Berrytown, is a small town in northern Texas. It is basically known for it's berry farms. It is a beautiful village with a natural view. When the sun shines on the colorful berries of this beautiful village, the village looks even more beautiful. In a word, it's Berry's paradise. It's like a fair of berries. It is so strangely beautiful to look at that will surprise people.
But behind every beauty there are some bitter phenomena, which make people think again.
Over time, history has developed almost everywhere. Here, too, began a story, a strange story. Not war, revolution or freedom, it was the story of helpless family and it's children.
~ 2000 ~
A girl ran to the berry orchard in the village, as if the sun's rays were brightening her. She will be about 16 years old. Agility in her eyes, sweet smile on the corners of her lips, little stubbornness at the tip of her nose, a sharp jawline , thin reddened cheeks, a little curly hair falling on her deep shrap eyes. All in all, she's amazing.
"Bella!" a voice came from behind. She turned around. Her hair was flowing in the wind, her golden brown hair, looking as if the earth had stopped for a minute. Beautiful! "What?" A sweet but deep voice with so much brawny. "Mom is looking for you." yelling from a distance. "Ah! Again? Shh! I'm coming." "No! Right now." "Okay! Let's go."
"Mom? You called me?" Mrs. Eve Rodrigo, 36 years old, Bella's mom. "You are their elder sister, Bella. Don't you know your youngest sister is sick. I've to work in the farm. You should take care of them." a little angry. "Sorry, mom. I went to the farm to help dad."
"I raised you with a lot of care, but you should reduce your agility a little now. You should understand your responsibility now." she was leaving. "Yes, mom."
"What happened to my Amanda darling, hum?" Bella had two younger sisters and one brother. The twins, James and Jessica, are four years younger than her. Sister Amanda is 9 years younger than her.
"After feeding you, I went out. Why didn't you tell that to mom, ha?" Bella tickled Amanda. Amanda was laughing. "Because I wanted to stay with you Bella." "I'm here. Get well soon my brat."
"Hey! You two little brats come, eat your breakfast." Bella loves her siblings so much. She is a very caring and responsible elder sister.
Bella had to drop out of school two years ago due to family problems. Her mother was ill and she took care of everything as well as her mother. Her mother is a heart patient. And her siblings are currently in school. But Bella is a talented girl. She was also good at studying but family problems prevented her. However, she doesn't want her siblings to stop studying. Because she believes that education can change one's life.
Her family's financial situation is not very good, but she always persuades her parents to give her siblings a chance to study. She always helps her parents a lot. She does all the housework, occasionally helps with farm work, take care of her siblings and helps them with their studies.
Their life were going well with what they had, they were always happy, and her parents' days were passing by seeing four happy children at home.
~knock at door~ "Dad didn't come with you?" Mr. Daniel Rodrigo, 40 years old, Bella's dad. He is a farmer. "No. Your father said the farm has some work to do, it will be night to finish, he will come home tomorrow morning." tired voice. "Okay, mom. You freshen up. I've made dinner. They had dinner, now sleeping. I'm serving food. Let's eat together." "Okay!"
"Bella, your sister is not getting well, we should consult a doctor. Your father didn't come in the morning. You go and see." "Okay, mom. I'm going, you please take care of Amanda." Bella left.
The farm is not far from home. His father could come at night if he wanted. It takes about 4/5 minutes to walk. Bella ran to the farm, a look of concern on her face because her sister was not recovering.
She arrives but can't find her father. "Daddy! Daddy" he started calling but there was no answer.
Suddenly she saw something a little farther away, she wondered what it was. She moved a little further in fear. And when she saw it clearly, her eyes widened, she was surprised. She shouted,
"Daddy!"