CHAPTER CDLXXI

(BIRTH)

“MICHAEL ANTHONY KEITH, THAT’S MY NAME, BUT YOU CAN CALL ME,”

Just how could I forget? The person who first became the most important person in my life aside from my family and the real one. The little boy that I meet then. The one who had those warm smiles and comforting eyes that eases away the fear that I had back then.

“Hold my hand, and I will take you back to your mother.”

The very first person reaches his hand to me. The one who only hears my cries and came to my aid. The little boy made me feel comfortable immediately despite him being a stranger. A stranger at first.

“Don’t worry, I will be here until you we will find your mother.”

His first promise. The words that remain inside my mind and heart for a long time. Even though I forgot about him. The words and his promise made me believe that everything will be okay, as long as someone will lend their hand to help.

“Trust me.”

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