LESLIE’S BIG NEWS

"Mum today was pretty fun!" Leslie who couldn't help keeping how her day went to herself anymore exclaimed enthusiastically. "Really, what made it fun?" asked her mum who was also eager to know what it was. I made friends with a lovely girl in my class. Is that it? Yeah. All three of us did. I really was fascinated by what she shared with us today though I felt sorry for her. Her family isn't like ours you know, and she has to go to sleep without food sometimes. Are you serious? Her mother exclaimed with a you got to be kidding me look on her face. I am honestly. I'm really… Oh my, Leslie, you got no seat belt on screamed her mother in alarm. Sorry mum. Watch out before you put yourself into a critical situation. I will mum. "Leslie, mum, you're home," Ellie shouted to hug them. She was only five and waiting for her mum and big sister to arrive for her to run to them was like a routine to her. Where's Ricardo? He's upstairs. Alright then Ellie, I'm heading to my room. Call me when you need me to come downstairs. No sooner had Leslie gone upstairs than her father who was cuddling Ellie heard noises coming from her room. He remained undisturbed but the continuous shuffling of feet and slamming of door from Leslie's room drew his attention to that direction. What's wrong with your daughter? I have no idea honey. She left for Leslie's room with a bowl of snacks to cheer her up but as she tried to turn the knob of the door, she realized it was locked. Open the door, Leslie. I brought you some snacks. I don't think so mummy. I'm not hungry. After standing for about a minute, she left her alone and returned to her husband. She's not opening the door honey and she's not hungry. Leave her for some time now. I'm sure she'll find her way here when her stomach starts rumbling. If you say so. Honey, your daughter talked of making friends with a nice girl in her class today. Oh is it? Is she also like Emma? I'm afraid not, she said her family is so poor that she sometimes sleep without food. Did she tell you her name? She didn't, but I'll ask her that. I'm heading upstairs. Ellie is asleep already. I'm not her bed so I'm sending her to where she should be sleeping. Mrs. Victoria stared after her husband had left and wondered what a lucky woman she was to have Lancelot for her husband and the father of her kids. No man can be as caring and devoted as Lancelot was she thought. I love you Lancelot and I will till the last breath of me. She smiled to herself as she said this.