Mr. Perfect Man

13

"Liam, she is neither deaf nor dumb," Clara stated as she dragged me back to reality. Everyone chuckled at my folly as I returned Ellie's stare. "I can speak and listen quite well, Mr. Ryder," she added with a chuckle. In humiliation, I scratched the base of my neck. This was quite uncomfortable, yet her quiet laughter reached my ears. In her lovely eyes, I forgot about everything. I could see the magic in her eyes, the power of a moonlight. Her breath carries me away like a weightless kite around my heart. Her look scorched my heart so badly that I hoped it wasn't in vain. I want to disappear forever in her eyes, never to be seen again.

"Liam, She is the deaf and dumb school's teacher. This does not imply that they are also deaf and dumb. You moron," Clara murmured, her lips twisted in disappointment. I said as I grimaced at my error, "I apologise for my mistake. Miss. Ellie".

"No, it's just OK. Mr. Ryder, thank you for your time. When people see us conversing with others using sign language, they are generally perplexed", she gently remarked. I was so taken aback by her voice and thoughts that I couldn't think of anything to say in response.

Mrs. Smith said, "Mr. Ryder, we'll wait until tomorrow." Only in return did I hum. After then, they are preoccupied with their schoolchildren. Ellie greeted them with a smile and offered to assist them.

"Liam, Simply come here, "From the opposite side of the party, Dad called me. I went to see my father, and he introduced me to some of his acquaintances. But my focus was on Ellie, and I was staring her down from the corner of my eye. Dad made me talk to his friend Mr. Schwen for the assignment for a few minutes. But when I returned my gaze to Ellie, she had vanished. She vanished once more. I excused myself from Dad and went to Carlo to inquire about Ellie's whereabouts. I looked around and noticed Carlo conversing with her friends.

"Carlo, can you tell me where Ellie is?" I inquired, angrily. "Why are you asking about her?" she questioned, her eyes furrowed.

"Simply respond to me. What happened to her?"

"They returned home because it was already late for them."

I grimaced and went away, saying, "Ohh." My moonlight, I will not let you go so simply.

I'll capture you and claim you as my own. I went to Ellie's school the next day, impatiently looking in each class for her. Then I came to a halt before her classroom door, where she was playing with a group of young girls. I entered the classroom to get a better look at her. She was dressed in a pink fluffy top with a long white skirt and open hair, with only a light pink lipstick on her lips, which I felt compelled to touch and smudge. One young girl drew a "I" with her index finger, then drew her index finger upwards with her thumb, then drew her little finger with her index finger. I couldn't understand a word that that young man said. "What's she saying?" I said, drawing Ellie's attention to me. She stood up with a smile on her face. "I love you." As she said these three words, I was speechless in front of her since I had not expected her to utter them so soon.

"Mr. Ryder, she's saying I love you in sign language," she says, ruffling the girl's hair. "All right," I murmured.

"What are you doing in the classroom?" she said, a charming pout on her face.

"I was looking for the office when I noticed you, so I just stopped to stare at you," I explained as I gazed into her captivating eyes.

"Sorry," she replied, her eyes narrowing.

shit, I said it again, loudly. I'm such a moron.

"I mean to imply that I came to a halt to observe this sign language with them," I answered quickly. She offered me a smile and nodded her head. She then asked the kids to play. She directed me to the office entrance. As soon as I walked into these offices, I noticed Mrs. Smith seated in her chair. When she saw me, she pushed herself out of her chair and stood on her seat.

"Greetings, Mr. Ryder. Hello there, "She expressed her affection for me.

"Good morning, Mrs. Smith," I said as I took a seat. My gaze was drawn to Ellie as she stood behind Mrs. Smith, tucking her two strands of hair behind her ear.

"Did you bring the check with you?" Mrs Smith stated this to refocus my attention on her. I removed the check from my coat pocket and placed it on my desk.

"Yes, I brought the check," I responded, my hand still on it.

"Mr Ryder, thank you so much.It's extremely generous of you to assist these disabled youngsters "Mrs. Smith flashed a grin.

"We are so grateful to you, Mr. Ryder," Ellie remarked, grinning from ear to ear. In answer, I nodded my head. Mrs. Smith extended her hand to accept the check. "On one condition," I stated forcefully, "I will give you this five-million-dollar check." Their smile had disappeared from their faces, and a look of amazement remained in their eyes.

"What is that one condition, Mr. Ryder?" Ellie asked, her brows furrowed.