Mariana in trouble
Mariana in trouble
A Smile of Hope by Tahniat Afreen Malik
Half an hour had passed and the snow outside was getting heavier every moment.
Mariana held seven-year-old Max's hand to make her feel a little stronger. Sometimes all we need is a hand to hold. Mentally ill Max was Mariana's greatest support at the time.she took out her wallet.
Pulling out a pound coin from his wallet, she spread the contents of the wallet on the bed.
There was just enough money left over to give Max's monthly salary to Sophie, who looked after him, plus a few pounds that would run out at any moment.
There was a quick knock on the door outside
Old Karen was accompanied by a tall, dark-faced man named Reuben, who was Karen's nephew as well as a bad guy and bully.
Mariana was scared, she looked in her son's direction and then out the window at the heavy snowfall.
May I have some more time?" Mariana's tone was pleading
Yes, why not, come on, Ruben, we waited until 9:00 p.m. Karen took her nephew Ruben's hand and started walking down the stairs with his help.
Now Mariana was really scared. She had no place to stay
She took out all the necessary equipment that she owned and that equipment was enough to fit in a large bag.
While packing the bag, her eyes were full of tears
Mariana cried out to God and then to Christ
"O God, O Son of God, Jesus, O Holy Spirit, tell me where to go in this extreme cold, when the soul freezes, where to take my sick son?.
Max was wide-eyed in astonishment and held his mother in disbelief. Mariana wiped away the tears and dressed Max in warm clothes and quietly left the palace.
The house where she came to be William's wife
Tears were soaking her cheeks every moment
She was holding Max's hand tightly and carrying the bag in one hand.
The past life was going on before his eyes
Walking quietly she was looking for a shelter home because she knew that a shelter home could shelter her at this time.
Then she remembered that once Rosie had told him about an orphanage when she had found its owner in a survey who lived in the same city.
And walked in the direction of the hotel. It was too difficult for Max to walk so much and in such weather but he had no choice.
It was dark when they reached the hotel staggering, they found Rosie on the counter outside
"My God," she ran towards them, leaving everything behind.
"Mariana what happened to you this season with Max ?she asked several questions in one breath.
Then he realized that this environment was not conducive for such a thing and he held Mariana's bag
and glanced in Max's direction, who was looking at everything in amazement.
They quickly went towards the empty part of the restaurant.
Mariana told the whole story while crying, Rosie was heartbroken.
"You take courage! And don't worry. Tonight you two stay here in a restaurant room. Tomorrow morning we will think about what to do. I come with permission from the owner of the restaurant."
Mariana and her son were sitting quietly at the empty table.
Mariana thought about her fate and then looked at her son and didn't know whether to be thankful or sorry.
The room was small but comfortable. Mariana was deeply grateful to Rosie for helping her when she couldn't get much help.
After eating, Max was sleeping under the influence of the medicine, Mariana was slowly running her eyes through his hair, thinking back to the moment when the doctor gave her the good news that she was pregnant.
When she told this news to William, he was so happy. A sad smile covered his lips
"Ah! William, why are you in such a hurry to go to God? I wish you wouldn't leave me. I wish papa could find me again, and I myself want to be the same Mariana again who never had any worries."
Past memories began to float in front of her eyes, eyes closed on the bed, free from all worries, she wanted to get lost in these memories.
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"Mariana! how much sleep do you have" Mariana's mother Sally pulled the blanket away and Mariana frowned.
"what's up mom let me sleep."
"Mariana, do you know that your father Edward does not eat breakfast without you, the morsel gets stuck in his throat."
Mom headed towards the kitchen
When she came to the breakfast table, Mariana's brother Joseph was engaged in the daily discussion at the breakfast table. Mariana belonged to a Catholic Christian family, while her brother was a Protestant. And Edward wanted Joseph to become a priest, and there was a daily discussion with him about this.
"Good morning papa" Mariana kissed her father on the cheek.
"Waking up, My Princess" Edward kissed her forehead lovingly.
Yes papa"she spoke with love
Mother picked the breakfast on the table and everyone started to have breakfast. The environment of the village was very beautiful. It was a beautiful developed village away from the city. Edward had a poultry farm and a dairy business here. After ripening the fruits were sold in the city. They belonged to wealthy families
After finishing breakfast, Edward called out to Mariana
"Don't you remember that today some guests are coming from the city for hunting, so prepare a nice meal to welcome them."
Edward said, adjusting his dress
"As Mariana prepares the food everyday, what you are advising her, I have to prepare, tell me," said Silly.
Edward listened intently and then turned to Mariana
"And yes, Mariana also produces fresh grape wine,"
Edward stormed out of the house, teasing Sully mischievously, and the whole house erupted in laughter.
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"Are you going to be late today to get to the circus, John?"
Chris, John's friend and colleague, asked in the circus room
John laughed a little, all the colors of love scattered on his beautiful face
"Yes! Sometimes it must be too late," he replied gently.
"You can't fix it," Chris laughed.
John just smiled.
The hall of Circus was filled with people. John's show was after some time. He dressed as a clown and sat on the same chair.
A few moments later he was thinking of the girl playing the violin again.
"I will be surprised if there is anyone more innocent in the world."
John's shoulder was shaken by a small child
"Uncle Joker!"The child stood in front of him.
"Yes" John looked at the child with great love. He loves children very much. They are the beautiful form of God. However, a person who becomes a path of love loves everything.
The child slowly took him hand.
John was a little surprised, people usually don't express such compliments.
"I want to ask what it's like to be a clown in person, how does it make you feel?"
John gently brushed her hair from his forehead, in fact he wasn't expecting this question from the little boy, the question showed his intelligence.
"What is your name?" John asked the child
"My name is Stone, Marcus Stone" replied the kid quickly.
John laughed and said
"Look Stone! God has given some things to man. Laughter and tears! Smiles bring happiness and tears bring sadness. Now a good man knows who is the man who spreads laughter and saves people from crying. This is a very good act. Yes, and of course God likes it very much, so I like it very much," answered john in detail
When Chris' show was over, it was his turn to stand up from the chair.
The child was still standing
"You are going," said the child
"Yes my show is starting" John saw her dress in the mirror of the hall.
"We'll meet again? Stone probably wanted to meet
"If the Lord wills, of course," answered john, heading towards the stage
The circus was decorated with different colors and the clown was doing many tricks and the hall was resounding with laughter and everyone was happy.
John's heart was getting sad.
After half an hour John's show ended he headed towards the dressing room of the hall and as soon as he entered the dressing room he collapsed on the chair "I don't know why I am getting so sad" john asked himself.
The manager of the circus came to him
John,
"This is your salary, you have not taken it before."
John silently held the money.
My work is done, I go
Dressed as a clown, he left the circus
The gray sky was completely shrouded in cloud and there was news that more snow would fall
The evening was getting dark, he reached the same place and stopped. The girl playing the violin had gone and john's heart became sadder.
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To be continued
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