In a residence. Where a girl lived with her parents. The girl's neighbors nicknamed her Ordinary Girl because none of her talents stood out.
Her name was Claire. Likes to collect pictures of policewomen. Usually the pictures would be displayed in her room. There were so many of them. Colorful.
Unbeknownst to her neighbors, Claire had aspirations of becoming a policewoman. So collecting pictures of policewomen on display in her room was a common thing.
One day, Claire went to the supermarket near her house. She had to buy some items that ran out at home. Claire could remember the list of things to buy with the help of a small piece of paper.
"Chicken curry flavor or soup flavor?" she mumbled.
While Claire was still confused about choosing the flavor, there was a short tragedy. Someone slipped because the floor of the supermarket was very slippery. The items he was carrying floated in the air.
The person who slipped lost his balance. It was impossible for him to catch the floating items.
In a split second, Claire caught all the items. Her lightning-fast movements were almost invisible to the eye.
Catching items floating in the air also required a leaping technique. A split second later, she managed to land again.
"Sir, here are your belongings" Claire said as she handed over the items that had been flying earlier
"Thank you young lady" The middle-aged man replied to Claire.
Claire left the man. Her shopping event was over. She immediately paid to the cashier.
"The total is 23K"
Claire took out her wallet. She took out the money she needed.
"Wait a minute."
She counted the money her mother gave her before she left for the supermarket. 20K, 21K, 22K.
"The total is 23K, miss"
"Oh no, I don't have enough money, how is this?" she said to herself.
"Sorry sis, I don't have enough money. Just subtract this one" She said while pointing to an item.
"Okay."
"Wait a minute, how much is less? I'll take care of it"
"Thank you, but I don't think it's necessary" Claire politely refused.
"It's okay, you did me a favor earlier"
"It was just a small thing"
"Then this is also a small thing, as my thanks"
The middle-aged man handed several bills to the cashier. Even though the total payment for the goods he bought was not too much.
"Just take the change" he said.
Claire waited outside the supermarket door. Not only was she short of money, but all the items she bought had already been paid for by the man.
"I thank you, sir."
"It's nothing."
"Oh yes, would you like to stop by my house? Incidentally, my wife was cooking delicious food" he continued.
"Thank you, but no need, sir. I have some business now. I'll take my leave" Claire bowed her body
"No problem. So that we can chat again, how about meeting tomorrow at a five-star restaurant?"
"It's too much, sir"
"That's fine, you can eat all you want there"
Unable to refuse the middle-aged man's request, Claire finally accepted. Tomorrow she would meet him again at the five-star restaurant.
In broad daylight, she had to return to her house immediately. She had been shopping for kitchen supplies. Her mother was going to cook. If she returned late, the cooking would be delayed.
Claire walked down the asphalt road. Walking on the sidewalk. Turned into a small alley. It was probably only five meters wide. But this alley was quite long too.
"Hello miss" an unknown person greeted Claire.
"Who are you?"
"Don't rush just yet. We have good intentions."
"Tell me what you want!!!"
"I want to make a deal with you, young lady" he said with a cynical smile.
"Whatever it is, stay away from me!"
"You're defiant? Well, let's see how big your guts are"
Click...
The stranger snapped his fingers. Several of his men who wore all-black clothes and also wore sunglasses seemed to clench their palms.
Preparing to fight with Claire. What is this? Claire didn't even know this person. But he already dared to attack recklessly.
"An ordinary girl like you won't be able to hit back and even touch my men" he said sarcastically.
The situation was still the same. There were five of the stranger's men ready to fight with Claire. Basically, Claire couldn't fight against that many people. Then what should she do?
"Since it's like this, then I have to do it" Claire thought.
"Attack that girl. She is no match for you. Just a street rat" he said with a booming voice inside this small alley.
His men had surrounded Claire from all sides. She couldn't escape anymore. The only way was to fight back.
"Now where are you going?"
"Hahaha, look at the scared expression on her face" said one of the stranger's men.
Wherever Claire went, she always carried a small, very sharp knife. It was just in case, especially in a situation like this.
The five men prepared to hit Claire from all directions. With all her strength, Claire jumped as high as she could to avoid the opponent's blows.
A split second later she grabbed hold of one of her opponents. Throwing towards the other four men. They could not read Claire's movements. All of them were blown away until their heads hit the wall.
The facial expression that was originally proud, as if in power, now turned into a shocked expression. Couldn't believe her men would lose a single attack.
"What are you guys doing? Get up quickly. Counterattack."
The five of them stood staggering. Almost losing their balance. But they continued to fight back. Sending punches in all directions. Erratically.
Claire easily dodged the punches. Surviving would take a long time. While they were weak, she had to attack immediately.
Exerting all her strength, Claire slammed into the body of the enemy in front of her. Hitting it with great force. The rest of the time, she would tear her opponent apart with her spare knife.
Srat...
She managed to tear the flesh of her opponent's neck this time. They were all unable to stand. A dying state. No need to attack anymore.
Occasionally, look over there. Where is that stranger? He seems to have escaped. Just relying on these weak men won't be enough to fight him.
"That's enough. I have to go home soon. Mom will wait for me for too long" he muttered.
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Blue Street, Number 18 - B
After a long journey, Claire finally arrived at her house. It was located on Blue Street. With the number listed as 18 block B.
"I'm home"
Claire sat on the floor of her house. Taking off the footwear she was wearing. Her mother immediately greeted her. And Claire gave her what she bought at the supermarket earlier.
"It took so long, was there a problem?" mom asked.
"Nothing. I met an old friend on the way, Mom. So we chatted for a while," she replied while making up a story.
"I see. Who did you meet?" mom asked again
"Hana, I met her earlier" Claire lied again. Before her mom could ask her any more questions, it was best to go to her room.
Claire changed her clothes. Her clothes were ruined from fighting with the stranger's men. She actually ran away when her men lost badly.
A scratch was exposed on her arm when she took off her jacket. Claire quickly smeared it with medicine. Before her mother found out and asked questions that Claire wouldn't be able to answer.
The cell phone on the table vibrated. It signaled an incoming message. It was Claire's cell phone. Apparently it was a message from the middle-aged man she met this morning at the supermarket.
^^^"Good afternoon. I'm Astra. The person who met you this morning at the supermarket."^^^
^^^"Mr. Astra. I'm Claire."^^^
^^^"You must be wondering where I got your cell phone number"'^^^
^^^"If I may know, where did you get my cell phone number, sir?"'^^^
^^^"You don't need to know that. Don't forget, tomorrow we meet at BoKo restaurant"'^^^
^^^"Yes sir, I won't forget"'^^^
^^^"You're still young. Don't be forgetful, hahaha~^^^
^^^Let's meet tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock"'^^^
^^^"Yes sir"^^^
^^^"Then I'll see you tomorrow. Good afternoon"'^^^
^^^"Good afternoon"^^^
That was more or less the exchange of messages between Mr. Astra and Claire. As far as Claire knew, BoKo restaurant was a five-star restaurant in this city. It was said that the menu prices there were quite expensive. If Mr. Astra took Claire there, he probably came from an upper-class family.
In accordance with the promise made between Claire and Mr. Astra, they will meet at a five-star restaurant by the name of restaurant BoKo.
Based on information obtained by Claire, the owner of restaurant BoKo is a wealthy businessman who has many businesses. Like opening a restaurant, opening a bar, and other trading businesses.
"Good morning, Mr. Astra"
"Good Morning, Miss Claire."
"Maybe today's meeting will take a lot of your time, sorry" he continued
"No big deal, before that, why are you so eager to meet me?"Claire asked curiously
"About that, nothing. Think of it as a thank you for yesterday's tragedy."
"Oh yes, please choose the food and drink menu, do not hesitate" said Mr. Astra while handing over the menu book
Claire picked up the menu book that Mr. Astra had proffered. And immediately choose a dietary menu. The price of all menus both food and drinks here is quite expensive.
"Miss, I want to ask you a question"
"Please Sir"
"Miss, Are you not in school anymore?"
"It so happened that I graduated from high school the year before, currently do not have a job"
"Does she need a job?"
"My mother said there was no need to rush about work. I usually stay at home and help my mom with the housework."
"Do you have a sister?"
"Nothing. I am the only daughter."
"What is your father's job, miss?"
"My father works as a four-star hotel manager in this city"
"So so"
"If you don't mind, will you come to work with me? "my company needs employees."
"I'll think about it, sir," said Claire
Mr. Astra breathed harshly, "if Miss has found the answer, please contact me"
"Also, if you want to ask about the job I offer and the conditions" he continued
Claire nodded as a sign of gratitude. After graduating from school a year ago, he was unemployed. Being offered a job like this is something you can't refuse. But he still has to tell his parents first.
"Your order has arrived, please enjoy. I want to go back first, about paying for food, take it easy, I have paid in full" Mr. Astra left the BoKo restaurant with a body guard
Claire enjoyed her order. It feels so good especially it's free.
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The sun is starting to rise. The light of day will make anyone shine. People on the street wearing sunglasses. Glasses that protect your eyes from the sun.
"Mom, I'm home"
After struggling through the hot streets, Claire finally arrives at her home.
"Where Have you been?"
"When I met him, he was a rich man."
"Oh yeah? boy or girl?"
"Male, but old" Claire sat on the living room sofa. Mom, too.
"What were you talking about earlier?"
"He offered me a job. He said his organization is opening vacancies."
"Then just accept it. Why are you still waiting?"
"At first I wanted to accept it. But, I decided to ask mom and dad for their opinion first."
"Mom agrees"
"When I get home from work, I'll ask for your opinion."
"Yasudah"
Mom was very pleased when Claire got a job. He agreed when it would work.
The sun is leaning towards the West. It's getting dark. The light of the setting sun remains. Twilight is approaching.
Dad's back from work. Open the front door of the House. From his expression, he looked exhausted. Based on the age factor, Claire's father should not have worked. But as the backbone of the family, although he was said to be old, but he had to work.
Their family custom is to gather at night. Tell me everything that happened today. While enjoying a glass of tea and black coffee.
"Daddy, do you know? Claire gets a new job" mom opens up
"Oh yeah? since when?"ask Dad
"Only offered by people. But I haven't received it yet" replied Claire while drinking a glass of warm tea
"You're a grown man, you better get to work. You graduated high school anyway. What are you waiting for?"father said
"You're right, you need to get the job done. And dad doesn't have to work anymore. You will be the backbone of the family" mom added
"Well, tomorrow I will tell the man that I accepted his offer."
"Very good. We will always support you" said Mom and dad in unison
"Dad, I don't have to work tomorrow. Let Claire make the money. It's time to rest and relax at home."
"Yes, I will file for dismissal tomorrow."
Mom and Dad had agreed when Claire worked. I don't have to work anymore. His position has been replaced by his only daughter as the backbone of the family.
"Because mom and dad agreed, now I will contact Mr. Astra" he said in his heart
^^^"Good night, Mr. Astra"^^^
^^^"Good night"^^^
^^^"I accept your offer of the job"^^^
^^^"Well then, tomorrow you come at this address^^^
^^^Street * * * * no * * * block*"^^^
^^^"Good Sir"^^^
^^^"But I want to ask, what is this job?"^^^
^^^"This is a job..."^^^
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