My Aunt Teaches me
The crash when it occurred was total and catastrophic. I was staying with a school friend; whilst my parents were touring northern England on holiday and the truck that came round the bend on the wrong side of the road destroyed the car and killed both my parents outright. From being a happy only child, I was turned instantly into an orphan. After the crash, the friends with whom I was staying were kindness itself and allowed me to remain with them until after the funeral. However, it was clear that I needed to find somewhere permanent to live and the solicitor who was looking after my parent’s affairs contacted all my mother’s relations to see if any would consider looking after me. I was assured that financially I would be more than well catered …