The wailing sound of the ambulance's siren filled the street
man-it's a car accident we only found this young boy
woman-he's alive....I can feel his breath
''Where am I? mamma?...huh...(faint breath).....st..o..o..p...please...stop recording...please save us...please...where are you taking mamma??...huh..(eyes slightly closing)..please save me''
medic-bring the stretcher!! it's an emergency!!...he's badly injured...quick..
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As the child was pulled from the twisted remains of the automobile, a collective sigh of relief swept through the onlookers. Although battered and visibly shaken, the young boy had miraculously survived the calamitous crash. But soon, relief gave way to sorrow as the tragic news spread: the boy was now orphaned, with no immediate relatives to claim him.
Among the rescuers was Serena, whose heart ached at the sight of the boy's tear-streaked face. She and her husband, Luca, had long wished for a male child to complete their family, and the boy's unfortunate situation stirred a fierce protectiveness within her. Luca, sharing Serena's compassion, agreed that they should step forward.
They approached the local authorities with their intention to adopt the child, yearning to offer him the warmth and security he desperately needed. The road ahead would be filled with challenges and bureaucratic obstacles, but Emilia and Giovanni were resolute in their determination to provide a new home for the boy, one that could fill the void left by his tragic loss.
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Breathing heavily Leonardo in the dark whispering ''Mamma watch out!!'' a dear appears in front of their car out of nowhere, Liza stepped on the break sharply, suddenly they were hit by a truck. It was an awful sight you can see their blood dripping on the street Leandro unconscious, Liza in distress ''Lea? ..Leo?..(grunts in pain) urrgh .. arggh!!!...(sweating profusely, breath unstable)...are you guys okay?'' Leo ''Mamma don't move...mamma see!!...so..me..one is here.. ple...ea..se help ..huh(running out of breath)..us'' With a malicious smirk, the stranger approached them hits Liza in the face "who are you?" Liza whispered as she falls unconscious "ha-ha ha-ha is she died.. The stranger laughs hysterically...Opps this is no fun ...tch he tusks his tongue against his teeth in frustration...Aishh...oh! there's a boy?? where is the other one?..'' Leo hide himself but was soon discovered ''...caught you ha-ha ha-ha ha-ha... I'll go with your brother ok... oh! he's dead as well??.. would you come with me?.. ''Leo filled with fear shake his head in disapproval ''...aish stay with your mamma then I'm leaving with the other'' ''No..let..let...let go of Lea'' Leo stuttered nervously the stranger kicked him and dazed off with a malevolent grin, he seems lost in his thought.
Soon after the stranger left the scene Leo slightly opened his eyes to the sight of a familiar figure...''Where am I? mamma?...huh...who is this?.. where is Lea?(faint breath).....st..o..o..p...please...stop recording...please save us...please...where are you taking mamma??...huh..(eyes slightly closing)..please save me'' he stuttered.
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''Mamma..'' ''he's awake'' Luca and Serena the couple who had found Leo earlier on in the accident smiled at him ''..where's mamma ?..'' Leo asked ''get the doctor'' Serena said to Luca her spouse ''..I want to see mama'' Leo cried, ''easy boy we found only you in the car'' ''no its not possible mama was in the car, please save my mama, someone save my mamma'' Leo wiped ''I'll need you to calm down ok, getting anxious is bad for your health you'll have to cooperate with the cops this is a police case so you need to be in a good state so you can find your mama, we're going to run some tests get his x-ray to see if he's hurt somewhere else apart from his head, he seems to be in shock you have to be careful so he doesn't get traumatized, how are you guys related to him?'' asked the doctor ''we found him on the street alone in that car crash'' Luca replied
''Hello I'm Rocco (shows his ID) it seems the victim is awake we need to ask him some questions he's the only witness..'' ''someone took Lea and mamma, two different people.. they're coming for me please.. save my twin and my mamma please officer..'' Leo cried ''..can you identify the suspect?'' ''..they're two men, they came at separately, I didn't see their face clearly but the truck guy has a rash on his neck and smells like a smoker'' ''..truck guy? there was no truck at the scene''..baffled Rocco asked for cctv recording for the street where the incident happened.. ''but the camera is On-time surveillance "said Guilia the female officer
''What? how will they find lea and mamma? who is after mamma? is it Papa? was it because of that argument? ''Leo thought to himself
''By the way, he has no relative we'll put him up for adoption as we continue on this case..''
''we'll adopt him..'' Serena said ''..I've always wanted a son maybe it was fate that led us to him'' Luca nodded in agreement with his spouse.
They reported the boy's situation to the local authorities, explaining his miraculous survival from the car crash and the tragic loss of his family. The Juvenile Court (Tribunale per i minorenni) took immediate action, granting Serena and Luca temporary custody while they investigated the child's circumstances.
A few days later, a social worker visited their home, meticulously examining every detail. The couple felt a mix of nerves and hope as they answered questions and showcased their home. They knew the home study was crucial in determining their suitability as guardians.
Weeks turned into months as the court reviewed the social worker's report. Serena and Luca attended several court hearings, each one bringing them closer to their dream of adopting the boy. Finally, the day arrived when the Juvenile Court issued a decree of suitability, officially recognizing their ability to provide a safe and loving environment.
With the decree in hand, they submitted their formal adoption application. The process was lengthy and filled with bureaucratic hurdles, but their determination never wavered. They knew they were fighting for the boy's future, a future they wanted to share.
After what felt like an eternity, the final adoption decree was issued. They were now the boy's legal parents. The journey had been arduous, but the joy of seeing the boy smile, now a part of their family, made every challenge worth it.
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LEO'S POV
Days turned to weeks, weeks turned into months I'm no longer a López neither am I a Lucchese guess I've never been a Lucchese I'm now a Guzzo. Lots have changed since that incident no sign of Mama nor Lea, the Poliziotto has stopped searching for them with case closed as a missing case which seems weird. Papà is out there I'm sure he heard the news, better still it's been months now he didn't come for me, was he involved in Mamma's disappearance no it can't be what exactly were they arguing on I need to live well I'm sure that's what mamma wanted, don't worry Fratello I'll grow well and become a Poliziotto(Police/Cop) I'll re-open the case and find you guys. I promise not to spare anyone involved in this accident even if it's the last thing I do.