"Oh, she's moving." Carla sat down on the chair while she read, "So? Let her move then. Keep watching her, as long as she won't hurt anyone, don't intervene. Oh..."
The butterflies in her room looked at each other then turned their tiny head back to Carla again.
"...If she hurt father, let her," Carla added whit a smirk.
The butterflies giggled and understood.
As usual, Carla's parents were at work again and Annalisa was still babysitting her. Annalisa just grabbed snacks for her and Carla was waiting for her while she read books.
Annalisa knocked on the door, the butterflies went back to Carla's body and kept hidden. Carla just read and didn't do anything.
Annalisa opened the door and saw her read without expression. She put the snack at the table beside the bed while Carla put her book on the desk table. They smiled at each other like harmless beings.
But behind that smile, was a predator looking at their prey. That prey was just an appetizer for them though. As Annalisa wanted Leila, and Carla wanted the people behind Annalisa's back.
Carla changed her target when she learned that Annalisa wasn't alone. Though, she won't let Annalisa getaway.
However, she was reluctant to take revenge on them, even now, she wasn't smart and not so confident. And her priority is the safety of her loved ones. And hers.
Even with butterflies, there are not 100℅ sure that she, herself, will survive.
Carla shook her head, 'It's alright, I will deal with them when I know my family is safe. For now, let's play.'
"Is your head hurt, sweetie?" Annalisa saw her shake her head that she thought something is wrong.
Carla smiled sweetly, "Not really, auntie."
"Hm, that's good. Come and eat for a while." Annalisa suggested.
Carla sat on her bed and accepted the food. Annalisa looked at her with thoughts on her mind, but Carla just ignored her and just chewed her food.
Then, Annalisa started a conversation, "Sweetie, why don't you enjoy and watch tv for awhile? You are still young, reading books are fine, but don't you get bored?"
"No, I don't get bored with books," Carla answered her indifferently.
Annalisa blinked for a moment, "Well, that's great!" She let out a fake laugh, "But, you'll miss a lot of things if you keep your nose at your book all day."
Carla tilted her head, she was enjoying how Annalisa persuading her to watch tv instead of reading.
She understood what Annalisa want but she pretended like a child who knows nothing, "Really?"
Annalisa nodded, "Yes, sweetie. Did you know that there are lots of fun stuff on the tv? Like cartoons!"
"Cartoons?" Carla tilted her head and held her laughter that made it look like she was smiling instead.
Annalisa explaining what cartoons are and she exaggerated some of it just to hype Carla.
Carla, on the other hand, let her waste saliva while she pretended to be a fool who was easily influenced.
Carla knew Annalisa started her move on her. Annalisa wanted Carla to watch tv and forget learning. Annalisa didn't want her to become a smart kid and be adored by others.
That way, when the time comes, people will sneer at Carla and think she was just a useless kid who wastes money on useless stuff instead of gaining knowledge. Just like in the past.
Annalisa was her babysitter before too, while Annalisa teaches Alicia advanced learning, she teaches Carla the basics and some were even wrong.
Carla didn't know what she was doing at that time and thought she was just inferior to Alicia who was younger than her. She thought Alicia was great and intelligent while she was dumb and useless.
Thus, when school starts, she tried her best to learn a lot from the teacher. However, she didn't realize, that teacher was paid by Annalisa to make her learn slowly.
Thinking back then, Carla really didn't know what to say. From primary school to high school, the teacher that was assigned to her was paid by Annalisa.
She only learned that when she accidentally caught her advisor teacher talking to someone and mocked her foolishness.
She was enraged but it was already too late. Her mother died, and her brother the only family left for her. So she borrowed books from outside the library or bought books at the bookstore and self-study.
Carla studied not to gain attention nor high grades but because it's for herself. She wanted to catch up on what she actually missed out on. She wanted to learn more knowledge and fight back.
However, before she could fight back, she couldn't stand up anymore and die.
After Annalisa hyped up Carla to watch tv, she waited for her response. Carla, of course, wanted to be low-key, thus, she told her she wanted to watch as she was 'curious'.
Annalisa let out a big smile that reached her ears.
' Are you that happy? You look like a pet who was fooled to get my treats, Anna. ' Carla thought.
Annalisa too, thought Carla was easy and looked like a dog that wagged her tail over some toy.
Annalisa brought Carla to the entertainment room and Carla watched some cartoons. Well, Carla did enjoy watching it as she missed it.
Like before, she really does enjoy watching tv even though it rotten her brain.
However, this time, she knew what to do. Television is like a double edge sword. Watch it without discipline, it will make people dumb and addicted, but if the person watches it with discipline, it will become great knowledge.
It would only depend on what you watch, and when you watch.
Such as time management. Carla can watch cartoons one or two times a day, especially in front of Annalisa but she can watch historical and discovery channels after. That way, it would balance her knowledge.
Thinking about it, Carla thought it wasn't a bad idea. She was just getting bored with her children's books anyway, if she can't get new advanced books, she can learn on television instead!
Seeing Carla was happy watching, Annalisa was delighted. She sat near her and gave her a suggestion, "Sweetie, do you like watching the tv? How about you ask your parents to buy one so you can watch in your room instead?"
Carla smiled through her ears, this is a great idea! Nobody would know what she was watching if she could have one on her own! Annalisa really gave her the best idea right now. "Yes! Thank you, Auntie!"
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Written by KircheLeaf
Cover Designed by CxlxrGreg
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~End of Chapter 31~