37 The strange man who keeps following me

Leah just leaving the house, Jack stopped her on the street.

The man showed a smile on his lips, raised his hand, greeted with a warm and cheerful expression. "Hey, nice to meet here .. "

founded the air face of Leah, She didn't look good or friendly. Jack lowered his hand.

"Where are you going with that bag?" He pointed at the large backpack on Leah's shoulder.

"Sorry, I'm in a hurry. "Leah replied expressionlessly.

Jack stuttered, wait! He's not here being ignored. Honestly, he deliberately wanted to meet Leah even though he made lots of excuses.

"I saw you in a hurry. Since you need speed, how about I offer you a ride in my car?" Asked Jack with his distinctive facial expression.

"No need, I can use a taxi!" Said Leah then leaving Jack.

"wait .." again! Jack followed Leah's footsteps.

"You can't refuse a good offer from me! "Jack softly with a pleading face.

Leah didn't care, she just wanted to get to the hospital quickly.

Jack never gave up, he continued following Leah.

And he got to the place where he had met the middle-aged man before.

"Hey young man! Give me one more cigarette! Then you will get Leah! "Shouted the middle-aged man who had changed clothes.

Jack sneered with an annoyed face. He held up his middle finger and then ran after Leah.

"You stingy rich man! You'll never get Leah!" Shouted the middle-aged man annoyed.

Leah waited for a taxi on the side of the main road.

Jack got into his car, which was parked not far from Leah's position.

He drove the car, stopping directly in front of Leah's standing position.

"Come on up. I don't see many taxis here. You can be late, aren't you in a hurry?" Jack asked with a face full of hope

Leah frowned. She doesn't want to get involved with this weird guy, but she needs a ride today.

"yes, I require a ride today, I can't lie. Sorry if I bothered you!" Leah whispered to herself.

Jack heard Leah's mutter. He smiled happily as he opened the car door for Leah.

"nice to have a trip with you princess." Jack then said.

"who do you call princess?" Leah asked.

She had just sat in the seat of Jack's car, a classic, well-groomed car. The engine was smooth, the interior was beautiful with a blend of animal skins.

"Enjoy the trip. Where are we going, by the way? "Jack asked before pressing the gas pedal and inserting the clutch.

"M hospital! "Leah replied.

Jack could hear the sound of heavy breathing on Leah's chest. He came to understand why this girl's face looked unfriendly and gloomy.

Jack didn't want to ask questions or play games anymore. He sped up the speed of the car towards the hospital. He would not ask Leah, because he would search the reason by himself.

M hospital.

Leah got out of Jack's car and thanked him in a faint voice.

She ran up the steps of the hospital lobby, she faced the reception desk.

Jack watched from the front, he was still sitting in the car with his eyes fixed on Leah in there.

"Good afternoon nurse, I'm looking for my aunt's room, her name is Lauren, she's 59 years old!" Leah said hoarsely.

"Are you her family? Patient Lauren is in intensive care, with no visit at this time. You have to go to the administration room first. " Said the nurse explained.

"Well, I have to go to the administration room before seeing my aunt? Then, where can I reach the administration room?" Leah asked.

"The administration room is on the right-wing, miss. You have to follow this lane," said the nurse again. She led Leah to the right wing of the hospital building.

"Well.." Leah said then.

She left the reception desk with a card in her hand. She followed the nurse's instructions, headed for the administration room.

Jack didn't leave Leah alone. After the girl left, he got out of the car, following Leah's footsteps in silence.

"A good guard does not leave the princess alone!" Jack muttered and then stepped foot confidently.

He had been worried about Leah since last night. he can't sleep well. several times he heard voices whispered in his ears. The voice telling him to meet and look after Leah.

Seeing Leah healthy and looked well made Jack relieved. "Actually what should I worry about, the princess looks fine. "

Jack was confused by his thought. "Is that all of my job to look after that aunt too? What was her name, em, Lauren?" Jack looked surprised. The more task is added

"Alright since I'm here, it's better to find out!"

Leah walked into the administration room.

Someone greeted her there. Inviting her to sit down, Leah pulled out a chair and began listening to their chat which was blocked by the computer monitor.

"The patient, Lauren, is 59 years old. Hold on, miss .. let me print it first, the total estimated cost you will have to spend while the patient is receiving intensive care here. "

The woman handed over several bills that had just come out of the printer machine.

"After you pay 25 percent of the total estimated cost, you can go see Dr. Richard, he will explain everything later. "

A green folder was given to Leah.

The girl nodded slightly, she understood what the woman from the hospital administration said. However, she was still surprised by the total cost she had to pay.

"Thank you miss, pay off the fee immediately. We will strive for the best treatment and care. "

"yea .." Leah replied in a weak voice.

She carried the green folder in her hand. With slow steps, a face that looked gloomy, she walked out of the administration room.

Jack unfolded his arms across his chest when he finds Leah's bowed face. The girl did not know of his presence.

Jack stared at Leah's lowered face. There is a lot of burden and anxiety on that beautiful face.

Leah took a seat in a chair that was made lengthwise at the front of the administration room.

She lowered the bag. Pulling the zipper slowly.

Jack can hear the girl gulped hard.

Leah opened the wallet she had taken from the bag.

This is what she has. She worked hard, day tonight. Work in convenience stores, at gas stations, at nightclubs.

She plans to go to college but it looks like the dream will have to be buried again. She will use this money for Lauren's hospital expenses.

But...

Leah counted money from inside her wallet. She also checked the pockets in her pants, there might be some change in there.

She counted several times until finally she took a deep breath and raised her head. The money in her hands cannot even reach 25 percent of the hospital costs.

Jack stepped slowly, approaching Leah's sitting position.

Seeing the toes of Jack's shoes made Leah lift her head, her eyes narrowed to see that Jack's face was still here.

"You're not leaving yet? Sorry, I just left you. I haven't even thanked you yet."

Leah's voice sounded frustrated. Jack smiled a little.

"Yes, I'm still here. I'm thinking of finding a place to eat. Looks like the hospital cafeteria isn't bad either? " Said, Jack. He pocketed both hands with his face glanced the other way. He's just making excuses.

Leah smiled bitterly. She hasn't had breakfast either, but she has no appetite right now.

"Isn't it time for lunch now?" Asked Jack.

Leah looked at the clock on the wall, yes Jack was right. It's almost noon.

Jack glanced at Leah's face, he didn't dare to stare at Leah's face for too long.

"How about we have lunch together? The hospital cafeteria is fine too!" invited him.

Leah shook her head lightly. She lost her energy.

"I'm not eating. I even have to make more money. I can't use this money!" Leah held up the money in her hand.

She rose from the seat. "I have to go Jack. I have to get a loan." Leah said then walked away from Jack.

Jack was ignored again. He scratched his head, which was not itchy until his neat hair became messy.

He returned to straighten his hair, which was neatly styled in a classic mode like a Hollywood artist in the 50s.

"Just tell me how much you need. I'll give you money!" Jack hissed with an irritated face, but he was a man who never gave up.

"Leah.." called Jack from behind.

Leah turned around for a moment.

"Mister magician, don't you have a show call today? You've brought me here then .. don't you have any other activities besides following me? "

Jack laughed bitterly. That's a pretty sweet line, Leah!

"My main task is following you! I live for it, right now!" Said Jack did not want to stop following Leah's steps.

Leah frowned. She pointed to the board hanging up there. Makes Jack tilt his head.

"But. I'm going to the bathroom right now. I need to get rid of the weight in my bladder. Do you want to come? " Leah cynical.

Jack fell silent.

"They should also send a maid for you so that my job is a little lighter .." Jack whispered with a sad face.

Leah shook her head, she couldn't understand what Jack was saying.

"I think you're a strange handsome man," Leah whispered looking at Jack in a weird gaze.

"Do you think I'm handsome?" Jack asked happily.

Leah left Jack, who couldn't get into the ladies bathroom.