Hollywood Zenith

" Thank you, Uncle Bob!" Elise said in a cheerful tone. Bob who was walking ahead almost tripped hearing her call him uncle again.

" Let's not get carried away. Why are you calling me uncle? I am not that old. Just call me big brother or Bob, alright?"

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" Ah? But..." Elise shifted around trying to think if she made a mistake or something.@@novelbin@@

" What?"

" You are so tall and big. Grandma told me that people that look called should be called uncle or aunt. I know many such people in Sami's family." She explained in a childlike way which didn't make sense. It seemed like what happened with Samuel's aunt, Mary stuck with her. She never changed her stance and called her aunt until the day of her departure.

Mary would always grit her teeth because she herself taught Samuel not to do it and always call her big sister even when she was in her early thirties but how should she convince the little girl to do the same after all she was quite younger than when Samuel first entered the Rothschild family not to mention, he was quite smart and knew about the intricacies of interpersonal relationships.

" Forget it." Bob could only sigh and stop imploring her beside he started to feel uncomfortable again when Elise grabbed hold of his hand again, only this time he was leading.

They essentially took a u-turn and entered the Cathedral again, passing through the private section they did encounter few other staff members but Bob was able to trick them by pointing at Elise beside him. He was just a regular employee trying to find her 'parents'.

Elise was much less chatty because of her worry whether she would anger her grandma again, she walked briskly trying to maintain Bob's pace. After few minutes, they were back in the familiar hall with tall ceiling and could see a group of people gather at the corner.

Eleanor's brows were furrowed as she was quietly showing her anger with her people who weren't able to keep an eye on a little child. Mathilda on the other side also looked worried but she didn't join in to make them more panicked, she knew Eleanor had the best chance of finding Elise.

Beside, Elise was a sensible child and no longer the quiet and gloomy kid that she first met. She was confident that the little girl would be able to find some help beside, according the Eleanor, they were blocking all the exits out of the scenic route so even if someone with bad intention got a hold on her, they would be able to effectively cut off the escape route.

They just weren't sure if she would be fine in such a large place and something would have happened to her after all only yesterday they were in the similar situation and the consequences could be dire if not for Samuel's intervention.

Fortunately, soon someone saw Elise walking inside with holding hands with Bob. Eleanor and Mathilda immediately rushed in her direction while Elise did the same letting go of Bob's hand meeting them in the middle.

All three people were hugging each other like they hadn't seen each other for years but soon the happiness was replaced by worry as seen by Elise's head that was bowing as she was looking at the ground without saying anything. She knew that she was wrong but this time, she didn't even have to heart to apologize!

Bob noticed it and immediately added," Don't be angry at her. She simply wanted to see the private collection which was situated in the other section. She had already wandered off so far so I thought it was okay for her to take few minutes to look inside. Normally, tourist wouldn't have access to that area. I apologize for delay."

Bob did promise to help beside, he was well verge in calming people through changing his stance like a chameleon after all he liked to go around the world for stroll and it was a must have skill to diffuse the situation even when his real personality was completely opposite to someone who would ever bow to anyone for anything.

He played the part so well, that Eleanor and Mathilda only glanced at him before looking at the little girl again who was clearly feeling remorseful, just afraid to say anything. Eleanor step ahead and patted her head and said," You have to remember to tell us before you do that again. It has already happen two times, next time I will strictly enforce the snack ban."

Elise who was happy hearing the first sentence paled when she heard about the punishment again. Although, yesterday Samuel said it was only right for them to teach her a lesson so that she wouldn't do it again but both Mathilda and Eleanor were against it.

Samuel couldn't do anything against Eleanor while Kayla and Mayra couldn't defy Mathilda after all she hardly spoke against them but when she did the kids have to listen to her without question. She wasn't as soft as everyone always presume her to be after all she lived through the german rule and migrated during the crisis, people with such life stories were always hardened by their experience not to mention she had a mixed son which she raised after the war.

" Thank you for your help young man..Bob. Thanks for keeping her company, she has been getting mischievous by every passing day." She thanked Bob who was being ignored while Eleanor lectured Elise.

" It's my pleasure. Every tourist is a valuable guest for us. It wasn't a problem because she behaved quite well." Bob lied through his teeth but Mathilda was happy to see him praise the little girl as all elders tend to do.

" Well, it's my job." He was a little moved by how much they cared about Elise, he remembered his childhood, there were no signs of people like them when he was growing up. He didn't feel he did anything exception but was nice to see their gratitude.

With his work done, he was ready to slip away. It would be tough to deal with Eleanor if she got suspicious of him so he wanted to leave before that happens after all he was under a bogus identity but as soon as he turned away Eleanor stopped him by tapping his shoulder.