Lara was an ill-mannered child. And her mother was ill-mannered, too. Even after several years, little has changed. Maybe they just became calmer. Grandfather didn't tell them anything at all.
"This is how they communicate," Sophie's grandmother said.
Raymond and Maria had a family friend. He was very cheerful and kind. Also, their friend had a great sense of humor. So, his life was easy and positive.
“Ugh, what’s wrong with your face!” stupid Lara said.
Also, the child defiantly turned away.
“I can’t look at you! You’re so ugly!” said a complete stranger.
It was an ordinary day when Timothy decided to go for a walk outside. The young man was an ordinary, too. He just had an unusual appearance.
When someone asked Timothy what happened, he would simply divert the conversation to another topic because he didn’t want to remember the pain of that moment and the present situation. In such matters, Timothy felt the pain of his face and the departure of his wife with their baby daughter.
“He is a poor young man!” Mrs. Anne said many times.
This elderly woman knew how to support others in difficult situations. Also, Mrs. Anne couldn’t understand why the wife had betrayed her husband at such a difficult moment.
After much thought, the wise old woman had an idea how to make Timothy a happy man.
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Timothy continued to live after what happened to him. Perhaps he was supported by his sister and her family. The young man felt confident near them.
"You can walk outside without an iron mask," Raymond said.
"Yes, you're right, I will" Timothy said.
So, Timothy went on the street with his uglified face. He walked in the yard where children were.
"Look at this man!" Lara screamed.
Others simply looked at Timothy.
"Grandma, why did Lara scream when she saw a man without face?" Sophie asked.
"You know, Sophie, there are people who are well-bred and there are not. Lara is uneducated." granny answered.
The surrounding people reacted differently, but no one knew how Timothy himself felt.
“Today we go to the forest to pick mushrooms and berries,” Lara’s grandfather said.
“Very good!” Sophie thought.
Many children have been waiting for this trip to the forest for a long time. Now that day has come.
Sophie and Natalie walked side by side and imagined how they would find mushrooms and berries there.
But then it turned out that people need to carefully look for the right mushrooms and berries. Not all fruits in the forest were edible.
“Also, there are different kinds of mushrooms,” grandfather said.
“This is how it turns out in reality!” Sophie said.
“Yes, we need to study how to find mushrooms and berries,” granddad said.
Sophie listened to what people said about things in the forest.
Also, many children from the group noticed that even just to get out of the forest, knowledge is needed.
Lara was still strange child for Sophie. The little girl could afford to call other children bad names. Sophie and her friends didn’t like it. So, they didn’t talk with stupid Lara. It was a right decision.
Natalie had a kind heart. She understood different people and situations. Natalie’s mother was a good wife. She was a quiet and calm woman. Therefore, she was happily married. Natalie was a nice young girl, too. Husband and father loved their women.
“Natalie’s family is a good example,” Sophie’s mother said.
“Yes, it’s true,” Sophie said.
Good parents, good people.
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Lara was a little child. She liked to play with toys more than watch TV.
Sophie started watching TV several years ago. It was her new interest.
"Young children aren't yet interested in watching TV." Sophie's mother said.
Also, Sophie heard how people discussed movies and programs.
Then Sophie will understand many other things.
Little Sophie and her friends liked to listen to stories of neighboring old men and women. They told interesting life moments.
There was a very wise old woman in the yard. Her name was Mrs. Anne. She raised three children, worked as a doctor for fifty years; this elderly woman had a lot of life experience. Also, she supported people in difficult situations. For example, if somebody was ill. Then the old worried for this person, like her relative. She helped Sophie, they found her toy together, and it was her plastic doll with auburn hair.
Her daughter looked like her mother. She helped people in need. This woman knew how to pack quickly.
Mrs. Anne was one of those who couldn't understand the act of Lara's father.
Sophie was friends with her grandson; he was a four year old boy. He liked to play active games.
"Mrs. Anne really says wise things," Sophie thought.
It was a very important day for Sophie. She wanted to celebrate Christmas with her friends.
Lara's stepmother decided to throw a party for children and their friends. She began to prepare for this event in advance. Sophie and Natalie were invited to this party.
In the morning, all the guests gathered in a cozy apartment. Santa Claus was guest, too. Children received gifts.
Little Sophie liked the way the apartment was decorated.
"I will remember this Christmas," Sophie said to Natalie.
"Me too," Natalie said.
Lara had a soft toy. She was happy in this day just like the other children.
Sophie remembered this Christmas with warmness.
This holiday was nice for children. Everyone was happy and contented.
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Sophie liked very different games. Sometimes she played alone with her toys. Then she came up with the rules for her own games. Or she played with her friends. It depended on her mood.
But one day children played in the yard. They rehearsed the play. Little Lara didn't want to listen Sophie's words. It was very unpleasant for her. Some little girl won't let her play.
Suddenly Beth and Lara's stepmother appeared from the corner. The young woman was with her children.
"Must play all together or no one," the stepmother said.
Lara went in her thoughts. She made a mistake. Little Lara had to listen to Sophie. Her stepmother was right in this moment.
Sophie decided to play alone. She played in a game with her own rules.
Lara caught the young woman's stern gaze and considered her behavior. Beth supported Lara's stepmother.
Little Sophie often listened to the opinions of adults. Many teachers in the school were her authorities. Usually the thoughts and words of the mother and granny coincided with the opinions of the class teacher.
But this happened. Lara's stepmother was a kind woman and good example for different children.
Her husband had a friend. This man had a hard situation. His wife and children left him.
Some people scolded this man. They were sure that he did unpleasant things to his family. Also, people had a bad opinion about Lara's father. he left his wife and daughter.
"I understand you," said Lara's father.
"Thanks for your support," said his friend.
The stepmother had her own opinion, too. But she didn't say it.
"Every person must resolve his problems," the woman said.
These words Sophie heard in the yard. At the moment children played with each other. They had a problem.
Sophie understood that some people didn't want to say their opinion. Maybe it's better.
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Little Sophie had several friends and toys. She could change her opinion about them.
Several years ago Sophie liked playing with Kate. It was during elementary school. When Kate went to another school, Sophie found new friends. Also, she noticed that she doesn't miss Kate.
"All we have different opinions," said Sophie's mother.
Little Sophie changed her own opinion on many things. Before the first grade she liked chocolate cake with cherries. But then Sophie liked cake with strawberry.
She forgot about some classmates. Maybe they didn't want to be friends with Sophie. Her best friends were Natalie and Johnny.
Sophie liked Mr. Theodor's son. She trusted only him. The other children didn't inspire confidence in her.
Lara's father made his choice, too. But no one could understand why he did this. Perhaps the man had a stranger love for this good and kind woman.
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Little Sophie knew her real friends. Natalie was Sophie's best friends. She had good qualities. Natalie never told other people's secrets of her friends.
Therefore, Sophie trusted her friend very much. Also, Natalie told Sophie about her personal life.
But Sophie knew children who could be told secrets. Lara couldn't know how to keep secrets. Well, she was very little child. And her maternal grandfather was really chatty. He told his granddaughter a family secret. The granddad revealed about her father running away.
"I want to share my secret with you," Sophie told Natalie.
Little Sophie whispered several words into her best friend's ear. She was sure about everything.
"I'll keep it a secret," Natalie said with a smile.
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Lara's father was a strange man. He did many strange things. When little Sophie saw him she had these thoughts. It was Sophie's opinion.
His new wife was a very good person. She was often used as an example to his ex-wife. Since early childhood the girls were competitors. Lara's stepmother had good qualities for a successful life.
During school years she visited sport section. Also, her grades were very good.
"Look how well she does everything!" said teachers and parents.
These words really hurt Lara's mother. So, she didn't like her. Sometime they were just neighbors. Later the girls became classmates. It only increased the competition between them.
But when Sophie and Natalie talked with Lara's stepmother, they understood several things. This young woman knew how to listen to other people. She never interrupted anyone.
The woman with wrinkles around the eyes. These lines only appeared when she was smiling and laughing. Lara's stepmother had a good sense of humor.
Little Sophie and her best friend Natalie liked her for generosity. The kind woman treated children in the yard and their friends for every holiday.
Stepmother gave gifts for her stepdaughter. On Christmas she knitted a warm sweater for Lara.
Sophie thought that maybe the husband loves his wife precisely for these qualities.
Lara was a strange child. Her behavior was unusual for other children. At the same time little Lara didn't understand many things.
Her parents had their own life. Lara saw them very rarely. Though her father lived in a neighborhood street he didn't want to know her. Or Lara's mother didn't want to see her ex-husband.
Little Lara had a friend in the yard. His name was Teddy. Teddy's parents weren't together. But his father paid attention to him. He took little Teddy to elementary school. During the weekends they went to the circus, park, and cafe. Son loved these moments with his Daddy.
Sophie was very proud that she knew the truth about her family. Mother told all her daughter.
Lara asked her grandfather again about her father.
"Where is my father? Please, tell me the truth. I don't want to believe you." she said.
Grandfather didn't say anything. He decided he blabbed very early.
"Why do other families have fathers? But our family doesn't have him?" thought little Lara.
She decided to ask it her mother.
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Lara had a good granddad. He was a war veteran. Grandfather had difficult moments in his life. During the war he was a young boy. This event was important for him. But now he decided to talk about other things.
"I want to talk with you about life after war," Lara's grandfather said.
Little Sophie and her best friend Natalie liked his stories. Old man talked about interesting things.
"After war our country had a difficult period," he said.
Sophie watched around. She remembered veterans in her school. They talked about work after war. These people helped their Motherland.
"I became a builder. My colleagues and I have built many houses. We took care of your future," the old man said.
Lara didn't understand granddad's words. She was a child. But Sophie and Natalie listened very carefully. They knew many tragic events. It was a serious talk.
Grandfather married a beautiful young woman. She worked in a factory. Her profession was a baker.
Also, old man built many hospitals and schools. His daughter, Lara's mother was very proud. Granddaughter will be proud, too.
