Scene: Fun with Grandma and Uncle
[mina, now 14, is spending time with her grandma and uncle (her father's younger brother). They go out and make friends with stray animals, finding a dog and a cat who follow them home.]
Uncle: (smiling) Look, mina, these animals must really like us to have followed us all the way back home! They seem to know we're good people.
mina: (excitedly) Yes! It's amazing! They're so cute and friendly. Can we keep them, please, Grandma? They could be like our little furry family.
Grandma: (laughing) They are adorable, aren't they? You can feed them outside and play with them all you want. Just remember, no bringing them into the house. Let's keep them as our outdoor friends.
mina: (beaming) Thank you, Grandma! We'll take good care of them. Come on, let's give them some food and water.
[They feed the animals and enjoy their company. mina feels happy and content in this loving environment, bonding with her grandma and uncle over their shared care for the animals.]
Scene: Parents' Visit
[mina's parents visit to bring her home. Her father speaks with Grandma.]
Grandma: (firmly) Please, take good care of mina this time. She's growing up and needs stability and love more than ever. She's a big girl now.
Father: (nodding) I understand, umma. I promise we will do better this time. We're moving into a new home, and things will be different.
Grandma: (sighing) I hope so, for mina's sake. She deserves happiness.
[mina comes out and sees they have a car now. Inside the car, her mom is waiting with a smile.]
Mother: (smiling) Come on, mina, get in. We have some big news to share with you, sweetheart.
Scene: The Big News
[In the car, her mother shares the news.]
Mother: mina, I have something wonderful to tell you. I'm pregnant. Very soon, you're going to be a big sister! Isn't that exciting?
mina: (excitedly) Really? That's wonderful news! I've always wanted to have a sibling to play with and take care of! I'm so happy!
Father: (smiling) We thought you'd be excited. You're going to be the best big sister ever.
Scene: New Home
[They arrive at their new home, a 4-room flat. mina's father shows her around and takes her to her room.]
Father: This is your room, mina. It's all yours. Do you like it? We hope you feel at home here and can make it your own.
mina: (enthusiastically) It's perfect! Thank you so much! Can I make clothes for the baby when she arrives? I want to do something special for her.
Mother: (smiling) Of course, mina. That would be lovely. You're going to be such a wonderful big sister. I'm so proud of you.
mina: (grinning) I can't wait to start! I already have so many ideas.
Scene: The Birth
[Time passes, and it's her mother's labour day. mina gets a call from her father.]
Father: (on phone) mina, it's a girl! You have a little sister now!
mina: (jumping with joy) Yay! I'm so happy! I'm a big sister! Grandma, it's a girl! I can't wait to meet her. I've been waiting for this day for so long!
Grandma: (on phone) I know, dear. Your father told me the good news. Congratulations, mina. You must be so excited! I'm sure you'll be an amazing big sister.
mina: (enthusiastically) I will be, Grandma. I promise.
Scene: Meeting Baby Rara
[Two days later, her father takes mina to meet the new baby. mina sees the baby, who looks like a little princess.]
Father: mina, meet your new sister, Rara. Isn't she beautiful?
mina: (holding Rara) She's absolutely precious... Hi, Rara. I'm your big sister, mina. I promise to always take care of you and love you. You're my little princess.
Mother: (smiling) mina, you look so happy. I know you'll be a wonderful big sister.
mina: (to herself) I'm a big sister now. I finally have a purpose. I'm going to protect and love you, Rara, with all my heart.
[mina's parents watch, feeling a mix of hope and uncertainty about the future, but for the moment, they share in mina's happiness.]
Father: (softly) We have a lot to figure out, but seeing mina so happy makes it all worthwhile.
Mother: (nodding) Yes, it does. We'll make this work for them.
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mina and her guardian angel
Non-Fictionmina is a bubbly and innocent four-year-old with an autistic spark that makes her see the world differently. Her only true friend is Fluffy, her loyal bunny. While she navigates her early years with joy and curiosity, her home life is far from happy...
