PART 40

"Are you okay Stella?" I asked worriedly. Stella burst into tears of fright. He hugged himself. Dani also looks at his mother with pity. I tried to hug Stella warmly while gently stroking her shoulder. "Don't worry. I'm always there for you Stella. You're a great woman. Don't hesitate to me. I'll always be there to help you Stella," I said with tears in my eyes. Because I can clearly imagine how terrible Robert was yelling at Stella. "Thank you Jihan," Stella said softly. "I already think of you as my mother. I love you Stella," I said, wiping Stella's tears. Now Stella is not crying anymore. He was out of my arms. Now Stella straightened her seat and looked at Steven with pity. "Steven, I'm really sorry for you. Do you need me to treat your wound? I'll treat it until it heals," Stella said seriously. Steven shook his head with a sweet smile on his lips. "Oh no no Stella. I'm fine. It's just a small cut," Steven said, holding the corner of his lip which was cut and bruised. I'm pretty sure it's very painful. I salute Steven..he is very brave to Robert. "Actually it's not the first time I've heard Stella scream. This is the first time I've dared to help you Stella. Maybe because I don't want to feel sorry. So I have to help you Stella," Steven said honestly. I was so shocked when I heard this. It means that this is not the first time Robert has treated Stella unkindly. God, I'm so sorry Stella. "It's okay Steven. I'm very grateful to you Steven. But maybe you don't have to try to help me anymore. I'm afraid that you will be the target of Robert's beating. I'm afraid that Robert will target you later," Stella said with her head down. "Don't think about it anymore. The most important thing is that I intend to help you. That's all, I don't have to think about what will happen later. I'm already relieved if I help you Stella," said Steven very wisely. I really salute Steven. He's being very mature. even though he is the same age as me. Stella didn't say anything else. I knew for sure that Stella could only act like that too. Even though he didn't really like Steven. "Then I'll go first. I want to rest," said Steven with a big smile. He stood up from my gray color. I immediately stood closer to Steven.

"You really don't want to drink or eat first? I have some warm egg soup," I said looking at Steven. For some reason that face became very nice to me and I'm a little awkward if I have to meet eyes like this. "I also have my own food at my house," Steven replied smugly with a smile as if mocking me. He's really annoying. "Then excuse me everyone. Take good care of them Jihan," said Steven looking at me. Now Steven is out of my house. Look at his back which is now far away. I immediately closed and locked the door tightly. "Jihan, actually I feel sorry for Robert. I'm afraid something bad will happen to him," said Stella with a sad face. "I'm sure he just fainted. He'll wake up on his own later. If you were there. You could be hit and scolded by him again. I don't want that to happen. I feel sorry for Dani who has to watch you fight," I said seeing Dani's face who is now sleepy. Now Dani I immediately carried to sleep in my room. While Stella was still sitting on the sofa. In my room. I slowly laid down Dani who was now asleep once. His eyes closed tightly. Dani this little boy is very cute when he is sleeping. Very excited about Dani. "He's so smart, isn't he. He's only three years old and he's already very smart," I said smiling at Stella. Stella just smiled casually. "Then I'll prepare a meal for you, Stella. You must be very hungry. I'm hungry too," I said and laughed a little. "Thank you Jihan," said this forty-five year old woman whose body was very thin in my opinion. I just went straight to the kitchen. My hands deftly prepared the plate and put the bread and also put the soup in the bowl. I also prepared hot tea. I put the food on the dining table. I went straight to the living room. "Stella, the food is ready. Let's eat together, okay?" I said softly. Now Stella smiles at me and I hug her gently as I walk towards the kitchen. Stella and I had dinner very voraciously. I'm grateful for today. Can eat deliciously and be given health. I can also learn by looking at the Stella household. I became thinking about my mother and father. Could it be that they had fought as well as Stella and Robert. Who knows. I do not know. I don't know why I'm afraid to get married. I don't know why I even have to think about that. ***

Sunny morning and when I wake up. Stella was suddenly in the kitchen. I saw Dani playing alone with his food. Oh my god, that table is a mess. Dani eats badly. "Sorry if I woke up too late," I said making Stella look back at me. Stella was busy with Teflon and a spatula. "Apparently you're awake. It's okay for you to get up late. I've made breakfast for you Jihan," Stella said with a smile. I approached and I saw that there was porridge on top of the Teflon. "Wow that looks delicious. I can't wait to try it," I said enthusiastically. Now Stella prepares breakfast for me on the table. "Is this what you call having a mother? Wake up late and there's food in the kitchen," I said with a smile. "Hahaha, haven't you... ever tasted having a mother?" Stella asked at once. I fell silent. "Sorry if my question was wrong," Stella said. "No, you're not wrong. I've never had a mother. Since I was little, my father has always been by my side," I said softly. "Oh, sorry. I don't know your story. I'm so sorry jihan," Stella said, rubbing my shoulder. Now I have a hearty breakfast with Stella and Dani. He's between meals. I also chatted with Stella. And Stella finally told me the truth. If he often gets unfavorable treatment by Robert. Stella told the story with tears in her eyes. "Sorry, why don't you just go? I mean. Maybe you can go with Dani to leave Robert," I said cautiously. I looked at the face as serious as this woman in front of me. Stella shook her head. He looked gloomy. "I can't do that Jihan. It's not easy at all. Later when you get married. You will definitely feel it later,"