As Ivan walks he cries in fear. He did not know how to go home to them nor did he even know how to call his parents or even relatives because he was only 7 years old.
The Reyes family has been looking for their young son Ivan for more than a week. Ivan disappeared at the mall they were visiting.The mother of the child is always crying and the father is also restless.
The couple is both worried and awake in the mind of their only child. Whether it is in good condition or whether it is still alive.
They always prayed to the lord that one day the police would find their son's whereabouts.
Ivan's face was already dirty. He couldn't stand the extreme hunger so he imitated what homeless children like him were doing. He ate food from the trash.One night, while Ivan was picking up food from the trash can, a child with five companions pushed him.
Ivan was expelled because it was their territory. Ivan was very hungry so he did not give the delicious food to the Six children.
He ran fast but was still overtaken by his pursuers.When the leader tried to punch Ivan it suddenly blew hard.They heard a scary voice so the six children ran.
Ivan was about to run when a voice said, "don't be afraid. I am a friend ".
The ghost approached and smiled at Ivan. The Ghost is human but she love to transform as a dog for some reason. Ivan thanked the ghost for its help.Ivan told what happened to him so the ghost felt sorry for Ivan so he helped him get home to them.
The ghost asked for a replacement. The replacement he asked for was to tell his family that he was dead so that the family would not expect him to return.
It took more than two weeks before they found Ivan's family.
Ivan was very happy especially with his parents because their son was alive.
Ivan thanks the ghost and says he will do the will of the ghost friend.Gradually the ghost disappeared while smiling at Ivan.
Ivan went inside because his parents called him because he was going to eat dinner. Ivan smiled and was very happy because he was home with his family.
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