Creative writing – A New Life

So then tomcat, his mother wept, dont worry. Ill see you once again. gobbler was shocked, hed neer seen his mother cry in front. Even when pappa left to protagonist in the army, she had been real strong.But-but Mum, he bit his lip, holding stomach his tears, I dont want to go.I know, dont worry, then she started to cry more heavily while vocalizing Well meet again to him, his favourite song.Suddenly, a whistle rang loudly through his chief, so turkey cock reluctantly stepped on to the train, his name tag round his contend and watched while his mother grew further and further away until she was no longer visible through his tears.Tom calmed himself down and tried as hard as he could to find the positive points to this situation. Well, at least he was safe from being blown to smit here(predicate)ens. That was all he could think of. He wasnt even waiver to start with the negative points.Hello there, a small boy who looked to the highest degree eight had just experience i nto the compartment, I cant wait, this will be great. Such a brilliant holiday, Dad give tongue to it will be fun. I dont know why he hasnt come with me, though.Tom hadnt the heart to tell him that hed probably never see his father again.My names William, whats yours? The little boy said.Tom, nice to meet you William, he felt terrible, so, do you know where were going?No, but it will be good, said William excitedly.The door to the compartment slid open and a girl Toms age came in. She was pale and looked very ill. She sit down and started mumbling to herself, tears rolling down her cheeks.Why ar you crying, William laughed, this is terribly exciting. HolidayWhat on earth are you talking ab step to the fore, the girl wept, well never see our parents again. This is no holiday, were being evacuated to the country.I will see my Dad again, William argued.No you wont, trust me, she was right and William was starting to substantiate the truth.Suddenly, his bottom lip started to shake a nd he flare up into tears. The girl took the boy into her arms and tried to alleviate him the best that she could.My names Harriet, she told Tom.Im Tom hi , he replied.There was a long awkward silence between the two of them while William started to get to grips with the situation and precipitate down.Thats William, Tom explained to HarrietOh, the poor little boy, she was starting to cry again, hes too young for things like this to be happening to him. Its terribleFor the close few minutes they sat silently looking out of the window. Later, they each took a small tiffin out of their bags and compared what they had.Bread and butter with a lump of cheese, Tom was very successful with his lunch, and an appleIve got some cheese and cold sausages, said William happily.Oh mother she looked disappointed, she knows I hate grapes. Ill swap them for your apple Tom.They ate happily chatting to each other about the lives they were leaving behind and dreaming about the lives they were leav ing for. Some of their ideas were very far-fetched but none of them had been out of the city before and so didnt have a clue about what would happen. Shortly after, they, one by one dozed off. mightily everyone the guard was walking down the train banging on the doors of all the compartments, come on, time to get off.Tom, Harriet and William collected their luggage and stepped off the train, arresting close to each other. They were checked by a tall man and then led into a town hall.Boys on the left, girls on the right a small plump lady was hurrying the children along to the front of the hall where lots of adults were waiting and winning a close look at every child, quiet pleaseThe lady then started to read out names and appointing children to a family.Harriet Mendal to Mr Magda please, and so Harriet walked head down to her new father.A few seconds later William was called out and sent to a Mrs Walner.Tom Fritz to Mr and Mrs Grundle, the lady read out and so Tom was give over to a grumpy looking man and a sympathetic looking woman. They were a middle aged couple wearing farmers clothes that hed seen in a newspaper once.Hello Tom, said Mrs Grundle smiling then off-key to her husband, well, say hello then JohnHello boy, well lets get on home then, he didnt look at all happy about taking in Tom in.So Tom, Mrs Grundle seemed very nice, how old are you?Im , er, thirteen, he replied feeling very uncomfortable for the duration of the walk to his new house. It would be his new house but definitely not his home.Soon they came to a bigger stone house next to a field and a pig pen.Well boy, Mr Grundle grumbled, get upstairs and into bed quickly. Mr Grundle seemed to be trying to make it very obvious to Tom that he already didnt like him.Putting this thought behind him, he followed Mrs Grundle up the stairs and into a huge fashion. Inside, there was a bed, a chest of drawers and a wardrobe. There was a lot of empty space that made the room feel even bigger.Here you are Tom. Mrs Grundle told him, now, breakfast will be at seven o clock. After that, youll help John, Mr Grundle to you, on the farm until two o clock, then have lunch. Once youve finished your lunch youll help out with the pigs until six o clock when you can have dinner then go to bed at eight. I know it sounds hard pee but Im sure youll get used to it, okay?Tom nodded, changed, then got into bed. It was warm an comfy and made him think of his motherGoodnight Tom, whispered Mrs Grundle as she turned off the light then went down stairs.Tom slept very badly that night. He kept dreaming of his mother and the Germans dropping bombs on her house, leaving him here with Mr and Mrs Grundle for the rest of his life.He got up when the alarm clock on the drawers next to his bed read six forty-five. He got changed and walked down the stairs. He entered the kitchen and was blind by a dazzling light coming through the window. It was a beautiful, sunny day.Whats wrong boy? Mr Grundle laughed, ne ver seen sunlight before?Never as bright as this sir, Tom told him, its dazzling.Been in the city too long, I reckon, said Mr Grundle unhappily, while sitting down at the table, lighting a pipe and reading the paper. A breakfast of egg and bacon was situated out in front of him.Good morning Tom, greeted Mrs Grundle, heres your breakfast. She position another plate of bacon and egg before him.Thank you maam, said Tom politely.Oh nonsense giggled Mrs Grundle, please call me JoanTom put a bit of bacon in his mouth and chewed. It was absolutely delicious. It was bursting with flavour and garment for a king. He savoured every mouthful. Then he turned his attention to the egg. He cut it like a surgeon, hoping it would be as good as the bacon. It most definitely did. The yolk melted in his mouth, it was delicious.As quickly as the pleasure had started, it stopped and Tom was sad to see an empty plate.Right lad, boomed Mr Grundle, lets see if you can deal with a good days diddle, eh. Youll be begging to stop before the first hours up no doubt.Ill try my best sir, unfeignedly I will, Tom still couldnt understand why Mr Grundle didnt like him.They walked outside and opened the door to a large shed. Tom was amazed at how numerous rays and potentially dangerous things there were in there. He was passed a sythe then taken into the field and shown briefly how to use it properly.Now, said Mr Grundle, seeing as its crop time, I dont want you mucking this up. I want you cut this wheat from the bottom along these two rows, tie it up into bundles with that string next to the tractor then alloy it onto the wagon. Got that?Yes sir, Tom wasnt looking forward to this.For the next three hours Tom cut the wheat, tied it up and loaded it all onto the wagon. He was sweating like the pigs when Mr Grundle intractable he could do another row of wheat.Get your back into it boy shouted Mr Grundle at regular intervals.Finally, Tom finished and watched as Mr Grundle struggled with his tractor. He cute to get the wheat down to his friends farm.Damn thing wont start, he wasnt pleased, come on Rusty. Oh Ill have lunch first.They went inside and sat down at the kitchen table. Mrs Grundle laid a plate of sausage and egg in front of him. Tom ate it slowly.See those eggs lad? growled Mr Grundle, come from the finest chickens, they do.Eggs dont come from chickens, do they? asked Tom cautiously looking at the eggs disgustingly.Of course they do, laughed Mr Grundle, where do you think they come from? Werent you taught that in the city?Tom pushed away his plate as though he was scared of the eggs.Whats wrong boy? Mr Grundle shouted at Tom, wont eat? Well, Ill do something about that.Now John, dont do anything- Mrs Grundle tried to reason with him.You stay out of this woman Mr Grundle exploded. He dragged Tom up to his room in a fit of rage and threw him on the floor. He picked Tom up again and hit him hard. Tom screamed. He was hit again, and again, and again until he was bruised all over.We provide hospitality, spat Mr Grundle, and you throw it back in our face. You should try to be a bit more grateful Mr Grundle hit Tom one more time, then dragged him outside to the pig sty. Feed the bloody pigs, then wait out here until dinner and you will eat it Got that boy?Tom fed the pigs then waited. He stared at Mr Grundles skintn down tractor and an idea arose in his head. Tom remembered that before his father had went to help with the war he had taught Tom how to fix a broken down car. Would a tractor be the same? Maybe if he fixed the tractor, Mr Grundle would like him. Tom would need tools. His dad had loads because he was a mechanic.Get in here boy shouted Mr Grundle from the back door.Tom ate slowly then went to bed early to avoid Mr Grundle and another one of his beatings.Over the next few days Tom tried as hard as he could to stay out of Mr Grundes way for as long as possible.Every week Tom was shown a new tool from the shed and he took a mental note of what else was in there and whether he would need it for the tractor.One night, when Mr Grundle was in the house talking to Mrs Grundle, Tom had a look under the bonnet of the tractor. There was hardly anything wrong with it, this would be an easy job. He would only need a few tools.Boy, Mr Grundle called him inside surprisingly quietly, get in here. Somethings happened.What is it sir? asked Tom anxiously.Its your parents Tom, whispered Mrs Grundle, Our father has been killed and your mothers housebombed. A direct hit. Im so sorry Tom.Tom was speechless. He felt as though he had hit in the stomach by Mr Grundle all over again. He walked outside almost in a trance, and was violently sick in the pig pen. When he felt better, he lay on the ground looking up at the night sky. Tom didnt cry, he couldnt cry, not yet. He had just dried up and shrivelled away from the real world and he didnt feel as though he would ever return.Mrs Grundle opened the back door slowly and crept out to Tom, leaving her husband looking uncomfortably out of the window.Come on Tom, she said softly, lets get you to bed.Tom didnt know what he was doing, he just followed silently.Tom didnt leave hi room for the next two days. All of his meals were brought up to him by Mrs Grundle. Tom could finally cry, and did so , heavily.The next day, Tom awoke and felt that it was now time to take a step out of his room, go downstairs and out the door to work. He worked tirelessly without breakfast. When he was directed by Mr Grundle to collect a large bag of seeds, he slipped under his shirt a spanner, a screwdriver and a ranch. He sneaked them up to his room at lunch.What are you doing up there boy? shouted Mr Grundle impatiently, come on, lets get back to work.Coming, Tom replied and ran downstairs. Tonight was the night, he would fix that tractor.He did his work hurriedly until another dinner of eggs, that he was now getting used to, then went to bed. Tom somehow kept himself awake until e was sure that Mr and Mrs Grundle were in bed. He crept outside in the dark and fixed the tractor as quickly as he could.He ran inside feeling very pleased with when he was greeted by a very red Mr Grundle.Good evening boy, he said as calmly as he could, what are you doing outside at this time of night?Tom stayed silent.Well boy?. Answer me Mr Grundle spat.I was fixing your tractor sir, Tom turned white as he watched Mr Grundles face burst into a nasty laugh.Oh, is that right? Well, lets have a look at your handy work then shall we? Mr Grundle dragged Tom outside into the cold night. He was placed on top of a haystack next to the tractor. Tom watched Mr Grundle get in the drivers seat and turn the key. Mr Grundles face fell when he heard a loud roar and his tractor started. He was absolutely gobsmacked. He got down off the tractor and let his hand fall on Toms shoulder.Youre a genius lad, Mr Grundles face broke into a smile, oh lad. Thank you so, so much. Come on, lets get inside and bac k to bed.The next day, Tom woke up, got change and bounced down the stairs with a large initiation in his step.Tom, Mrs Grundle said carefully, now, because of your parents, er, well, weve been asked to take care of you, would that be okay with you? We would be happy to take you in.Of course Joan, Tom was actually pleased to be asked to stay.You realise that you will have to stay for a long time, dont you? asked Mr Grundle, as I get older, Ill need more help on the farm, is that clear, Tom?That would be great, Tom knew he would be fine, Mr Grundle had just called him by his real name.