Chapter 3

I opened my eyes and my hand touched my face to find out it was wet.

I sat from my bed and wipe the remaining tears.

That was a terrible memory from my past. A memory of how foolish and terrible I am as a person.

As a human.

I get up from my bed and went to the window. I pushed the curtain slightly and saw my grandfather outside sweeping the ground. I looked at the wall clock. It's 6:00 in the morning now. I stretch my body and did some exercise before going to the bathroom.

Mama was usually waking me up before in my past life because I was a late sleeper so I wake up also late. But that was in my past life. I changed my bad habits before because I want to be a better person and make them proud.

I took a quick shower and clean myself. After, I get dressed and went downstairs where Mama is putting the breakfast in the table.

'Good morning Mama!' I greeted.

"Good morning little Yue. Can you please call your Baba inside so that we can eat' she said which I immediately oblique.

I went outside and saw Baba talking to a woman. she was facing back at me so I wasn't able to recognize her but Baba saw me since he was facing the opposite.

I came near them.

'Baba, breakfast is ready, Mama's calling for you' I said

The woman then faced in front and looked at me. when I saw her face. It felt nostalgic.

So that's why she's so familiar.

"Oh My, Yue! Good Morning!' She energetically greeted me.

I smiled at her and greeted her back

'Auntie Nari, Good morning' I said to her. I wanna tell her a lot of things like my gratitude towards her but I can't

'Little Yue I was just chatting with Nari.'

Grandpa said

'Granpa Wang, I'll be going inside now, it was really nice chatting with you. Have a good day! you too Yue' Auntie Nari said and waved us goodbye then, I and baba went back inside the house.

Third Person's PoV

Yue and her grandfather went inside the house hand in hand with big smiles on their faces. Old Wang is very happy and feeling content with his life. He looked at the tiny hand that's holding his and his heart is overwhelming. Did he save a country in his former life? How good was he that he has been able to have such a good grandchild? He really felt very blessed whenever he looked at Little Yue.

The grandfather pair went inside and sat down the chair to have their meal.

'Bless our food O'lord for which we are about to partake. please give us the strength and guide us to safety for this day onwards. Thank you very much for all the blessings and kindness you've shown and this we pray.'

'Amen'

'Amen'

Both elders said and after Yue prayed and they started to have the first meal of the day.

It was such another fine and warm meal for the family.

They chatted and Yue ate everything on her plate.

If there has been a regret in Yue's past life, that is not eating all the food her grandmother makes. Like a spoiled brat, she would rather eat food made by a chef than her grandmother's. Every time her Mama comes and brings her food, she appreciates it and takes it but she would not eat it. She would give it to her maids or strangers because she felt bad throwing it into the bin. She does it because she knows her Mama won't know about it.

That is why she promised that she would never waste food and eat everything her grandma makes. After tasting it in this life, she found out that it was more delicious than any five-star chef would make. everything is a delicacy and she loves it.

After having their meal, Yue helped her grandparents to clean the table and tidy up. afterward, they all went out and locked the house. Yue kissed goodbye to her Baba as he is going to the market place to sell vegetables while Yue will go today to her Mama to the library.

It's just one bus ride going to a private library. It was owned by Mrs. Jones who's very kind and giving.

She gave Mama a job in the library even in old age that is why they are very thankful to her. Mrs. Jones is a middle-aged woman whose husband already passed away. to avoid loneliness, her children built her the library as she is someone who loves books. right now, she is managing the library. Although it's not that big, it's very nice and cozy here and people just love the place to read and research things.

One good thing about here is that if there is no book in stock or if there is a book that you need, you can go to the librarian which is Yue's grandmother and you can request for that specific book and within a few days, it would arrive. there are also three computers with an internet that you can use for research. it's really convenient.

Once they arrived. Yue's grandma got her keys from her handbag and opened the door. she switched signs from close to open and they went inside. Her Mama put her things down and went inside the counter while Little Yue went to the small utility room and took a sweeper for the floor. while her grandma is arranging the books, Yue sweep the floor.

Yue already knows the whole place and knows what to do even her grandma won't ask her to do things. She helps her grandma by her own free will and happy to do so. after a while when everything is tidy and in place, Yue is satisfied and settled down into the corner and reads books while her grandma helps the customers.

'Hello, May I know where I can find the history books?' Yue heard a middle-aged man comes in and asked her grandma.

'Let me show you' Her grandma replied and went out the counter to assist him.

'Excuse me?' Yue then heard a woman's voice and from the thick book she is reading, she lifted her head and saw a pretty lady with normal clothing and humble attire.

Yue stood from sitting on the floor and went to see the woman.

'How can I help you?' Yue politely asked.

The woman was taken by surprise when she saw a small child. She looks like she is just seven so how can she help her?

Yue looked at the doubting expression of the woman

'Maam, if you would tell me what you might need then I can relay it to my grandma who's supervising, right now she is assisting someone' Yue explained calmly.

The woman nodded her head

'That would be great, I'm having trouble with my thesis and I need this particular book called "The Laws of Motion" but I cannot find it anywhere, someone told me that you can request a book here?' the woman asked. Her friend told her that it's a book made by a famous author. That friend is also using the same book as a reference.

Yue smiled at her.

'That is right Maam, you can request a book here but if you want, while waiting for our librarian, I can check on the system if the book you require is available, would you like to do that?' Yue asked her first, after all, the lady wanted to talk to her grandma.

The woman looked at the child and just nodded her head. The child is very polite and the way she talks really looked like she is very knowledgeable.

'Thank you, give me a minute' Yue said and type in the title of the book on the computer. by the way, she is sitting on the high chair so that she can reach the counter, the woman thought that the child is very cute and adorable.

'Maam, I see that the book with the title "The Laws of Motion" by Quebec Symon is currently not available, It seems that its on-demand and every copy we own is out and borrowed by someone. It seems that the publisher only limited their copies and not reproduced that's why you cannot buy it anymore in the bookstores.' Yue said while looking at the computer.

"So that's why!" the woman thought. she's been through any bookstore and library she'd known but to no avail.

She felt disappointed, how can she finish her thesis then? she really needed a book for reference.

Yue saw the sad and helpless look on the woman's face. she looked so stress like tons of kilo is on her back. it affected her beautiful appearance.

'If you don't mind, are you making a thesis about physics?' Yue asked.

The woman even troubled and in deep thinking, nodded her head.

'If you wanted Maam, this is just a recommendation, I have read the "laws of Motion" once when it was first delivered here. the book was great but the only thing is that it contains full of technical words so if one doesn't know the fundamentals of physics, they cannot truly understand, If you wanted, I can recommend another book. The Author is not well known and a very old book but every information is really specific and easier to understand. You can try to borrow it first then decide if you wanted to use it.' Yue explained and tried to help her.

The woman looked at Yue

'Well, it's better than nothing. thank you for help' the woman said to her and smiled.

'I'll just go and look for it for you, please wait.' Yue said and jumped down from the high chair.

she went out of the counter and walked upstairs where the book is located. when she got it, she went back and gave it to the lady.

The woman takes a quick look at what's inside

'This seems to be useful, alright, I'll borrow it' she said

'Thank you very much, if you could just give me your membership card and I will file that for you' Yue said and looked at the woman who was rummaging through her bag.

'Uhm I seem to forget it.' She said after awhile looking inside her bag. she seems more troubled.

'Unfortunately, we don't have a way to stamp it because we need your membership card, do you remember your membership number?'

"I don't, Oh my, can't you check it through my name? I really need it these.'

She asked desperately because she has to start doing her thesis immediately. she cannot afford to fail this one or else, she can't graduate.

'We can't search it through name yet Maam but if you want, If you have 50 yuan, you can borrow it first and I will give you a receipt. within 14 days, you need to return here with your Id card so that we can refund your 50 yuan'

The woman looked at her wallet and then to Yue. she seems very troubled. desperate

because of her expression, Yue knew that the woman doesn't have enough cash.

'Kindly hold on, You can sit there on the side first, I'll be right back'

Yue said and disappear. the lady has no other choice but to sit on the corner while waiting for the child. To be honest, she is from another city, her friend told her about this library where her friend was able to get the book that is why she specially traveled just to go here. her family is not well and she has to work part-time to be able to afford her projects and material needed for school and she is on the last of her savings. if she pays for the book, she won't have any money to pay for her fare but if she can't get any reference book, then she won't be able to complete her thesis and she would fail her main subject which might cause for her not to be able to graduate.

She looked at the clock and she wonders why the child is not back yet. she looked at the clock and she saw that Yue has been away for like 20 minutes.

After five more minutes. Yue came back and went directly to where she is sitting.

'Thank you for waiting.' Yue said and she handed a thick paper.

The lady is confused but she took it anyway.

She looked at Yue and read the letters on the first page. she was surprised and she flips it immediately on the second and then third page.

'This is.' and looks at Yue.

'I had the book copied for you, we won't be in trouble if you won't tell anyone' Yue joked and she winked at the lady. The lady was overwhelmed. She can't believe that a small child would understand her troubles like this. she was filled with gratitude and appreciation that she unconsciously hugs Yue.

'Thank you! thank you! thank you very much!' she said and Yue tried to pat her back because she is choking by how tight the lady is hugging her.

'Your most welcome' Yue said when the pretty lady lets her go.

'My name is Pan Ming, and you are?' She asked

'You can call me Yue. Nice to meet you'

'Nice to meet you too. Thank you for coming all the way here, It must have been hard for you.'

'It was fine. I was able to meet you, you are soo amazing, It's really good here, we have the same library in our town but this place is much better'

'Thank you - -'

'Yue?' Yue was cut off when someone called her.

She looked back and saw Mrs. Joned. Oh no

'Someone is calling me, I have to go, It was really nice meeting you.'

'Thank you, I'm looking forward to seeing you in the future' and the lady said.

Yue said goodbye and looked at the owner who was smiling at her but Mrs. jones looked so exhausted.

To Be Continued.