Decision Making Over A Meal

After the postman who had delivered the troublesome girl left, the two were left alone in the garden.
Bill covered his head with his hands and prayed to God for help.
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
*Sigh*
Although they were distant relatives, from afar, they seemed more like a father and his daughter.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
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Bill had not seen his distant relatives in over 20 years, but now he was trapped with a child he had never known existed until today.
Even though it's chilly outside, the girl wore only a thin layer of clothing.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
*Anxious*
She looked as skinny as an iron-skewer.
Her lime green eyes and gold-threaded hair were all Bill could see of her.
Bill came to a conclusion;
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
(I can't take care of her.)
However, the only choice then was to place her in an orphanage, which drove him crazy.
Bill cursed the relatives a second time for dragging him into this mess. The little flinched and began chewing her red lips.
He watched her.
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
Follow me.
Bill led the way as he shook his head in frustration.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
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Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
Let us go get some good first before I make a decision.
His blunt words were carried away by the evening breeze.
The child's timid steps gradually became light and joyful as the two walked closer to Bill's quarters.
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Bill took her to his quarters and Layla made herself comfortable.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
.....
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Cozy in the chilly weather but no one around.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
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She looked around, anticipating atleast a few people walking around in the humble cabin.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Are there no other family members?)
But she found no one.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Does he live alone?)
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
Child.
His sudden call startled her.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Yes!
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
Is that all you're eating?
She was holding a small plate, which Bill frowned at.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I only eat a little.
She smiled politely.
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
I don't like kids with small mouths.
The light from the table lamp shone fiwn on her slender wrists, which was revealed under the sleeve that had been carelessly folded up.
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
You should eat everything like a cow.
His face become more stern.
Slowly blinking her eyes, the troubled Layla put another loaf of meat and bread onto her plate and hurriedly started gobbling up her food.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Actually, I don't eat like a cow.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
But I can eat quite well, uncle Bill.
She showed a bright smile with bread crumbs spread over her dainty lips.
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Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
I see.
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
(I guess they teached her that.)
He laughed out loud and poured the whiskey into his tall glads.
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
Tell me.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
?
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
Aren't you afraid of me?
His face was scrunched up as he attempted to frighten her.
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Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
No. 😄
She simply stared at him, not daring to look away and she continued.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
You don't shout at me or hit me.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
And you gave me delicious amount food like this.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
So, thank you.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I believe you are a good person. 😄
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
(What kind of life this child has been living?)
Furious, he pondered as he refilled his beer glass.
The letter had stated that the child's mother had abandoned her husband and Layla to elope with another man.
Her father, Albert, who had been devastated by betrayal, became an alcoholic and died of alcohol poisoning.
And the following...
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
(Damned humans!!!)
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Although she had lived a tragic life, he thought it was a ridiculous idea for him to be the one to raise her.
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
(I should think deeply about this matter later.)
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
(But...)
Bill Remmer
Bill Remmer
(Where the hell am I supposed to send this girl?)
He sipped his beer and decided that he would make his decision next week.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
*Eating*
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
😍😍😍😋😋😋

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