Her Greatest Gift

Intro:-

Stella Wilson daughter of Anna Wilson and Richard Wilson is a young teenager who is a very kind, generous, intelligent and selfless independent girl. She had 3 step siblings and they lived together with love. Stella had a maternal Grandma she was very old. Stella has a cousin who she love more than her step siblings. Stella love her father the most she can't stay a day without talking with him.

The story begins........

SCENE-1 (Stella's room)

Stella's POV:-

Hi, I'm Stella Wilson, I'm 13 years old. I live in Ottowa with my mom, dad and step siblings hearing the word "STEPSIBLINGS" it's not like my life is like Cinderella. They are like my own sisters. My life is pretty great, actually. We all get along, even though we have different moms. It's like having a built-in support system, always someone to laugh with or lean on. My dad, Richard Wilson, is the best. He's always there for me, no matter what. He tells the best stories, and we have movie nights every Friday.

My mom, Anna Wilson, is super supportive too. She's a bit of a worrier, but she always encourages me to follow my dreams. And then there's my maternal Grandma, my mom's mom. She's old, but she's got the sharpest wit and the warmest hugs. She's always telling me stories about when my mom was little, which are hilarious.

But if I had to pick a favorite person, it would be my cousin, Ruby. She's more like a sister to me than my actual stepsisters. We do everything together, from watching movies to planning secret adventures. We share everything, secrets, clothes, and dreams. We understand each other in a way no one else does.

Actually I'm turning 14 soon my birthday is near and I'm excited cause in my birthday my dad always have a new suprise for me. Today is 30 6December day tomorrow is my birthday I'm planning to go out with Ruby so we can share a quality time together..... I went downstairs just to see my mom cooking dinner| for us dad isn't home yet from work. I went near mom and said "Mom is dad home?" She replied "No dear he said today he'll be a bit late". Mom can I go to Ruby's house I wanna discuss something with her I asked for her permission. She said furrowing her brows in anger,"No it's way too late have your dinner and go to sleep you can discuss about it tomorrow" . I didn't argue with her and went to my room without saying a single word.

I was waiting for my dad to come home suddenly I heard a knock on the door. I guess i know who it is,it's my dad i ran to the living room to welcome him I saw a tired face lying in the sofa with closed eyes I slowly went to him and gave him a warm welcome hug. His face brighten up with a big smile he said "How are you my Princess,how was your day" I was about to speak but then my mom said,"Go and get fresh dinner is ready " he smiled and said let's have a chit chat after dinner ok I just nodded my head and went to the dinning table after half an hour my dad came and sat near me. My mom served dinner and we ate and went to our own room.

After dinner, Stella's dad found her in her room, the soft glow of her bedside lamp casting long shadows. "Hey, Princess," hevoice gentle. He sat on the edge of her bed. "Your mom tells me you wanted to talk to Ruby tonight. Everything okay?"

Stella hesitated, fiddling with a loose thread on her blanket. "Yeah, it's just... Ruby and I were planning something for my birthday. I wanted to finalize the details." She paused, gauging his reaction.

Her dad smiled knowingly. "Secret adventures, huh? Well, as long as it's nothing too crazy, I'm sure it's fine." He winked. "But tell me, what's got you so excited?"

Stella's eyes lit up. "You know how you always have a surprise for my birthday? Well, Ruby and I think we know what it is this year!" She leaned in conspiratorially. "We think you're taking me to the beach!"

Her dad's smile faltered for a split second, but he quickly recovered. "The beach, eh? That's a good guess. But you know I can't confirm or deny anything. You'll just have to wait and see." He ruffled her hair. "Now, get some sleep. Tomorrow's a big day!"

As he left the room, Stella couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Her dad's reaction had been a little too... vague. She couldn't put her finger on it, but a sense of anticipation, mixed with a hint of unease, settled in her stomach. What was her dad hiding? And what did it have to do with Ruby?

SCENE-2

[TIME SKIPS]

ON STELLA'S BIRTHDAY

(Stella was very happy and excited for her birthday she asked her dad that she wanna spend time with Ruby so he took them to the park so that they can hang out and have a great time together. Now it's time for the party her parents organise for her.

STELLA'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

SOUND of a muffled "Happy Birthday" song

Balloons and streamers decorate a teenage girl's bedroom. Gifts are piled on the bed. STELLA (14, excited, a little overwhelmed) sits amidst the chaos, wearing a new, sparkly dress. Her phone buzzes with notifications.

Her dad, RICHARD (40s, loving but a bit absentminded), enters the room, carrying a small, wrapped box. He beams at her.

RICHARD Happy birthday, sweetie! Did you have a good day

STELLA (Smiling) The best! Thanks, Dad! What's this?

Richard hands her the box. Stella tears into the wrapping paper with glee. Inside, she finds a small, antique key. It's tarnished with age, but intricate.

STELLA Wow! It's beautiful! But... what's it for?

Richard hesitates, a secretive smile playing on his lips.

RICHARD

That, my dear, is a key to a very special place. A place I think you're finally ready to see.

He winks. Stella's eyes widen, her curiosity piques

STELLA (Intrigued) A special place? Where?

RICHARD (Chuckles) Patience, young lady. It's a surprise. But first... you have to promise me you'll be careful. And that you won't tell anyone.

Stella nods eagerly, her eyes sparkling.

STELLA I promise! But what is it? Is it a secret hideout? A treasure?

RICHARD (Smiling) Something like that. Come on, let's go.

Richard leads Stella out of her room and down a dimly lit hallway. They stop in front of a door Stella has never noticed before – a plain wooden door tucked away at the end of the hall.

RICHARD This is it. The key fits.

He unlocks the door with the antique key. As he opens it, a sliver of light escapes, revealing a staircase leading downwards.

STELLA (Whispering) Whoa...

RICHARD (Gesturing) After you.

Stella takes a deep breath and steps through the doorway, into the unknown.Stella descends the stairs, Richard following close behind. The air grows cool and musty. At the bottom, they enter a small, circular room. The walls are lined with bookshelves filled with ancient-looking books. In the center, a large, ornate telescope points towards a small, arched window.

STELLA (Gasps) Wow...

RICHARD (Smiling) Welcome to the observatory. Your grandmother's.

Stella turns to her dad, surprised.

STELLA Grandma had this? But... she never said anything.

RICHARD (Sighs) It was a secret. She wanted you to discover it yourself. She was fascinated by the stars, you know. Always searching for something... more.

He gestures towards the telescope.

RICHARD She used to spend hours here, charting constellations, looking for answers. Now, it's your turn.

Stella approaches the telescope, her fingers tracing its cold metal surface. She peers through the eyepiece, adjusting the focus.

STELLA (Whispering) I can see... something.

Through the lens, she sees a vibrant nebula, swirling with color. But then, a small, silver locket catches her eye. It hangs from a chain, nestled amongst the stars.

STELLA (Confused) What's that?

RICHARD (Softly) That, my dear, it's a pandant of your grandma. Your grandmother left it for you. Now, go on, explore. And remember... the stars are always watching.

Stella smiles, a mix of excitement and determination in her eyes. Her father smiled seeing her happy even in small thing it wasn't that big gifts like he used to give but still she was more happy.

Every one gathered in the dining room and Stella's mom served food everyone enjoyed and went to their respective home and the family went to their own room. After dinner Richard was having a slight pain in his side,he holds the side tightly ignoring the pain he slept.

SCENE-3

RICHARD'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

SOUND of labored breathing

Richard is in bed, clutching his side, his face contorted in pain. Stella and her sister, Lily, are by his side, worried.

STELLA Dad, are you okay?

RICHARD (Gasping) No... it's getting worse.

He winces, unable to speak. Stella quickly calls her mom.

STELLA Mom, you need to come over now! Dad's in a lot of pain, and I think we need to go to the hospital.

EMERGENCY ROOM

SOUND of medical equipment beeping

Richard is on a bed, surrounded by doctors and nurses. Stella, her step siblings and their mom, Anna, are watching anxiously.

DOCTOR (Looking at the tests) His kidneys aren't working well. The pain is from the toxins building up.

Sarah's face shows concern.

SARAH What can we do?

DOCTOR He needs dialysis right away to clean his blood. We'll talk about long-term options, like a transplant later right now he is in need of dialysis.

He ordered the ward boy to take him to the dialysis ward

Stella and her sister start to cry, and Anna puts her arms around them.

ANNA (Whispering) It's okay, girls. We'll get through this together. Don't worry let's talk about transplant if it's possible we'll do it.

Stella saw a hope in the transplant she went home with her mom and sisters and went to her room. She search about the kidney failure patient, dialysis and transplant now she was sure that transplant would save her dad's life. She sat and started to search for a donor but no one would match with her dad cause he was O -ve blood group the only family member had the same blood group as Richard was Stella.

Time skips

Richard came home

He looked weak and pale Stella looked at him with a sad face her eyes teared up seeing his bandage in his hand after dialysis he was looking so weak the cheerful dad who always had smile in his face had a weak smile she was very sad. Stella prayed every day for his wellness.

Day passes Stella's father's health was more and more deteriorating and she felt very helpless one day her father got very ill Stella and her mom took him to the hospital doctors told that dialysis is also not helping him to improve he needs a donor my mom stood up and said, " Can I donate mine ?" Doctor said let's see what's your blood group? My mom said B +ve. Doctor said,"He has an O -ve blood group only his type can donate him is there anyone in your family?" I stood up we t to my mom and said " Mom I know you won't let me do this but I beg you to let me donate mine kidney to dad please mom, if you love dad let me please" mom was shocked " But Stella, you are too young and you don't know how dangerous is it to donate"," I know mom I can sacrifice my life but I can't live without dad mom please for dad and my sake you too know only I have the same blood group as dad", i said please talk to the doctor i too wanna go.

My mom took me to the doctor and I told him the things we decided my mom was mum she didn't spoke a word. Doctor took some test and said it was a perfect match but the kidneys are small it's only possible if both are donated I said the doctor i want to donate. He smiled and said you love your father that much that you wanna sacrifice your life. I just nodded with a smile the doctor told that day after tomorrow will be the operation. Stella asked her mom not to say who is going to transplant kidneys to him.

Stella every day and night talk to her dad and she also talked about the fun she and her father had she saw her father's charming smile and thought she'll never forget his smile she said "Dad I want you to promise me something". Her dad asked what is it. Stella said," After your transplant promise me when you'll come home you'll come to me with my favourite chocolate and chips and in my every birthday you'll take holiday and spent time with me and if I give you something take care of that". Ofc I promise you my dear,you've grown up so fast. "I love you dad,good night sleep" I love you too dear daughter and good night her dad said she went out and........

Scene-4

The day of Transplant

I am completely ready for the Transplant. I'm a bit nervous and a way too happy I thank God that I can do something for my dad i have wrote a small letter for my dad I'm in the changing room wearing hospital patient dress for the operation now they'll take me to the operation theator. My kidney were taken out I was happy i remember all the good memories of me dad and mom also my step siblings then.......

[The operation was successfully done Richard Wilson was now our of danger he was given a diet chart and called for monthly check up]

Every one was happy except Anna she doesn't know what just happened she is in the corpse ward seeing her daughter corpse and crying why you did that. Richard was out he had a very bright smile in his lips but then his smile faded he asked "where is Stella?" Anna ran and hugged Richard and started " Thank God you're safe" Anna said. Richard asked Anna " Anna where is Stella?" Anna ignore his question holding her tears she said,"Right now let's go home honey". Richard thought Stella is in home so he quietly went home.

Last scene

Slowly day passes Anna said Richard everything, he too understand what Stella told him that night. On Stella's funeral her mom was changing her dress she found a paper in her pocket it was smeared with dried blood patches. It was written for my DAD. Anna cried and gave it to Richard. His eyes teared up he read the letter.....

Richard reading the letter from Stella,

My Dearest Dad,

You are not only my dad, you're my best friend, my companion and my hero. I love you so much i know I can't bear the pain of losing you so i thought of choosing this decision. Dad though I'm not here with you physically but the kidneys are with youtaje care of it and I hope I'll have a baby sister like me name her SARAH ok. Dad i wanna spend time with you I want you to come to meet me with my favourite chocolate and in my every birthday you'll spend time with me please come to my funeral and talk to me ok.

I know my dad will live for me and I died for you. Don't let my sacrifice go in vain I love you dad and mom. And tell my sister not to trouble you guys too much.

Your loving daughter

Late Stella Wilson.

Richard burst out into tears he said I'll do whatever you said my dear princess I'm so sorry for not being there with you, you should not take this step for me. He cried out loud.

Day passes Richard always go to Stella's grave with her favourite chocolate and flowers. And talk to her for an hour. He planned not to make baby and live with the memories of Stella.

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