Shades of Dilemma- a story of Talent, Endurance and Justice.

Prologue

September 28th, 1950. Southern USA. 

The air was hot and the day was anew.

And in a little house in Naples, Florida, the world was about to change for the better. 

You see.. 

Mama June was coaching young Sasha Williams in her way to freedom from the pain of childbirth. She was nearly there yet all the pain, heat and stress was getting on her last nerve. 

''I CANT DO IT!!!'' Sasha fell back on her bed, crying in constant pain. 

The teary eyed woman was in heavy regret and torment as her first and seemingly only child was on the way to the world. She had two last pushes and she and her daughter would be free from this. But Sasha just wouldn't. The pain of having constant contractions for a solid 20 minutes and then giving birth to baby who she can't even push out in her words was exhausting. 

''Yes, you can do it, Sally. Just two more pushes and she'll be out.'' Mama June said.

Sasha, at first, was not giving in. Until Mama June hushed her with these words. 

''Sally, u are strong and beautiful and courageous. I've always told you, you could do anything u can imagine and this u can do. Now toughen up, and push that daughter of yours to freedom.''

Sasha heard her words, and gave another push. 

''One more time, dear. U are almost there.''

Sasha gave one last final push and gave birth to her child. The darling baby screamed in Mama June's arms as she cleaned her off and gave the newborn to her. 

''Isn't she adorable?'' The new mother whined in awe. 

Mama June smiled, and the moment was peaceful.

Eugene Williams ran into the room with the father, Mark. But alas, they were too late. 

''I missed it? Darn! I missed it!'' Eugene exclaimed. 

''Hush, darlin'. We've got a baby on board. The newborn and Sally are trying to calm down.''

Mark stepped forward, and sat on the bed with Sasha. He extended his arms to grab his bundle of joy. 

''She's so pretty.'' He mumbled, seemingly about to cry. 

He looked up at Sasha, and saw her smile and gave a beautiful grin back to her. 

''The name... oh my gosh.'' Sasha looked at Mama June with confusion.

''Baby, I'm sorry. I'm quite loud when I'm supposed to be thinking in my head. I just had one question.'' 

Mark looked at Mama June and wondered what she was going to say next. 

''Yes, Mama?'' 

''What's the precious little things name?'' Sasha kinda of stared off into to space for a little bit and didn't answer. 

''Aw..criminy! How in Judas' name, do u not have a name picked out?'' 

''Hush, Eugene.'' The baby started to cry as a reaction to the loud noise. Sasha slowly grabbed the baby in the yellow blanket, and shushed the crying girl. 

''I think I'm gonna name her....Cherese.'' Mark smiled. And from that day forward, that little infant named Cherese would be only one of 4 more who were to change the world. 

*Word Count: 508*

Written: 12/24/22