An unusual pet
Nestor runs through the forest. He is a somewhat restless child. At eight years old, and in the company of his grandfather, he has learned the most important thing when running through a place as inhospitable as the forest near his grandfather's farm. His grandfather, an 85-year-old man, has been in charge of Nestor since he was born, as his parents are abroad trying to work to achieve better economic stability for everyone.
The grandfather calls his grandson, Nestor. "Grandpa, I'm here," Nestor replies. The grandfather approaches his grandson and says, "Don't go too far. You know the dangers in this forest." He replies, "Don't worry, Grandpa," and keeps running.
The grandfather follows his grandson as best he can, suddenly he hears a scream, it's Nestor, he tries to run faster, when he gets to the place he sees his grandson threatened by a large dog, Nestor says to him, "Grandpa, help me," the grandfather tries to approach the dog, but it reacts and lunges at him, Nestor picks up a rock from the ground and throws it at the dog.
The dog reacts to the blow, now its target is Nestor. The boy runs, unfortunately falls to the ground, covers his head with his hands, hears a honk, and feels something completely cover him, protecting him. He looks carefully and sees a goose ,it's as if his mother were there.
The dog tries to approach, but the goose won't allow it, acting like a mother protecting her chick. The dog moves away. Grandpa arrives, Nestor gets up, looks at the goose, and with his eyes says thank you. The goose walks away, but not before giving the boy one last look.
Grandpa tells him, "Sweetheart, you're lucky the goose is protecting you. That's one of Mr. Mauricio's geese." Nestor says, "Can we go visit him?" Grandpa says, "Okay, let's go." When they arrive at Mr. Mauricio's farm, the goose looks at the boy and approaches. Nestor pets it. Grandpa tells Mr. Mauricio what happened. Mr. Mauricio explains that the animal protecting the boy lost its own gosling, and perhaps that's why it's protecting him. From that day on, Grandpa and Nestor visit Mr. Mauricio frequently. Nestor says, "Grandpa, I have a pet now!" Grandpa smiles and says, "It's a rather unusual pet."


This is the first time I’ve seen you write a rather longer story. I wonder if you’ve ever owned a goose yourself. What surprises me a little in your story is that parents go off to work elsewhere and leave a small child with his very elderly grandfather. I wonder what these parents would do if something were to happen to Grandad.
I wonder if a goose protects a child because she herself has lost a chick; to be honest, I don’t think that’s the case, but nature is full of wonders.
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I don't have a goose, can you imagine having an animal like that in this apartment. I've already imagined hahaha.
Don't call Nestor's grandfather old. Well, he is old, but these people who own farms are always very active, and that's what makes them live longer.
Now, with all those questions, which one should I answer first , I'd better go feed the goose, hahaha.
Sofia's comment: I'm touched to read your post. Mrs. Goose protects Nestor as if he were her lost son. How beautiful! It's something that often happens among animals. Your story is very beautiful.
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Thank you so much Sofia. I'm glad I managed to get you involved in the story. When that happens, it means the writer is doing their job well.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'm happy to receive it.
It is well known that goose are good protector, they are strong birds and have large wings if he opens them everyone can get scared. Nestor at least has now a friend :)
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I totally agree with you. Nestor has a friend, not a pet. Can you imagine having a pet like that. The boy would be way too busy. I like your comment, thank you very much.
Goose are bravest as any dog when are protecting the one they love, because I am sure that animals feels love too.
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They are even better than dogs!
There are animals that set an example for humans