Story telling.

In the school Leon and Carla are attending.

Around 2:30 pm in the afternoon.

A young and beautiful female teacher can be seen walking along the corridor, making her way towards the Principal's office.

Walking beside her was a man in his thirties, talking to her nonstop, obviously trying to get her attention. The man's actions made her a bit uncomfortable but didn't say anything as she didn't want to be rude.

" Clarissa, may I invite you to a dinner together after school? You should have an extra time now, aren't you? " asked the man after talking some random bullshits for awhile now.

" I'm sorry teacher Dino but, I already had plans for dinner so I can't go. Besides, didn't you still have class today? Who's watching over your students in Grade 3? " Clarissa helplessly replied.

" They will be fine, I left something they can do while I'm gone. But let's not talk about them. How about we eat some in the canteen first then? My treat. "

Hearing what he said, the young female teacher Clarissa felt disdainful towards this man.

' How can he even become a teacher? '

Clarissa was about to once again deny teacher Dino's invitation when suddenly, she saw another woman just few meters away from her. It's like finding a light house in the middle of the stormy sea.

" Sister Jennifer, wait for me! " Clarissa called out before turning her head towards dino. " I'm sorry teacher Dino, but I still have to attend the meeting with the principal. I have to go now. "

Clarissa then turned around and made her way towards Jennifer, leaving the disappointed Dino behind.

" Sister Jennifer, you'll also going to the meeting right? Let's go together. " she said after arriving beside the woman she called Jennifer.

" Mn. You're right but.. why do you seemed to be in a hurry, Clarissa? You should show some restraint, you are a teacher now so act like one. " said Jennifer seriously as she looked at Clarissa beside her.

Clarissa pouted her lips. " I know sister Jennifer, but I can't help it. That teacher Dino was so creepy. He keeps talking to me and inviting me to dinner everytime he see me. What should I do? "

* giggles *

Jennifer couldn't help but laughed after hearing Clarissa's complaints making her pout even more.

" Well, who told you to be so beautiful, my dear cousin? * giggles * I'm still wondering why you even came here to be a teacher of kindergarten despite being a licensed engineer yourself. " Jennifer teasingly said to Clarissa. This cousin of hers was undoubtedly a marvel.

" Stop laughing at me, sister Jennifer. I have my reasons for coming here so you don't have to remind me about that again and again. Just help me get away from that teacher Dino okay? He's so scary. "

" Mn. Sure. That man sure is really shameless. Why don't you report him to the police so they will arrest him or better much better, asked your father to take care of him? "

" Eh? Isn't that a bit... harsh? Besides, I don't really want to contact my father. He will only ask me to come back and get married again. "

" Hmmp. He deserves it. Who told him to have an idea towards my cousin? If you don't want to call your father then let's call the police. "

" I.. I'll think about it sister, Jennifer. "

" That's fine too. Just come to me if ever he bothers you again. Let's go, the meeting will start soon. "

" Okay. I'll remember that, sister Jennifer. "

The two of them then entered the principal's office.

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In Leon's side.

Inside the room, Leon slowly opened his eyes and saw Carla's sleeping face in front of him which made him smile.

' What a cute little girl.' he thought.

Leon looked on the clock and saw that it's already 3:47 pm now. They will have to go home soon.

" Carla, Carla. Wake up. " said Leon as he gently tried to wake Carla up.

" I'm still sleepy, mommy. I want to sleep more. " replied Carla as she cuddled closer to Leon thinking that it was her mother lying beside her.

Leon can't help but laugh a bit after hearing that. He reached out his hand and gently pinched Carla's cheek.

" I'm not your mommy. But you have to wake up now, Carla because I might have to leave soon. "

Hearing his words, Carla opened her eyes immediately. " Aah! It's you Leon. No, you can't leave. You didn't read me stories yet. You promised to read me some stories, right? "

" I know. That's why I woke you up so we can start now. My mom might come here anytime soon to get me. "

" Eh? That fast? Let's... let's start then. I'll go take the book. " Carla stood up to get the book on the table beside the bed and handed it over to Leon. " Here, Leon. Read me this. Mommy hasn't read this story to me yet. "

Leon got up and sat cross legged as he received the story book from Carla. He saw that it's about Rapunzel. He first cleared his throat before opening the book and started reading.

" John and his wife Nell live in a pleasant cottage in a small village. More than anything, they wished for a child... "

" How dare you steal my rapunzel lettuce! " The witch screamed when she came upon him. " You will pay dearly for this! "

...

Carla had both of her small hands supporting her chin as she listened to what Leon is saying in front of her. Her expression keeps on changing as she continue listening to the story.

" Soon, after the Prince and Rapunzel were married in a splendid ceremony. They took Rapunzel's parents with them to live in the King's castle, far, far away! The wicked witch, who did not know that the Raven had defied her, lived out here days in loneliness and was never heard from again. "

Leon closed the book in his hands and smiled at Carla. " Do you like that story, Carla? "

* Clap *

* clap *

" Yes Leon, I like it soooooooooo much. *giggles* " she replied as she let out a cute laugh. " But, what's the name of the prince, Leon? "

" The prince? Hmm.. I also don't know since it was not mentioned in this story. "

" Eh? Not mentioned? But... why? "

" I don't know. Probably because the author was too lazy to think of a name for him. "

" Lazy? Mommy said that being lazy is bad. "

" That's right Carla, so you shouldn't become one okay? "

" Mn. O.. okay. Read more story, Leon. "

" That... didn't you say that.... *sigh*. Fine, but this will be the last one okay? You have to promise me that. " said Leon as she patted Carla's head.

Carla nodded her head back at him. " Mn. This is the last one for today. I promised. Wait here Leon. I'll get another book. "

After saying that, Carla was about to get up to get another book on the table but Leon stopped her. " You don't have to get a book now, Carla. I will tell you another story that I've heard before. "

" Story? What story, Leon? "

" This story is about a small girl named, Little Carla. Do you want to hear it? "

" Little Carla? The same as mine, Leon?! I want to hear it. I want to here it! " Carla excitedly said after hearing that the girl in the story has the same name as hers.

Seeing her excited expression, Leon smiled satisfyingly. " Alright, you listen carefully then."

" Once upon a time, a childless woman named Pauline, wanted to have a daughter very much. So much that she set aside her fears and begged the help of a witch. "

" Leon, Leon. The woman also has a name similar to mommy! " said Carla after hearing their first part of the story.

" Mn. It's similar. It's amazing right? "

" Yes. It's amazing. I hope there's also a Leon in the story too? "

" We will see about that. I'll continue now okay? " seeing her nod her small head, Leon continued.

" A little girl you shall have, desire! " the witch cackled. She gave the woman a seed to plant and Lo and behold, a single flower soon shot up. When the sky blue flower opened, the loveliest and smallest girl no bigger than a thumb Pauline's hand came out. "

Carla showed a shocked expression on her face and as she used her small hands to cover her mouth cutely before saying, " She's so small, Leon. "

" That's right. She's small but she's also the loveliest and cutest girl ever. And her name is Carla. " said Leon as he looked at the amazed Carla in front of him.

( AN: Yes, it's Thumbelina story but Leon edited it a bit. When I say a bit, it means..... a LOT! 🤣 )

* giggles *

Carla giggled after hearing what Leon said but didn't say anything to let Leon continue telling her the story. She really like it because the characters have the same name to her and her mother.

" One night, an ugly toad saw little Carla through the window and said, " What a beautiful girl. I'm sure she will be a very good bride for my son. I have to get her tonight. "

" No! Leon... help Carla. Don't let the ugly toad take her. Please. " Carla held onto both of Leon's hands, surprising him.

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