Fake Foot Girl
GKP 24

Lea was feeling very exhausted. Working alone, it was not as easy as he had imagined. In addition to his movements that were not as agile as before, Lea also felt overwhelmed. Especially if the order is a lot.

"I think I need a friend to help me work. Besides, I need a friend to talk to. Alone in this room, it really makes me feel sad," he murmured while massaging his heavy nape.

Leah stopped her work. He grabbed his laptop and started making flyers. He wants to find a partner who can help him work. It did not take long, the leaflet was finished. Lea took the leaflet out and put it in front of the boutique.

"Done, hopefully someone is interested" he murmured again.

Leah went back inside and continued her work.

A few moments later.

A young woman was standing in front of Lea's boutique. The woman was reading a leaflet posted by Lea a few hours ago. After he finished reading the leaflet, he began to look inside the boutique, like he was looking for someone.

Leah unintentionally saw the sight. He fell silent and stopped his work while watching the young woman's movements.

"Is he interested in the job vacancy I'm putting in there?" muttered Lea with a gaze that was still fixed on the young lady.

Long enough the young lady stayed there while looking inside Lea's boutique. It seemed like he wanted to enter, but still hesitated. It even seemed that once in a while he muttered to himself while scratching his non-itchy head.

Until finally he ventured to approach the door of the room. "Excuse me," he said.

Lea rushed over to the young lady with a warm smile. "Well, how can I help you?"

The young woman was surprised to see the condition of Lea's legs. He seemed confused to see Lea who turned out to use a prosthetic leg to help him walk.

"Ehm, look, Ma'am. I just read the leaflet in front. He said the store needed an employee. Is that true?" ask her doubtfully.

"Yes, that's right. You're interested, aren't you?" ask Lea back.

The young lady nodded quickly. "Yes, I'm very interested, Ma'am."

"Have you read all the terms?" ask Lea again while scanning the appearance of young women who have mature brown skin carefully.

Yes, the young woman has a mature brown skin color with long black hair and wavy. His appearance was very simple, the person was polite and his speech was also meek. Looking at her appearance, Lea was confident that the young lady could be trusted.

"Already, Ma'am," he said with a sweet smile.

"Ehm, then please come in. Let's talk inside" Lea said, inviting the woman into her modest boutique.

The young woman followed Lea from behind, then stopped right in front of Lea's desk. Before that, he looked at the place.

Slowly Lea dropped herself on the chair and invited the woman to sit in front of him. There was a plastic chair in front of his desk.

"What's your name and where do you live?" ask Lea later.

"My name is Sri Wulandari. I am 21 years old. I came from the village and went to the city to find a job and now I live in a rented not far from this place" he said.

Lea smiled back. "really? Gosh, that's good. Oh yes, Sri. Have you had any work experience in a boutique like this before?"

The young lady shook her head slowly. "If it's a boutique like this, I've never been, Ma'am. But if you work in convection, I have. In the past, there was a person who opened the convection and I joined him. But unfortunately, because of something, he eventually went bankrupt and could not continue his business. As a result, I was fired, too" he said.

"Oh, I am a vocational high school graduate, Ma'am, with a major in fashion," he replied steadily.

Lea smiled widely and then spoke again. "Somehow, if you're willing, today you can help me. I want to see how you work. If your work is good, then from tomorrow, you can already work with me. How's it?"

The young lady nodded quickly. "Yes, Mommy. Of course I want to" he replied enthusiastically.

Sri started working to help Lea. Starting from sewing, installing sequins, and so forth. Lea looked happy because the work of Sri was very good and neat. The young woman also understood the patterns so that Lea was not too difficult to direct.

It didn't feel like the afternoon was coming. Lea prepared to go home, so did Sri. The young lady was so eagerly awaiting Lea's decision today.

"Sri, this is for you." Lea handed Sri two red banknotes.

"What is this, Ma'am?" sri asked confusedly to see the paper money that was now in his hands.

"That's my thanks because you've helped me today" Lea replied with a warm smile.

Sri was suddenly moody. "W-does this mean Ma'am doesn't want me to work tomorrow?"

"Eh, it's not like that! This is just as a thank you and for tomorrow, you can work again for me. I love your work and I hope you're serious about working with me" Lea said.

Sri smiled widely. He was happy not to be upset after hearing the answer from Lea. Sri reflexively hugged Lea and then thanked her.

"Thank you, Ma'am. Thank you very much" he said with teary eyes.

"Either. Please cooperate, yes. And don't forget, tomorrow bring your job application files" Lea said as she broke their embrace.

"Ready, Boss!" Sri smiled back.

"Oh yeah, can I ask you something?" sri asked as she approached a wedding dress displayed in the middle of the room.

Leah turned towards Sri. "What?"

"This is beautiful, Ma'am. It's the prettiest wedding dress I've ever seen. Is this also the result of your plan?" ask Sri again.

Lea smiled slightly. "Yes. Very pretty, isn't it? However, unfortunately the fate of this dress is not as beautiful as its shape. The man who ordered this dress, canceled his order. He was abandoned by the owner when he was ready to wear" Lea said.

"Geez, this dress is so beautiful, Ma'am. Did she not regret that she had already canceled a dress this beautiful?" murmured Sri while continuing to stare at the beautiful dress.

"Okay, I don't understand either."

"This dress must be very pretty if it's worn by you, Ma'am." Sri suddenly cursed like that and made Lea surprised.

"Me?" Lea chuckled softly. "I want to, but it feels impossible. Who would marry a disabled woman like me" Lea continued.

"Eh, don't say that, Ma'am. Can't! Ma'am is beautiful, independent and has her own business again. I'm sure, many out there who want to disturb Mbak," Sri protested.

Lea just smiled and didn't want to hold on to it anymore.

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