My name is Alice, I am not in Wonderland. But my world is no less than wonderland.
My biological parents died when I was two and then I got submitted to “Mileage orphanage centre” at City X. The person brought me here said I was dressed neatly when they got me through social services. My parents were not somebody rich so I was sent to orphanage just after my parents death.
There were 22 other girls in orphanage centre and we had a common dormitory to sleep. I heard often from people outside and sisters taking care of us that generally the people in outside world prefer boy instead girls that's why the girls in orphanage are increasing in numbers. I like most of the girls in orphanage but Millie is my best friend so far and we share everything together.
This orphanage is no different than other orphanage, place for lonely and shattered kids. Interaction with outer world is limited. We are all asked to contribute in our own way whether it’s cleaning or helping in kitchen. I knew how to cook normal food, when I was 5.
We had three Sisters to take care of us at Orphanage. Sister Grace is best out of them and she isn't rough to us unlike other two caretakers but she is more disciplined. She always taught us humanity and gave us hope that the world is a better place to live than what others tells.
Three years later, her words came true for me, when she told me that I have been adopted by a couple living in city A. I was habitual of place, Millie and sister Grace so was very hesitant to leave my world here and go look for others for help.
I showed my anger to Ms Grace and didn’t eat anything whole day. Ms Grace came to meet me in night and told me that she will miss me more than I miss her but this is good for me as my adoptive parents are my new hope. She will be happy for me if I’ll get along with my new parents. She also taught me some other things like how to greet new family when I meet them
And that’s how I came to City A with Mr. Rosh Jones and Mrs. Wendy Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had very gentle smiles and they promised Ms Grace completing all adoption formalities that they will take care of me in future with all their might.
I felt like home at their house. They introduced me to my older brother Richard Jones age 7 years, and that’s how I found my best friend. Father and mother introduced me to their family as and when I met them. Grandma and Grandpa Josh has accepted me as their granddaughter. In some conversations, I came to know that Mrs. Josh can’t become mother again and she wanted to have a daughter to complete her family so she chose me. She never let me touch household work again as she felt I am too young to help. I could tell my parents are kind hearted. They told me to call them mom and dad but, I still call them father and Mother. I think it will take time for me to accept them completely.
I was sent to new school where everyone looked at me differently as I am not from them but brother was always there for me if I needed something or if someone bullied. I was good at studies and that’s how I coped up with other kid’s behaviour towards me, I became every teacher’s favorite. I started studying hard to prove everyone that if I am orphan it is not my fault and my adopted parents has shown immense faith in me then I will prove them right. I also missed Millie and used to write her letters once a month. I came to know through Ms Grace that Millie has been adopted by a couple in X city only. She gave me her address and new number now. I was very happy for her and hoped she has a nice family like mine.
After a year and half, my mother was blessed with a baby girl named Ruby Jones. Grandma told her that I am lucky for her family but everyone gave me an impression that now no one will love me and I am no longer required in Jones family. My parents had changed a little bit towards me, they didn’t ignore me but I think the love and time I was getting was divided between us, both sisters.
Richard and I liked Ruby a lot. We helped mom in taking care of her after her maternity leaves got over and she re-joined father’s business. Oh it seems.. I forgot to tell you Jones family has a small business of making spare parts for cars and ships. This business had been developed by Jones Grandpa and developed by Father. Father hoped that Richard will grow and take care of his business. Richard is not an extraordinary student but very famous due to his management skills, social etiquettes and looks and I believe he will be a good businessman due to his way of looking at life.
Time flew by very easily…. What changed in this time is:
I am Twenty-two this year. I have completed my schooling and had joined a best college in City A with scholarship. I started calling Mother and Father mom and dad long ago. Richard has turned into a handsome young man and my best of best friend in the world. He has completed his graduation and wanted to pursue his dream of becoming actor. Dad’s business isn’t doing very well for last few years so it is becoming hard to manage the same. Richard had to join father’s business to support him in his bad times. Richard feels depressed sometimes due to the same.
I am looking forward to finish my graduation asap this year and help dad and Richard in realising his dream of becoming an actor. I am doing a part time job at Drogo.com as a Marketing executive. I don’t want to waste my time and wanted to learn few more skills before I become a helping hand for father and brother. In these many years my parents and siblings has treated me fairly so I wanted to repay them by helping their business and supporting our family.
Ruby goes to school now and looks very charming in her school uniform. She is the most loved one at home by everyone. I feel jealous but I also love her a lot. Whenever I return home from college and part-time work, I help mother in kitchen who often complains about my part time job and busy college schedule and then help ruby in studies. I also sit with Father and brother to know updates about our business and think of a way to help them.
I am twenty-two so you must be thinking where is my other life than my family.
I like a boy. His name is Andrew Tang, he is abroad completing his post- Graduation. He was a senior in school and best friend to Richard. I know him since I was 9 year old. He is calm, intelligent and well-mannered boy. We often call each other and he talks a lot about everything happening around and families. We love and respect each other’s family. His family is very known in City A. Only Richard has a hint about my feelings for Andrew. I guess he is okay with Andrew but he is not happy with the fact that he might need to share me with someone else in future so he never picks up this topic with me.
