For a Freedom
JENNIFER: FOR FREEDOM (26)

Where the...? What place am I in right now?

Looking around, the place seemed to be very foreign to him. Since he was still weak and not fully conscious, he could only open his eyes.

Then, there was the figure of a boy standing next to him. The boy seemed to say something but he could not hear it, he then felt anxious because his gaze was blurred. Can't see the boy clearly.

Who...? Is this in heaven? .... The morning sunlight instantly shone on me, I was also put to sleep on a soft and smooth mattress.... Did I finally really, .... Die off?

"Vallene? Do you feel pain or dizziness...? I'm glad and grateful you finally came to your senses." Vallene heard those words from the boy who was beside her.

With a soft and gentle voice, Vallene turned to look at him. Trying to open his eyes, so that his vision is clear.

He could finally see clearly, the boy who was smiling and waiting for him. The boy whose face radiates warmth, with my sweet eyes and a sweet smile.

Welcomes Vallene from her unconsciousness. Vallene felt alien to the boy, he was anxious and frightened.

"Who are you? Am I still alive?" he said in a trembling voice, the boy then smiled again and stroked Vallene's head gently.

"I am, Kenneth Zient. Yes, you are alive! Because your life is long." Kenneth calms Vallene down.

So sincere that Vallene calmed down and trusted him.

Zient's?

"Zient's? I-I'm no stranger to that name like, are you...?" Vallene.

"Oh sorry, let me introduce myself to Miss Vallene.My name is Kenneth Zient, Mr. Zient's son. Yeah, you probably know my dad."

Kenneth's words moved Vallene and Vallene finally shed tears. Kenneth was then shocked and worried.

"Eh...? I'm sorry if I hurt your true feelings, w-what's the matter? Why are you crying?" he said with a voice mixed with worry.

Then Kenneth held Vallene's hand, and he said...

"Maybe you're a stranger to me, my father hid about him having children. But I know about you, and Vallice.

And.., sorry if you have to wake up with pain. I'm trying so hard to take care of you, miss, but it takes time to heal" Kenneth said with regret.

Vallene then moved and wanted to sit down, but he could not do it himself. Kenneth helped him to sit down.

Vallene finally saw his whole body, his legs were bandaged thickly, his left hand was also on the bandage. Vallene felt sad, suddenly he felt pain in his stomach. And he knows, if his whole body has been sewn.

Vallene was pensive and daydreaming, making Kenneth very worried.

"Miss.., I'm sorry, I can't" Kenneth.

"Thank you,*get and smile. Thanks." Vallene.

Seeing Vallene in this state, Kenneth could not help but hold back his tears. She cried.

"You must not be sad, for seeing you like this hurts my heart" Kenneth sobbed.

"How could I be sad when someone saved me, I cried because I regretted something like this.

Why did you save me? What is your reason and Mr Zient? Though, your lives would be much safer if I left." Vallene.

Because, we owe you Miss. Whatever the case, we'll protect you. You don't have anyone to lean on.

"Because it's my job, don't feel so dong...." Kenneth smiles.

Vallene also smiled broadly, then a phone call sounded.

"Ah, just a minute! I'll answer the phone." Kenneth then walked out of the room, and closed the door. Leave Vallene there.

"So, I was at Mr. Zient's house? Why did Mr Zient never tell her about his life? Even Mr. Zient already has a son.

And she was very kind, visible from her sincere, warm and loving face. When she smiled, I could feel the warmth. It was very peaceful when he saw her smile with those eyes of his.

...

Vallene looked out the window quietly, out there he saw the morning sun shining on the plants and grass.

Where'sisthis? Looks like the location of this house is on the outskirts of town.

Soon Kenneth opened the door slowly and walked in, leaving Vallene a little surprised by his presence.

"Eh?" Vallene.

"You're too focused, want to go out there?" kenneth said that Vallene admired the view outside.

"Can....?" Vallene.

Kenneth smiled warmly at Vallene.

"Of course.." said Kenneth soothingly.

...

They arrived at the side yard of the house, a place where Vallene was amazed. Kenneth helps Vallene out by raising Vallene in a wheelchair, pushing his wheelchair to get Vallene where he likes.

"You likey?" lirih Kenneth's.

"Yes, it's cool and soothing. Is this on the edge of town?" Vallene asked.

"Yes right. Indeed the atmosphere here is more soothing, there is no crowds and commotion. The environment is still awake so it still feels beautiful." replied Kenneth.

Vallene looked peaceful, he closed his eyes and breathed in the cool air happily. Kenneth was happy to see Vallene smiling.

"Emm, there's something I want to tell you Miss...." Kenneth.

"Speak, but don't call me Miss huh. It makes me uncomfortable, we are friends now! Call me Vallene, just Vallene." said Vallene.

Kenneth initially looked doubtful, but when he saw Vallene's pleading face like that he sighed and said.

"Well.." warmly.

When he saw Kenneth smiling, Vallene became focused on Kenneth. Vallene felt, never seeing a smile this warm and sincere.

It was so soothing, it felt like I wanted to see a smile like that when I felt sad and desperate.

...

"Actually, next week I'm going to Fred's house and be a waiter there" Kenneth said.

Vallene was surprised to hear that, he became anxious and trembling.

"You sure? Do you know who he is?" vallene said with anxiety.

"Yes, I know who he is and I know how horrible the house is. But I have to, take it easy Vallene I can protect myself." Kenneth convinced Vallene.

"Eggh, why? What's your excuse?" once again Vallene was agitated.

"To replace my father, my father will move to the kingdom. I took over as a waitress in Fred's family, and to look after you.

Another reason, because I'm tired of being alone here. At first I took care of my sick mother, until finally last year she died" Kenneth said with a bitter smile.

"I know that I'm going back to that place, but you don't have to! Just here, right? It's safer here...." Vallene with excessive anxiety.

"If you can adapt to such circumstances that make you stoic and strong then I envy you, as long as there is Vallene.

Vallene was speechless to hear that, and Vallene was forced to let Kenneth go. When Kenneth smiled, Vallene's heart melted and tried to believe that everything would be fine.

"All right, promise me you won't do anything dangerous" Vallene said resignedly.

Kenneth looks at Vallene, looks like Vallene is not willing to say that.

"Yes, promise me you'll stay by my side. So that I'll always be fine." murmured Kenneth.