'Dear, go buy some sauce for the dish. We have run out of it. I have kept the money there. Return of faster.'
'Okay mom.' I put on my slippers and went to the convenience store about 10 minutes far from my house. I intended to return home faster and watch dramas but on my way to the store, I bumped into someone and we both fell down.
I was feeling lethargic all day and didn't have any strength to scold or apologize to the person and waited for it to get up and go away but he didn't. I looked at him and saw him with bandages all over his arms and legs.
'Are you okay?' I asked as I pulled him up and let him we his weight on my body. I regretted asking the asking as I could see he wasn't with those band aids evident on his body. 'Where do you live? I will take you home?
'No need.' he brushed my hands and went away limping his legs. I followed after him secretly since he was badly hurt and noticed him going into an alley. 'What is he doing here?'
'Ya! Where were you? What happened to you?'the tall and white boy said.
'Nothing. My father just vented his anger on me. I really don't want to go back there.'
'We said you could be with us. You don't have to go back there.'
' but he is my father. He has no one besides me. That's why.... because of that I have to take care of him.'
'Have you applied medicine nicely? Lie down here.' the one with bald head patted sofa next to him.
' Mm. I am fine. It is really nice to have friends at least '
Since he has his friends, I can go back now. I looked around and couldn't find my way. I didn't bring my phone too. This is my first time around here. We have just settled here. Where is it?
I found one lady and asked her where should I go to reach my place and she told me the direction. I walked in that direction but got lost again and took a taxi. I will just have to ask mom to pay the fares.
'Mom. Give me some money.'
'Where were you? I thought you weren't coming back. Money? for what?'
' I got lost and took a taxi back home. You also know that I have trouble remembering things for the first time.'
' Okay. Okay. I will pay the fare. You can wash your legs and hands first then lets have dinner.'
' yes madam.(salutes.)Mom is the best.'
