I placed the card inside the card slot above the door knob, it clicked, and to my surprise, its spacious, there is nothing in this white room, except a fan for ventilation on the wall. The floor is covered up with pale wood tile, and the wall is painted in white. It’s a nice room, there is a bathroom on the right side as the entrance are on the left side of the room. I put Ken down on the smooth tile after locking the door.
I went to check the bathroom, which has a toilet, a sink and a shower with plastic curtain. This place is not bad, the rent is expensive but its totally worth it.
“Ken, do you want to go to bathroom?” I asked.
“No sis.” He replied.
“Then you should take some rest, I will go for shopping.” I patted his head, he must be tired.
“Can’t I go with you?” He pleaded.
The thought of shopping while carrying a child sure is troublesome. “I need to carry some big stuff as well, it will be hard to carry you along with it.” I explained.
“I can walk on my own, I can even help you carrying the stuff.” He offered.
Such a good boy, “But you are full of injuries, how can big sis let you do that?” “Now be a good boy and sleep.” I pressed my point and he finally listen to me.
“Don’t open the house for stranger, I bring my card with me, so here.” I handed the other house key to him, “Take care of this well, its your house key as well.” He took the card with teary eyes and nodded with such determination strength that he will protect that card more than he protect his life.
I take one good look at Ken before I leave, since I need to get some clothes for him as well, and I don’t know his size.
I remembered that this floor shopping district are insanely expensive, so I went to the 4th floor, and head to the market, there are lots of seller here, its totally not a luxury shopping district but I have to get a lot of stuffs so can’t afford anything luxury for now, I purchased a few shirts for Ken and medium length pants, they are stretching pants so I don’t need to fear whether they will fit him or not, I also get him some underwears, and a denim jacket with hoodie. After that I went to get my own clothes, something like simple shirt with jeans will do for me, I brought a thin layered futon for our bed and a blue soft fleece blanket. I spend S$22 for everything and my current balance is S$340. I continue my shopping with buying towels, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, every primary needs, I decided to go back after spending another 15 bucks.
“I’m home.” I put everything on the floor as I get in the room, its so heavy, my hands might feel sore tomorrow.
Ken runs to me in excitement, “Welcome home sis.” He hugged me. I couldn’t hide my embarrassment and feel happy with the warm welcome. I always live alone and never get a warm home greeting from anyone before.
“Take a shower Ken, here is your towel.” I handed him a brand new towel, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and, “Here is your new cloth. I hope it fits you.”
Again his eyes are on the verge of crying, he hugs his new clothes so tight, “Thank you so much big sis.”
“Go on. Or do you want me to bath you?” I asked.
He dashes to the bathroom and close the door. I guess he is really mature for his age.
I put the futon on the corner of the room, I bought two pillow and a blanket, I place them facing the other side of the wall, its perfect. Though its not the most comfortable bed, but at least its not the hard tile floor. I put my clothes and Ken’s cloth on the bedside.
Ken rushed out in no time, he looked refreshing with his new white shirt and black pant, his towel are still hanging on his neck, “Come here.” I wave at him, and he runs to me like its where he belongs.
“Your hair is still wet, but we don’t have a hair dryer, sorry about that.” I feel bad for forgetting to get a hair dryer.
“I don’t need it.” He replied while catching my gaze at him, “I only want to be by your side. I don’t need anything else.” He hugged me and I returned his hugs with a gentle embrace.
“Let’s dry your hair first.” I use the towel to dry off his hair, after that I searched for the ointment on the medicine pouch I bought, “Lets apply this to your bruises.” I pull up his shirt, and the anger towards that disgusting fat man suddenly rose up, Ken has so many bruises on his body, but I can’t keep dwelling in revenge, I must let it go, while trying to calm myself, I applied the ointment on his body hoping it will heal soon.
I place Ken on the bed and put the pillow leaning on the wall for the backrest. “Ken, I still need to get us some food and drinks. You stay at home, and drink a lot okay?” I patted his head before I leave, Ken’s expression is just as sad as the first time I leave him but this time he let me go because he knows I will be back soon.
I went to the 4th floor again, there are things I still need to get, I buy two watches, a black one for Ken and a white one for me. The material are silicon but it looks cool and cheap, two for S$5, I wore mine directly, its 8.40 am now, means I still have 11 hours before I need to go to work. When I pass by a book store, I decided to get several books for kids to learn how to read and write, I also get some stationary, a small flip table, and some notebooks. He probably will be bored if I’m not at home, so he can study when I’m working, or should I get him to school? Maybe I will register him to a school. But I will discuss it with him first for that matter.
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