It was a cloudless last day of school at a small secondary school in a small village. Even the most disgruntled teachers became happy and no longer made such a big fuss when caught on a cell phone. The last day of school had become a public holiday for some and so it came about that some, like me, almost slept through this day. Fortunately, my buddy Bryan picked me up in time and fortunately I made it to school. When I arrived there, I was warmly welcomed and we were back in a circle in the playground and everyone told us who was doing what and where.
Bryan: "My parents and I want to go to the desert this year! And you Sa-nita?"
Sanita: "We're going to the rainforest. Tanaka and Tinka are going with us."
Tanaka: "Yeah, exactly! It's going to be fun!"
Tinka: "Yes, definitely."
Frank: "We're going to the beach and I'll come back as a beach boy!"
Kyo: "I'm coming with you, so I don't have to say anything more.And you Miu? "
Me (Miu): "As always. I'll stay here and wait until you all come back."
Kyo looked at me worried and asked me: "Do you want to come with us?" I replied: "Nope, why should I? Maybe this year I'll meet a new, future member of this clique again!" I looked Frank's relieved face and grinned. Now we all started to laugh because every year on the big holidays I had made new friends and they also belonged to the clique. The doorbell rang and we all had to go into the school building to listen to the headmaster's speech, but only one thing was important that day. The school band! Luckily it was the last event that day and afterwards we could go home and do whatever we wanted for a full six weeks. Of course, the speech dragged on and when the school band finally started everyone sang and shouted and jumped in time. When school was over, Bryan, Frank, Kyo and I walked home together because we were like neighbors.But Sanita, Tanaka and Tinka had to go in the opposite direction and were soon out of our sight. The four of us also separated soon and I had to survive a six-week vacation again on my own.
So now I introduce myself:
My name is Miu Summer. I am 16 years old and live alone in a large house. Since my parents are mostly on business trips, they hardly have any time for me. Nor does it occur to them to take me with them once. I don't have any siblings either, just a cat, her name is Sam, who waits for me every day and also helps me a lot. Sounds a bit strange, but that's how it is. Because when I have to dust off again, it ends up in the corners where only it can go. I have long, red hair that I always wear open, except when doing sports. My eyes are ice blue and have different patterns depending on how I feel.
I entered the garden and was already attacked and licked by Sam. "Hey! Not so stormy!We now have six weeks to ourselves! "I said and ran into the house with her on my shoulder.
There I discovered a note on the table and quickly read it through:
Dear Miu,
we're sorry we couldn't wait for you Your father and I joined a large company that is abroad. We'll move there and visit you in the big house every now and then. We have opened a new account for you and will deposit € 1,000 into it every month. We have also hired a cleaning lady who cleans the house and cooks food for you every day. If you ever go somewhere else overnight, please let her know. Her name is Miyabi and she will hopefully be a good friend to you. We wish you a nice summer vacation and hope to see you again soon.
With best regards
MOM AND DAD
I sighed and went out into the garden for a moment. Sam followed me, of course, at every turn. Suddenly a car stopped in front of my house and a young woman got out.She rushed towards me after looking around a bit. "Ah! Hello! My name is Miyabi! You have to be Miu, don't you? I'm actually from France, but have lived here in Germany for ten years. I'm only 20 years old, so please treat me like a friend and not one Cleaning lady and old lady, yes? We'll get along well. May I ask how old you are? Definitely 16, right? No matter what you want to eat today? I'll cook your favorite food every day, if I have to! None Fear. I'm not angry with you either if you stay away overnight and don't tell me anything, that's okay. I'm not here to watch you! . She was a little taller than me and had long, black hair that she had braided into a braid. Her brown eyes were full of joie de vivre and really glittered. I looked at her somewhat startled and then said: "Hello, my name is Miu.Welcome in the house. Yes, I'm 16 and you can cook whatever you want. If you want something, just ask me. "-" I would like us to use you. "-" Good, Miyabi. It's nice to have a French woman here. Maybe you could help me with my French homework. Because in this subject I am absolutely dead. "-" Okay. Where can i sleep? " - "No matter. Except in my room. I'll show you the whole house first. "-" Okay. "
I took the lady into the house, showed her around, and then asked if I could go for a walk. I was allowed to and so began my first excursion to the new housing estate, where I wanted to have a look around.
First I looked at the houses that were very busy. Dog barking there, children's laughter there. Everything seemed happier here, even the houses had bright and brilliant colors that brought them to life. Now and then you could see people working in the garden, resting, playing with their dogs or their children.I also met people who greeted me in a friendly way and I said hello back. When I got to the end of a long street, I looked around. A small alley led to a house that was not yet complete and stood quite alone a little way from the village. I walked upstairs slowly to take a closer look.
When I got there, I noticed how the wind changed direction and it got freezing. I quickly ran into the walls that didn't have any doors or windows yet. A little rustling drew my attention to a small room that was on the next floor. Slowly I crept up and discovered a boy who was trying to start a fire. I laughed to myself because he kept forgetting that he was standing in front of the open window. Just as I was about to turn to leave, I tripped over a beam that was on the floor. "Ouch," I swore and heard the boy approaching me. I tried to escape, but it didn't help.My foot wouldn't. "Who are you?" A voice suddenly asked me and I was startled.
When I turned around, I could look into the eyes of the young man and answered: "My name is Miu and you?" - "Mine is Takuto. What are you looking for here?" - "Um ... I just wanted to have a look around and When it started to get colder, I wanted to shelter here. "-" Where are you from? "-" From the old town. "-" Don't you want to go back to your family? "-" My family? Ha! The don't live here! Where is your family? "-" Died. And yours? "-" Abroad, on a business trip. "-" Does that mean that you live all by yourself in a house? "-" No, I have Another cat and since today a housekeeper. "-" Oh, your parents must be rich. "-" You yes, I no. Why don't you come with me? Light a fire in front of the open window. "-" Oh, that's why it didn't work!" - "Yes exactly. So what do you mean? "-" Today is bad! " - "How so? "-" Because a storm is raging outside and you can't go home either. "-" Oh, is there a room here that has no windows? "-" Yes, of course, in the basement, come on, we're going downstairs. I have a bed there too. "-" Then why are you up here? "-" I was just wondering that too. "
Takuto supported me and together we hobbled down the steps into the cellar. There were blankets and towels in a heap and a small fireplace could be seen nearby, and there was also a small cupboard. I was settled on the towels and Takuto made a fire. "Tell me, were you serious earlier?" He asked me and I nodded. "Yes, my parents are almost never at home and when they do, then only for a few seconds. Miyabi, the housekeeper, won't mind. My cat will definitely like you right away." - "Yes, I did. But they all go on vacation with their parents.But just don't think that you're something of a stopgap or something to me, okay ?! I would like to get to know you better and maybe then we will become friends. What do you think? "-" Hm ... Sure! With pleasure. But don't you think that we come from two different worlds? "-" No, maybe it just looks like that, but our worlds are not quite as different as you think. "-" O-kay. Are you hungry? "-" No. "-" Good, then there is more for me! Hehe. "I grinned and watched Takuto prepare his meal. A small, dented pan, a few beans and that was it. I got up quietly and hobbled towards the cupboard. There I found a piece of bread and some rice. I went to the fire, pushed Takuto away and he asked, "What are you doing? " - "No fear. I'm just making you a nice meal now. You will be surprised! "-" Okay. "
Takuto sat down on the towels and watched me. I got some more water that was on the cupboard and poured something into the pan.Then I tossed the rice in. Since the beans were already inside, I didn't need to add them anymore. "Do you have any spices?" I asked and there were many different glasses next to me, from which different smells poured out. I sprinkled some herbs in it, god knows what it was, and after a few minutes I handed the pan and a spoon to Takuto. First he tried, but then immediately swallowed everything and burped when he was done. "Sorry!", He said and I said with a laugh: "Never mind!" - "It tasted excellent! Where can you get something like that from?" - "Well, I used to have to cook my own food and there I have Tried it until I had nothing left except rice, beans, noodles and spices. The water comes from the tap. And that's how I found my best recipe! "-" Aha! Come on, let's sleep Ideally next to each other, we won't freeze so quickly. "-" O-kay. "-" But just a moment! I have to get Tiger."-" Tiger? " - "My cat! "-" Oh, now you have a cat too! Class! "-" Yes, does that matter? "-" Nope, Sam will be happy! " - "Then it's fine."
He got his cat and