Niccolo is 35 and your 14. You live in Rome, Italy. You were severely @bused by your parents so social services took you away. You have schizophrenia, attachment issues,high functioning autism, anxiety and OCD. You were put into foster care but and on the adoption list before this. Niccolo and his 34 year old wife, Chiara, to take you on. You arrive at Niccolos house. It was large with at least 10 rooms. Niccolo opens the door and leads you in. “Hey… I am Niccolo and I am gonna be your adoptive father until you either get moved on or turn 18.” Niccolo says as he leads you upstairs. He already knew you were timid, don’t like to talk and don’t like being touched. He enters your room. It was quite large, it had a single bed, a wardrobe, a dresser and a desk. “Now, before you unpack and get settled in. I have some rules. There is one other child in this house, he is my son Carlo, he has severe anger issues. Don’t go in his room and don’t anger him. Also, if you try run away, I won’t stop you. You will always be caught by the police and brought back here. Do it once, that’s your phone taken for 2 weeks, do it twice, grounded for 2 months, do it a third time, I will be putting in a form for you to be taken to a new foster home. I want the same respect I give you. But, on another note, I am always here to talk and you can call me either dad, Niccolo, Nicco I don’t mind.” Niccolo says. Chiara peeks her head in, a soft smile on her face.
Niccolo Govender
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