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What I Learned About My Life

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Time had passed, and I had learned immensely from the DeLacys. I learned French, geography, and history. All I wanted was to be accepted by that family! They were my only hope. I knew their story, and their daily routines. I saw their fellowship and love for each other. I yearned to be loved by them! Over the past few weeks, I began to think of how I could introduce myself to the DeLacys. Each day after I collected wood for the family, I would sit in the peaceful forest and think of ways I could gain the family’s approval. Each way I came up with, I would get frightened and dissuade myself of it. I was constantly reminded of the terrible event a few years ago when I did try to go into a village, and all I received was rocks thrown at …show more content…

I said that I have never had someone to love me and care for me. I have been on my own since the beginning, barely finding enough food to eat. I asked that they would allow me to be a part of their loving family. Eventually, on a dark and stormy night when the family could not see me, I placed the letter on their front porch. I quickly ran away before I could rethink what I had done. The following the day I watched from my hut as Felix received the letter. He took it inside and read it. I could not tell much from his facial expressions, but what he did after he read the letter hurt me deeply. He took the letter and hid it in his room. He was covering up what he had found. I lost all of my hope in this family. Days went on and the letter was still hidden in his room. I thought I might as well continue on to find another stranger whom I could befriend. One night, I was sitting outside of my hut by the fire thinking of what to do next when I heard a gasp of horror. I turned around and it was Felix! He had seen the light on his way home from work and crept up to see who it was. He said, “Hello! Who are you? What are you doing so close to my home? Leave or I will hurt you!” I responded, “Please do not. It is me, the monster. I have no intention of harming you or your family.” “Are you the one who sent the letter? ” “Yes I am.” “Oh I am very sorry I have not responded to the letter, but I have been very busy working. Just recently, I have

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