CHAPTER 01

It’s rainy season again. Everyone’s finding their own shelter. Each person carries their own umbrella, their own way of getting home without getting soaked.

This Monday, I’m just standing here, waiting for a jeep to ride. The rain keeps pouring nonstop.

“Hey, miss! Could you watch my grandchild for a bit? I just need to pee quickly!”

As I stood there, an elderly woman approached me, holding a little girl and asking for help.

“Uh… but…” I didn’t know what I was supposed to say.

“I’m sorry, miss, I really can’t hold it anymore…”

Before I could respond, the old woman hurried off, leaving the little girl standing in front of me.

“Hello…” she said cheerfully.

“Hi…” I replied coldly.

“Sorry, it’s an emergency…” she added with a smile.

“Oh, it’s okay. Come stand over here…” I said, lightly brushing my fingers through the child’s hair.

With how strong the rain was and the splashes hitting us, I guided the little girl behind me so she wouldn’t get wet.

“Um, ate…” the child said.

“Hmm?” I stayed in place, shielding her from the rain.

“What’s your name?” she asked.

“My name… I’m Cheon. And you?” I asked back.

“I’m Trix, but you can call me Riri,” she said happily.

“You know, Riri… be good to your grandma, okay?” I said gently.

“Yes, I’ll remember that,” she replied politely.

While I was talking to Riri, a jeep stopped in front of us—but her grandmother still hadn’t returned.

“Alright, get in!” the driver shouted.

Some of the people waiting with us boarded the jeep, and even though I wanted to, I couldn’t. I couldn’t leave the child behind.

Seriously… why is this happening to me? I’m already late… I thought, and just let the jeep drive away.

“Cheon…” she said, tugging on my jacket.

“Hmm?” I replied softly.

“I’m sorry…”

I turned to look at her when she said that.

“It’s okay. More jeeps will come later—you’ll be able to ride too,” I said, gently patting her again.

“riri..."

Just a few seconds after the jeep left, Riri’s grandmother finally returned.

“Grandma!” Riri shouted.

“Oh dear, I’m so sorry, miss… you weren’t able to ride because of me…” her grandmother apologized immediately.

“Oh no, it’s okay. Please come stand under here,” I said, guiding the elderly woman so she wouldn’t get wet.

“Are you sure it’s alright, miss? You might be late for school,” she asked again.

“Ah, yes, it’s okay. There’s nothing I can do now anyway… and I do have a reason—the rain is just too heavy,” I answered politely.

“Alright then… I’m really sorry again,” she said, apologizing once more.

As the rain pass, also the time. I know the consequences if a student is late. Just a little sacrifices. I know this happen in purpose.

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