It was a normal day for me. I got up, walked around the park, then did my job. By job I mean I begged for money. I am currently homeless. At the age of 14. Of course, I end up getting more money because people have sympathy for me. I don't need sympathy. I don't need their sympathy. But whatever brings the money in. My living situation is either on or under a park bench. I sleep under when the weather gets bad and on top when its nice. My clothing consists of a worn out letterman's jackets, ripped jeans, and an old pair of oversized sneakers. Today Im going into town to beg. Seems....... More popular. I fix my hair before leaving my bench.
On the way there I see kids and their parents hand in hand walking to Lord knows where. As soon as I arrive I head straight to this park that one of my " customers told me about. I go straight to the water fountain to look more... Approachable. As I finished I looked around for the perfect place for my cardboard sign and I.
I decided on place called "Nandos". As I was about to sit down a big black car showed up and let out five boys. I rolled my eyes but then something caught my eye. The blonde boy's beard wasn't real. I can see it coming off. I have the need to tell him. I look around so no one will notice.
"Hey. Whoever your try to hide from is probably going to notice your beard isn't real." I say just above a whisper.
"Hi little girl. What are you talking about? Fake beard." He scoffs. In may I say a very fake accent.
"The beard is falling off your face and your fake british accent isn't helping either." I was trying to be nice. Damn.
"Oh you noticed that.....?" He nervously chuckled. Now speaking... i think Irish.
"Yeah. Yeah I did. Soon others will too. But have fun." I say sitting back down with my sign.
"Are you homeless?" Asked the same Irish boy.
"Whats it to ya?" I spit.
"Well how old are you?"
"14"
"Oh. Wow. How long?" He asked as his expression turned soft.
"Since I was 10."
"Do you need money?"
"Didn't you read the sign? but its ok I don't need your money."
"Here I insist. I couldn't imagine living out ok the street. He hands me.... 250 pounds!!!! I think thats what they say here. Im from America.
" By the way, are you from across the pond?" He asked looking my up and down.
"Yes. Well I guess. My mum sent me here to find my dad. But lets just say he isn't the nicest of men..... so here I am."
"He kicked you out?"
"I guess you could say that." I say looking down.
"By the way I can't take this much money."
"Trust me I don't need it. I've got plenty."
"But-"
"Too bad."
"Oi! Are you coming or what?!" Screamed one of the guys he was with.
"Thank you. But you should get ack to your buddies. I really appreciate it." I say sitting down stuffing the money in my pocket.
"Hey um..... stay safe." With that he walked inside to meet his four friends inside.
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