"But why did you have to leave home without telling anyone. You could have just left too." Lia asked
Zeva shook her head and said, "But Grandma said not to do that. And she was right. If I would have told them, where I went they would constantly spy on me, on how I spend my life and everything. And the more important thing was that I had to complete my studies.
Therefore, when Kira accused me of stealing, I said nothing and kept quiet. Though, they got no money for me, except for the little savings I had, uncle and aunty believed that I was the one who stole. And so did they tell everyone and the neighbours. Though, I could have pointed it out and proved my innocence, I chose not to say anything.
The next night, I felt my home and came to my parent's old apartment, whose keys my grandmother always kept securely.
After I left, my grandmother tore open Kira's pillow, when she was not there and took the money, and put it back in uncle's room. When next day, uncle found the money, grandmother accused the uncle and aunty for being evil and plotting to taint my name.
She did not want to taint Kira's name too, as she was also a growing girl.
There people came to know that I did not steal any money, and had left home because how deeply I was hurt by their behaviour.
Nobody knew where I went. Only my grandmother would come to meet me sometimes in secret.
The next one year, I spent my time taking care of my affairs. I also secured a scholarship and took admission in one of nest high school in the city.
But the very next year, my grandmother too passed away. Her death was a bigger troll for me.
Everything was fine. But last year, Kira took an admission in the same school. But surprisingly, neither Uncle or Aunt came to look after me. Everyone knew that I was a scholarship funded student. And maybe, they thought that it would be better to keep distance from me, or what if I would fight with them over my share of ancestral property. And it was really one of the best thing they had done for me."
Lia heard everything, and then she nodded her head with her mouth shaped as an 'o'. And then she said, "Your grandma was an amazing woman!"
Zeva giggled and said, "Yes! Of course, she was!"
"So, that is how you live in such a good apartment in the city. It would have costed a lot." Lia nodded her head like an old lady.
Then as if, a thought suddenly stuck her mind, and Lia asked, "Wait-! Yes, I almost forgot something! Last night, I read that you were a businesswoman? What is that about? I don't see you owning any business?"
This part was after all important for Lia to know. As the system would ask allot tasks according to once career and end wish goals!
As Lia asked this question, Zeva giggled and then picked up Lia making her seat securely on the bike, and she rode it herself. And before she rode it herself, she turned towards the little girl and winked at her saying, "So much information so soon is harmful for your little brain, my dear. That, you will first hand see for yourself soon."
Lia pouted as she wanted to know more about it, and the human she was assigned to. But Zeva kept her in suspense. Pouting her lips, Lia said, "Why? What business do you earn? A chicken shop? Or a lamb shop? "
"…" Zeva pursed her lips and said, "Maybe."
Hein? What does she mean.
***
The two girls went rushing back to the apartment as soon as they could, after parking the bike in the garage. Zeva's legs being longer, she hurried faster in her excitement, leaving little Lia behind.
"Wait! Wait! Wait for me! I have short legs!" Lia heaved as she ran as fast as she could with her short legs.
Zeva stopped in her track and looked behind at the little girl, who had turned all sweaty and was running with her little legs, trying to catch up to her.
She bit her tongue, feeling sorry to see her like this.
"Oh my heavens. You speak like an adult so much that I forgot you are a little child and have a child's body. Come let me carry you." Saying so, Zeva went to Lia and picked her up in her arms.
Hearing her, Lia looked at Zeva with a straight face and said, "That was not a good thing to hear. How can you forget about me!"
Zeva giggled and said, "Alright, now let's hurry up."