Marshall

Life won't stop

Alas, I was lucky again. Dr Rivera and Dr Sanchez found me in time. I spent the rest of the holidays in the hospital. In January, school started again. Time was going fast yet so slow. I wanted to grow up , grow old and die. Or ...just die. Even Anton left me alone . I sent him a letter once I was out of the hospital, but I didn't get any replies.  I gave up , it seemed like he moved on too.
I was sitting in history class. I would like to say I wanted to go home but whatever..
Like I said, time was going fast. My birthday was coming. I couldn't believe I was almost 9 and still in this orphanage. Most of the children got adopted at a younger age. Not me.. and I had no idea why.
I didn't go anywhere. I was always tired. Days were the same. School, back to my room, studying and being alone..
I had no friends anymore.  I was wondering if this is all my life will be? Being lonely and rejected?
Waking up, getting ready then leaving.
Same, same , same..
..back "home", studying , then being alone with my thoughts.
My life sucked bad, but at least it was calm for now. Dr Sanchez kept checking on me and spent time with me every now and then.
I wish I had a father like him..he was like an angel sent from above.
As I mentioned, days were the same. Time went like this. Several months passed, I had my uneventful birthday, but I didn't feel like celebrating.  It was Dan's anniversary too soon...
And then one day, this couple came and wanted to see me....
I knew how it is by now. I waited in Mrs Rosa's office.

- Are you excited to see Mr and Mrs Lian? They really want to meet you.
- Suit themselves. They'll leave like everyone..

Aron and Estella Lian. The woman seemed nice but the man..

- Say, how old are you? You are so tiny.
- I'm..9 years old sir.. I love animals, I love running around, playing football and...
- Mm..yeah I bet
- You're such a cutie.

I liked her, but her husband was intimidating.

- What about school? Tell me about your grades.
- Love, it's fine. Look at him, he's such a nice little gentleman.
- Let's just slow down, shall we?

Same situation, different couple. What a surprise.

Victor's POV

- Sorry amor, I know you want a pet but I'm still allergic to cat hair.
- What about dogs?

Finally we could have a break together. I was curious how was Marshall's meeting with the couple. Me and Vincent barely passed the office when the child literally bumped into us.

- Hey champ, how was the couple?
- Mr Lian said I'm not smart enough and too small. Fine by me. I didn't like his stupid monkey face anyway..

Before we could comfort him, he left. I can't blame him. All these people keep rejecting him for the most stupid reasons.

- Marshall is one of the smartest children here. What the hell is wrong with this people?
- I have no idea but I hope it won't be going like this

I felt so heartbroken for that child. I wanted him out of this place and this misery. I tried to keep his spirit up but it was very difficult. People were giving up on him, why would he not ?

Marshall's POV

Kids came and left, and I was still here. Suddenly..two years passed and not a single soul came to see me . I was considered "old".
I felt like a puppy, who was set free alone on th streets.
My least favorite teacher got pregnant and soon she left too. I felt neutral. I was happy for her but I didn't miss her at all.
Even she will have a child and I still don't have a family..
After some uneventful months, a couple showed up. For my luck, they wanted an older child, specially.
Mr and Mrs Morgan. You guessed right. Finally both of them were kind yet...they didn't want me.
Another year passed. I was 12 when the next couple came. I was no longer excited, I didn't even expect much.
Joseph and Bianca were an older couple, around 50-55. They didn't have any children therefore didn't have grandchildren either.