Climb to The Top

Chapter 1: A Bitter Beginning

"You're so useless!!! You're such a pathetic child... Why are you even here?!" My mother screamed at me, I can't defend myself since I know I'll just get hurt and and not win the argument with my mother... *Sighs* So anyway, I got out of the house and packed all of my things.

I'm trying to find a job on the way out, and I don't even know if they'll accept a 16 year old teen who just got kicked out, if I haven't introduced myself yet heh, I know I didn't, so my name is Darcy Richards and oh my goodness, it's a pain in the ass to survive in the streets. My mother is an alcoholic person so she generally insults me and call me names, and such. She had the final straw and kicked me out of the house WAHAHAHA, stories that you hear sometimes ain't I right? I guess I won the lottery of being kicked out.

10 days of eating out of the dumpsters and scavenging for what I can eat. I'm working as a construction worker, it's better than nothing am I right? I'm trying to take every job as I can so I can either put it on my stomach or on my tin can to save up some. Life's pretty tough when your only parent kicks you out and society is unfair so I'm trying to survive in this unfair world and not kick the bucket at a young age. I still want to see what my little children and my beautiful wife's faces ya know.

My life is pretty questionable. My father was long forgotten since she got my mom pregnant early at 18 years of age. They were unprepared and such but hey, at least I'm still alive, am I right? HAHAHA
I asked God why he gave me this life. I don't even know how and why I'm still walking on this unfair world. I never really wanted to live since there's no one to support me and comfort me whenever I needed someone the most... I-I don't k-know a-anymore... A-ah? E-ehh? Shut up! I'm not crying! You're crying!

Another work done! I just finished a whole day and earned £5, it's not a lot! But hey! At least I can feed myself for a day or two am I right? I'm trying my best luck to find cheap and let's just say rejected food that I can buy. I will end this challenge someday and climb to the Top.

Well hello, hello! I'm still breathing and alive! So, today I met a dog that I just found laying down beside me. I named him Ardval!! I finally have someone! I'm happy as I can ever be. He's such a good boy, I taught him a few tricks and stuff like that, oh well at least I have my "Man's best friend".

I never really thought that someone will follow me and be with me through this pain in the ass life. It's my first blessing that I'm so thankful for. Some things do help you in times like this. God, I pray that my life will never be like this when I die, and please forgive my mother for what she did to me and bless her to have someone with her, for someone to guide her and to die with her.

Ardval seems to be pretty under the weather today, he might just a bit sad for not eating for a while. Sorry Ardval, but as your new owner! I'll make sure that I can fill your stomach as I possibly can! Just please wait a bit more, alright buddy?

I don't know what breed is Ardval since, hello~ I'm not a dog expert but, whatever breed it is I'll gladly take it under my wings. I may not have much but I'll surely give my best just like what I would do to my future family.

Alas, I've earned another pay for today! Hah! It was a bit delayed but I'm still grateful for what I've received. I'm able to feed Ardval now since he hasn't eaten for days, he ate plentiful and so did I, I'm very thankful for this day since I'm still alive and breathing.

I don't really know what's reserved for me tomorrow. I might die or might live, might get robbed or get stabbed. But if that's my fate then I'll bitterly accept it even if I'll be on pain. Besides, I have Ardval to keep me in company no matter what the situation is, aren't I right? HAHAHA.

One thing for sure, there are some people who are willing to give you a helping hand because I received my first ever proper meal that I've ever had! She was a nice old lady who gave me apple fresh baked apple pie and I'm thankful for it. Ardval got a share as well and they were wonderful! It's much more better than what I eat for my everyday life, I guess they're some people who can temporarily help you in your hardships. I haven't lost all of my hope yet since I know there will be a good tomorrow and a bright future ahead of me so I will not give up just yet, being a 16 year old kid on the street is not an easy job since you need to hide your age so you won't get kidnapped. I almost slipped in telling my real age WAHAHAHA, as a usual stupid and silly me, Ardval scared them off so it's all good!

I'm a bit under the weather today, I don't even know if I'm sick or just became depressed, but anyway, whatever it is I'll survive this misery and hope for a better morning. But before that, I just need to break through this horrible present, I wonder if my mother can still recognise me if she ever saw me or care to see me ever again. All I have now is my best friend Ardval. I wonder if she's still alive since it's been months ever since I got kicked out of there. I hope she's safe.

To be honest, I never met my father in person, I just saw him in an old picture that my mother kept on her drawer, I can feel the pain she went through after being left by my father. I guess whenever she sees me, I unconsciously remind her about him, so mother. I'm sorry for reminding you your bitter past, sorry if you regret having me. I wish you the best of luck on your lone path, I wish to meet you someday.