Country Tales

The Meeting

My name, is Nia and I'm 14 years old. I have an older sister called Maria and she is 15.

Our mum died and our father suicided after mum's death.

We both live in a small house in the fields. The only money we have is from our uncle. We are not going to school. We own three horses.

Our life was pretty simple, until the event which changed everything.

TO THE STORY

Maria: Hey, Nia. What about helping wth the laundry?

Me:Coming!

I said while writing the last word in my diary.

It was a sunny day of the sunmmer. It was really hot.

When I finished the laundry I noticed a bunch of bunnies gathered around a Grey thing.

I called Maria and we run to it.

When we came closer we understood that the "grey thing" was a dog. A very sick and hurt dog.

We were on our knees looking at the dog without realizing that two young boys were starring at us and the poor animal.

I turned my head to Maria and then looked back at the boys.

They had brown eyes and blond hair. They had freckles around their noses and they looked... extremely similar?

They were on white horses and they were wearing hats made of leather. I could swear that they were classic cowboys.

?: We see that you're having trouble with this dog.
?: We wonder if you want us to take care of it and bring it back as soon as possible.
Maria: And who are you to help us heal the dog?

The boys whispered to each other.

? : Do you know any Marcus or Martinus?
Me: They kinda sound familiar but... No.
Maria: I don't know them.

They whispered again.

Marcus: Well I'm Marcus!

Said the one boy while getting of his horse.

Martinus : And I'm Martinus.

Said while he was doing the same as Marcus.

Me: Oh... And why should we trust you the poor puppy? We maybe know your names but
we don't know anything about you...
Maria: Yeah! If you really want to help prove it!
Marcus: OK. How about spending the rest of the day with us?

Maria stood up and I did the same. Then she whispered:

Maria: What if they are kidnappers?
Me: We will be careful! We NEED to save the dog!

She nodded yes.

Martinus : What? You don't belive us?
Me: OK. We're in. Only because of the puppy.
Martinus : Hah.. Ok! For the dog then. Do you want a ride with our horses? We can put the dog in the bag which hangs from the saddle.

Maria: Yes... I guess?