" Why didn't you speak anything in front of Nephi?", Nephi's mom was asking Nephi's dad."You know the reason, don't you?", Nephi's dad replied. By hearing this Nephi's mom just glared at him and went to the kitchen.
It was dinner time and Nephi had not come out of her bedroom since she came back from school. Her mom called her but she did not respond anything. So her mom and dad finished their lunch. After a while Nephi's dad took dinner and went to Nephi's room. When he opened the door, he saw Nephi laying on bed sobbing. She did not even realize that her dad had entered her room.
"Dear Nephi, I know you are very stressed. I can understand your feelings. Just because of some silly matter don't stay hungry.", Nephi's dad sat beside her, trying to console her. "Dad if you were able to understand my feelings, you would have spoke in for of me. But you did not even speak a word. And you think it's a silly matter! Really dad this shows that u really don't understand my feelings. And I am not hungry." She said these words and was about to leave the room, but then suddenly her dad spoke, "I know Nephi that it is not a silly matter." By hearing this Nephi stopped and asked, "What did u just say dad? Can you repeat it?"Nephi was a bit shocked. "Yes you heard it right dear. I said that it is not a silly matter." "I know dad you are saying like this just because to console me. You never know my pain.", she said it sadly. " Nephi I also know the pain because in my childhood I used to love anime. And all my friends used to tease me. Even my family used to scold me that I used to waste my time by involving in the cartoon stuff. But I had a very good friend of mine who always supported me and never bullied me. I used to read a lot of anime comics. But a day came when I regretted. From that day till now I have not touched a single anime book. That day I failed in my exams, so I decided to concentrate on studies. When I left anime I felt all my happiness was being sucked away. But then I got married and you were born. When you were small I wanted to take pictures of you dressed up in anime costume. But your mom never agreed to this. She even now scolded me that because of me you have got involved in fantasy stories. Even I felt the same. I don't want to leave your fantasy. But I want you to take both studies and fantasy life in equal way. Because I know the pain. I don't want you regret your life because of fantasy. You are a great girl with great abilities. You have the willingness to achieve anything you need. I just want you to be more practical. But never leave your fantasies." After hearing this Nephi got emotional and hugged her dad. "Thank you dad for saying these words. They mean a lot to me. I will never let you down." she said this and smiled. " Now that's my girl. Ok now finish your dinner and go to bed, because tomorrow it's going to be a new you." He kept the dinner on the table and left the room.
Now Nephi was feeling way better. And she promised herself that she will prove herself. She got very good positive vibes. She finished her dinner and went to sleep to start a brand new day tomorrow.
[Hi guys, it's the author here. Hope you liked the story. So next onwards you will find a little different Nephi. Now Nephi has gained some confidence in her and she is going to take part in the competition. The next few chapters will be about the preparation of Nephi's competition. Stay tuned!]