TEARS OF A WOMAN
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It all started with two love birds, Damsel and Stephen in a small town known as Freeland. Damsel was a dress maker and Stephen, a fisherman. They loved each other so much that, no one could come between them although Damsel's father was not in support of their relationship because Stephen was a pauper and he wanted his daughter to marry a rich man he picked out of his numerous friends for her.
She vowed to run away and never return if not allowed to marry the love of her life. Her father had no choice than to accept her wish because he loved her so much and always wish for her happiness.
Their love was an unconditional one, a love brought together by destiny. It was so deep that they feel each others every pain and weakness. Even if one is unwell, the other feels same. That is how beautiful these couple begun.
THE DRAKE'S HUT
" Damsel....honey....where are you....got a great news....", Stephen called, blissfully from the entrance of their hut but didn't get any response.
" where could she be....?", he wondered to himself entering the hut.
Damsel sat quietly behind her sewing machine, spacing out with tears in her eyes.
"Why...me..God...why....why can't I bare just a single child? We have been married for 5years now....for how long should I wait for a child to call my own....? Is my womb so weak that it can't hold one....?"
She was so desolated that she didn't realize when Stephen walked in neither his calls.
" Damsel......hey....", he called softly, tapping her on her shoulder, worriedly.
She jolted, drying her eyes.
" hey...honey...welcome...have you been here for long...?", asked Damsel, hiding her tears.
" Not really...but why are you crying...what is wrong with you...? Please tell me.."
" I'm not crying dear....something fell on my eyes....that is how..."
" Dear....you know there is nothing you can hide from me...I know you were crying badly and I can feel it...please tell me...."
He uttered nervously, holding her hands in his.
" Are you still crying because of our childlessness..?", he added, looking into her teary eyes.
She suddenly broke down in tears and hugged him.
" For how long....Stephen...? How long...? I have tried everything possible and I've done all the rituals needed yet still nothing is happening... People have started calling me names already..... why me....God...."
" Its okay....dear....I'm your husband and I'm not complaining. Let people say what they can say....what matters is I still love you no matter what....come....come here..."
He led her to the porch and made her sit on a stool at the corner of the barrel. He squatted in front of her forcing a smile.
" I'm always happy and proud to call you my wife. Is God that gives children and I know at the right time...he will make us proud...just endure for me...okay....I promise to be by you no matter what happens.... ", he assured.
She lightened up and hugged him with so much love.
" Thank you dear...I love you so much...."
" I love you too dear. Now cheer up....I have good news for you...."
" Really, what is it...tell me now....", she hastily, asked beaming with smiles.
" That is it....l like it like this....you are more pretty when you smile...."
" Knock it off Steve...stop teasing and tell me now...what is the news.....?"
" okay....I didn't know you were so impatient "
They both chuckled.
" The news is that.....Mrs. Prisca, the owner of the big shop at the middle of the town, Prissy's clothing has agreed to allow you work with her..."
" Are you kidding me....?", she exclaimed, surprised.
"No ....dear, am serious here....she said you can join them next Monday...."
" Wow...that is really good...I promise to put out my best... "
" I trust you dear...now get me something to eat, am starving."
" Sorry dear...will be with you in a minute... "
She happily rushed off to get something for him to eat. Stephen sat at the porch as he kept staring at her back, smiling.
" I will do anything to make you happy.... always... ", he vowed.
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THE WALTER'S MANSION
At the other end of the village, 40 meters away from the Drake's hut lived the Walter's family, Leyla and her husband Daniel Walter.
This family is the exact opposite of the Drakes, Stephen and Damsel. They are very rich and own a lot of businesses both in the village and the city but one thing is common with these two families, childlessness.
Leyla and Daniel had been married for 10 years now but unable to bear children. Daniel had travelled her outside the country and other cities to find out the cause but to no avail. Due to this, the love between these two grew cold day in, day out. They always quarrel whenever they encounter each other.
" Leyla.....Leyla...you barren woman, how dare you come to my office to threaten my secretary..",
Daniel dashed into the house angrily, approaching Leyla in the kitchen.
" So what are you coming to do....beat me.....?"
" I will do worse if you try that again..."
" ooh...I see...( chuckles) until you stop flirting with all those girls out there and give me the love and attention I need....I will never stop..."
He angrily raised his hand to hit her but suddenly paused in the air as if something is holding him back.
" Were you about to hit....me....?( laughs), I dare you to try it Dan....hit..me...", she yelled at him, pulling his hand.
He snatched his hand angrily and left to the room without uttering any word.
Leyla faint sadly into the chair over the dinning table, crying.
" Oh...God...when will this nightmare end...( Sobs), I can't lose my marriage just like that...I need to do something.... and very fast...before its too late...."
She vowed in tears.
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