It was morning already. I should brush my teeth.
That's what the maid said.
Which maid?
I couldn't remember her name.
Katerina, maybe. Or before her…
There is no point in thinking about it.
(Goes to the bathroom)
ich brosse les dents
ich brosse les dents
nope… wrong.
(Opens the bathroom door to leave)
-Are you here, little Nich? You've had breakfast early again. You need to sleep at night, not eat.
-I'm sorry, maid. I won't do it again.
-Can you change your clothes?
-I can do it myself, maid…
-Catherine!
-Okay, Catherine. I am going to change.
-Lady told me to buy something from town. Please stay here and wait for me until noon.
-Thanks, Catherine. I will draw a picture until you come back.
-Good boy
(The maid leaves the room)
Now I'm alone again.
This means I'm free in my own space.
I want to draw the view from my window.
It needs to be as beautiful as the paintings hanging on the wall.
I'll give my drawing to my mom when she comes, and maybe this way I'll impress her and she'll start spending time with me.
(He takes a pen and paper and sits down at the desk in front of the window)
I had just finished drawing the clouds.
I was about to move on to other details.
But when I looked again, the clouds had faded away…
Just like my father,
He passed away before I could even get to know him.
(After a while)
Mamma mia! I'm finished.
Now I need to put it in a cover… Done.
I feel thirsty.
Unfortunately, my bottle is empty.
(Goes to the kitchen)
-Catherine, can I get a glass of water?
She looks a little strange.
I wonder what happened.
Catherine filled the glass with a blank face.
She didn't look sad or angry.
Just empty.
Her movements were slow.
She lifted the carafe higher than I expected.
The water fell in a thin line,
and I couldn't stop watching it.
How did she make the water land in the glass so perfectly?
I really didn't know.
But the sound it made while falling…
It caught me.
-Here's your water, kid.
-Thanks.
I started to drink.
I don't know why,
But it tasted better than normal water.
-I go back to my room.
She looked at me and waved softly…
(Goes back to his room)
Now I just wait until dinner, then I give the drawing to mommy.
I believe she will love my drawing, also love me like I read on the books.
Ah, I'm so exhausted. I'll rest for a minute.
(Falls asleep and dreams)
-Why are we always on a journey?
-This is part of my job, you'll learn when you grow up.
-I wonder when people will stop shooting at each other.
-I don't know, son, but we need to put an end to this.
-You're a hero, Dad.
-Being a hero is easier than you think. You can be a hero too.
-Really!?
-Really…
(Wakes up to Maid's sound)
-Nich… Nich… Nich… wake up!
-Oh, ah wait what is the time!
-Dinner time, Nich.
Thank God I didn't miss it.
-Okay, I'll be in the dining room in a minute.
-Alright then.
I need to take my drawing with me
(Takes the drawing and heads to the dining room)
Mom looks tired. I'll eat my dinner first, then give her my drawing.
No one is saying a word again. I guess I shouldn't break the silence.
By the way, the stew is really delicious.
(Finishes dinner and goes to his mother's side)
-Look, Mom, what I did for you.
There it is! He took it. And calmly placed it on the table.
-Well, now go to your room and sleep.
-Okay, mom
(Returns to his room)
I'm sure my mother loved my picture.
I hope she hangs it up in her room.
It's really late, I should go to sleep.
At least today I'll sleep with peace of mind.
(Falls asleep)
-Wake up, Nich!
-Good morning
-Good morning, we're going out for a walk together today.
Really? They usually don't let me go outside.
Today is the best day of my life!
-Yay! Let me change my clothes
-Hurry up, I'm waiting at the door.
(Gets out from his room)
Catherine took my hand and led me outside.
Her hands were really as warm as a blanket.
After a half-hour walk, we stopped at a big mansion.
She took on a tearful look, and quickly looked away and said.
-Enter from the gate and say "My name is Nich Gauer" to the mansion servant.
I was shocked, but I did what she said.
I walked slowly to the gate.
It was very tall.
Taller than me.
Taller than Catherine's smile used to be.
I took a deep breath.
-My name is Nich Gauer!
The servant looked down at me.
He didn't smile.
He didn't look surprised either.
He just nodded.
-You may come in.
I turned around to look at Catherine.
She was still there.
Standing where she left me.
She didn't wave this time.
Our eyes met for a second.
Her eyes were shiny.
Like she wanted to say something.
But she didn't.
The gate closed behind me.
The sound was loud.
Too loud.
I wanted to run back.
But I didn't know which way was back anymore.
I thought Catherine would knock on the gate.
Or call my name.
She didn't...