Novel – My Mother and Homeland
My Mother and Homeland (Episode 2B)
Pain, Realization, Return to Life –
The mother’s cries at the crematorium still ring in his ears today.
“What will happen to your beloved son? Why did you leave him behind like this?”
That painful memory returned vividly.
His vision blurred.
Tears rolled down his cheeks, one after another.
He didn’t know how long he stood there like that.
Suddenly, a kingfisher dove into the pond and rose again, perching on a thin branch.
A tiny fish struggled briefly in its beak before becoming its meal.
Ethan watched quietly.
Such is life…
In this world, survival often comes at a cost.
A strange thought dawned on Ethan’s mind – how diverse life is!
Some struggle to survive. Some satisfy their own needs by taking the lives of others.
This scene brought him back to reality.
Wiping his tears, Pathik stepped down to the water and splashed his face.
His tears blended with the rippling surface of the pond.
Just then—
a soft voice called out—
“Uncle!”
He turned back.
Little Annie stood by the pond, calling him again—
“Grandma said you should come quickly.”
The innocent voice of his niece filled his heart with warmth.
“I’m coming,” he replied gently.
“How did you know I was here?”
“Grandma told me.”
“How are you?”
“I’m fine.”
Ethan lifted her into his arms with affection. Then he hugged her and slowly started walking home.
- To be continued…My Mother and Homeland (Episode 3A)
- “Next episode coming on -Tuesday”
