"I have nothing to do after going home, I will accompany you, "Hudson said.
"I stay till 9, what you will do, "Adele asked.
"You need so long to buy few books, "he frowned.
"I work here part time, "she replied.
"What, is this the reason you run as soon as class gets over, "he seemed a bit shocked to know she worked.
"Not everyone has trust funds to support them, "Adele took out her ID card to login.
"I didn't mean it in a bad way ,I'm really sorry if I gave the impression .You are so closed off that I know nothing about you ," Hudson explained in a panicked state.
"Relax, I know you meant no harm .I need you to go now so that I can do my work, "Adele started opening the new stock of books.
"Trust me, I will never disturb you, you do your work think of me as a customer, "Hudson had no plan to leave.
"Hudson ..,"Adele said in a warning tone.
"Adele, give me a chance .If you still feel I am a hindrance I will leave without second thoughts, "Hudson tried convincing her.
"Okay, remember what you said, "Adele was still hesitant.
As there was a lot to do Adele got busy in her work, arranging books, fulfilling new book requests, updating readers details and answering complain mail box .In between she used to glance at Hudson and true to his word, he was sitting at a desk and reading a business magazine .Occasionally he interacted with the people who came to sit at the same table.
"Hi Adele, why didn't you come yesterday,"Remi complained.
"Hello Remi , well my shift starts from 6 and I think you could have come before that ,"Adele stated as seeing this cute little kid always brought a smile to her face.
She was not usually good with kids but somehow Remi had made a place in her heart by his innocence and cheerfulness .
"I had come in afternoon and my dad even took me to get an ice cream,"Remi said smugly.
"Eating ice cream in this weather, are you not afraid to get a cold, "Adele pulled her cheeks to which he giggled.
"Now tell me why you were searching for me yesterday,"Adele asked.
Remi's eyes shone as if he was about to utter something exciting.
"My school annual function is next week and I am taking part in a skit ,you know I have the longest dialogue .Teacher says I have a very good mmory ,"Remi was proud since his teacher praised him.
"That's awesome , always know Remi is a smart boy ,"Adele too boasted his ego.
"Will you come to see me .My teacher told we can bring our family and friends,"Remi asked with hopeful eyes.
Adele's first thought was no but she did not want to immediately say it and broke this young kid's heart.
Meeting here in library was totally different from attending events ,first of all she had a lot of her schedule that it was hard to take time off .College ,projects ,cultural clubs ,part time jobs and sometimes lending a hand at orphanage due to insufficient staff took all her time.
Attending an event where his family will be present felt as if she is being impolite as she was strangers to his parents. For every parent it is a special moment when their kids are performing on stage, they would want to enjoy and cherish it.
She thought by going there not only she is invading their privacy but also being disrespectful. But she also didn't want to lie and say yes for the time being only for Remi to get more disappointed later.
As she was hesitating to answer she did not notice that Hudson was standing behind her.
"Adele ,please come .It will be so fun ," Remi gave puppy eyes that melted her.
"I wish but ..,"Adele was struggling how to answer without hurting the little boy.
"What's the matter ,"Hudson questioned.
"I am inviting Adele to see me perform a skit "Remi responded.
"That seems cool, can I join too , "Hudson asked .
"Hudson ,stop it . No one is going anywhere, "Adele hissed seeing him take everything so lightly.
"You are not coming ,"Remi become sad ,eyes lowered and lips trembling .
"I did not mean like that ,I may be busy so what if I couldn't make it ,"Adele kneeled down on the floor to Remi's level to console him.
"No need to stay for the whole time as soon as my skit is over you can leave ,"Remi replied.
"Okay ,let me see .I will try my best ,"Adele promised him.
Remi's face slowly brightened up after hearing her promise ,he informed her about the new book he was starting and left from there .
"What did you just do ,"Adele turned towards Hudson angrily.
"You told me you will not interfere with my work ,also you cannot invite yourself ,"Adele fumed.
"It's just a school skit and most importantly the more the merrier ,"Hudson could honestly not know what he did wrong.
He was someone born with a silver spoon and people always looked forward to his presence ,his charming personality made him a favorite among the crowd.
"It's no use talking with you ,"Adele murmured .
Growing up whose presence was looked upon as dirt only those could understand what it meant to go somewhere where you are uninvited.
"You need to loosen up a bit and I can sacrifice myself for the great cause ,"Hudson said dramatically .
"Just go ,"Adele rolled her eyes fed up with his actions.
Laughing Hudson left from there and went to sit next to Remi.
Remi was quite excited to make a new friend and couldn't stop talking about his favorite books. It was time to logout so Adele packed her bag and made sure all the visitors have left the place.
As soon as Remi saw his father he rushed towards him with open arms.
His father lifted him in his arms and Remi started to tell him something.