[Perspective change]
I never felt good about myself; everyone called fat and chubby, which completely shattered my self-confidance. It was not like I wanted to be this way; it's not a choice.
My father left when I was two; I didn't understand anything until I was a little older. Seeing other children walk with both their parents made question; why didn't I have a father? A father could help a mother with things and ease her burdens, right? It was painful growing up from my dilemma, but I achieved it.
How am I supposed to grow up when I wasn't raised?*
There was no ti for dreams and aspiration of childhood; there was only helping mother and stopping her from falling apart. Grandmother tried for the last few years, but old age had taken quite a toll on her body.
I had always been good at singing, which unfortunately made soone jealous; I didn't know who it was, but who cares, all that mattered was that it made a target. I was getting bullied like any other day in the back alley near the restaurant my mother worked at. It is not like I didn't want to tell my mother; but I didn't what to add more piles on top of her. I was already attending public school and getting music lessons from a prestigious institute; they recognized my talent and subsidised the pay.
Today was particularly brutal. On normal days I would only get injuries which I could hide, but I think I have to make up so new lies for today. I was thinking of all things trying to numb the pain when soone shouted.--
" Hey , why are you pestering a little girl? Have you got no sha doing such horrendous things?"
It was a young voice, but its majestic tone made to look toward the source instinctively. I saw a young man shielding a little girl; he had white hair like snow and a godly appearance looking at the bullies group with fearless appearance. He wore exquisite attire, which ans he definitely ca from a rich family. They argued a little bit, which made a little worried; He could be a sheltered child.
I never wanted anyone to be involved in my fight. It seems sothing that cos deep inside of , almost like I deserved it.
But sothing incredible happened; the boy suddenly disappeared and appeared in front of one of them and punched him hard, which made a resounded voice which I could also hear from so far away.
He scared them away like flies which, when looking at his stature, seed impossible. He also advocated for to the running headless chickens, which slightly ward my heart. I didn't know if it would help or not, but seeing his domineering appearance made look forward to the slightly better future.
He ca up to and said, "Are you okay? You look hurt."
I tried to reply casually, but I was shaking. I didn't realize it, but seeing my hand made realize I was scared or was I excited? I didn't know, but I fumbled my words.
" y-yes, I-I am o-okay." I was slightly embarrassed and looked down instinctively. I was never a talkative person. I subsequently saw that when he bent down to help up; he dirtied his cloth.
I panicked, thinking the only person who helped from the constant passerby got troubled because of . I tried to clean it off using my sleeve, which made it worse, but I suddenly felt hands on my shoulder.
" What are you doing? It is okay, don't worry about it. I don't mind. " he said, smiling, which lted my heart. I inwardly cursed myself from feeling so and frantically tried to free myself from him to finish what I started. The next few monts were truly shocking to .
He hugged tightly; I could clearly feel his heartbeat, which made calm and ca to my senses. I was dirty all over from the constant tossing I endured till now. I was a little wet too. I could literally see my gri transferring to his clothes, but he calmly held until I cald down.
Next thing I know, I am sitting inside a luxury vehicle getting my wounds cleaned by a middle age man nad Oscar who was with the boy.
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[Samuel POV]
The girl was getting her wound dressed by Oscar in the car. I turned toward the birthday girl which I had been neglecting till now.
" I am sorry Hannah; I took you out to have fun but you had to see ssy things on your birthday." I said.
" What? Big brother, you were so cool just now; I was in a daze till now. It looked especially aweso how you punched that bad girl bullying the poor sister. It's the best day ever." Hannah said.
I panicked. It would be a bad influence for her, so I corrected her quickly.
" Don't ever try to repeat it. Ok? I learned a few tricks which helped . If the situation were not so dire, I would have asked the people following to help. Tell you understood." I said.
She replied by nodding her head violently, which made question her. I decided to remind her again after all the adrenaline rush was gone.
" How about we invite the big sister to the party, the big brother? She seems lonely by herself and we only have two people here. It will be fun with more people, right!" She said suddenly.
I was taken by surprise by the abrupt request, but looked into her eyes and thought, " This silly girl always a softie. I am worried about nothing."
I said, "Okay, as long as birthday girl wishes; it will be done."
She jumped up and down; she truly loved, being treated like a princess.
The little girl got out of the car and started looking at curiously. I said, " Miss--"
"Adele Adkins, you can just call Adele. Umm-" She said waiting for my na.
" Samuel, and this little girl is Hannah; We were going to the restaurant across that block. I pointed to the direction, " It's Hannah's birthday. We were wondering if you would like to accompany us; Hannah's been asking, and I would love if you co with us, you see we are the only ones going there." I was going on and on; rambling, which made realize I had never talked to strangers alone before.
She smiled and said, " Actually, we should be heading toward the sa place as your description. "
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