There was a girl named Maria, who had a twin sister

named Clara. One day, Maria and Clara were

playing upstairs. During playtime, they fought over a
doll, and in the heat of the moment, Maria
accidentally pushed Clara down the stairs. Because
of that tragic incident, Kim, their mother, lost her
daughter and blamed Maria for everything that had
happened. As time went by, Kim adopted Sophia to
fill the void left by Clara’s passing. Ever since Clara’s
death, Maria has been abandoned by her own
mother, forced to care for the adopted Sophia while
Kim holds a grudge. Kim doesn’t treat Maria as her
own daughter; she gives unfair treatment, hurts
Maria physically and emotionally, and withholds
affection. Most painfully, Kim wasn’t there to support
Maria during her darkest times. A decade has
passed, and today is Sophia’s special day. Kim
throws a grand birthday party for Sophia, forgetting
that Maria’s birthday was just yesterday.
(Open curtains)
Kim: Hon, I’m so excited to give our beloved
daughter Sophia her birthday present. Do you think
she’ll like it?
Jay: Yes! Me too hon, but I think there’s something
we’re missing. What could it be?
Kim: Are you sure? Maybe you’re just tired from
work today. I bet there’s a lot of things in your hand
right now since you were so busy today.
Jay: I’m sure hon! Let me think for a while… Oh right
I knew it! It was Maria’s birthday yesterday! Oh no,
how could we forget. We haven’t prepared anything
for her as a birthday present yet we’re so excited to
give something to Sophia.
Kim: Oh that's it? Tsk. Don't worry about her hon. I
couldn't care less about that girl who is nothing but
a curse, a misfortune to our life! She always gets on
my nerves whenever I see her face! I will never ever
forget what she did to our precious daughter! I
despise her! Now, quit thinking about giving her
anything because she doesn't deserve it!
Jay: But hon, she is your daughter too. Maria is our
biological daughter hon. Shouldn't you at least wish
her a belated happy birthday? Com on hon, it's all in
the past, don't hold grudges to our own daughter,
besides, it was just an accident and it wasn't Maria's
intention at all. Now, calm down and I'll take care of
this. I'll just gift Maria my phone so that both of them
will have birthday presents.
Kim: Whatever.
(Sophia and Maria sits on the couch; Sophia gets
excited as she sees her adoptive parents holding
gifts while Maria is not that happy since her own
parents have forgotten that it was her birthday
yesterday and tries to distract herself that it's fine
and nothing's new).
Kim: Happy birthday Sophia! Oh my sweet baby is
already a teenager. I'm so excited to give my present
for you!! I love you so much my daughter!
Jay: Maria, my dear. Belated happy birthday to you..
I apologize for not being able to remember your
birthday. Anyways, here I have something for you.
Maria: Whoa is this for real? Thank you so much
dad! I thought you have totally forgotten about me!
Thanks a lot for this dad. I really appreciate it.
Jay: You're welcome Maria. I hope you like it.
Kim: So much for that nonsense (snob). Anyways,
my dear Sophia, here is our gift for you. A new
IPhone and a pair of shoes! Happiest birthday my
dear, I am so happy to have you in our family. You’re
all I could ever ask for , a daughter who is worthy to
be part of this family and like someone living in this
household that is nothing but a burden to this family.
You’re more deserving to receive a birthday gift
Sophia. I hope you like it my dearest daughter.
Always remember that even though you’re adopted,
you’ll always be my favorite okay!
Sophia: Whoa, this is so cool. Thank you so much
Mom! I finally have an iPhone and a new pair of
shoes , I’ve been wishing for these and you’ve
already granted it for me ! I really appreciate this
mom! I am so lucky to be given the chance to have
you as my adopted parents.
Kim: Sophia my dear , you should go and got ready
because we’ll be eating dinner outside. We’ll
celebrate your birthday together and go to the mall.
Sophia: Okay. Mom , Maria will come too right? We
should go and shop together as a whole family.
Kim: No , She’s not coming with us. Maria , get off
the couch and put that phone away NOW! You’re
wasting the whole day doing nothing. Do the laundry,
wash the dishes and make the house clean!
Maria: But mom I am not feeling well today . I think I
have a fever, a headache and my stomach has been
unusually causing so much pain lately. Can I please
rest for now?
Kim: No! Don’t you dare pretend to be sick you little
brat! Now , go and do all the household chores and
don’t bother me with your excuses! Make sure that
right after we got home from the mall , the dishes
and laundry have been washed and the house must
be clean !
Maria : But Mom , I am really sick. I don’t think I can
handle a lot of work in this condition. Please Mom, I
promise right after I feel a lot better, I will
immediately do all the things you’ve said.
Kim: Enough with the drama ! Come on Maria , don’t
make me force you to obey me . You’ve already
caused a lot of headache to me. How dare you talk
back to me?! I’ve suffered enough from giving birth
to you and what you did to your sister! You’re so
useless! You’re a bad luck and a burden to this
household! You’re not even good academically, now
you have the nerve to talk back to me ? How
ungrateful! You’re not even close to Sophia’s
capabilities! Sophia is way better than you! She is
good at school and a lovely daughter , unlike you!
You always bring home a bad grade ! You’re such a
disappointment to this family! You have nothing to
offer but a bad luck!

Maria: Oh Mom , Why do you have to be so harsh

on me ?All I asked is to rest due to my condition. I
am sorry that I am a burden to this household. But
mom , can’t you see that I am struggling too? Can’t
you feel how sad and lonely I must have been over
these past few years ever since Clara’s death? Mom
we were only kids back then and I deeply regret and
hate myself because of what happened to my twin
sister! Mom I am your daughter too , and most
importantly, I am human too. I get hurt , stressed,
depressed and even sick ! But where were you
when I went through all of that ? Where were you
when I needed you the most ? I just want you to
know that I never wanted to be the cause of Clara’s
passing and Mom. Is this the reason why you only
care about Sophia? Is this the reason why you only
care about your adopted child over me? All because
you’ve been holding a grudge against me for what
happened years ago? Why , oh why? Why do I get
to be treated like a trash in this family? Why do I get
to be treated like an outsider ? Do you even know
that what I always wished every time I see a
shooting star? It is to have a mother Mom! You might
be the one who gave birth to me , but ever since I
lost Clara , I also lost a mother ! I also lost you mom!
You might have been my mother but you’ve never
been like one to me ! A mother is all I could ever
wish for. Someone whom I can run to whenever
things get complicated. A person who loves and
cares unconditionally like a mother should . And
mom, now you’re even comparing me to Sophia? Do
you know why she excels academically? Because
she has a mother who is always there to support
and guide her! Now, what about me? Have you ever
thought of looking out for me too?! I bet you never
did! Because you never acted as a mother to me. All
you do is to hurt me with those sharp words of
yours! You even hurt me physically and treat me as
if I’m not your daughter! You hate me that much
right? You hate me that much , then fine! Fine (gets
a knife and points it to herself in her stomach) I am a
curse, a burden and I am tired of all of this.

Jay: No Maria please don’t do that!

Sophia: Sister please don’t hurt yourself! Put that

knife down right now please I beg you.
Maria: Now you act like you care? What’s the point
of living anyway? I am tired of being alone in this
family! I feel like no one wants me here. I am tired.

Kim: No , my daughter please don’t do that! I’m sorry

I have caused so much pain to you! Please put that
knife away and come to me my daughter. Please I’m
begging you.

Maria: Daughter? Finally you’ve called me daughter

again. The last time I heard you say that was so long
ago that I could barely believe you called me that
just now. I’ve been longing to hear you call me that
way mom. But I’m tired, I no longer have a purpose
in this life anyway. I hope you know that despite all
the bad things you’ve done to me, I still love you
mom. I hope you’ll let me rest. I’m tired. (Strikes the
knife against her stomach).
Kim: Nooooo! (cries loudly and immediately goes to
Maria) My poor baby! I’m sorry please I’m sorry my
daughter! Please don’t leave us! I didn’t know you
went through a lot alone. Hon, quick call an
ambulance (cries)

Jay: ( panics and cries) “calls ambulance”

Kim: Maria, my baby (cries). I deeply regret all my
actions. Please don’t leave me. I don’t want to lose a
daughter again please I’m begging you. I promise I’ll
be a good mom to you from now on just please don’t
leave me. Don’t leave us. Oh my goodness, what
have I done?! What have I done?! Oh my poor little
baby, you must have suffered a lot and endured all
of it without anyone by your side. I should’ve been a
better mother to you. I shouldn’t have blamed you. I
shouldn’t have abandoned you. All of this wouldn’t
have happened if only I was being a responsible
mother! Maria!! (shouts and cries loudly) while
holding Maria in her arms.