Provoked at the news article, Matt disregarded the time and went off to confront Qian Qian. But some things were not meant to be. Because when he reached there, he was met with a hassled Aunt An and a docile Ella. Walking into the house and seeing Ella calmed him down considerably and he went to the little girl and picked her up happily," My little pixie! How come you are being so docile tonight? Are you sure that you are my little Ella and not some alien who has replaced my Ella?"
This caused little Ella to giggle before she shushed herself and scolded, "My prince! Don't make me laugh out loud! Mama is sleeping! She has a high fever! And the doctor has asked her to rest well! I am trying very hard to be a good girl. Do you have any idea how difficult it is?"
Matt could not help but grin at this. It really must be a feat for chatterbox Ella to stay quiet. He shook his head in a 'no' and said just as softly," I have no idea but I can guess your difficulty. What happened to your mummy?"
You know because of the goons and everything that happened after that, Mommy did not realize that one of her wound had become infected! And now because of the infection in her body, she had a high fever and the doctor has said that she needs to be more careful and rest well or they will cut her hand off! I don't want my mommy's hands to be cut! So I must let her rest well!"
Matt smiled at the thoughtful girl and wondered if he should wait for the woman to get well or make Ah Hai send the details to him as soon as possible. Before he could decide however, he saw Aunt An gesturing to him frantically. Seeing that little Ella was engrossed in coloring her activity book, he went forth and asked," Yes?"
Aunt An spoke softly" Mister Long? Can you wait here and look after Ella for a little while? My sister is also unwell and I had promised her to help out. But then Miss Qian Qian got sick and I had to stay back. Just for a little while? Ella has already eaten her and freshened up.. She just needs to be put into bed in a little while.. "
Matt agreed readily and the aunty rushed away. Matt turned back to look thoughtfully at the girl and then sat down to watch television next to the girl. As soon as the television was turned on, Ella looked up and whispered distractedly, "Shush!" before going back into her book. Turning down the volume, he changed to the news channel and closed his eyes tiredly listening in to the various things that were happening in the current world. A little while later, his mind started to drift off and he looked up to see that even Ella was drooping.
Getting up, he picked the little girl who readily wound her arms around his neck and closed her eyes peacefully. However, when he lay down on her bed, she sat up unexpectedly. before he could question her, she muttered, "I haven't prayed yet!"
And then she joined her hands and continued," Dear Lord, Thank you for taking care of us today. Please let my mama get well soon. Also please shower us with your blessings and take care of my prince, Aunt An and my mommy and daddy who are with you. Amen!"
Matt stilled when he heard the prayer and without giving a thought asked," Ella? Your mummy and daddy are in heaven?"
Ella nodded and answered readily as she leaned back into her pillow," Yup! Mummy and papa are in heaven. I call them grandma and grandpa but they are actually my parents. Mama said that if I call them that in front of the others, people will be confused! And now I am so sleepy. Good night!"
With that, the little girl fell back onto the bed and with her hands joined under her cheeks, she fell asleep. Matt looked at the little girl with an ache in his heart. She looked like a little fairy with her long lashes resting against her pink cheeks. If only wishes could come true...then he too would have had a little fairy like this one..