Perfect SCARS

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How do I begin to describe this human being
Honestly when I first saw him I felt I had seen a perfect human being

Even as a child I could easily tell when  someone was extremely good looking,

He was tall, well built and handsome. He was looking at me but I didn't notice because I was too busy analyzing the perfectly made being in front of me... Little did I know he was the devil himself

"Hey sweetheart.. How are you "

He said softly catching off guard and I looked around to see who he was referring to

"Me.  Are you talking to me Sir "

"Uhhh yes "

"Am fine Sir "

"What is your name beautiful "

"My name is Agnes "

"And how old are you Agnes "

"Am close to thirteen "

The conversation would have continued if we had not been interrupted by Mrs Lawrence and the lady he was with in the office

Oh no... Am in trouble, Mrs Lawrence would surely punish me

She didn't seem upset to see me though , she just smiled and told me to return to my room

There was just something about her smile that is mysterious... She has never smiled for any reason and it looked strange on her

I was in my room on a friend's bed playing puzzle games when Liz ran into the room
Liz is an older girl who likes to run errands for our guardian

   "Agnes hurry... Mrs Lawrence wants you in her office now "

Oh no... She still wants to punish me for roaming around her office. And am so scared of her strokes, it paralyzes me before the hit lands on my skin.. I sluggishly moved from my bed and wore my slippers

"Hurry up Agnes..  You are wasting time "

"Am coming... Can't you see am coming "

I yelled back with the burning anger I felt for being so stupid....
Her office was in the adjourned building outside our hostel and I wish it could be much further..

When I got in front of the office, I said  quiet prayers and stepped into the office holding my breath and closing my eyes

When I opened my eyes, the first thing I noticed was Mrs Lawrence awkward smile, then the couple from earlier were still sitting in front of her and beside me were two other girls my age...

I recognize Binta and Mary, they were all looking at me, as I was confused about what is going on   

  "Agnes dont be frightened, we have good news for you..... Do you see mommy and daddy over there. They want to consider adopting you "

No way..  . me,
This is the best news ever, super handsome man wants to be my daddy
What an awesome privilege
.
"But they do not want a lazy or a stubborn child "

"I am not lazy ma.... " Binta and Mary answered simultaneously and I just glare at  them. Looks like we are here for the same thing
. I was sure this is my chance to finally leave this place and fly around the city and meet new people other than the
Regular 129 faces in this Foster care.

I want to get out of this place
I have to leave this place
And now is my chance to, I can't screw this up

Sorry Binta, I know you have been here for a long time but I need to escape this once and for all... And Mary you are too quiet for your own good. You are a beautiful human being someone will surely come for you soon... If only they could take three of us but other than that I'm not losing this opportunity

For this reason I had to be selfish
Not only did I want to leave this place so badly.. I also want to live with this beautiful family . And I had already met the gentleman he seemed really nice. I know I would be happy with them.. I just know it

We have had several cases where children run away from their new homes and back to the foster home, some don't even come back. Because on most cases such child is punished and sent back to the place they ran away from.. Someone like Liz have been put in different homes. She keeps running away, she doesn't seem to be tired of this place and Mrs Lawrence... She really prefers it here but not me... I have been here for almost a year and it feels like a hundred... Once I leave I would be gone for good

We are confined in a particular space, told what to do, when to do it and given limited time to play .
We only wear our beautiful clothes once someone important  is visiting us and they rarely do.. We are given strict rules and orders to follow and mercilessly disciplined if we don't adhere to it... I am fed up with this place, I want out

"And why do you think they should pick you amongst others, what do you have that others don't  "

Mrs Lawrence asked and I smiled because I know my answer already

"Because I'm a good girl and... And I don't lie"

Mary's answer was just an explanation that she's just a gullible person... She doesn't want this so bad and I'm sure her answer didn't impress the parents either, I scoff and smile inside

"i am obedient and smart... I will do whatever you tell me to and stay where you want me to be.. I promise to be a good child '

Oh Binta nice speech but you can't beat me to this..

"I have always wanted a family of my own.. A mother to hold and love, a father to respect and look up to. I have lost the right to have this at an early stage but I refuse to give up.. I know that the right parents are on the way. And now you are finally here. My mama and papa, this just turns out to be my lucky day. I am not noisy and stubborn, i dont steal nor lie... I respect and obey elders. I dont intend to come back here because i know i would be happy in your home and i just cant wait to be your daughter I love you both already "

They all burst into laughter after I finished my speech and the next words I heard were

"Go pack your bag Agnes.. Your new home awaits you "