Live Sharit, live [Eng | Spa]

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-Run, don't stop, don't stop! She repeated to herself even though her legs hurt and she felt like she was going to faint from exhaustion.

She can't see anything because of the smoke, her senses are sharpened and she tries not to stumble and fall...

I have to save us, I have to save us...

She heard the hail of bullets all around her, suddenly the sky lit up and a car flew through the air. She barely dodged the falling pieces of burning metal and kept running.

I have to save us, I have to save us...

Smoke

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She saw a group running towards the bridge and being shot down by a truck of rebels that's how war is I guess she said as she turned the corner and headed towards the same bridge, the scene of the recent massacre.

Will we be lucky? She repeated himself over and over again as he moved through the rubble of a collapsed building.

Since the outbreak of World War III and the destruction of the suburb where she lived, where she managed to live. She did not keep track of how many bombings had occurred. Her country was just the playground where the powers unleashed their fury and demonstrated their might. The reason for the war mattered little to her now, she only wanted to save herself and save him or her.

The look from inside the building
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The bridge was her goal. Crossing it was a neutral territory where international organizations were helping the remaining population. The problem was the rebels, who were for the other side; it was possible to meet them along the bridge. But she would try and die this way, it would be no other way, she was not going to give up.

-I am not weak, I am not afraid; it is not true what you told me, James. She spoke to herself, then spoke to him or herself for the first time.
-I protect you and always will.

She had a weapon to defend herself although she was aware that it was not enough, she felt safe having it in her possession. She would use it if necessary as her mother had taught her. In itself, it was rare that his mother had done so, but it was the advantage of having a police as a mom.

Weaponize the gender
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She reached the head of the bridge and for the first time stopped. It seemed so strange to her that there was not a living soul nearby. She could only hear the sound of warplanes, tanks, and the occasional burst of machine gunfire in the distance.

They are not here, but that only indicates that they are waiting for me ahead, she thought, then she looked at the abandoned cars and knew that those would be his shields if necessary. She saw the corpses of the group that had tried to cross and realized how quickly they had fallen into disgrace.

She took a deep breath and advanced cautiously, this time he did not run but she was moving at a good pace, and trotted across those that were once means of transportation. She remembered all the glory of his city when he swarmed the nightlife in the bars and discos and got drunk with James until dawn.

Party time
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Also those mornings with splendid views from her apartment. She was at the pinnacle of her life, there was no luckier person. Money answers all ills- was her favorite phrase and that was what she had: money, lots of money; earned with sweat and tears, climbing, cutting heads in business.

Had it not been for her wanderings that night, she would have escaped with the more fortunate. But no, there she was fighting for her life, with stolen sneakers, and dust from head to toe. The dusty bridge was not very long, but crossing it alone was certain death. It took guts and she never lacked that.

She could see in the distance other brave men trying to cross it. More shields of human flesh, she thought to herself as she cursed herself for losing empathy. Suddenly she heard a gunshot and took cover behind a pickup truck. She said to herself pulling out the weapon her mother had given him. He took a deep breath and continued walking and taking shelter behind the vehicles. She heard another shot followed by piercing screams: one had fallen.

Bussiness woman
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She didn't stop, and continued through that corridor of death, remembering what James was saying as they bowled that Friday night.
-If you get scared you lose, understand that and face the problems, look danger in the face. You can be a beast outside of your job. Prove to the world and me that I'm lying.

-You exaggerate as usual, even when I'll tell you that I can face my surroundings if I want to.
-But you don't, you just hang on in that shitty company, said as he took his shot.
-I'm sure I do, remember I burned my eyelashes in college for that. She said grabbing her bowling ball.

He looked at her with love and sighed, "You are in a comfort zone, you prefer IVF to get pregnant than to meet someone, or am I wrong? You are beautiful Sharit, inside and out, love yourself a little and let go of fear; give yourself a chance. She broke down, her brother was always giving her a hard time and with tears in her eyes, she wanted to say "Maybe" but she lumped it in her throat.
-Live Sharit, live she said as she smiled.

James
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A rumbling sound was heard in the distance bringing her back to her senses. A young couple up ahead had been blown to bits; they were bombing the bridge.

Run, run! She heard someone shouting at her, but her legs were slow to react. A hand tugged at her and she dropped her gun. Soon she found herself next to a stranger running like never before in her life, dodging cars. The sound of the warplanes was deafening and she could barely make out what was in front of her, but she trusted for the first time and let herself go. She knew she was no longer comfortable, probably never would be again.

-So it worked out, huh? James sat at his office desk, she hated it when he did that, but he was so cheerful she overlooked it.
-How many months? He asked, his blue eyes staring at her.
-Two months she answered, she lowered her head, as usual.
-Good for you, although I find it strange that you didn't tell me sooner. She took a sip of coffee and added, -Well, she or he will help you get out of these four walls of sh...
-Don't swear I already told you, said Sharit grumbling.
-Okay sis, James let out a laugh and added, -Whatever...

Planes
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The last she heard from him was when, in a phone call, he told her that the apartment complex where he lived was being destroyed. He said goodbye to her with an "I love you" followed by a heartbroken cry from her. At that point, they bombed the company and she forgot him to save herself.

My son helped me survive James, I'm out of my four walls... She thought as tears came to her eyes and she ran as fast as she could, I wish you could see me.

Through the smoke and burning cars Sharit spotted the relief camp, she had saved her life and her baby's life, she touched her belly and was glad she had left her fears behind. At last, she could see the man trotting beside her who had saved her life.
-My son and I thank you, she said, delving into the depths of his blue eyes.
-You know you look like my brother, she added, the man smiled.
-Oh, do you? You really are cold Sharit, you're not even happy to see me, they stopped, she hugged him and in a whisper replied: of course, I do James; of course yes.

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I hope you enjoyed this short fiction story about motherhood and war environments, I hope it helps you think about our possible future, remember to say no to war. If you enjoyed it or would like to discuss the possibility of another world war and the role of mothers in it, I look forward to hearing from you in the comments.


Spanish


¡Hola comunidad de Writing Club!

-Corre, no pares, no pares... Se repetía a si misma aunque sus piernas le dolían y sentía que iba a desmayarse a causa del agotamiento.

No puede ver nada a causa del humo, sus sentidos se agudizan e intenta no tropezar y caer...

Tengo que salvarnos, tengo que salvarnos...

Escuchaba la lluvia de balas alrededor, de repente el cielo se ilumino y un auto voló por los aires. Esquivó a duras penas los pedazos de metal ardiente que caían y siguió corriendo.

Tengo que salvarnos, tengo que salvarnos...

Mujer dolor

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Vió un grupo correr hacia el puente y ser derribado por un camión de rebeldes así es la guerra supongo dijo mientras doblaba la esquina y se dirigía hacia el mismo puente, escenario de la reciente masacre.

¿Tendremos suerte? Se repetía una y otra vez mientras se movía entre los escombros de un edificio derrumbado.

Desde el inicio de la tercera guerra mundial y la destrucción total del suburbio donde vivía, se las había arreglado para vivir. No llevaba la cuenta de cuantos bombardeos habían ocurrido. Su país era solo el patio donde las potencias desataban su furia y demostraban su poderío. La razón de la guerra poco le importaba ahora, solo quería salvarse y salvar a él o a ella.

Ciudad en ruinas

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El puente era su meta. Al cruzarlo era territorio neutral donde las organizaciones internacionales ayudaban a la población que quedaba. El problema eran los rebeldes, que estaban a favor del otro bando; era posible encontrarlos a lo largo del puente. Pero lo intentaría y moriría así, no sería de otra forma, no iba rendirse.

-No soy débil, no tengo miedo; no es verdad lo que me dijiste James. Hablaba para sí, luego le habló por primera vez a él o ella
-Yo te protejo y siempre lo haré.

Tenía un arma para defenderse aunque estaba consciente que no era suficiente, pero sentía seguridad teniéndola en su poder. La usaría de ser necesario tal y como le enseñó su madre. De por sí era raro que su madre lo hubiera hecho, pero era la ventaja de tener una madre policía.

Sharit armada

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Llegó a la cabecera del puente y por primera vez se detuvo. Le parecía tan extraño que no hubiera un alma viviente cerca. Sólo escuchaba el ruido de los aviones de guerra, de los tanques y una que otra ráfaga de ametralladoras a lo lejos.

No están aquí, pero eso sólo indica que más adelante me esperan, pensó, luego observó los carros abandonados y supo que esos serían sus escudos de ser necesario. Vió los cadáveres del grupo que había intentado cruzar y se dio cuenta de lo rápido que habían caído en la desgracia.

Respiró profundo y avanzó con cautela, esta vez no corrió pero iba a buen paso. Trotaba a través de aquellos que fueron alguna vez medios de transporte. Recordaba toda la gloria de su ciudad, cuando pululaba la vida nocturna en los bares y discos y se emborrachaba con James hasta el amanecer.

Sharit de parranda

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También aquellas mañanas con espléndida vista desde su apartamento. Estaba en la cúspide de su vida, no había persona con más suerte. El dinero responde a todos los males, era su frase predilecta y eso era lo que tenía: dinero, mucho dinero; ganado con sudor y lágrimas, escalando, cortando cabezas en los negocios.

Si no hubiese por sus andanzas aquella noche, hubiese escapado con los más afortunados. Pero no, allí se encontraba luchando por su vida, con zapatos deportivos robados, y polvo de los pies a la cabeza. El polvoriento puente no era muy largo, pero cruzarlo sola era muerte segura. Había que tener agallas y eso nunca le faltaba.

Pudo ver a lo lejos otros valientes que intentaban atravesarlo. Más escudos de carne humana, pensó mientras se maldecía por perder la empatía. De repente oyó un disparo y se refugió tras una camioneta ¡Están aquí! Se dijo sacando el arma que su madre le había regalado. Respiro profundo y siguió caminando y refugiándose detrás de los vehículos. Oyó otro disparo seguido de gritos desgarradores: uno había caído.

Mujer de negocios

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No se detuvo, y continuó atravesando aquel corredor de la muerte, recordando lo que decía James mientras jugaban bowling aquella noche del viernes.
-Si te asustas pierdes, entiendelo y enfrenta los problemas, ve la cara al peligro. Tu puedes ser una fiera fuera de tu trabajo. Demuéstrale al mundo y a mi que miento.

-Exageras como siempre, hasta cuando te diré que puedo enfrentar a mi alrededor si quiero.
-Pero no lo haces, solo te agarras en esa compañía de mierda dijo mientras hacia su tiro.
-Estoy segura de lo hago, recuerda que me quemé las pestañas en la universidad para eso. Dijo ella agarrando su bola de boliche.

El la miró con amor y suspiró, -Estás en una zona de confort, prefieres fecundación invitro para embarazarte a conocer a alguien ¿O me equivoco?. Eres hermosa Sharit, por dentro y por fuera, a quererse un poco, vamos deja el miedo; date una oportunidad. Ella se derrumbó, siempre su hermano le daba en la llaga y con lágrimas en sus ojos quiso decir "Tal vez" pero se le hacia un nudo en la garganta.
-Vive Sharit, vive dijo mientras sonreia.

James

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Se escuchó un estruendo a lo lejos haciéndola volver en sí. Una pareja de jóvenes que estaba adelante había volado en pedazos; estaban bombardeando el puente.
¡Corre,Corre! Escuchó que alguien le gritaba, pero sus piernas tardaron en reaccionar. Una mano la jalo y soltó su arma. Pronto se vio junto a un desconocido corriendo como nunca en su vida, evadiendo los autos. El sonido de los aviones de guerra era ensordecedor y apenas podía distinguir lo que tenía en frente, pero confió por primera vez y se dejó llevar. Supo que ya no estaba cómoda, probablemente no lo estaría nunca mas.

-Así que funcionó ¿Eh?James se sentó en la mesa de su oficina, ella odiaba que hiciera eso, pero estaba tan alegre que lo pasó por alto.
-¿Cuantos meses? Preguntó, sus ojos azules la miraban fijamente
-Dos meses contesto ella, bajó la cabeza, como siempre.
-Bien por ti, aunque me parece extraño que no me lo hayas dicho antes. Se tomo un sorbo de café y agrego, -Bueno, ella o el te ayudará a salir de estas 4 paredes de mier...
-No digas groserías ya te lo he dicho, dijo Sharit refunfuñando
-Ok hermanita, James soltó una carcajada y agrego, -Como quieras..

Aviones

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Lo último que supo de él fue cuando en una llamada telefónica, le dijo que el conjunto de apartamentos donde vivía estaba siendo destruido. Se despidió de ella con un "Te amo" seguido de un llanto desconsolado de ella. En ese momento bombardearon la compañía y ella lo olvidó para salvarse.

Mi hijo me ayudó a sobrevivir James, ya salí de mis cuatro paredes.. pensó mientras se le salían las lagrimas y corría tan rápido como podía, ojalá me vieras.

Entre el humo y carros incendiados Sharit divisó el campamento de ayuda humanitaria, había salvado su vida y la de su bebé, ella tocó su vientre y se alegró de haber dejado sus miedos atrás. Por fin pudo ver al hombre que trotaba a su lado y le había salvado la vida. -Mi hijo y yo te lo agradecemos, dijo adentrándose en la profundidad de sus ojos azules.
-Sabes te pareces a mi hermano agrego, el hombre sonrió.
-¿Ah sí? De verdad que eres fría Sharit, ni te alegras de verme, se detuvieron, ella lo abrazó y en susurro contestó: claro que sí James; claro que .

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Espero que hayas disfrutado de esta breve historia de ficción sobre la maternidad y los entornos bélicos, espero que te ayude a pensar en nuestro posible futuro, recuerda decir no a la guerra. Si te ha gustado o quieres debatir sobre la posibilidad de otra guerra mundial y el papel de las madres en ella, espero escucharte en los comentarios.

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