I must warn u right here that this story might be a little too emotional and might even make you weep a little. So is your heart strong enough to handle the tragedy this story bares ??
This is about a small girl Leela ,a 6 year old girl wearing pink frock, hair tied up in cute little pony tail with this cutest little purse matching her outfit and only shoes on .
Leela was lost ; she was wandering on heavily crowded streets looking all around in awe .It was like she saw all of this for the first time . These tall buildings ,fast moving cars and busy people left her speechless . Although a 6 year old could barely speak but Leela was not like the regular child she's a chatter box .
But today she was quiet like a breeze because she missed her parents . This place was new to her people were new and none of them really cared if she tripped ,fell or hurt herself .
Leela unaware of the city's busy lifestyle kept asking her help but no one really cared they thought she was another street kid begging for money. She kept walking around calling out for her mom and dad.
A fancy looking women headed to work striked her eyes ,Leela dint even blink for a second ,stared at her. The way she walked ;her clothes everything was so perfect she couldn't stop herself but follow her . This women very quickly crossed the streets Leela trying to copy her actions tried to do the same.
What else can we expect this situation to end like ? She couldn't cross the road and was stuck in the middle of honking vehicles within no time people started yelling at her . 'move aside ,u want to die or wat ? Whose child is this ? '
People just didn't stop they went on and on and on with the rants . Leela was so scared that her eyes were filled with tears she shouted ' dad where are you ? Why don't you come and pick me up ? Dad I'm so scared .! Dad …' she cried .
A man by the road was generous enough to go to her for help ,he said ‘hey ,don't be scared ! ‘
Leela grabbed him tight ' dad,where have you been I was so scared ,you said the city was beautiful ,but this is so bad I don't want to stay here let's go home .I want to see mom .let's go'
He picked her up , carried her crossed the road and took her to a tea stall by the road. Slowly putting her down he said ' I'm not your dad ,but I can help you find him .! Are you lost ? What's your name?
Leela suddenly stopped talking knowing that this man wasn't her dad. She shivered in fear . Old man understood and tried to comfort her he brought her some water and snakes so that she could calm down. Surely this man knows the key to be friends with kids .
He said ,don't worry I will help you find your dad u will soon go to your home he paused untill she made eye contact Leela looked up with hopefull eyes . he continued "only if your gonna speak up and tell me about yourself '.
He asked again ‘Wats your name?’ offering her some water and snacks She took a little time drank some water ate snacks and finally opened up.
He made sure she was comferrable enough and said again I can help you get home ? Don't you want to see your mom and dad? Leela finally spoke .
Yes yes I want to see them I miss them so much, I want to go home and see my mom she must be so worried!
He sighed in relief she spoke and made her laugh and gave her some chocolates. Leela was so happy and filled with energy after seeing them.
Now she switched to the chatter box Leela . Old man could stop laughing at the cute little face and all the silly talks .
Now slowly he tried to get some information out of her without making her nervous. So Leela what did you tell me your dad's name was?he asked .
Leela said, Mahesh my mom calls him mahi and my dad calls her babu. My mom must be so angry that I crossed the water and came to other side . She keeps telling me not to come here but today she only sent me near the water.
He stoped her right there ‘ by the water ? Is your home by the water I mean on the other side of the water ?'
Leela said yes shouting on top of her voice she went on with describing 'my home is by water we sit there everyday watching the sunset ,I love to go to the water with my friend we make paper boats and play all day but my mom hates it when I go near water she is scared that I might drown but she doesn't know I'm a mermaid ' she said slowly ,he smiled but couldn't hide the worry on his face . Leela asked ' are you scared ? Don't worry mermaids are not bad we are beautiful and very helpful' she said holding his hands .
Old man just couldn't stop awwing at her innocence.leela went on and on with her story but the old man was lost in his thoughts his face frowned each second .
He knew wat Leela was mentioning as her home was place where immigrant's settled . The matter of worry was that the place was evacuated a few hours ago and during this process the matter Went out of hands and there was fight between the residents and the police. A lot of people were killed to be more specific there were hardly any survivers. He heard leela mention that her mother sent her by the water last time she saw her .
May be she was trying to protect Leela and thought the safest thing for Leela would be crossing the water. He dint know if leela's parents were alive or there was any way to help them all he knew was there is a little bundle of joy sitting right in front of him giving him a visual treat of all the beautiful things that were in her life which no longer exists .
He dint want her to know any of it he held her and and started walking
Leela asked 'are we going to my home ? Omg finally dad will be so happy to see me .The first thing I want to do when I go home is hug my dad. Wait mom is gonna be so angry on me but I will make me run all around the home but I'm sure she can't catch me she is not as fast as I am because she a little old and fat ' Leela giggled.
Old man listed to her and dint say a word . They walked together holding hands and ………
Are Leela's parents still alive ? Is there anyone that would take care of her, any realties ?
Should I tell her about the incident ? Or not really care what happens next and just leave her by the road ?
Or …endless options
Wat would you do if you found Leela?
What if you were the man ?
If you chose to help .Let me know what would you do that would give Leela a better life ?
