Pranavi Agarwal, Class IX C
“But why? Is it my fault that I am a girl?”
Rhea had shouted for about the fifth time and ran out of the room with tears streaming down her eyes. She desperately wanted to go into the field outside and play rugby with the boys of her neighbourhood. It was her dream to become a rugby player when she grew up. Rugby was her passion. But her parents believed that it was not proper for a girl to involve herself in such activity because it meant for her. Moreover, they felt she wouldn’t be able to achieve success.
But Rhea wasn’t going to let go of her dream. She decided to show her parents that she had the caliber. She made a commitment to wake up everyday at 4 in the morning and practice when the family would be asleep.
Six months went by in this manner. Then one day…
“Rhea! Why aren’t you dressed for school? What has happened to you? You usually get ready on time!” said Rhea’s mother.
“Yes mom, but not today. I need some rest.”
“Why? What is the occasion?”
“Today is the Rugby State Championship mother and I am participating.”
“Are you crazy? Don’t talk all nonsense.”
“Mom, I always listen to you. But just this time, please let me follow my heart. The game starts in the evening and I would really love you and dad to come and see me play.”
Her mom didn’t say anything and just left the room. Rhea rested till the afternoon and then left for the tournament.
Mother and father did come but they were a little late. But when they arrived, they couldn’t believe their eyes! Their daughter had won the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award and was wearing a gold medal. It was then that they realized how hard Rhea had been working to prove herself. With such determination and persistent efforts, nothing could come between Rhea and her dream!
