secret, okay?"
She asked as she winked at him.
With a stupefied look in his face, Glenn was silent for a while. Then he harden his heart to bravely ask something that's bothering him.
"You… you… won't hurt auntie right? Because even if you are a monster, I won't you hurt her."
Seeing the resolute eyes of the boy, Jade was happy. She didn't know what the boy ate to feel affection to her mom, but she was happy that he felt that way.
"Duh… She's my biological mother, why would I hurt her. I'm more worried about you."
"I won't hurt auntie, she is the most kind and beautiful woman I know. I will protect her."
Jade was about to answer when she sensed that Luisa was about to come out of the room, so she return to pretending to be a baby. Upon seeing this Glenn was about to ask what's going on but when he heard the door opening, he just stayed in silence and continued eating.
That morning Luisa came to work with a little boy in tow, which surprised her coworkers. They asked her who the handsome little boy was and she just told them that he is her nephew. She didn't want to tell them the truth as she is afraid that if the little boy heard this he will run away. Because that's what she would do. Deep in her mind she will secretly find out and try to contact his parents. As she didn't have the right to keep him by her side.
The day goes on as usual, but in the afternoon two policemen went inside the convenience store. This made Luisa a little nervous as she thought that they already knew what happened last night. But to her surprise they didn't came there because of her but her colleague. That day was her day off and she wanted to take a walk at the nearby park. But three men tried to harass her, luckily a person saw this and made a commotion, which saved her. Upon hearing the story Luisa sigh in relief, she also heard what happened to the three men. And was dumbfounded to hear about their lower area unable to function anymore. With a weird look her gaze landed on Glenn who is pretending to play with Jade on the table.
'You really did this town a favor you know.'
Jade whispered but trying to make sure her mouth didn't move.
When Glenn heard this he was a little confused. When he was about to ask her. Jade made a gesture to keep quiet.
'Don't talk too loud, just whisper.' She added.
Nodding his head her slowly gets closer to her and asked.
'Why did you say that I did this town a favor?'
'Well, isn't it obvious you hit those men last night with your powerful slingshot right?'
Jade said with a wink and a playful smile.
'But… but that was you… I didn't even do anything.'
'Only you know that, my mom thinks that you are her hero so play the part this time okay?'
'And if I don't want to?'
Glenn was a little suspicious of the plan of this talking little baby.
'Well, you know… I can just get do something… You know what I mean…'
That was a threat, although Glenn knew that she won't harm him, but still her threat is a bit scary his 5 year old self.
But he resign to himself, at least he can be with the loving auntie who didn't treat him bad.