Promise by mother
Ehan
(Gently lifting her chin so she faces him....)I’m not faking this... Vani.... I wouldn’t do that....
Vani
(Looks into his eyes)
You don’t know me..... You don’t know what I’ve been through.....
Ehan
(Leaning in closer)
Then let me get to know you.... Vani....I’m not asking you to trust me overnight....but I want to be here for you.... Whatever you’ve been through....I’m not going anywhere.....
Vani
I don’t know if I can let you in..... It’s easier to push people away....
Ehan
(His thumb gently strokes her hand....)
“I get it... But I’m not leaving....You don’t have to let me in completely yet....but I’ll wait.....
Vani
Why are you doing this?.....
Ehan
Because I care.... Vani..... I don’t need a reason to care about you.....
nurse
(Gently....handing the baby to Vani’s mother.....)
nurse
Congratulations....it’s a healthy baby girl....
Vani's Mom
(looks down at the small bundle in her arms.... despite of exhaustion...)
Vani's Mom
(her tired lips cured into a smile)
Vani's Mom
(strokes the tiny hand of the baby)
Vani's Mom
My beautiful girl.....
Vani's Dad
(looks at his wife and the baby in her arms.... but his eyes don’t show the same joy.....)
Vani's Dad
(almost disappointed)
Vani's Dad
(holding back his anger)
Vani's Mom
(looks up at him)
Vani's Dad
(eyes narrowing with frustration)
Vani's Dad
I wanted a son.....not a daughter.....what are we supposed to do with a girl.....?
His words his her like a slap ....
Vani's Mom
Pl...please.... don't say that....she is ours....our daughter.....
Vani's Dad
(turning away with growing frustration)
Vani's Dad
A daughter's no use to me.....we need a son.... someone who can help the family.....A girl.... she will only be trouble.....
Vani's Mom
(her heart sinks)
Vani's Mom
(The tears threaten to fall, but she holds them back..... not wanting her husband to see how much his words have affected her.....)
Vani's Mom
(whispering to the baby)
Vani's Mom
You are everything to me.....my little girl.... don't listen to him.....
Vani's Dad
(clenched the door)
Vani's Dad
(not looking back)
Vani's Dad
I don't need to see this....call me when she can be of some use......
Vani's Mom
(watches him go....her heart breaking with every step he takes...)
The door shut with a soft thud....
Vani's Mom
I won't let him change you.... I won't let anyone make you feel less than what you are.....
Vani's Mom
(leans down.... kissing her daughters forhead....)
Vani's Mom
I will love you.....I will always love you.....
Vani's Mom
(she knows even she will try hard ....her daughter's journey will be difficult one....filled with challenges no child should have to face.....)
Vani's Mom
I'll protect you from everything.....but I don't know how much longer I can protect you from him.....
Author
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