He rocks her back and forth, tears stream down his face. "Kiran... please don't leave me... You know I can't live without you... scold me all you want but please don't leave me.. please.." he holds her tightly and begs but deep down he knows that it's of no use.
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"That's how your..mom died..." Yaram says,his voice cracks with emotions and he winces in pain.
Tears roll down Noor's cheeks. "Baba..why did they kill her... Why?"
Yaram looks at her fragile daughter. "I'm sorry..I couldn't save her..." He says. "I don't know..but you have to find out when you grow up..will you?" He says looking at her with hope.
" I will. But Dad, we should find you a doctor first..."she says,fear etched on her face. She tries to stop his blood with her tiny hands.
"Noor, you'll have to be strong..and live on your own.. when I'm gone..." He says and tears well up in his eyes.
" Where are you going..? Take me with you! I'll not stay alone!" She says like a stubborn child.
" I'm going to see mom.... You can't come there..." He takes a pause. " And promise me you'll never try to..." He breaths heavily.
" Dad... please don't leave me alone... Please stay with me...." She says helplessly.
" I'm sorry, my angel... " He says in a low voice and with that he takes his last breath.
"No! No! No! Baba, you can't go like that. " She rocks him back and forth trying to wake him up but he lies there lifeless , his clothes are stained with blood all over. His blood has formed small pools near him. She rests her head on his chest not caring about her clothes. "Baba, am I that annoying...? Why do you guys left me..? " She sobs and says ,her voice cracks with emotions.
She lifts her head and says, "you're teasing me, right? Dad, it's not a good joke.. please wake up.. please." She sobs. Time passes and but Noor cries uncontrollably . She was alone in a dark jungle with dead body of her father, which is a nightmare for any child at her age. Suddenly a snake appears out of nowhere. "Baba! Baba! Baba, wake up! " She screams and fear etched on her face. She thinks about running but thought of leaving her father keeps her in place. She rocks her father back and forth . "Baba..! It's coming near... please wake up!" She says with tears in her eyes.
She shouts but it's of no use that deadly snake which is larger than her keeps coming forward. " Ahhh...!