The General's Daughter

Chapter 16

Nakita woke up as the sunlight hit her bed like she did every morning. She was a bit groggy because of their celebration the night before, but she was happy. When she got up, she noticed that breakfast was already on the table. It seemed Ava knew her quite well.

As she sat down to eat Ava walked into the room. "Morning Miss. What do you have planned today?"

Nakita thought about it. "Normally I would go to grandfather's and train, but I think today we will do something different. How about we go check on the shops and restaurant together. I think a break from all that training would be good."

Ava got excited at the thought of her Miss going with her. She loved it when they went to visit the businesses together. "That sounds great. You have been working hard. You deserve a break."

As they arrived at Nakita's two clothing stores and restaurant, Nakita noticed some children dressed in shabby clothing loitering outside nearby. It didn't look to her like they were there with any adults. After they got inside, she asked Ava, "What's with the children outside? Do you know?"

Ava looked out at the kids. "They have been here a lot recently. I don't think they have anywhere to call home or much to eat. I feel bad for them but haven't known how to help them."

"Hmmm." Nakita thought about it for a minute before asking, "How have our profits been lately? Could we handle a big expense?"

"Business has been good. We can afford to spend money. What did you have in mind?" Ava asked.

"I want to purchase and set up a residence for orphans. We can teach them to read, write, martial arts, and an occupation. This way they will have a better chance of being able to take care of themselves and survive. Those that learn to fight if they are loyal to us then we can use them. They can always work for me." Nakita loved that idea. Setting up her own people that could do anything she needed, whether it be get information, protecting people or anything else she might need.

"That is wonderful. I will get started looking." Ava was excited that they would be able to help these children who had no one and nothing.

"Also, we will take in anyone who is under 15. If there is anyone that you like and trust that is older, then they can be taught to be your assistant. We might need to find someone else to help us with managing the children. You can't do everything. You'll tire yourself out."

"I will get started right away looking for an appropriate residence." Ava started to leave. But Nakita stopped her.

"Before you do that will you go set up a private room at the restaurant and have those children come there to eat. I will be there in a moment. I want to feed them and talk to them."

"Of course, Miss." Ava left to go next door to do as she was asked.

For a few moments Nakita walked around Ladies Place checking out everything. She asked the shopkeeper, "How's everything been going? Has there been any kind of trouble?"

"No, Miss. Everything has been running smoothly. We haven't had any issues."

Nakita nodded. "That's wonderful. You guys are doing a great job. Thank you." Since she was done Nakita headed over to the restaurant to the private room. The hostess showed her where it was. When she walked into the private room, the children that had been outside were sitting at the table waiting for her. Ava was there as well. "Thank you, Ava. If you want to you can go do what you were going to do. I will see you later at home."