Mr. Money
Mr. Money
Kairo is playing with the small children in the courtyard. The kids laugh and play and ask for piggy back rides.
Caleb
More piggy back rides!!
Kairo
Alright, Alright. Settle down. There’s only one of me and millions of you.
Kairo
*Picks up Lillian and spins her around*
As Kairo goes to pick up Caleb, the Mistress walks out onto the Plato.
Kairo
*Pauses and looks up*
Everyone scrambles in a formal line with their heads held high. Some shiver with nervousness.
Mistress Lenette
*Walks slowly down the line with hands behind her back*
Mistress Lenette
Which one of you orphans snuck into MY office, and stole candy from my jar?
Mistress Lenette
*Looks directly at Kairo*
Mistress Lenette
Speak up at once! Or there will be consequences!
Kairo
*looks at Caleb and mouths*
Kairo
I thought you said you wouldn’t…
Caleb
She never repaid me!
Mistress Lenette
I’m waitinggg!
Caleb
*Hesitant* I-It was me Mistress…
Mistress Lenette
*Stops in front of Caleb*
Mistress Lenette
Oh really?
Mistress Lenette
*Walks up to Kairo*
Mistress Lenette
You two. My office. Now.
Kairo and Caleb hurry’s inside the building.
Mistress Lenette
You may continue your activities young ones.
Mistress Lenette
*follows behind Caleb*
[Inside of Mistress Lenettes office]
Mistress Lenette
You know why you’re here, am I correct, Kairo?
Kairo
Y-Yes Mistress… I know I was supposed to keep the children in line. But please. Don’t take it out on Caleb.
Mistress Lenette
You’re 18, you should’ve been adopted already. But since you haven’t your responsibilities are to tend to the children.
Mistress Lenette
It’s unfortunate you’re still here. I guess they didn’t see you as useful to them. You’re even useless now.
Kairo
*Looks down his eyes watering*
Kairo
It’s not true… I’m useful. And I am somebody.
Mistress Lenette
Oh? But where have you gotten ever since you came here as an infant?
Mistress Lenette
I have no choice but to punish you both for your poor choices!
Mistress Lenette grabs a long ruler and raises it to hit Caleb.
Kairo
*Puts arms out in front of Caleb*
Kairo
Don’t do this to him. I take full responsibility. It’s not his fault.
Kairo
Please.. let him go.
Mistress Lenette
*Narrows eyes*
Mistress Lenette
Very well then.
Mistress Lenette raises the ruler once more and brings it down onto Kairos hand
Kairo
*Clenches teeth holding back tears*
Mistress Lenette
Every hit will teach a lesson
Mistress Lenette
Don’t forget the contract we made
Mistress Lenette continues
Mistress Lenette
*lowers the ruler*
Mistress Lenette
*Satisfied smirk*
Mistress Lenette
Leave my office at once
Caleb helps Kairo up and leaves the office
Kairo
I’m fine… Don’t worry about me. Just go play. Don’t speak to anyone about this…
Caleb
Stop pretending like you’re fine! Your not!
Kairo
*Smiles* I appreciate your sympathy, but really
Kairo
*places shaky hand on top of Caleb’s head*
Kairo
Trust me. I’m tougher than a lion.
Kairo
*Gives him a stern look*
Kairo
Just promise me you’ll never do that again.
Caleb
I promise. I had no idea you were responsible for us.. *hugs Kairo*
Kairo
*Hugs back* You all are my family. Of course I would look out for you guys.
Kairo
Now go play before it’s time for supper.
Mr. Money
Kairo is in his room wrapping up his wrists and hands. Their rooms are a bit Shabby. Beds with no frames. A small dresser and a little amount of toys and books to keep them entertained.
Kairo
💭Maybe… Just maybe..💭
Kairo
💭What if she’s right? Am I really that useless?💭
Kairo
💭I’ve been here all my life.. I’ve watched everyone around me get adopted. But I’m still here. Is there something wrong with me?💭
Kairo makes his way to the dining hall where the children are all seated and waiting to be served.
As the workers at the orphanage gives them their food Kairo helps
Afterwards Kairo finally gets his plate and sits down next to Lillian and Caleb
Lillian
What happened? Why is your arms wrapped up?
Kairo
It’s nothing. Lilli. Just a fashion style, you know?
Lillian
You’re a bad liar you know.
Lillian
I know what happened. It’s so obvious!
Caleb
I didn’t say anything
Lillian
You can’t keep letting her do this to you!
Kairo
It’s fine. It’s unfortunate that she treats us teens like this and you younger one’s differently.
Kairo
You guys are only 9. Once you turn 13 then you’ll understand
Lillian
Your 18. I thought you could move out once you were 18!
Kairo
When I was 17. I begged Mistress to let me stay at the orphanage…
Caleb
Why would you do that!???
Kairo
I had no where to go. I didn’t know what to do. I have no experience of the real outside world so I was scared.
Kairo
You guys are my family and I couldn’t bare to leave you guys behind. If I left you guys then, there would be nothing else for me outside of this orphanage.
Caleb
But you can’t just keep going like this!
Lillian
She’s manipulating you!
Caleb
Isn’t it HER job to keep the kids in line??
Kairo
But it is my job, as a member and a worker in this orphanage.
Kairo
Enough about me though
Kairo
Eat your food you need it for nutrition.
Lillian
Who would eat this slop!
Caleb, Lillian, and Kairo walk around the courtyard.
Caleb
Kairo, do you think I’ll ever be adopted?
Kairo
*looks down at them*
Kairo
Yeah, I’m sure of it
Kairo
Maybe even before you turn 13!
Caleb
Yeah, I really don’t want to have to stay here that long with that old hag.
Lillian
Maybe she’ll die before then.
Kairo
You don’t want her hearing you guys
Kairo
She has ears everywhere you know
Caleb
You know you’re scared of her. You’re not mighty.
Kairo
Alright kids, I think it’s time for bed
Kairo
Lets get you two in bed so I can get the rest to bed
Kairo takes them back to their rooms and tucks them in.
He then goes around the orphanage making sure that everyone was sleeping.
Kairo
*walks back to room*
Kairo
*Gets into bed and turns off light*
Mr. Money
Kairo lays down in his bed thinking about what Lillian and Caleb said.
Caleb
You can’t just keep going like this!
Lillian
She’s manipulating you!
Kairo
💭What if they’re right?💭
Kairo
*looks out the window
Kairo
💭I doubt myself too much💭
Kairo
💭Whatever, I’ll save my thoughts for tomorrow💭
Kairo turns off the light and drifts off to sleep
Kairo
So bright. It’s morning already?
Kairo
It feels like I’ve only gotten 2 hours of sleep
Kairo
Guess I just have to get up
Kairo
*looks over at dirty clothes pile*
Kairo
Maybe I’ll clean my dirty clothes too.
Kairo picks up his dirty clothes pile and walks to the laundry room.
Kairo
*goes up to a washer*
Caleb
*hides behind a laundry basket*
Kairo
*Starts putting clothes in washer*
Caleb
You should’ve seen your face!
Caleb
You were like, ahhh!
Caleb
I dreamed about a dinosaur eating Mistress Lenette though.
Caleb
She’s being adopted today
Kairo
Why wasn’t I notified of this sooner??
Kairo
I must go tell her goodbye!
Caleb
You could’ve at least slowed down for me, Jerk.
Kairo
Lillian you didn’t tell me you were getting adopted today.
Lillian
I didn’t want to tell you..
Lillian
I didn’t want to be a burden to you.
Kairo
You’re not a burden, Lillian
Kairo
I just wish you would’ve told me sooner
Kairo
But hey, what did I say? I said you would be adopted.
Lillians parents
*comes out from Mistress Lanette’s office*
Mistress Lenette
*Stands beside Lillian’s parents*
Mistress Lenette
These are your parents. They have adopted you, I’m sure they’ll take great care of you.
Caleb
That’s the most fakest act I’ve ever seen!
Kairo
You can start a new life
Kairo
*Gestures to her parents*
Lillian
*Looks at them nervously*
Lillian
*Turns back to Kairo*
Caleb
They look nice to me.
Kairo
Don’t worry. I’m sure they’re pretty nice
Caleb
Go, you don’t want to keep them waiting.
Caleb
*Pouts and turns away*
Caleb
I don’t want you to go!
Lillian
I made you guys something to remember me!
Lillian
*Pulls out bracelets from a small box*
Kairo
You shouldn’t have Lillian
Kairo
*Smiles and puts on the bracelet*
Mistress Lenette
Now, Now kids. It’s time to let Lillian go.
Mistress Lenette
*Narrows eyes impatiently*
Lillian
*Smiles and looks at Kairo and Caleb*
Caleb
I’ll never forget you.
Kairo
We, will never forget you
Lillian and her Parents exit the room
Caleb
She’s a sister to me nothing else!
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