The Sence of Freedom

Muazzama was a 18 year old girl living with her parents and 7 year old brother Ray. For years, Muazzama's father had been verbally and physically abusive. One night, the abuse was directed at little Ray and Muazzama's Turkish Angora, Brook. Heartbroken and afraid, Muazzama knew she had to get Ray to safety.

That night, under cover of darkness, she packed a bag for Ray and took Brook's carrier. Galleria left her crying mother a note, promising to contact her when settled somewhere safe.

For weeks Mauzzama and Ray lived on the streets, homeless but free. Mauzzama worked when she could, just to feed Ray and Brook. But it was a harsh life, and Ray became ill and malnourished. One night, Mauzzama returned from work to find Ray gone. Heartbroken again, Mauzzama lost all will to carry on.

Cold and alone with only Brook for company, Muazzama wandered aimlessly until a noise made her turn. Terrified, Mauzzama instinctively fled to the one place she still felt safe - her high school. Finding it empty but unlocked late at night, Galleria went to the receptionist's office, curling up in a ball clutching Brook and sobbing. The night receptionist called her Head master Mr. Nissan.

Seeing Galleria's clear distress, Mr. Nissan convinced her to tell her story. Moved by her plight, he offered Galleria a chance to turn her life around - if she would let him help her now.