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Dear Stranger, 

It was 27th of August when you visited me again for the 2nd time.  I remembered it clearly and the memories are still vivid in my head.  We were celebrating for an unfamiliar reason,  I was alone that time while just sitting on the bench and looking at the moon.  

Someone called my name but I don't know where it came from.  I remembered the emotions that build up inside my chest,  I remembered the reasons of that emotions.  I was wrecked and devastated.  I am supposed to be happy and enjoying the day,  I should be happy but fate doesn't allowed that to happen.  

My mum suddenly showed up in front of me.  Full of tears while holding a bag tightly.  I know,  that would be the last time that I will saw her face.  

"I'm sorry honey. I don't belong here, this place is no longer my home. I love you"

She kissed my forehead and hugged me then walked away.  No wonder,  nobody noticed her, cause why does it should be matter for them anyway? I told and convinced myself that I will be fine so I swallowed all the pain and tears that building up inside of me. I'm fine.

Then you came a few minutes after, I looked up as your huge figured blocked my vision. Your face really looked familiar, it's like I already know you, but I don't know why I can't remember it. 

I saw the sadness in your eyes, I saw the pain, I saw the sympathy, I saw the care, I saw the hesitation, why? why did you showed me those confusing emotions? I don't even know you. You suddenly kneeled in front of me, you smiled while slowly caressed my face. I felt your warm palm. For some reason, I didn't know why I let you do that, I never felt afraid even though you're a total stranger instead, it was comforting. Your hands reached my tiny hands that was resting in my lap. Then you muttered something which is I still remember until now.

"Let's go home"

Then that was the moment that I felt the urge to cry so, I cried. 

Sincerely,

Kid