As the storm hit the peaceful village of Banaras, the street lights flickered on and off. There were no vehicles on the roads, birds were hiding in their nests, and a loud thunderclap echoed throughout the area. Mae dashed off into the woods to hide the baby. An 11-month-old baby was wrapped in a thick blue blanket, and his beautiful face was drenched in rainfall. Mae began to panic when it cried out loud. "Shh, shh! It's all right, baby. Mommy is here. Stop crying," she said, her face distorted.
She rested for the seemingly endless night between two large rocks. She was sobbing uncontrollably, gasping for air, and clutching her baby tightly. She closed her eyes, still sobbing, and leaned her head against the rock. I'm not sure why it happened. I assumed everything would be fine because he had promised. "Daniel, why have you abandoned us?" she mumbled, her lips violently shaking. "My baby and I have to make it through tonight," she added.
She stood up, hoping to make it through the night. After she fed him milk, the baby was full. She sighed deeply before continuing to run. She had no idea where to run, but she needed to get as far away as possible to get help with her medication. The medicines are unavailable in their home, the cabinet is an empty shelf. Her husband was away with them since he was working abroad, but then he was gone. The strong rain made it hard for her to run, and she was heavily burdened.
Her legs hurt, she was tired, and her wet clothes added to the heaviness she felt. There were no passing buses or vehicles on the road. She was completely hopeless. Her heart was racing, her legs were cramping, and she was cold all over. Despite her misery, her sheer willpower drives her to keep running and reach the nearest store. "I can do it. I can pull it off. Kandy's shop is nearby," she said.
A loud thunderstorm clapped in the sky, allowing for a brief glimpse of light on the road. She could see an old, rusted waiting shed. She sat down, took a few minutes to rest, and then checked on her baby. He was smiling, a smile she saw every day, but it wasn't boring to look at. The baby was everything to her; it gave her life and hope that she had never had before. She exhaled deeply and rotated her shoulders and legs in preparation for another walk and run.
"Baby, everything will be fine. We'll be fine," she said with a smile. Even though the road was slick, she was unconcerned. She was wearing anti-slippery footwear, which had been given to her by a friend on the day they hiked on Mount Rakel. She exclaimed every time she came to a halt and took a deep breath. Her eyes were very wet, and she could barely see what was ahead of her. She noticed a set of lights on the right side of the road. Her thoughts were filled with hope and excitement as she approached the location.
Before she entered, she was greeted by a large, red-lighted sign. "Thank you for visiting Kandy's Pharmacy and Convenience Store!" She walked into the store drenched, and the cashier immediately noticed her. "Ma'am, are you okay? Let me assist you," the cashier said, concerned. "Please, yes! I need salbutamol, I can't breathe," she exclaimed as she replied. "Don't worry, everything will be fine. Lexa! Get her the medication right away! "
The cashier lent her a shirt and denim pants so she could change her wet clothes. While she was changing, her baby smiled and indicated to her that he was fine. She kissed her baby on the cheeks, rubbed his hair, and gently pinched his cheeks. "I love you, my child!" she exclaimed. On the tray, the cashier woman was preparing a hot cup of noodles with biscuits. "Come on, dear, eat while it's still hot. I'm sure you're starving and exhausted. Is your baby taking milk from you? " Mae nodded as if she agreed.
The alternative for the baby's bed was comfortable, layered with multiple jackets and towels. It was sleeping as if nothing had happened the night earlier. She had been in the store for several hours. They were sharing stories, laughing, and crying. When the king sun appeared, Mae checked the baby to make sure he was ready to leave. She thanked the cashiers for their assistance and purchased some medicines to replenish her stock at home. As she boarded the bus, she looked out the window, sighed again, and exclaimed, "What a wild night."
