Elise has been living with grandmother and her family for seventeen years now. From the stories that grandmother had told her, she learnt that grandmother adopted her after she found a baby wrapped warmly and placed at her door step late one afternoon. Since she was all alone at that time and busy at the backyard, Caren never saw the people who brought her there. Caren had reported the incident to the police but was advised to take care of the little baby till her parents came for her. Years went by but no one went to claim her, grandmother Caren decided to adopt her.
Life was difficult for her at the moment since her husband died recently, she had to take care of her two teenage sons and a daughter. It wasn't very easy having an addition to the family. Elise however was a very beautiful and lively child with blue eyes that mesmerized everyone. She brought a lot of joy to the family and blended easily with them.
Elise was an obedient child and was ready to help whenever someone was in need. One day as she was playing with other kids, she learnt thee painful truth that she had been adopted, she used to wonder where her parents were but adoption never crossed her mind. When grandmother Caren confirmed this to her, she became very grateful and decided to protect her with her life. She was her saviour in this world. She at times wondered why her parents decided to abandon her, however the love her new family showered her with overshadowed all the sorrow and heartbreak she could have lived with, she eventually forgot about her parents and lived a happy life.
Grandmother has three children, Chris, Pavel and Jennifer. They became her true family and never at once did they make her feel like an outsider. Chris got married to Charity when he was just eighteen years, blessed with twins Adam and Eva who are 10 years old. Chris twin Jennifer got married two years ago to Jeremy and were just blessed with a beautiful baby boy, Elias. Pavel graduated from university two years ago with a degree in business management. He is the youngest at twenty two and so far still searching for a job, but engaging in part time jobs to support the family.
Elise was brought back to reality by Pavel who just got back home, he went to the backyard to enjoy the cool shade when she found Elise staring into space, she tried
to call her out but got no response, he decided to shake her a bit and that was when Elise was able to notice his presence.
"Uncle Pavel how have you been, I’m sorry I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice you arrive, did you wait for long?" Elise asked seemingly tensed up. She better not upset him. He's always on a foul mood whenever his job hunting turned out disastrous.
"Why do you insist on calling me uncle, how many times have I told you not to, it seems you need a beating from me. You want me to look old when I'm this young and energetic. I'm warning you for the last time Elise and you better chose carefully." Pavel said turning back to leave. He seemed already pissed off. Elise stood up from the bench and followed after him,
"I'm sorry Pavel, from today onwards I won't repeat that mistake, I just thought it more respectful. I don't want to annoy you anymore, I’ll do as you say, could you please forgive me now. I promise Pavel, I won't repeat it"
Elise pleaded with Pavel.
‘It's alright Elise, this is my last waning, I hope you won't forget about it." Pavel said and went back to the bench where Elise previously sat. He seemed so worn out that he immediately leaned over the tree trunk. Elise decided to let him rest for a while and headed back to the house. It was already getting late in the evening, she had to start preparing dinner.
