Love on the Court
The next day, the innocent girl arranged to meet the young man at the basketball court. She wanted, at last, to speak about her feelings. When he asked what she wished to say, she suggested they play. Holding the ball, she explained that its round shape and red color symbolized love.
He added with a smile, “Red is the color of love, and love belongs to the fools. And so, the fools will play the game.” They embraced, expressing their love with the simplicity and honesty that had always bound them together.
Shadows of Politics
Meanwhile, her brother was deeply engaged in politics, preparing for the upcoming elections. Yet enemies circled in the dark, plotting to bring him down.
As the lovers played on the court, a group of men entered — men whose sharp eyes and heavy presence betrayed their criminal nature. Pretending to join the game, one of them struck the young man hard, knocking him to the ground.
The innocent girl carried him home to care for his wounds. But when she returned to the court, she discovered the grim truth: everyone there was a criminal. Determined to protect her family, she donned a mask, mounted a bicycle, and bravely confronted them. Despite her courage, she was captured. Alongside her beloved and other family members, she was taken hostage to pressure her brother into abandoning the elections.
A Brother’s Choice
When her brother learned of the kidnapping, he faced an impossible choice — surrender his political career and let his enemies destroy the country, or sacrifice his family. With cunning and patience, he devised a plan.
At the kidnappers’ hideout, surrounded by weapons and threats, they forced him to sign papers withdrawing from the elections. His family cried out in protest, but under pressure, he signed.
Yet the brother had already hidden a secret weapon: a tiny camera recording everything. He turned the tables, blackmailing the criminals with their own corruption and demanding payment. Soon after, his family was freed, and his carefully laid plans brought the criminals to justice.
Triumph and Truth
As the elections neared, the footage of corruption exposed the brother’s enemies. His honesty and bravery became his strength, making victory inevitable. Around the world, people hailed his name, and his success in politics was assured.
Meanwhile, the young lover recalled the night on the court and recognized that the criminals who attacked him had been the same men. When he returned to his beloved, he finally confessed: “I love you.” With a smile, she answered the same.
A Joyous Ending
In the end, a magnificent wedding was held — a celebration that united the brother’s political victory with the lovers’ marriage. Family, friends, and allies gathered, rejoicing in triumph, unity, and love.
The wedding was not only a moment of happiness but also a symbol of the journey they had all endured. Through struggle, sacrifice, and courage, every character found what they sought: love, success, and joy.
Their story — The Last Child of Silence — closed not with tragedy, but with hope, proving that even after the darkest trials, love and perseverance can lead to a brighter tomorrow.
by Youssef El Hob