Chapter 172 - What is your Dream? (1/2)

After Elena had calmed down and Charles had recovered from the shock, they broke away from each other's arm. Then Elena thanked Charles for offering her the job in which she gladly accepted.

She also apologized for her actions and for making him nervous. She explained that she was just happy and emotional that she could not help herself but cry.

After discussing the terms, her working load and her salary, Charles oriented her about what to do. He taught her everything she needed to learn while working in the Cafe.

She looked like an intern who was observing Charles while serving and entertaining the customers.

She could not take her eyes off him. 'Elena what are you doing?' she scolded herself. 'Do I have a crush on him?' Elena shook her head and her cheeks began to blush once again.

She felt embarrassed every time she would remember how she threw herself and hugged Charles a while ago, who is now her boss.

She was glad that Charles did not make things uncomfortable for both of them. He acted as if nothing happened and he did not mind it. She stole glances at him from time to time.

She would smile unknowingly every time she would see Charles greeting their customer cheerfully. She found him more attractive every time he would smile and laugh, exchanging lively conversations with their customers. He was emanating a good and happy vibe around him.

'Maybe that was one of the reasons this Cafe attracted more customers.' she thought to herself.

Charles was also kind and very thoughtful toward her, asking her if she needs anything... if she was just okay, tired, or hungry. He did not look like a strict boss. He was acting more like a friend or just her equal. Because of that, she admired him more and she was excited and motivated to work with them.

Too bad, Elle did not come today, she wanted to thank her for everything. 'I will not disappoint both of you. I will do my job very well.' she promised to herself.

”Elena, let's take our lunch for now.” Charles invited her. He already ordered their food and had it delivered to the Cafe. Elena joined him.

While eating, Charles started a conversation with her. ”Elle had mentioned to me that you stopped attending school. You can continue your studies and work part-time here.” Charles suggested to her.

Elena was taken aback after hearing that. She faintly smiled at him as she said ”I need to save first. Then after that, I will pursue my study.”

Charles paused for a moment as if he was thinking something. ”What do you want to become? I mean your dream.” Charles asked her.

”Ever since I was young, my mother was always weak because of her illness. Then I told myself I want to become a doctor someday so that I can take care of her personally.” Elena started to open up to him.

Charles just kept silent while listening to her attentively.

”But it was expensive and costly. We are just poor. I graduated high school because of the scholarship offered by the local government in our province. But I did not pursue my studies in college for a while because I decided to find a job to help my parents and to save money.” She said, there was a hint of sadness in her voice.

”But I will not give up in reaching my dream!” she said feeling so determined.

”How about you sir, why did you choose to put up this Cafe. Is this also your dream?” This time it was Elena who asked him.

Charles was put in deep thought after hearing her words.

'Dream? I did not have any dream, or maybe I had one but I already forgot about it. I wonder what is the dream of Elle also” He smiled bitterly.

Unlike Elena, He and Elle had experienced the cruelty of life. Their childhood was spent in the dark world. They both lost their parents at a very young age. Both of them had struggled to live, committing crimes just to survive. They were already trapped in this sinful path that they had already taken.

But if given a chance to turn back time, he would still take this path because, despite everything, he was still grateful and happy that he met Master Phantom and Elle.

'But I wish Elle to live a normal life as other people do.'

Charles just realized that the things which were happening right now were not a bad thing at all. Elle meeting Erick gave her the chance to live like a normal person.