Saved from an angel

Chapter five - I'm not homeless

Bri's POV:

I liked spending time with the boys, but I had to let them go. They are not my brothers or part of my family. I can't take proper care of them. I think they will have better luck than me. The other thing is that people can't say no to kids. I do that, too. The night in that house was good. Nothing happened to us. I'm used to sleeping in strange places. It's not a lie that sometimes I'm scared during the night. There are many people outside. You don't know what can happen to you. Up to now, I am good. I know the areas where drunk people go. Also, some want to do horrible things to you. Luckily, nothing of this happened to me. Well, I would love to live in a house. That's why I will be safe there. The problem is that no one will take me. The other reason is that they might treat me differently because of my condition. I'm poor, not disabled. It's not like some people make a difference. I know that some of them think when you are poor, you are disabled because you can't do anything. That is not true. I learned to do many things alone. Otherwise, I wouldn't be where I am today. I wish I could thank someone for that, but I can't. I did everything by myself. This is not that bad. Now, I know how to care about myself. People keep trying to give me money, but I refuse to take them. That's why I haven't put a cup or anything in front of me like the other homeless people. I can't do that. I can't repay anyone. It's better if I don't take anything. I know I can't return it. One day, this might stop. Probably, it will be when I have a better life. I better stop dreaming. There is no way I will get better. I wish there had been something like a shelter for homeless people. I'm not the only one who sleeps on the street. Many people are like me. I hope that, with time, things will get better for me.

Days are passing quickly, but nothing is changing. I still go to work every day. At least I have a job. Otherwise, things will get worse for me. I need the money. I have limited myself from so many things. If I want to save something, I better not spend much. Let's say that my salary is not that big. I would love to have a bed. The thing is that I can't pay rent. No one will let me live like that for free. Things don't work like that.

I woke up and looked around. Last night I was so tired that I slept in the first place I saw. I have no idea where I am. The watch in my backpack showed 8 am. I have to go to work. Soon, I realized I was on a bus. How did I get there? I quickly went to the street. Now I know where I am. I want to take a shower. I might not have enough time. Well, I need one. After an hour and fifteen minutes, I was at work. Hopefully, my boss won't get mad. She doesn't like it when someone is late. No matter that sometimes, she does it too.

- I'm here.

- You are late.

- I know, but I wanted to take a shower. I forgot to do it last night.

- That is not an excuse. Do this one more time, and you will be fired.

- I'm sorry. It won't happen again.

- I hope so. - my boss said and left

- What is going on? - Charlotte asked

- It's a long story.

- She looks pissed.

- I came a bit late.

- How late?

- Fifteen minutes. It's not that much.

- Bri, you know she doesn't like it.

- I know, but I forgot to take a shower last night. I was too tired. I wanted to do it in the morning. Well, I woke up at 8 am.

- Look, I will talk with her.

- No, it's ok. I will be more careful.

- Good.

Charlotte and I worked until lunchtime. She sent me to buy us lunch. I don't have much money, but I can't tell her. I can take it from the cash register, but it's called stealing. I can buy something good for her. Let's say that I ate a lot for breakfast. No matter that this is a lie. After twenty minutes, I came back.

- Here you go.

- Thanks. Tomorrow is my turn. - Charlotte said

- Ok, no problem.

- Is everything ok? You don't eat much.

- I ate a lot for breakfast.

- Food is important, ok? You have to eat.

- I know. Thank you.

- I have a date tonight.

- That's nice. Where will he take you?

- I have no idea. He didn't tell me anything.

- Maybe he plans to surprise you.

- Well, that won't be bad. I would like it.

- This boy is deeply in love with you.

- I am, too. - she said, chuckling

- It's kind of visible.

- What can I say? I got lucky with such a boy.

- Yes, you did.

- One day, you will have that too.

- We'll see about that.

- I guarantee. You have no idea how great it feels. Someone showing their love for you is insane. Adam still manages to surprise me every time. I have no idea what he has planned for tonight, but I am excited.

- It's written all over your face.

- I know. I can't hide it.

- Do you plan to move forward with him? Maybe to live together.

- I don't know. We haven't thought that far. I'm not his parent's favorite.

- Yes, but he likes you, right?

- He loves me.

- Then? Why do you care what his parents think?

- Because I want us to have good relations.

- You are worrying too much. Everything will be fine.

- I hope you are right.

- You will see.

Charlotte and I continued working in the afternoon. I understand why she is worried, but I don't think she has to be. Adam is in love with her. You can see it in his eyes. There is no way that he will break up with her again. Even the first time, he didn't do it because he wanted to. The boy had to listen to his parents. Everything between them will be fine.

We closed the coffee shop and walked away. I have one sandwich in my backpack. That will be my dinner. I can go on a hunt for donuts, but I got tired of them. Eating the same food over and over is annoying. It's not like I have a choice. As I was walking, I found a dollar on the ground. I might have luck soon. I picked it up and put it in my pocket. It has a small hole in it, but up to now, nothing has fallen out of it. After some time, I stopped walking and sat to eat.

- Hey, that is my place.

- Excuse me? Who are you?

- Rob. People call me Robbie.

- Hey, Robbie.

- Go away. I always stay here.

- So? Can't I stay here too?

- No.

- Since when is there a place for homeless people?

- Go away!

- Ok, ok. Chill. I will go. - I said and left

I passed by a restaurant. I have never eaten there. Usually, I look at them from afar. I will never be able to afford that. There is some space between the restaurant and the next building. I sat down to eat my food. I might take a little nap. It's early, but I need this. After that, I will search for a place to sleep.

I woke up and checked the time. It was 9 pm. It's getting dark. I better use the daylight for as long as I can. I checked to see how much money I had. Things don't look great for me. My next paycheck is after two weeks. I was closing my backpack when someone appeared in front of me. He was holding a hundred-dollar bill in his hand.

- Who are you?

- I think you need this.

- What?

- It might help you buy food.

- Why? Because I sit here, you think I'm homeless. Huh? Because I have nothing else to do than being alone. You are wrong, ok? Let me tell you something. I'm not homeless. I'm here because I want to be here. Now take your dollar bill, rich boy, and leave me alone.

- I'm sorry. I thought.

- You thought wrong. Leave.

- Can I do something to help you?

- No. You can go now.

- But I want to stay here for a while.

- Why? To make fun of me? Let me guess. You want to brag about your success. You don't need to do it. I see it. This suit probably costs a couple of hundred dollars. Am I right? Maybe it's the ugly watch on your hand.

- Don't you like it?

- It's too big for your tiny hand. - I said, and he laughed

- Yes, my wrists are not thick. Anything else?

- Why are you smiling?

- Because you make me laugh. Not everyone will be that honest.

- Look, I have no idea who you are.

- Maybe, but I think you might know my dad. For the record, we are different.

- Who is your dad? You don't look familiar.

- Dave Wilson.

- Who?

- Ok, you can stop pretending.

- I'm not. The name sounds familiar, but I have no idea who this man is. I have never seen him. Is he rich?

- Yeah, you can say so.

- So you are like him? I mean, you are loaded with money.

- We work together.

- Ah, good. So why are you here? What do you want from me?

- Nothing. I only wanted to be nice to you.

- Well, you were. Bye.

- You don't want me here, do you?

- No, I don't. Bye.

- Why? I didn't do anything to you.

- Because I want to be alone. I don't like visitors, especially the ones who feel sorry for me.

- I never said that.

- You don't have to do it. People give money to homeless people because they feel sorry for them and want to be good people.

- Ok, but this is not the case. I thought you might need food.

- I have food at home.

- Where is your home?

- That is personal information. Are you working with the FBI?

- Yes, I do. I know everything about you.

- Really? What is my middle name?

- What?

- If you know everything about me, you should be able to answer this question.

- Ok, maybe I don't know everything, but enough.

- Enough what?

- Enough to know that you shouldn't be alone late at night.

- It won't be my first time. Let me tell you something, rich boy. You are not my parent.

- I never claimed to be.

- Do you always have to answer after every sentence I say?

- It's funny.

- Not for me. Can you leave me now? Please.

- Ok, but only because you said please.

- Really? You will do it this time.

- I will as long as you let me come to see you again.

- What? No way. I go to different places.

- So do I.

- Bye.

- Ok, bye. See you soon. - he said and left

- In your dreams. - I shouted after him

Who does he think he is? I'm glad that he is gone. I took my things and went to find a place to sleep. I wish things had been a bit easier. I appreciate his help, but I can't accept it. Also, he is rich. I don't want him to spread things about me. Who knows what he can say? I know I don't want to be part of his company. He can find someone else to annoy. I was walking when I saw a man on a bench.

- Hey, are you ok?

- What?

- I asked if you were ok.

- What?

- ARE YOU WELL?

- Yes, I'm fine. I don't hear well.

- I understood. Do you need anything?

- What can you give me?

- Now much. I am in the same situation as you.

- For how long?

- A few years.

- After some time, you will get used to this.

- It's not necessary. Something might happen and change our lives.

- Keep dreaming about it.

- You have to be more positive. Also, there are better places to sleep. The benches are uncomfortable.

- Do you have a better idea?

- No, but I will search for one. Bye.

- Whatever. - he said, and I left

I'm better on my own. This is my conclusion. No matter how much I want it, I can't help everyone. There are many people like me. I wish rich people could invest some of their money and help homeless people. That would be great. Well, as I see it, that won't happen soon. They care only about themselves and how to show off. I'm glad that I'm not like them. It's not like I can be. I have nothing compared with them. We are not on the same level. I don't know who this boy was, but he tried to be nice to me. That wasn't terrible. I hope that I will have better luck in life.