"I'm living in a home where orphans are adopted by this family. We've been calling them mum n dad since young. My "mum" doted me the most. They have adopted kids that are around our age ranging from 3-16.
I dunno who are my biological parents. But i'm glad that at least I have a kin--my brother. I'm 9 while my brother is 12. Brother is the only one who loves and cares so much for me.
One day, a misfortunate befall on one of my "sisters".. She had been tortured by dad. Her face was covered with much bruises, from a lively girl became someone who fears of anything and everything. All of the siblings were saddened and decided to stay by her side and watch over her.
It was meal time but none of us felt hungry. We were fervently staying by her. Then mum and dad came reprimanding us. My brother, being the eldest among all the "siblings", was the first to b pinned-point. All scoldings were arrowed at him. I wanted to defend him but i was just too weak to even speak out. Mum was in such a furry that she shouted (aiming at brother), "We dun even need you to look after her, if you dun get your butts moving, then get out of the house!"
Within seconds, brother was already out of the room, the house... I gave a chase...
"I dun want you to leave me. You are the only one who really cares and understands me. If u leave me, i'll b all alone. No one to talk to, no one to play with. Please dun go away.. I want you by my side.." as I said these, i hugged brother as tight as i could. Deep down in my heart, i dun wish to lose a friend, a kin.
He held me by the hand. Looking straight into my face, i saw his glistening eyes. The only ones tha ti can find myself safe n secure in. We went to a corner, sat and talked. I knew neither of us wants to part each other. The strong-headed brother burst into tears for the very first time. "i could no longer take the pain and suffering we had in there. i want to live an independent and carefree life. I wish i'm like others, able to live in a happy home. The people there are just too distant. i want to leave that tormenting place long ago, but i controlled myself. Sis, i think that's the only solution left." "I dun want to leave you. Neither do i want to leave mum. Mum cares. But if i really have to make a choice, i would leave with you. Cos i love my brother, my only kin." I smiled as i said that. It takes lots of courage to make such a bold decision. From this day onwards, life will b tough and hard to live by. We have nothing with us. No clothes, no money, no house.. We have to roam aimlessly. Hoping some kind soul would give us something to eat for survival.
That very night, we slept along the alley which is dimly-litted. Cardboards act as blankets. No pillows, no beds. Just that simple concrete floor and we're pleased enuff.
As days goes by,our stomach grew hungier. I stood firm on to my decision and shallnot falter. I know we have to persevere on no matter how hard lfe may seem. We lived by leftover buns that i managed to get from the bun seller. Hoping that it'll fill our tummies.
I grew sicker each day.. Brother got very worried. Did we really make a wrong decision? If we go back, i'll b able to seek treatment. I grabbed brother's hand and whispered, "I can kor.."
Brother tried to bring me to clinics nearby. But when they saw two kids in rugged clothes, they rejected straightaway. But brother's love and care touched my heart. Somehow i recovered. Our hearts were filled with thanksgiving. But this incident made me feel that i made the right decision. Who knows what may happen to me if i choose to continue staying in that place? But right now, and right beside me, is a heart that showers me with all the love and care i needed.
Days passed by. We hope for better lives. None of us knows what our future may hold. But we know thatwe have someone always there for us. And with that, we live our days with joy and cheer.
I love my brother."
