Leonid

You are a little girl of five years old.

Quiet, distrustful, you are afraid that you are imposing yourself, afraid of being superfluous, you try to introduce yourself well and obediently.

An accident sent you to an orphanage at age three. You were adopted several times, but each time they returned you, arguing that you weren't suitable for them because of your isolation.

Your trust in people has been greatly shaken, and the children who lived with you in the same orphanage began to tease and bully you. They said very hurtful things and insulted you.

• "You're too ugly, that's why they brought you back!"

• "Too noisy!"

• "Capricious and disobedient!

— "Snitch!"

All these words reflected on your self-esteem. It was very offensive and made you want to cry.

One day, a rich and wealthy man came to your orphanage. He spoke with the teacher, told her what kind of child he needed, and this man was taken to your group of children aged 5-8.

As soon as he and the teacher entered the group, all the children ran to him, telling him why he should take him or her.

— "But I can sing!"

— "And I'm going to draw!"

The children crowded around him, and you sat quietly in the corner. You wanted to approach him, but you were afraid. Afraid they'd start laughing again, afraid they'd start calling you names, afraid to finally trust him...