Love At The Wrong Table

As the drunkard spoke, Ellie wrinkled her nose at the unmistakable scent of alcohol wafting in. She instinctively covered her nose.

“I’m out of wine, but I can lend you some cash,” Yosef offered casually, producing a stack of bills.

“Whoa, you’re a lifesaver!”

The man accepted the money without a second thought, leaving without bothering count it or leave an IOU.

“Mr. Yosef, do you often lend a hand like this?” Ellie inquired.

Yosef nodded.

“You’re kind-hearted, but didn’t you just say kindness might not always pay off? Why be so generous then?” Ellie’s confusion was evident in her innocent gaze.

“It’s because of a woman. She changed my perspective,” Yosef admitted openly.

With a sigh, he looked up at the sky, where the memory of Queenie lingered in his thoughts.

“I see. Mr. Yosef, can you tell me who she is?”

Ellie looked a little disappointed. So, Mr. Yosef already has someone he likes.

“She’s dead.”

as Yosef said that, his expression turned

apologized, her voice

the sky outside, his eyes tracing its vast expanse. In a somber tone, he began to recount his

were both murderers. That year, the old godfather brought me back to the village. Everyone rejected and insulted me. I was so desperate I even contemplated ending

then she handed me two steaming hot buns and roped me into playing games, showing me the true meaning

and I developed strong feelings for her. I even believed her happiness was the purpose of my existence. But later on, I realized she was

heart, Ellie couldn’t hold back

the window’s faint reflection, Yosef glimpsed Ellie’s sorrow, finding a sense

someone to share his pain with. Now, as Ellie shed tears for him, offering

another woman as kind

not always be rewarded. But in doing good deeds, we find

had Yosef pause, and he

smile through her tears, Ellie added, “She showed kindness to you, and you’ll cherish her forever. You showed kindness to

he approached, gently patting her head.

there, no more

“Okay, I’ll stóp.”

say more, but

I

the door frame with one hand, smirked at Yosef.