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16 years ago
A 10 year old girl was rummaging through the trash can as she tried finding scraps of food, even crumbs would satisfy her 2 day starvation. She tip toed as she wanted to look over the edge of the trash
But since it was taller then her and lighter, she put to much weight which caused it to tip over and she fell back with it on top of her. She yelped as she felt some trash land on her chest.
She quickly took it off of her and pushed the trash can away, she sat up as the trash didn't even have food. She scooted away and sat against the wall.
Wearing a wool sweater and some ragged up pants, her face was dirty as her hair was tangled. She heard her stomach growl making her grab it at the awful feeling, she knew she wouldn't make it.
At this point she wouldn't mind someone's left overs
She teared up and she sniffled, feeling her eyes water over. She wiped her eyes and stared at the tipped trash can, hoping by some miracle a half of stale piece of bread would appear.
"Oi"
She jumped at the male voice from next to her, she turned and saw a early 40 year old man. He walked closer so the light of the moon illuminated his face.
"Are you okay-"
"No! My mommy said no to strangers!" She cut him off as she scooted away and grabbed the trash can lid to protect herself.
He stared as he sighed and smiled lightly.
"The building next to us is a restaurant, do you want dinner?"
The 10 year olds stomach growled at the word dinner, she peeked from behind the trash can lid to see him smiling at her. His eyes soft with friendliness and care.
"My name's Zan" He asks as he grabs her by the hand and walks them out of the alley way
"Norie" she responded.
"Tell you what, after you eat we'll go find your mommy okay?" He responded and led her inside the restaurant.
