CHAPTER 4

"Many years have passed. And I have helped many people who are ill or have serious problems. I have reached the age of sixteen. And soon I will be seventeen. I decided to wander around to help more people. Sister Raela knows about my secret as well. She would probably be worried about me making my own decisions about wandering around. Let's think about that later. Anyway, I was curious about Joseph's current situation now. Since then, he has never paid us a visit. Is he doing well? I think so. He never once contacted us. Well, I'm happy to think of that if he's doing well, anyway." I mumbled to myself.

"Time to get up now."

After preparing myself to go down, Sister Raela called me to the office.

"Mikaella, what is your plan? You'll be seventeen in a few months." Sister Raela asked me.

"I decided to be a wanderer." I responded.

My answer stunned sister Raela.

"Why is that? How will you support yourself?!! Don't tell me you are going to use your healing power for money! That is very dangerous for you!" She wondered and was angered.

"I use my healing power to help poor people in exchange for food. I can support myself with that. And I don't require a large sum of money. I only want to help. I argued with her.

"You're too sweet, Mikaella. I only hope that no one will abuse you. That's your decision, and I know before meeting me thought of that, anyway. My plans disappointed her.

"I just hope you always take care of yourself. "Please use your power with caution, OK?"She continued,

After talking to sister Raela, I went back to my room. I became dizzy all of a sudden.

"I think I'm getting a fever."

So I rest and sleep a little.

(Noisy)

It's because of the noise I woke up. I noticed sister Raela was beside me.

"Sistrer?"

"How do you feel now, Mikaella?" She asked.

"I feel a little dizzy yet."

"What happened to you? You have never been sick before. Can you heal yourself?"

"No, I already tried it earlier but there was no effect."

"How could that be if you can't heal yourself?"

"I don't know either."

"OK, go back to sleep. After your meal, maybe you will be fine tomorrow."

Sister Raela left me and let me sleep again.

My birthday has finally came. And it's today. The director called me to come to the office. When I opened the door, I saw Sister Raela, Anne, and Sebatian waiting for me as well.

"I think they were going to say goodbye to me." I whispered.

"Mikaella, please have a seat," said the director.

"You're seventeen years old now. Raela told me everything about your decision. We only hope you will be cautious whenever you go. Being a wanderer is hard. Where are you going to stay in the event of a natural disaster? You are a very sweet child. I would like you to stay here, but if that's your decision, we will only support you. You are very welcome here, always. Everyone adores you, so feel free to return whenever you need to." With the director's words, she made a promise to Mikaella.

"You are exquisite now you've grown up, Mikaella. "Increase your street safety by twofold." Anne stated,

"Yes,! Ended! You have an angelic, innocent expression on your face. You need to be careful. Don't let bad people use you. Be wise, OK? Sebastian advised me.

"OK, you can go to the celebration now. It's your day today." Sister Raela commented.

Everyone went to the dining table to celebrate my birthday with food.

I leave the orphanage the following morning. I bid everyone a fond farewell.

"Mikaella, I search for when I grow up and marry you. Don't worry. Jason was whining as he spoke those words.

Since Jason was a baby when he arrived at the orphanage, I've been taking care of him.

"But you're still six years old. Hahaha!" I teased him.

"It's fine, only eleven years left." He insisted.

"Hahaha! My baby is so cute. OK, you must grow strong to protect me, OK?" I laughed.

He nodded and he continued sobbing.

I left the orphanage and started my journey.

I wandered around and went to a secluded area.

I met dangerous people while walking there.

"Hey, pretty girl, want to come with us?"

"No!" I walked rapidly to avoid them.

"Wait, don't be a snob." He had a firm grip on my arm."

I tried to struggle to let go of my hand, but he was very strong. I screamed for help to anyone could hear me. They put their hands over my mouth and began touching my face. All I can do is cry.

"You have a lovely face."

"How could this happen on the first day of my journey? Please, someone help me." I was screaming in my head.

I'm feeling weak because I'm battling them. I feel like I'm going to faint.

Someone came in just as I was about to close my eyes.

"Maybe I'm safe now?" And I finally closed my eyes.

When I woke up, I gasped. I saw a man sleeping in the chair beside me.

"Who is he? Maybe he's the man who saved me back then. He has a good appearance." I mumbled.

"You awake?" He spoke abruptly while his eyes were closed.

"Thank you for saving my life; how can I repay you?"

"How can you repay me when you have nothing? You only have clothes on your body. Have you brought anything with you?"

"I have my bag????" I searched for my bag but not here.

"Eeeeeee~ Where is my bag?" I asked him.

"I don't know. Maybe those idiots got it while running away. So how can you repay me?"

I turned glum after hearing my bag was lost and I responded to him, "I can do household chores."

I stared at him, and he just smirked.

He was moaning as he stood up from his chair. Then I asked him,

"Are you wounded? Do you want me to assist you?"

He looked at me and said, "Mind your own business. And there is no need for you to repay me." And he walked away.

(Stomach Growl),

"I sleep too much and feel hungry. Where can I find food in this big house? I should go find the kitchen, which should be fine, right? I exited the room and looked for the kitchen.