David was still haunted by fear. Today, he had to make twice as much money as usual. If he just did what he used to do, he wouldn’t be able to earn that much money. Little David sat in a chair frantically. Many people passed by in front of him. He was at the train station.‘What should I do? I don’t want to be punished and not fed.’ Poor little David had to work his brain really hard. But he did not find a solution at all. Until his eyes caught something that made him continue to pay attention.There is a woman. Maybe around 30 years old. Bring a sling bag. And two suitcases. Was talking to a stranger. What kept David focused on staring at him was not that lady. Yet another man was around the lady. His position was behind the woman. The man seemed to be looking around to make sure whether or not it was safe for him to act.Then his hands moved shrewdly, trying to grab something in sight. The sling bag was open. He saw the wallet he was about to take. David saw how the man took the wal
The man got on the motorbike. David got on the motorbike. He completely followed the man’s words without the slightest suspicion. There was only one thing on David’s mind. Money.The motor runs fast. The journey took quite a while. David looked around the area. Slum area. It was even more shabby than the area near his orphanage.“Uncle, is it still long to arrive?” he asked. The speed of the motor slows down. Every time David looked to the side of the road, there would always be someone staring at him with an indescribable look. There were quite a few homeless that David saw. And some of them look drunk. Either drunk because of drinking alcohol or because of drugs and other things. Little David didn’t really understand.“Almost get there. Just be quiet, no need to ask much, kid,” he said.So David was silent. He waited until the motor finally stopped. David looked around. A pretty big old house. It looks quite haunted with a very wide page. There are lots of chickens running around. A
“Who is that boy?” asked the boss, who finally finished with his sexual activity. The two of them were not at all embarrassed by the condition of each other’s naked bodies. Keidi dropped the half remaining cigarette butt onto the floor and stepped on it.“He’s a boy I found at the train station. Came to me. Begged to be given a job. He saw my stealing and was interested in what I did. He said he really needed money to hand it over to the caretaker of the orphanage where he lives,” Keidi explained to the boss.The boss’s gaze then turned to David. “This skinny kid? Joining us? Are you crazy? Just by looking at him, I’m sure the moment he did his first task, he would have been caught and then beaten to death. Seriously.” Again, little David was belittled.“Boss, I won’t let you down. I beg you. I really want to join,” said David.The boss was silent. Like judging David.“Honey, accept it. It’s not bad, you get a new subordinate. That means... you will get more money. Someone will deposi
His grip was released. David’s face turned slightly to the side. “Where did you find this kid?” asked the master.“Keidi brought him,” said the boss. He stared at Keidi to explain.“In the train station. He is an orphan and used to living a difficult life. It was his background that made me quite sure to take him to the boss to be recruited,” said Keidi.The master nodded his head.“You kid. What’s your name?” asked the master.“David. My name is David,” David answered quickly. He really didn’t want to keep this man upset so he answered fast. Anyway, he should be able to get this job. Who knows this could change his fate for the better. At least, that’s what he thought. In fact, it may not be like that.The master nodded his head. “Follow me. You two. Do your duty. Let me show it myself to this boy,” said the master. Those words made the boss and Keidi quite surprised. Usually, masters will get lazy face to face with candidates who want to work with him. But with David, he wanted to d
David shook his head quickly. “I haven’t changed my mind. I’m sticking with it,” he said without hesitation. His fear had decreased drastically. Little David recalled what his goal was. His words created a satisfied smile on the master’s face.“Good,” the master said.“Now use this sanitary. We will see it more clearly,” said the master.“Shall we go there?”“Hm. You have to get used to it. It will be your day job to deal with blood. You know ... in case you have to deal directly with things that concern it. We don’t know what will happen next.”So, like it or not, David complied. The smell of blood can be smelled even though it has been minimized as much as possible. David looked at the children who were being surgery. They said, only children who suffer are here. Taken his life forcibly. Time and time again, David threw away his pity.David felt the chill in the room pierce him into the marrow of his bones. David stood a little shaky watching the surgery. Some of the people there di
Keidi shook his head in disbelief at David’s words. He never knew that this boy could think so. In his heart, David should have been a little more firm with himself. David should have fought the injustice done by the orphanage staff.“I know maybe you feel you have nowhere else to live and have no choice but to stay in that home. Why don’t you just stay with me? I’m sure you’ll feel much more comfortable living with me and the other thieves, David. Your life will be much more secure.”David using his clothes again. Still, there is a little sore on his back. But it also feels cooler and slowly the pain disappears. He turned and looked at Keidi. His gaze was sad and then shook his head in disapproval of Keidi’s offer.“I can’t do that. Before I leave the orphanage, I have to think about a lot of things. I know you mean well to me, but there are some circumstances that leave me with no other choice.”Keidi glared at David, confused. How could he possibly refuse such an offer? Though he w
The pain in his back just disappeared as soon as he saw all the stolen goods with Keidi. The thought of all the money that had been raised to free his friends from that cursed place made the wound on his back seem to heal on its own. All his income today is his medicine. Don’t expect him to hand it all over to the orphanage caretaker.David came home before sunset. Of course, he brought some bills to hand over to the orphanage staff, while today he entrusted the stolen goods to Keidi. He was a little worried if one day the orphanage staff became suspicious and found out all the thefts he had hidden all this time. He would never let them touch all those treasures. The treasures he amassed for the freedom of his friends.David showered quietly, no longer feeling the pain in his back. The medicine given by Keidi was effective enough to relieve the pain in his back. After all, there is no reason to be sad today. For the first time, he had a great fortune, a fortune that would continue int
Time passes so quickly. Days turn to weeks. Weeks turn to months. Months turn into years. All shot without the need for permission from anyone. Time is the most free thing in this world. Doing his job without caring about humans who sometimes blame him. Time also changes people in an instant. Those who used to be good can become the worst. On the other hand, those who were the worst can become the best.Nothing in this world lasts forever. Humans do not have the power to control time or control all the circumstances that occur in the world. They only have power over their own thoughts and actions.David, who used to feel guilty for having to take the wrong path just to make ends meet and raise a lot of money for himself and his friends, is now slowly getting used to it. There was no longer any guilt in his little heart. There is no longer any pity to see innocent children put in sacks until their bodies are dissected. Everything had become a familiar sight to him. Now he feels that he