Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll 63. Mooch Setting: a shopping center in Rouen, France; May 16, 2063
Gaston was excited! Having birthday money meant he could get anything he wanted. A ragged lady with a sign stopped him outside the store, and his heart broke when he saw the girl with her.
She was his age and looked like the little match girl in the story. He unthinkingly gave her his money. She hugged him. The mother was crying, thanking him. Maman was crying too, but Papa yanked him away. “People like that mooch off hardworking people like us. Don’t waste your money!”
Maman snapped at Papa, but Gaston was confused. Was he wrong to help them?
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |