chapter 9(edited)

Everything was new to Ethan, the square buildings which reached very high, making him look like a and.

Ethan was very intimidated and nervous, people just kept seeing him.

Maybe it was because it was an unfamiliar face, Ethan said to himself, but then he understood why....

Since he came, he had not put on his shirt, which he did not want to do, but in a place where everyone dresses so well Ethan felt like nothing, that although he was a townie, that gave no reason to be ashamed.

Haci, even though he was hot, he actually put on the upper garment.

How hot.....

There were many people in the streets and very different from their town where everyone always works, here the teenagers, both boys and girls, did not stop going to stores or games.

Others were doing nothing more than walking around chatting with others, really rather unproductive Ethan thought.

Shortly after coming out of his reverie, Ethan realized something, he really hadn't thought his trip through.

Now he had no food and no money. Really, if everything went on as it were, he would surely starve to death and the people passing by didn't look much like his neighbors or other residents of the village.

What Ethan was hesitant about was someone helping him with some money.

Resigned, Ethan decided to go for a walk to see what to do next.

Ethan's trip took him through the slums of the racoon city, where the poor and marginalized people seemed to be found.

A sad thing indeed...

"How can people not care about these people, I'm sure they will regret it later."

Man do you know where this is located....XXXX, asked Ethan as he approached a homeless man who was sitting on the ground.

He looked very hungry and sleepy, symptoms of malnutrition, Ethan was not a saint or anything, he knew that if he gave the homeless man his last meal, he would be the one left hungry.

That's why Ethan was waiting, if the vagabond knew the place he had pointed out, he would give him his last ration of food. One must be grateful above all, was one of the mottos which Ethan always respected.

That's it... you walk XXXXX to the right and then you walk XXXX to the left and finally, XXXX straight ahead.

Ethan after receiving the address, decided to trust the homeless man and left, just as the gentleman told him, really something stupid, but to Ethan's luck it was true, Ethan really arrived at the place.

Apparently the place led to an orphanage, Ethan was about to enter, but for a boy to enter the orphanage just because he discovered something while playing detective as a child was really embarrassing to Ethan.

What do I do?

Could I lie? ...No, that wouldn't work, I know myself and I'm very bad at lying.

I really don't know what to do!

Who are you?

Eh...?

Ethan who was contemplating entering the orphanage was now stunned, he had been found out, he really hoped it was not someone from the orphanage.

His hopes died, though, when he saw that the girl who called him was holding hands with a small, unruly-looking boy.

Who are you? And what are you doing in front of the orphanage? I'm sure you want to flirt with Sister Sherry. This time the rebellious-looking boy who was holding hands with the girl whose name seemed to be Sherry spoke.

Taking a good look at her, Ethan realized that the girl, Sherry, was very beautiful, it was normal that many boys apparently came.

But snapping out of his stupor, Ethan shook his head, he would rather be considered someone weird than be called a stalker.

I want to apologize for Jacob's behavior, he's not a bad boy, it's just the way he is. Sherry spoke, apologizing to Ethan, the girl is really very kind, Ethan thought.

No problem, you can tell little Jacob is someone to count on, I see you want to protect...your friend Sherry, Ethan said as he ruffled Jacob's hair.

Who was uncomfortable .... Let go of me or you'll mess up my hair! Jacob complained as he pulled away and moved closer to the sherry.

-with respect to your question of what I will protect sherry" well of course I will protect her, she is my sister and my future wife".

Jacob's comment left Ethan frozen, who didn't expect a 7-year-old to say such a thing. At that age he didn't think anything of a relationship, he knew what it was like to get married and have a family at that age, but he didn't care at all.

He just wanted to read his books or spend time with his two friends.

*laughs*

Sherry, who was laughing at Jacob's comment, apparently did not take Jacob's proposal seriously.

Although nothing was to be misunderstood, Sherry was not laughing at Jacob's feelings, if not happy that Jacob cared so much about her, she proved that when she gave Jacob a hug.

Ethan, who was now in the background, was watching everything with tenderness while remembering his little sister, anything but blood, who protected him when he was in town.

She had also said the same words as Jacob, she really missed that little ball of energy and tenderness, who now really wasn't so little because she was now 4 years old.

(grunt)

Ethan's stomach rumbled as he was about to retire, drawing the attention of the duo of Sherry and Jacob, who, upon hearing the sound of Ethan's belly, turned around.

-Your tummy hurts..." spoke Jacob, breaking the embarrassed silence, which Ethan was going through.

If the long walk I took to come to The Rocket City left me very hungry, don't worry about me.

All right, let's go then, sister Sherry," said Jacob without the slightest hint of sympathy.

It was really understandable, after all I am a complete stranger and I don't know them at all, for them to invite me or trust me, Ethan said to himself as he was about to leave.

Stop! Sherry's gentle and strong voice stopped Ethan's footsteps, who was confused to hear Sherry stopping him.

What happened, Sherry? Ethan asked.

Anna-It was rude of Jacob to ignore you. Please, if you don't mind, can you come in and eat with us, I could use some help.

If you decide to come in to eat, I would like you to help me with the children at the orphanage, today the 5 people who run the orphanage left with their families, because it is one of the rest days we have and all the children should leave, but a problem happened and the children will leave next month, so I am left taking care of them alone and I need some help, said sherry.

Why are you telling me all this?

Better.... Why does he trust me so easily? Ethan said to himself while he was confused because it was really normal for a person to distrust a person who he or she has just met.

"I don't think a mother would let a stranger near her child" and this was similar. Sherry wanted me to stay and watch the kids with her. She's not afraid I'll be mean or hurt them, Ethan said to himself as he tried to figure out how Sherry came to trust him so easily.

Wait a minute, why do you trust me so easily? Ethan spoke, as he decided not to keep quiet about his doubts.

Because I don't think you are a bad person and besides a bad person would not hesitate to come with us contrary to you sherry spoke.

Yes, you have a weak face and I don't think you'll hurt anyone," Jacob also commented.

They are very peculiar, Ethan said to himself as he followed Sherry and Jacob into the orphanage.