Chapter 21

I stayed out for hours, strolling aimlessly across the streets to clear my head. Why will act like he never did anything wrong last night? I thought in annoyance, kicking hard at any object in my path. I crossed the road and headed straight to an auto repair shop. Then I sat under its shade. The owner didn't mind or chase me away. He just went on with his job like I wasn't even there.

Much later around 11:58am, my tummy began to rumble loudly. I had left the house without having my breakfast.

I better get something to eat else I'll faint here. I thought to myself and stood up. I would gone to buy something from the near by store, but I had no money on me.

I turned my head towards the shop owner. Should I ask for his assistance? I contemplated. But then I cancelled the thought. My home training didn't permit me to collect things from strangers, let alone beg!

I had only one choice now, go home and fix myself something to eat. So I waved the shop owner 'goodbye' and, coming out of his