Saturday, June 2, 2007

The Boy At The House (4)

Richard tells his story. This is how it is, according to him: He lives in a house on a rock out at the sea. He has lived there a couple of years now. Totally alone? Yes, indeed. He is only 16 years old but lives alone anyway, because his parents are not alive. And he doesn't want to be taken care of by anybody, but manages well through fishing and cultivating a little. But he also receives some gifts by kind neighbours.

"Wow", says Dilan. "You live alone. Isn't that boring?"
"No, I have a dog that is giving me company. But sometimes it becomes a little boring."
"But what happened to your parents?" Daniel wonders.
"They... they got sick. And died."
"But... wasn't there anybody taking care of you?"
"I was put in a orphanage."
Daniel and Dilan look at him.
"And?" Daniel says.
"And?" Richard responds.
"What happened then?"

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