As sunlight peeking through the curtains cast a warm glow on the face of a young girl, her alarm started ringing. Rubbing her eyes and stretching her arms, she woke up. Her mother's voice from the kitchen made her fully awake.
"Naina, beta, wake up! Come fast and have your breakfast."
*Naina's POV*
I swung my legs over the side of the bed and planted my feet firmly on the ground. I ran towards my bathroom to freshen up. Coming out of the bathroom after taking a good bath, I changed into my comfortable tee . Today I took my bath earlier than usual, cause my best friend Tara was joining me .Without further delay, I shuffled to the kitchen, where Mother had laid out a steaming plate of parathas. Well, parathas are my favorite - who doesn't like them?
"Thank you, Mumma, for making them . But why go to so much trouble" I said, taking a big bite of my paratha.
"You like them, don't you? So I made them for you," Mother shrugged.
"Did you get any news on the 12th board results.?" Mom asked, sipping her morning tea.
"Yeah, my friends and I asked our teacher, and he said the results will be out in a week or before," I replied, munching my food.
"Ma , Tara will come today " said Naina
"Okay, good, have fun and let me know if you go out. Now I have got to run. I'm getting late for the boutique shop ," Mom said, glancing at her watch "Lock the door and have your lunch on time. okay, beta? Take care," Mother waved, as I locked the door.
I love my mom and for me she is my everything and for her I really want to do everything . That's why I worked tirelessly to secure a scholarship for the college to make for proud.
Well my life journey begins with my mom's courage.I still remember the day, when my mom made the firm decision to leave my dad for my better my future.
Talking about my dad, I never liked him. He was a drunkard and used to beat my mom after coming home drunk at night. when I was in 7th grade, my mom and dad got separated.
After my parents divorce, our life was never easy. We had nothing and nowhere to stay, and none of our relatives came to help. So, my mom sold her gold jewelry to get some money and started a small boutique. By God's grace, I won't say everything is great, but we're better off than before. We stay in a small rented house, which I love.
Just then Naina's phone rang
"Hello?"
"Tara, what's up ? When you are coming" I asked.
"Naina, my love, I have something exciting to tell you. I'm at your door; open it now!" Tara exclaimed.
"What! You're at my door? Like, really, Tara?" You are still at your house, I can hear your mom's voice."I laughed.
Tara chuckled. "Great, now you're a genius, thanks to me!"
"I'm not wrong; it barely takes five minutes to walk from my place! So open the door." Tara teased.
"Okay, madam, come; I'm waiting for you at my door," I said, laughing.