Sheena’s name was announced on the forum and she reached to receive the award. The hall was
echoing with the sounds of applause. Sheena was very happy, and why not? She not only
appeared for the first time in the U.P.S.C exam, but also secured second rank! She was honored
by the chief guest.
The chief guest blessed Sheena and said, "Oh! Daughter, oh! You have done it, daughters are the
pride of a country! You have won my heart. Sheena smiled, and said that the credit for this went
to her mother. She is the one who has taught me to work hard. So I’m going to invite my mother
on the stage.
The chief guest was surprised to see her mother. She was his wife. Sheena’s mother came down
from the stage and the chief guest said to his wife, "Thank you, you have raised my daughter
very well.”
“You do not liked daughters. After Sheena’s birth, you said that you have to choose between me
or Sheena. I said, I like my daughter. Sheena has glorified my name."
"My sincere apologies that I left you. When I realized my mistake, I came to meet you, but you
were not there. You sold the house and went to the city. I searched for you, but could not find
you. Today is a wonderful day, I have been able to meet you. Please forgive me”
"Sheena laughed before the mother’s response and said," Dad we will live together. Dad, I’ve
always felt your absence”. They all laughed after listening to Sheena.
