Tale of sacrifice hidden identity and deep ache of growing up unloved a girl born to royalty but cast away due to jealousy and betrayal.Her life marked by pain and resilience and pain ,raised by women who ignore the idea having her own which made her husband cold towards girl.Yet destiny has another bigger share of grief for her, a glowing letter in her forehead wasn't magical but burden she eventually have to carry
It has rained for three days straight,it was like nature was getting against it's will.The endless rain made the whole world feel quiet and sad.River near edge of the town has overflown damaging the paddy fields of the villagers.No one had gone outside unless they had to.
But on the fourth day the rain finally stopped.
A newly married couple,Emily and Jacob were walking along muddy path by the river,been married for few months,still getting used to each other routine holding hands and teasing each other playfully.
"Let me check if our garden is still standing" Emily said softly
Jacob nodded,just then when he was about turn his head Emily shouted
"Wait do you hear that?"
"What it might be bird" responded Jacob yet his eyes searching and scanning through bushes when a basket between two rocks caught their eyes.Emily rushed forward,heart pounding
Inside was a baby.
She was wrapped in soaked silk,with faint breath and her lips berry blue .It was miracle she was still alive .
"Oh my god"Emily barely speaking tears rolling from the corner of her eyes she still alive Jacob.
Jacob stunned "How?"
"I don't know " Emily said holding the baby to her chest try to warm her.
Jacob looked over her tiny body,then paused ,"Emily look at her"
There between her brows,was sliver mark a letter no one could read like she didn't belong to this world.
But all Emily could care was the baby survived storm a baby who needed love.
She is ours now she said responsibly already holding the child like her mother.
Jacob opened his mouth,but the words never came.
They took her home ,feed warm milk wrapped in blankets.She didn't cry much the first night,just laid peacefully, breathing slowly and quietly as if she knew she had finally came home after long harsh journey.
Chapter 1 Found in rain
01/06/2025