The Lone Star I Student Veronica Ghalian I Online Creative Writing Program

An original story written by our online student Veronica Ghalian.

Veronica is 11 years old young orator and writer from Gurugram.We are proud to have her as a student in the Online Creative Writing & Public Speaking Program, using Applied Storytelling & Theatre tools under the mentorship of Trainer Khusshbo Chokhaani. We congratulate Veronica for this exemplary true self-expression.

The Lone Star

The summer season has arrived, and all the people of the Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand are changing into swimming costumes. It is time for the summer flowers to show their true beauty. Everyone is saddened by the way orange marigolds dry out in the summer due to the scorching hot sun. However, the Balsam is one of the best summer season flowers in India. They bloom beautifully and are not bothered by the blistering heat. They come in yellow, blue, and other colours. Cosmos are the best flowers to put in gardens; their petals are smooth and fascinating to touch. Pollinators are attracted to them by their scent and beauty, where they can get good nectar. The Plumeria smells sweet and lovely, like a cake. There are many varieties of summer flowers, and each of them is astonishing. In that town, there was a famous flower shop called “The Lone Star “

In the town of The Lone Star, Tiana was a well-known figure as the owner of a charming shop. With her blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, and stylish curtain bangs, she possessed a striking appearance. However, what truly stood out about her was her kind and generous nature. Tiana’s heart was pure gold, yet it harboured an unusual quirk – a penchant for sharing light hearted summer jokes at the most unexpected moments. Naina, the manager of Lone Star, had a different approach compared to Tiana. She had brown hair, fair skin, and piercing black eyes. She wasn’t a fan of flowers and was motivated by financial security. Both Naina and Tiana dreamt of elevating the company and expanding its presence across India. Tiana envisioned herself as a successful businesswoman, while Naina looked forward to earning a higher salary as the company flourished.

As the company flourished, there were many challenges along the way. Tiana was struggling to find people to join the sales team. One day, as she sat in her office, she decided to play her favourite summer song to lift her spirits. While she was enjoying the music, she heard someone trying to open the locked gate. Startled, she hid under her desk and closed her laptop. To her surprise, it was Naina who entered through the gate. Naina went to Tiana’s closet and opened the safe, taking a bundle of money. Before she could leave, Tiana confronted her. “Hey, Naina!” Tiana said as she stood up to confront her friend. “How could you do this to me? I have always counted on you.” “I am so sorry, Tiana. I didn’t mean to. I suffer from a condition called Kleptomania,” Naina sobbed. “I just can’t stop myself from stealing stuff.” Tiana, feeling guilty for assuming so quickly that she was a thief, handed Naina a therapist card and said, “Here, Naina. Please call this number. You need help.” Naina agreed and left the room, carrying the weight of her confession with her.

The scorching June sun beat down on Tiana and Naina as they hustled to gather a sales team for their new venture. “We’ve got to make this work, Tiana. I can’t let my condition hold me back,” Naina exclaimed, wiping the sweat off her face. “I believe in us, Naina. We can do it,” Tiana reassured her, a determined glint in her eye.

After countless meetings and pitches, they managed to secure numerous sponsors, and Naina felt a sense of accomplishment as she gained control over her condition. “I never thought we’d come this far,” she said, her tone filled with quiet pride. As the months went by, Naina surprised everyone by developing a newfound interest in flowers, her once tough look softening with each passing day.

Their hard work paid off when they finally opened their 2nd branch in Chanakyapuri. “We did it, Naina! The future looks bright and colourful, just like these summer flowers,” Tiana exclaimed, surveying the bustling new branch with a sense of wonder.

Years later, Naina found herself at the helm of the company as the CEO. “I never imagined we’d reach such heights,” she remarked, her voice filled with awe. The entire team was ecstatic, feeling as if they were on cloud nine.

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