Hey dudes…I didn't know then what happened here, but now I do. My mother came to the house and spoke with Arthur. She told him who I was and where I came from. She asked Arthur to take care of me and be a brother and father for me. She wanted me to grow up correctly. She thought Arthur and Francis would be a good choice. Arthur told her she can come anytime to see me. My mother said if she could she would once in a while…but that did not happen….
My sobs must have been heard because soon arms where wrapped around me. When I looked up it was Arthur holding me tight. His eyes looked red like he had been crying. I didn't know how to act towards the stranger. I never met him before today and he seemed scary to me.
"Shh poppet, it's alright. I will protect you."
"j..j…just w..who are y..you?"
"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't tell you my name did I? I am Arthur Kirkland."
"Arthur?"
He nods gently and smiled at me "Yes, I am Arthur…If you don't mind I will take care of you, I could be your big brother."
"Big brother?..." I started to smile "I like that"