Chapter 278: Finally Made A Good Friend (1/2)
”Hello, Elena! My name is Taylor. It's a pleasure meeting you.” He took her extended and introduced himself, giving it a firm shake.
”Young Miss?” A thin, frail voice of a lady was heard from a distance which made them turn their attention towards the source.
”That's my caretaker.” The girl mumbled softly to him before she raised her voice a couple of notches. ”Auntie Nim, I am here.” She took her hand back from the boy's grip and raised it high in the air. She waved her hand through the air a couple of times as she tried her best to get the attention of the lady who was looking around in a troubled state.
”Goodness gracious!” The lady exclaimed as relief washed over her entire being. With hurried steps, she made her way to the bank of the river where they were sitting. ”I told you to stay put, didn't I?” In a slightly raised tone, the lady reprimanded her only to see the child smile in response.
”I am sorry for making you worry, Auntie. But I just wanted to have a look at the fish. You do know how fond I am of them.” the girl replied to her in a cheery tone as if she was least bothered by the events which unfolded a little while back.
”How many times have I told you to be careful around strangers and not to be overly friendly with them?” She added as her eyes trailed to the boy who was sitting next to her.
”It's fine. He's a good person. He just saved me from my own stupidity. Or else I would have managed to get drowned in just waist deep water.” She giggled lightly while adding the latter part.
”What do you mean by that, Young Miss?” Her words only made the lady confused, but her questioning look was soon replaced by a baffled one when she saw the dripping wet frock which was now clinging to her body. It was a good thing that the fabric of her frock was a bit thick which prevented it from becoming transparent after being soaked. ”Oh my God!” She let out a worried gasp.
”Auntie Nim, I am okay. This young man here saved me.” Elena shook her head after seeing the troubled expression of her caretaker.
”Thank you, young man. May I know your name if you are okay with that?” The caretaker shifted her attention to the boy who was sitting quietly all this while.
”It's no big deal, ma'am. And my name is…” Before he could share his name with the woman, a cheery voice interrupted him.
”His name is Taylor. And he's my new friend.”
”At least you finally made a good friend. I don't like your other friends.” Auntie Nim shook her head as she clicked her tongue.