the reality always hits hard

I knew I didn't have much time so I decided to work methodically. I started with the boxes that were in the back. If i didn't have time to search everything I could come by in the night and search quickly the front boxes without creating a mess. The first box I opened had logs about the orders for the furniture. Since nothing in this place was new I understood instantly how this worked. Apparently because the staff was always bored every piece of paper with importance came they just shoved it in here. Since this was from fifteen years ago and I am only eight now I decided to look closer to the front of the room.

I opened some more boxes and finally the fifth one had the files of the children. I found mine quite easily and I thought to open it but i decided it wasn't worth it.

I know it's time to leave so as I am ready to close the light I bump into one box and unfortunately for me, it falls down.

When I see the documents I am filled with horror. This is not an orphanage after all.

I take the file in my hands and suddenly realize that I was sold. And in my previous life and now. All of these files where the documents this place had of selling us. I can't understand anything and I really don't know what to do with this. They sold me to that family. Everything I thought I knew was a lie.

Apparently i won't be able to leave as easily as I thought. I need to think of a new plan and quickly. Since I was sold even if I leave they will probably search for me. So I have to disappear more quitly than I thought. I was planning to leave early in the morning so I could grab some more food from the kitchen and because walking int the pitch black alone is extremely dangerous in this place. But this piece of paper changes everything.

I need to look at it again. I need to see why exactly they are selling us but not here.

I left the office feeling disgusted at the thought that all the children in here were treaded like properties but I really can't do anything about it. After all my life is in danger right now and i don't believe a life in the streets will be better for those kids.

'There you are. You surely took your sweet time cleaning the office didn't you Luna?'

' Miss Ann'

Oh no. Did she see something? If she did, I am doomed. I need to behave like I would normally would otherwise this is the end for me.

'So you are done with the cleaning I assume or are you just taking a little time out?'

' I am dome miss Ann. Actually I was just coming to you.'

' Were you now? What would you want ? To back out of the rest of the chores maybe?'

'No miss Ann. I was just, I wanted to ask you if you wanted me in the kitchen first or at the laundry?'

' Oh I see you finally decided to behave. Very well. Do the laundry first, then go help with the kitchen and after the meal don't forget to clean. Understood?'

'Yes miss'

' Of you go and don't slack of or you know what awaits you.'

' Yes miss'

I am truly unfortunate to run into her twice. I can't lose time especially after what I found.

I know it's essential for my plan to work in the kitchen but after my discovery I don't think I can do anything. No I have to or else nothing but a tragic fate awaits me.

So laundry here I come...

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