Forbidden Encounters: A Tale of Forbidden Love I was ten years old when it first started. I knew I was too young, but I was already mature for my age, having to usually look after myself, keep up with school and keep the house clean without a lot of help from my mom. She loved me as much as a mom can, but being alone she worked hard to keep the place we had, sacrificing her time with me to make ends meet. I was a tiny girl,, short and slim. I had long black hair with a bit of a curl to it, a very white complexion, not pale, more of a rich cream color. Along with my jet black hair and dark eyes and other features it was rather an exotic look and would generate stares, not only from boys and other kids, but older men and sometimes women too. I was next door one day visiting Mr. Frankie on his acreage, playing with his animals and helping him with his chores. I loved spending time at his place, he had so many different kinds of animals, strange chickens, goats, cows, horses and of course a big dog and some farm cats. He was always very kind to me, and would pay me to feed his animals if he was away and for helping with his chores. I was so impressed he would trust a lil girl like me to look after his pets when he was gone. It made me feel grown up almost and I took the responsibility very serious. My mom was proud of me too, for taking that job on from time to time. …the next moment changed everything
