Christina Li, G9, RDF International School Last week, I heard a voice that I hadn’t heard for a long time. I lost myself for a few seconds; I was very excited. You told me that you’d finished the test with a loud cheerful voice over the phone. The sound was so real that I could hardly believe that it was you on the other side of the phone. The sweet, immature voice went so deep into my heart that it seemed like I had been dreaming of this call for a thousand years. I still remember the times when you were young, you would always bring me a piece of palatable cookie, you would always save money to buy snacks for me and you would always pass me tissue when I cried secretly. Although you were still a child, you were more thoughtful than I could have imagined. I am so regretful that I haven’t given you more love and care. As time passed by, you grew from a child to a teenager, but the times of our talks decreased little by little. There came one day when I suddenly found that the boy who would always rush to me after class disappeared. Every time I looked into your eyes, instead of seeing love and geniality, I saw strangeness and fear. I soon realized that I haven’t taken care of you for a long time. I hope I can do something to make up for my carelessness, so I’ve learned lots of things which you’re keen on, such as basketball, soccer and video games, in order to discover something that we can communicate with. Although I’m busy with my studies, as long as you call, I will give up anything to play with you, watch sports with you, play video games with you or do whatever you want. I will do anything in order to get a key to open the door of your closed heart. I struggle day by day. I was so appreciative that you started to talk to me and play with me again. I’m so grateful that you have come back by my side as a little boy. Thank you for your trust to tell me every single secret that you have experienced in your school. I hope I can grow up with you. And I hope one day you can protect everyone you love. | 