LULU'S POV
In the morning, Mother Susan woke up, who caressed my shoulder. She was a few years younger than Mother Emilia.
One of the children once asked him how many years he was and his response was twenty -nine.
It had been a year since the girl asked, so now she had to be about thirty.
The girl who asked was called Ashley. They adopted it five months ago at the age of eight.
None of us would live here forever. Before turning twelve, it had already been decided that we would all leave the orphanage and be sent to live with adoptive parents.
My thoughts wandered while listening to the cheerful voices of the small children rising throughout the yard.
A short distance from the yard, beneath a giant rock at the top of an earth hill, I sang to myself.
I created a soft lody with my voice, quiet enough that even a butterfly could hear . A pity I had never seen any.
—What a beautiful lody.
I suddenly heard.
I jumped in surprise at the voice coming from above my head.
—Cassie!
Cassie agilely jumped from the top of the rock where she was, her crimson hair braided in a single plait flew through the air behind her.
—I heard a wonderful song while climbing the tree and couldn't help it...
She smiled sweetly.
—Sorry.
I put a hand over my heart.
—You scared ...
Cassie sat next to , hugging her knees, while looking at with a curiosity that made nervous.
—So, what's the na of this song?
She asked.
Doubt invaded .
Should I tell her?
But her genuine interest encouraged .
—It has no na. I didn't give it one.
I responded in a low voice.
Her eyes opened in surprise.
—Did you write this, Lulu?!
—Yes...
I confird, confused by her reaction.
Why would she find sothing so simple so amazing?
Cassie exclaid joyfully.
—That's incredible!
She looked at with her wide crimson eyes. She truly believed it.
Anyone who could do sothing she couldn't seed amazing to her.
—Let hear a bit more!.
She asked .
—What?
I never expected such a request.
I looked at her, perplexed. Cassie waited patiently, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
—... Well.
I finally agreed.
I felt embarrassed in front of my first audience.
—But keep it a secret, okay? It would embarrass .
I said raising my index finger. Cassie smiled and nodded.
I began to sing, softly, as if telling an intimate secret.
My voice, trembling and weak at first, gradually beca clearer and stronger.
I felt I could be myself.
Cassie hugged her knees and observed .
Suddenly, Cassie began to sing with .
What a surprise!
I looked at her, amazed that she had caught the lody so quickly. But she continued, without losing the rhythm.
My song rose with the wind, blending with her voice.
The ti Cassie spent with was different. She was soone who enjoyed playing, running, playing chess, but with she found another type of comfort.
When she congratulated on my song, I just smiled awkwardly and looked away.
—I'm not that good...
From my perspective, Cassie was perfect. Capable of doing anything and being better than most at it.
She was smart enough to always get the best grades on exams and was also an exceptional athlete and a fast runner.
Everyone loved her.
My younger siblings admired and adored her, while those her own age recognized and respected her for being even more capable in so areas.
Compared to Cassie, I considered myself boring. I didn't stand out in studies and was always the first to be caught in gas. I never knew what to say to people and knew that if I couldn't be fun, nobody would respect .
I loved music, but for it wasn't a source of pride. It was cool to be good at studies or sports, but being good at music didn't seem like a big deal.
That's why I wanted to be good at sothing else, anything.
I wanted to change.
Later, in my room, I reflected. I held my small notebook, tracing with my finger my never-accomplished goals.
—I couldn't do even one, as always...
I mumbled to myself.
—Lulu!
Cassie calls from the door.
—Mama wants to see you.
I quickly put away the notebook and followed her.
In the dining room, dinner preparation is in full process. While mama scolded the small children.
—Mama, I brought Lulu.
Upon hearing Cassie's voice, mama, who wore a black dress and white apron, turned to look at her.
Next to Cassie, I nervously looked away, wondering what mama would tell .
Mama put her hand on my shoulder.
—Congratulations, Lulu.
Hearing those words, I raised my gaze and t mama's eyes while she smiled kindly.
—You'll join a welcoming family.
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