(For Trifecta)
“I want to go to the city, where there are so many avenues available. I will get to be in the middle of things and I could prove my talent,” she said, her eyes lost in a world far away from their small town.
“What do you aim to do there?” As a supportive father, he wanted to listen to her before putting forth his own opinion about it.
“Oh… well, I will do what all others do.”
“And what is it they do?”
“I will… I will get an agent, who could help me visit the parties and the functions where I could meet up with the directors and other film personalities. It is all about making yourself available at the right spot at the right time. It is probable that I will get the opportunity that I so want.” She smiled, which was an evidence of that childish wonder and a dream, which was a result of townsfolk praising her for her beauty and acting skills.
Her father did not reply for a while and a silence pervaded in the room.
“Well, what do you think, dad?”
“Is it that simple? You know, it seems to me that you are trying to chase a rainbow.”
Her smile faded. “A rainbow…? Dad, I want it. I want the fame, success. I want the life of a film star.”
“Aren’t you content with all what you have? You might lose it all, blinded by the glittering city.”
“I love my life here, dad but I want to achieve my dream and I need your support.” That was all she said. She had already bought a ticket for the city bound train, which was to leave early in the morning.
Next day, she was surprised to find her father with his suitcase, waiting at the station.
“I believe in you. I am with you,” he stated. She embraced the best man of her life, as the train whistled its arrival with the rising sun.
In addition to having dreams, we have to pursue them!
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Indeed. Thanks for reading.
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Beautiful story – a father’s love and support to his daughter, no matter what the outcome of the hardship faced along the way.
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Thanks. Yes, that is what I wanted to portray. I think it is all about understanding each other. The generation gap wouldn’t matter if only they talk about it.
🙂
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you are welcome HA yes and also coming to a conclusion that both can accept…that’s probably the hardest part. 🙂
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Cool .. Hope for her success – that twist in the end when he changed his mind was really cool
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If you don’t try, you’ll never know. What a supportive father. Good for him and lucky young lady!
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I like how he didn’t try to make her stay, but instead went with her. Now, that’s complete support!
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I like this little piece because it had a ring of truth about it even though, in reality this does not happen often…
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I know. But I hope it happened more often.
Thanks for sharing your views.
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Not many dads would be willing to do that. I like this strong father-daughter relationship.
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He worries that she will be blinded by the “glittering city” and yet, he blindly supports her because he loves her. Nice story with an warm ending, proving that trying to follow your dreams is happiness in itself. Thanks for linking up!
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Thanks. 🙂
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So nice to such steady support on such an uncertain journey.
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The strength of their bond really comes through. What an awesome dad!
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A lovely story. Not many fathers would go to that length to help their daughters. Well written.
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What a lovely story about parental support-here, a father’s staunch support for his daughter though he himself did not think it was achievable:-)
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