Mary used to live happily with both her parents. But one day as Mary’s mother was shopping to celebrate her daughter’s birthday, she was involved in an accident and died.

One year later, Mary’s father married another woman. This woman mistreated Mary during her father’s absence but pretended to love her when her father was around. 

One day the father got know what was happening and confronted his new wife. This led to a big fight in which Mary’s father was killed. Mary was also chased away from home. However, the death of Mary’s father left the woman with no food and she started begging. After 21 years, Mary got married to a rich man who turned her life around.

One day as she was begging from house-to-house, she collided with Mary. Mary’s step-mother was so embarassed and started crying. She asked Mary for forgiveness and started staying with her. 

By Ishimwe Price P.5, Kigali Parents School