Gerica stared in awe at the tall and spacious building in front of her. Soon, she too would be a part of them all. With a broad smile, Gerica dragged her suitcase and entered the school grounds. A security guard came over to Gerica, helping her to go to the registration room.
Finishing the registration quickly, Gerica intended to find a place to live first. Only then did she think about how to survive in the city of people. But before leaving this campus, it would be better if Gerica took a tour of this campus. At least, when she entered as a new student, she knew where the class was and also the location of the existing buildings.
Too much fun looking around the tall building. Plus in front of the building, there is a large garden and a circular wooden staircase above the lake. Gerica accidentally bumped into someone, causing her to fall.
"Ouch..." Gerica screamed.
"If you walk, look around! You don't have eyes!!" said the man.
Yes, the man wearing all black in front of him has such sharp eyes. Such a cold face.
"What the hell!! You're a path that doesn't use eyes." avoid Gerica.
The man looked at Gerica sharply and kicked Gerica's suitcase so that it bounced far away. Even that alone can grab the attention of many people around them. Some whispered, and no one was able to help Gerica at this time.
"That's crazy!! Take my suitcase!!" Gerica's orders.
"Who are you, dare to order me? Have rights, and what caste are you?"
Caste? Of course, Gerica has no caste. But there's no need to talk about that for now. Everyone has their caste. And maybe this man in front of him is a rich person like the others. Never felt any trouble at all in his life.
"Do you need caste to order? It seems you don't need it!! You kicked my suitcase, and now get mine!!" Gerica said, pointing at her suitcase that had been blown away.
The man's eyebrows raised one to look at Gerica filled with hatred. This is the first time a woman has dared to command the man. All this time, everyone had always obeyed him except for his Mommy and Daddy. Who both have the same stubborn nature as she. This morning was really bad according to the man. Not wanting to bother, and taking the woman's suitcase he just walked away without saying a word. Of course, this immediately made Gerica angry, sometimes some men did something wrong, they just didn't apologize but just walked away.
"There are no manners," Gerica grumbled.
"It's so fun and relaxing." someone chuckles.
Gerica turned her head in surprise, she also looked at the woman with the same appearance as her. A white t-shirt, wrapped with a mustard knit cardigan plus white pants. She was dragging Gerica's suitcase and placing it beside the girl.
"Thank you," said Gerica at last.
"You're welcome. What's your name?" said the woman holding out her hand towards Gerica. "Clara.., you?" she said.
"Hmm, I'm Gerica. You can just call Rica."
Clara nodded slightly looking at Gerica's appearance from top to bottom. "New students?"
"Yeah, I just signed up today. How about you?"
"I also just registered today. Even though registration is still next month. Where are you from?"
Gerica explained that she was from a small village on the outskirts of the city. Even far from the city, because the road taken is also very far. If only Gerica didn't take the scholarship exam for fun, maybe Gerica wouldn't be on this campus either.
Clara is quite appreciative of Gerica. She admits that getting a scholarship on this campus is very difficult. She has participated in scholarships at this campus, none of which have passed. That's why he'd better register in general, maybe Clara isn't smart enough.
"So, where are you going now?" asked Clara in surprise as she dragged Gerica's suitcase out of the campus.
"I want to find a place to live and also a job. That's all, so as not to trouble Mom and Dad."
"Wow, that's great, usually kids your age are still playing. But you're thinking about working instead," said Clara. It can be used as motivation, people like this sometimes have a colorful life, not monotonous like Clara's life, which is just that.
It can't be helped, the cost of living in big cities is also very expensive. If Gerica doesn't work, who will bear her life in the city? Neither of his parents would be able to afford it, moreover, there would be a lot of additional costs.
Clara chuckled, she quite applauded Gerica who looks very independent. Meanwhile, she still relies on money from her parents.
"At Auntie's house, I just work. But do you want to be a servant? At least you can live there later?" said Clara.
"Waiter huh? It's okay, it's okay, it's important to work."
Clara smiled, "If you want me to accompany you now." in fact Gerica immediately nodded her head quickly. Since some take them to work, who doesn't want to? At least one month in the future she still has the money to get into her dream college.
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Gerica looked at the house in front of her in shock. In front of it, there is also a tall and spacious building. This was called a house, and that was different from Gerica's very small house.
"Whose house is this?" Gerica asked, confused.
Clara chuckled. "Shut up, you'll drool all the time," he chuckled. "This is Aunt Ella's house, the one I told you about earlier. The one who is looking for a housekeeper. Come on in."
Gerica nodded slightly, she dragged her suitcase into this luxurious house. Gerica's feet even trembled when she stepped on the floor of this house. Gosh, this is the dream house of many people. The house is big, luxurious, nice and also spacious. Even Gerica thought that she could play ball in this house.
"Aunt Ella," called Clara loudly.
The woman who was called immediately came down the stairs. He looked at his beautiful niece, who came to his house.
"Ouch, Auntie's niece is coming. Come on in here," she said, pulling Clara's hand to quickly enter. Likewise, Gerica came in while dragging her small suitcase. "Have you registered? Have you met El too?" she said.
Clara nodded, she had met with El. But yeah, every time they meet there is only a fight between them. Because for her, El and Clara are like mice and cats.
"Then.., who is this Cla?" Ella, who realized that Clara had not come alone, immediately pointed to a woman sitting beside her.
"Oh, this is Auntie, her name is Gerica. She is at work, so I brought her here. Didn't Auntie say yesterday that she was looking for a maid, right?"
Ella is indeed looking for a maid. But not for cleaning the house. But a servant to Elnathan, to provide for the man's needs and whatever else he might need. Because Ella herself couldn't take it anymore if every morning she had to wake up Elnathan with a high voice. Ella's voice might break just because of Elnathan.
"Oh for El. It's good, so it doesn't bother Auntie. She wants it, Auntie." said Clara back.
"Are you sure you want to?" Ella asked Gerica.
Of course, she would. Gerica immediately nodded enthusiastically, while getting a quick job, why don't you want to try?
Ella decides to accept Gerica as a maid in her house. His only job was to take care of Elnathan, other than that it was no longer Elnathan's job. His son is a bit stubborn, no!! Not a little, indeed he is very stubborn. That's why Ella gave up, who knows in Gerica's hands, Elnathan can change.
"About housing, you can just stay here. There are a lot of vacant rooms in this house, and you can live in the pavilion behind the house. It's okay, right?" Ella said.
"It doesn't matter where I live. The important thing is to have a place to live."
Ella nodded. She also asked Clara to take Gerica to the pavilion behind the house. She was able to work after Elnathan came. After that, maybe Gerica could rest first.
"Clara, thank you," said Gerica, smiling sincerely.
"You're welcome. Don't forget your first paycheck later, you have to treat me to a meal." Clara teased and made Gerica chuckle.
"Sure, I'll treat you."
"Okay, now rest first. I have to go back to my house. And-- good luck taking care of Elnathan." he chuckled and left.
It's not comfortable to feel at home, the important thing is that Gerica has to stay in this house for four years. For his survival.
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