It's Called PRIDE!

[20] STANDING FIRM & COMFORTING INJUSTICE

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Prity

"After everything I've been through, can I still count on you to be there for me?" Her words echoed in my mind. I couldn't focus on work or sleep; her pale face, that scar on the side of her lips, lingered in my thoughts, leaving me restless.

What did she want to say?

And when I finally mustered the courage to ask her, she brushed it off with a cryptic, "Not now, not in front of Tina like this."

As the day wore on, my concern only deepened. It was already late when I offered to help her pick up her son from the daycare centre. Dropping them off in front of their house, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

Later that night, I reached out to her, hoping to ease the unease gnawing at me. But my text went unanswered, leaving me to wonder if everything was alright.

Was she avoiding me? Was there something she wasn't telling me? The uncertainty gnawed at my insides, leaving me restless and unsettled.

Amidst my swirling about Laxmi thoughts, I glanced at the alarm clock perched on our bedside table, signalling that only five minutes remained until 6 AM. Beside me, my daughter lay peacefully, her serene slumber a stark contrast to the turmoil within me.

As the alarm pierced the early morning silence, my mind snapped to attention, casting aside the weight of previous concerns. With a surge of anticipation, I acknowledged the inevitable: it was time to wake Tina for school. Her buoyant spirit often served as the catalyst.

"Tina, wake up, baby. It's time. We have to go to school." With gentle hands, I roused Tina from her peaceful slumber, marvelling at how her innocence and exuberance had led me to reconnect with Laxmi yesterday.

It was through Tina's school and Laxmi's role as her class teacher that our paths intersected once more, igniting a spark of curiosity and nostalgia within me.

Once Tina was up, I escorted her to the washroom, letting her complete her morning routine. Meanwhile, I ventured into the kitchen, methodically preparing breakfast as sunlight streamed in through the curtains.

With breakfast ready, I tended to Tina, ensuring she was fed and dressed for the day ahead before seeing her off to catch the school bus.

Returning home, I was greeted by the comforting warmth of morning sunlight filtering through the curtains, offering a momentary reprieve from the tumultuous emotions churning within me.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the morning routine, I took a moment to peruse the day's headlines, bracing myself for the significant milestone awaiting me.

Today marked the inaugural hearing in the Supreme Court concerning LGBTQ rights-a cause deeply ingrained in my heart, fueling my determination to advocate tirelessly on behalf of equality and justice.

As I dressed, thoughts of the media's reaction to the case lingered in the back of my mind. Would they amplify our message of equality and acceptance, or distort our words for their agenda? Only time would tell.

***

The imposing facade of the Supreme Court loomed ahead as I navigated the bustling streets of the city. Inside, the air crackled with anticipation, the collective energy of lawyers and activists converging for a pivotal moment in history.