LOVE SO DIVINE

The first ever play that I wrote...it was an assignment for my literature paper!!!!
Hope u like it!!!

Scene: The living room of Scott home in the small town of Louisiana.
[The play takes place in a small town of Louisiana. Mrs. Ruth Scott is a widower of her military pilot husband Paul Scott. With his death in one of the plane crash she is left with two kids and a lot to worry about.]



Sharon: It’s never too late Ruth. You should not give up that easy.

Ruth: It’s not easy as it seems, but I am trying.

Sharon: I am not telling you to give up on them; I just want you to follow your dreams at the same time.

Ruth: You think I don’t want to go after my dreams, I do but my children are more important to me than my dreams.

Sharon: You have been always devoted to your family and this is your chance to do something for yourself. With Paul gone and the kid grown up it’s time for you to move on.

Ruth: Paul is no more and that means I have to be a father and a mother to my children. Right now my children need me the most and I cannot be selfish by putting forwards my dreams to their necessity.

Sharon: I just want you to put yourself before other for this one time and try to live for yourself. I am not asking you to overlook your children or family. Since Paul is gone, I know it has not been easy for you, and I am proud that you have come so strong this far, but this is not enough.

Ruth: There is no such possibility that I can have what I want in life. A career woman and a mother of two, does not go hand in hand and especially when the job is taking you miles away from your children. I can’t accept this job offer.

Sharon: Both your children will be fine here with me. You can call them to Washington with you when you are ready and settled, that way your problem is solved.

Ruth: But I don’t think so I am capable of doing all this by myself.

Sharon: I know it won’t be easy but you have done a very good job raising two lovely and fine children who have turned out to be outstanding human beings. If you have the will to do it then you can, all you need to do is believe in yourself, like we do.

Ruth: (Seriously thinking) I think you are right after all. I never gave my dreams any chances, I was always dependent, and I never took risks and chances. But this time I think I am ready to try something new in life, starting by taking this job.

Sharon: (With happiness) That’s more like it. And Ruth don’t worry about the kids they will do just fine, there is no harm in having an aunt around if not their mother. Mom and Dad would be so proud of you right now and so will Ashley and Ethan. Always remember Ruth we will always be there for you.

Ruth: Thanks a lot you have been really helpful and very good for a younger sister. I love you. But I better talk to the kids about this.

(Walking up to the children’s room)
Ethan: Mom where is my blue shirt that you got me for last Christmas, I really can’t find it?

Ruth: It must be on the last drawer of your cupboard Ethan, wait I am coming up.

Ashley: Ethan your blue shirt, it’s lying in my room. You left it the other day.

Ethan: Oh how could I forget I was wearing it the other day? Sorry to bother you mom, Ashley please pass me my shirt I am late for my soccer practice.

Ashley: Here you are brother. Can you please drop me at Rachel’s place on your way to practice?

Ethan: Yes, sure.

(Interrupting them)

Ruth: Ethan, Ashley can I talk to you before you leave?

Ethan and Ashley (together): Ya sure mom.

(They all sit together in the room)

Ruth: I have something to tell you. There will some changes in our lives from now onwards. I have made a decision. I was offered a job at The Washington post, and it would mean a lot to me if you guys support me and my decisions, because I am planning to move.

Ashley: So does this mean we are moving out?

Ruth: Not right now Ashley but may be a bit latter when I am completely settled there.

Ashley: (With anger and rebel in her voice) But what’s wrong with this place. You have a good enough job and we are all happy, what more do you want mom?

Ethan: (With excitement and happiness in his voice) Mom I am really happy for you. I think you should take the offer and move on, and I heard Washington is a great place.

Ashley: (On the verge of crying) That’s so not fair to me. I don’t want to move anywhere, I want to stay here. All my friends are here, and dads memories are here, all we ever need is here, so I am not moving anytime sooner.

Ethan: Ashley, how can you be so selfish. It’s not always about you and your life, sometimes you have to think beyond that.

Ashley: Don’t you lecture me Ethan. Don’t try and act daddy for me.

Ruth: Ashley that’s not the way you talk to your elder brother.

Ashley: Sorry Ethan. But this does not change my decision. No matter what I am not moving out of here. This place has a lot of memories and I am not ready to move on yet.

Ethan: I am getting late for my practice mom, I will see you later. But I still think you should take that job, because I know that working for Washington Post has always been a dream for you and I would be really happy to see my mother achieve her dreams and be successful.

(Ashley in rage of anger leaves the room and enters the kitchen where she confronts her aunt)

Sharon: What happen to you? Why do you look so angry? Aren’t you happy for your mother, finally her dreams are coming true. This is what she always wanted from the time she was in school.

Ashley: What dream? Moving out? Abandoning her children? Being selfish?

Sharon: Oh she never told you about it? Well she was a very good writer throughout her school and college life. She always aspired to become a journalist and work for Washington Post, but then she got married quite early and then Ethan and you came along her life. Before she knew it she had a family and she had to give up something she truly loved- writing. Even though Washington Post did ask her to join them, she could not give you up for her career.

Ashley: My mother, a writer?

Sharon: Yes Ashley is it that so hard to believe that your mother also had a dream like you. Well I know she deserves this dream job and I want her to be happy once in her life.(gently) She has always been a good mother and she was there for you in thick and thin, but when it is your turn to be there for her all you do is be selfish.

(Ashley walks off the room, she runs out slamming out the door behind her)


(Sharon and Ruth talking, Ashley over hearing their conversation)

Sharon: So what have you thought about the job offer, have you called them yet?

Ruth: No, but I am about to call them up. (Almost in tears) What was I thinking being so selfish? Ashley was right all I can think is about me and my dreams.

Sharon: You really think so? What was the last time you thought for yourself before thinking about everybody else? Just question yourself Ruth; what is more important in life taking a risk or just giving up on your dreams?

Ruth: For me they are all that I have and I cannot afford to lose them, I have lost enough. I am not taking the job Sharon, I don’t want to be away from the only thing that I love- my children.

Sharon: But what about your dream that you used to love so much. Remember even your dreams have the right to become true, like everyone else.

Ruth: But I cannot risk losing Ashley. Dreams can wait, but I will never have these moments with Ashley and Ethan ever in my life later and I don’t want to regret not knowing them.



Sharon: See I cannot force you into your dreams, but I would be happy if you just consider making them come true when you have the chance to.

Ruth: Nothing for me is as important as my children and nothing can give me more happiness then seeing my children happy and by my side, not even Washington Post. My children are my greatest assets and my greatest love.

(Telephone ringing)

Operator: Hello Mrs. Scott this is Bert calling from the Washington Post. Called to check up on your decision about joining us this year?

Ruth: Yes sir I was honoured to be offered such a wonderful opportunity to work with you, but because of personal problems I might not be able to join you this year. May be I will be ready for this job few years later. Thank you very much sir for your kind offer.

Operator: It’s our loss that we couldn’t have such an efficient writer in our team this year. But hope to see in Washington soon Mrs. Scott. Thank you for your time and good luck.

(Ruth in goes to her room takes out her dairy and starts writing....)
Today was even harder choosing between my love for writing and love for my children then it was 15 years before, when I had to choose between my career and love. Life has taught me a lot and it seems the hardship never goes even when you think everything is going to be alright. The uncertainty of opportunities and the hidden desire will always remain deep down buried under the love for other, love for my own.....

To my angel

Dear guardian angel,
Sometimes I do miss him, sometimes I do think how it would have been if he was around, sometimes I do wonder what he was like, but then I think of you and never do I wish to change anything. I know times were not always so favorable, there were times when things did not go the way you wanted, but you never gave up. You made sure that we get the best of everything and never did you think for yourself. I know it must have been painful and hard to go through so much, but it was never about you, we were more important to you than anything else.
Time changes everything and happiness came along but you never changed, it was the same you back then and the same you now. It’s been almost 17 years that you have been in my life and though I missed him, though I wondered but never have I thought about undoing. This letter is to thank you for everything that you have done for us. I know no matter how much I grow or mature but you will always look upon me and guide me through my life. My life would not have made sense without your help, I am the way I am because of you and I feel happy that you are proud of me. It never occurred to me to thank you for what you did for us, but I think it is high time I do that now. So thank you loads and I hope I never let you down.
No matter how old I will be you will always be my guardian angel who has been there for me through thick and thin, through good times and bad, through happiness and sorrow, throughout my life till now and forever.
Thanks you dad.
With love and regard.

Shinning so bright

I feel like being overlooked from the stars and the sky above....
i fell like you are still besides me
helping me through this life so wild
i know you are there.......
and i know you are watching
through the heaven above
through the sky so high
your thoughts make me weak
and your memories make me cry
i can feel the pain...
not having you around
i feel like breaking down
cause you were never there, there to watch me grow....
cause you were up above beyond my reach..
In the stars above....
SHINNING SO BRIGHT UPON ME........
and LOOKIN over me...