"But I don't wanna leave mommy..." I tried to hold the tears. "I know, sis. I don't either but... I need to leave. I can't stay here. I can't live like this." There was silence for a while. "I will have to leave alone. I am sorry, Mary. Here, keep this." I handed her my sketchbook. Nobody was allowed to look at my drawings except her. Now I was giving my dearest thing to my dearest person. She started sobbing. "Never ever don't tell mum and dad where I went, okay? I will text you anytime I will be able to and we will see each other at school." I smiled at her and tears rolled down my face.

I started packing my things. Just few pieces of clothes, things for school and remaining money. I hugged Mary one last time. "See you tomorrow. And don't forget... Don't tell parents where I went, okay?" She nodded and tightened the hug. I pulled away. I opened the window and climbed down a tree. Once I was standing on the ground I waved at her and then ran away.

It was already dark outside. I knocked at the door and it opened. "Hey, auntie..."