#27. Emerging The Winner

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Manvi gets scared as the anchor approaches her, asking about the gist of the painting she has made. The anchor, a lady with a sweet demeanor, gently inquires about the idea behind the painting. Manvi’s gaze shifts between her mother and the anchor before she begins to speak. Her innocent tone captivates everyone around her. The anchor encourages her, and Manvi smiles—a rare smile that she seldom gives to strangers.

 The anchor encourages her, and Manvi smiles—a rare smile that she seldom gives to strangers

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“Aapne jo bola tha, wahi toh maine banaya hai. Meri Mumma hi meri duniya hai. Wo hamesha mere saath rehti hain, aur mera bahut dhyan rakhti hain. Isliye she’s my wor... world,” Manvi stutters while saying the last word, her tone filled with emotion.

“That’s very sweet of you, Manvi. Aur aapko iske liye idea kahan se aaya?” the anchor asks.

“Mumma ne diya. Aapko pata hai, Mumma ke paas achche ideas hote hain,” Manvi chuckles, causing the anchor to smile.

“Aww, that’s so sweet,” the anchor says, her eyes meeting Ruhana’s, resonating with her daughter’s words.

“Mumma kehti hain main sweet hoon,” Manvi murmurs lightly.

“I agree, Manvi. This concept is quite different, and it has touched my heart,” the anchor says, clearly moved by Manvi’s response.

“Ye sach hai, lekin koi maanta hi nahi hai. Sabko lagta hai wo baaki sabse better hai, lekin meri mumma kehti hai ki sab ek jaise hote hain, bas unko achche se apna kaam karna chahiye,” Manvi speaks, stuttering, but successfully conveying her thoughts.

A profound silence envelops the entire auditorium, with all eyes fixated on the participants, especially Manvi. As the judges deliberate, everyone watches the stage intently. Soon, the results are announced, followed by a brief speech from the judges.

The judges explain that the participants were asked to depict their definition of the world. While many people often find their world in material things, there are a few who find their world in the people around them. Manvi is one such person who has found love and her world in her mother. Therefore, the judges declare Manvi the winner. The girl chuckles upon hearing this, and as the judges hand her the trophy, she immediately gives it to her mother. When asked to say something, Manvi hands the microphone to her mom, who is emotional at the moment. Holding the microphone, Ruhana looks at the audience, her eyes briefly meeting Vineet’s. She then looks away, tightening her grip on the microphone.

“Thank you, Ms. Erica. This is an honor. Some days ago, I was hesitant to attend this conference when my friend suggested it. But then I thought otherwise. Sach mein, aaj bhi samaj mein aise log hain jinhe agar kisi cheez mein zaroorat se zyada effort daalne pade, toh vo peeche hat jaate hain, aur comments karne mein bhi aise log aage rehte hain."

“My daughter is a special child, and I am proud of her,” she says, looking at her daughter, who’s standing by her side, holding her dupatta.

“My daughter is a special child, and I am proud of her,” she says, looking at her daughter, who’s standing by her side, holding her dupatta

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