Chapters One: Life In An Orphanage.

"Well, boys and girls. Our reading practice is over for today"I told them.

I've lived in this orphanage long enough. My parents left me when I was 2 or 3 years old. Someone I don't know brought me to this place. She explained to mother the Orphanage I was lost on the streets. I don't remember a thing about that day, all I know is I was holding a red handkerchief in the pocket of my trousers. Clara was the name on the red handkerchief. And that became my name. I always carry that handkerchief with me everywhere I go. Hopefully one day my parents will recognize me through this handkerchief. I taught the kids how to read at this Orphanage. A long time ago when I was a little girl, Bertha teach me. Bertha's one of the nurturers here. Now I'm helping her take care of this place.

I started to organize this books very carefully. I pile it into one on the table. This is how I've been doing every day in this orphanage. Then I saw a little girl wearing the peach color dress coming over me.

"Clara,I want ice cream,"says a little girl.

While smile she shows her teeth. Today her hair was tied like a ponytail. She had the color of a golden blonde hair. And her eyes were bright brown.

"Okay, I'll give you an ice cream. But you have to do your homework I gave you first." My answer is to the little girl named Rosie.

Rosie is a 4 years old girl. This girl lost her parents because she was get lost in the park. Because she was crying alone there so I brought her in this orphanage. I was hoping her parents would pick her up soon. And then as she took out the doll she had hidden from the back of her hand she said,

"Yeah,Clara. I'll do it while eating ice cream," her answered while showing puppy eyes.

Then I must be the one to lose. "Okay, but don't forget to do your homework," I said and while pinching her cheeks vigorously.

"Yes, Clara," her answer as she wiped his blushing cheeks.

Then she went out of this room. I started out of this room too. And then, I grabbed my bag on the table. I walked out of the orphanage. Just took a few steps. I felt like someone was following me. I stopped and rotated my body back. But I didn't find anyone. Then I felt like someone was pulling the tip of my shirt. I looked down and saw a little boy looking up and squinting his eyes because of the considerable glare of the sun. He wore a pretty tight black shirt on because of his big belly and his short pants. Her height is only up to my waist.

Bowing down, I said to him, "Hi, Pooh. Why are you out of the yard? Don't you know the danger?"

"I just want to remind you not to forget that you have to buy me two servings of ice cream!" He said with a smile.

"Oh, no Pooh. You know why your nickname is Pooh? That's because your stomach's too big. You should curb your appetite!" I said as I rolled my eyes.

"But wait, how did you know you were going to get ice cream?" I asked in amazement.

"I heard your conversation with Rosie in the classroom. Come on, Clara. You know it's really hot today," he told me.

"No, Pooh! You only get one portion! If you do not want to, then I will eat it alone," I said, sticking out my tongue to it.

"Well, then it's not my fault if Bertha finds out that you've always been out of this place at night," he threats me.

I saw Pooh display his evil smile. I forgot he once saw me out at night. Hey, I hope you guys aren't negative thinking thoughts. I just went out to meet my best friend and she was a girl my age. She's my best friend who lives in town to further her education. So when the holidays come, she'll visit the village, because her parents still live here.

Back to reality. "You cheat, it's extortion! You stole my money, Pooh." said me with a sad face.

"Please don't beat around the bush. Go before the ice cream runs out! Remember Clara, I want two different variants," then pooh twisted her body running toward our upbringing.

With a deep sigh, I continued on my way. Today's clear weather skies are blue. It's orphanage located in a small town. There are only a thousand of inhabitants. We knew each other.This village lies beneath the foot of a mountain. So the weather here is quite cool. Up on the hill is the meadow. That is where the breeders will bring their animal. I've been riding up the hill, enough times to watch the sunset. It's amazing to see an orange sky change to darken. When I was walking, I saw a lot of sheep lined up. Maybe they wanted to go up the hill.

"Where are you going, Clara?" A man asked me.

I looked back. Turns out he was Uncle John. He's one of the breeders here. I saw him walking while herds the lambs.

"I'm going across the street to get some ice cream for Rosie," I answered with a smile.

"You're all alone?" Uncle John asked me.

"Yeah. I'm not bringing anyone." I replied.

"All right, be careful when you cross," he said it to me with his baritone voice.

"Yes, Sir!" I replied with a courteous.

I waved to Uncle John. And then he waved me back. Then starts herding the sheep back.

I began to go on my way.

After walking for a few minutes, I finally got to where I was going.I saw across the street that the ice-cream shop was so crowded. Because today it's been such a sunny day, reasonable if many kids to want to eat ice cream. To reach that ice-cream shop, I'd have to cross. I see cars passing by.

I right-left then trying to cross. In the middle of the street. Suddenly, there was a motorcycle speeding towards to me. I'm shocked it make me losing my voice.I felt my heart beating rapidly. The closer the motor vehicle gets, the more I feel the adrenaline rushing into the veins. My brain tells me to run, but my feet can't move. I could only stand on two shaky legs and close my eyes. I listening the tires screeching very loudly, probably because the rider was trying to stop his motorcycle. I couldn't see because my eyes were still closed. And I feel....

*ToBeContinued*

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