This decision was sure to follow me forever. This meaningless argument, or so it seemed meaningless in the first place had escalated into an uncontrollable situation. To begin with, it seemed like I had made the correct decision with having the luxury of food and a warm bed and a roof over my head, I was living like a king. But, the other lifestyle I could have chosen doesn’t seem as luxurious. I couldn’t take the risk of getting caught but as each day went on I wanted to see him every day and make sure that he was ok.
Chilly, bitter and frozen weather placed itself before me on the night that I had chosen to see him. Under the clear and intense light of the moon I had to see how life was treating him.
I snuck out with rations and plenty of fluids for James. The feeling that he was still in that enclosed space with all the rest of the animals was beginning to become hard to bear with the lifestyle I was living. This long, bleak street could not become anymore frightening than it already was. I wasn’t the only person on the street and certainly won’t be the only one that was scared as I was dressed as if I was about to rob a bank or commit any sort of crime, with a hood and cap on. This wasn’t my normal look, it was just that I didn’t want to get caught and have to suffer severe consequences.
As I approached the black alleyway, a shadow grew in the distance and began to draw itself on me, at that moment I became scared. After all, ‘I was just an innocent person right?’. There was no need to worry though, it was James. At this time, it felt like I had no other worries in my life. Questions were being exchanged at lightning speeds and smiles were everywhere. The meeting was over quicker than I thought, I had to get home to my mum otherwise she would notice I am gone if she wakes up earlier than planned.
