For the Sake of Love
Episode 1: The Promise
Late evening under the ancient baobab tree near Lake Nyasa. The moon glows softly. Amina and Jabari sit beside each other, their hands barely touching.
Amina:
"Jabari, promise me something… If they ever try to take me away, you’ll come for me. Don’t let them bury me in a loveless union."
Jabari:
(squeezing her hand)
"Amina, I swear by the waters of this lake and the roots of this tree… I will never let you be lost to me. Even if I must face lions or chiefs—I will come."
Amina:
"But your boat brings in barely enough for you and your mother. My father… he’s given my hand to Baraka. They say it’s to unite the clans."
Jabari:
"Then let the clans remain divided. Let peace come another way. What is peace built on chains? You’re not a token for trade, Amina."
Amina:
"I wish they saw it like you do. Tomorrow, I’ll plead again with Baba. But if he won’t listen… we must leave. I’d rather face the wild with you than live in a palace with a stranger."
(The wind whistles gently through the baobab leaves.)
The herbalist’s home. Amina confronts her father.
Amina’s Father:
"You shame me, Amina. Do you not understand what this alliance means? The chief’s son wants you. That is an honor."
Amina:
"I don’t want honor without joy. My heart belongs to Jabari. If you force this marriage, I’ll never forgive you."
Amina’s Father:
"Love feeds no family, Amina. It keeps no roof over heads. Baraka is a warrior, respected—"
Amina:
"Respected by all but me! If you loved Mama, you would remember how love feels."
(He pauses, softening, then hardens again.)
Amina’s Father:
"You will marry Baraka at the full moon."
Night. Amina runs to the lake, finds Jabari waiting with a small bundle.)
Jabari:
"Are you ready?"
Amina:
"Yes. We must go now—before they realize I’m gone."
(Suddenly, footsteps. Torches. Baraka’s men rush out.)
Baraka:
"Trying to steal what’s mine, fisherman?"
Jabari:
"She was never yours, Baraka."
(A scuffle ensues. Jabari is overpowered. Amina screams.)
Amina:
"Jabari! No! Please don’t hurt him!"
Baraka:
"Take him to the eastern caves. Let him rot there."
(They drag Jabari away. Amina falls to her knees, weeping.)
To be continued...
Episode 1: The Promise
Late evening under the ancient baobab tree near Lake Nyasa. The moon glows softly. Amina and Jabari sit beside each other, their hands barely touching.
Amina:
"Jabari, promise me something… If they ever try to take me away, you’ll come for me. Don’t let them bury me in a loveless union."
Jabari:
(squeezing her hand)
"Amina, I swear by the waters of this lake and the roots of this tree… I will never let you be lost to me. Even if I must face lions or chiefs—I will come."
Amina:
"But your boat brings in barely enough for you and your mother. My father… he’s given my hand to Baraka. They say it’s to unite the clans."
Jabari:
"Then let the clans remain divided. Let peace come another way. What is peace built on chains? You’re not a token for trade, Amina."
Amina:
"I wish they saw it like you do. Tomorrow, I’ll plead again with Baba. But if he won’t listen… we must leave. I’d rather face the wild with you than live in a palace with a stranger."
(The wind whistles gently through the baobab leaves.)
The herbalist’s home. Amina confronts her father.
Amina’s Father:
"You shame me, Amina. Do you not understand what this alliance means? The chief’s son wants you. That is an honor."
Amina:
"I don’t want honor without joy. My heart belongs to Jabari. If you force this marriage, I’ll never forgive you."
Amina’s Father:
"Love feeds no family, Amina. It keeps no roof over heads. Baraka is a warrior, respected—"
Amina:
"Respected by all but me! If you loved Mama, you would remember how love feels."
(He pauses, softening, then hardens again.)
Amina’s Father:
"You will marry Baraka at the full moon."
Night. Amina runs to the lake, finds Jabari waiting with a small bundle.)
Jabari:
"Are you ready?"
Amina:
"Yes. We must go now—before they realize I’m gone."
(Suddenly, footsteps. Torches. Baraka’s men rush out.)
Baraka:
"Trying to steal what’s mine, fisherman?"
Jabari:
"She was never yours, Baraka."
(A scuffle ensues. Jabari is overpowered. Amina screams.)
Amina:
"Jabari! No! Please don’t hurt him!"
Baraka:
"Take him to the eastern caves. Let him rot there."
(They drag Jabari away. Amina falls to her knees, weeping.)
To be continued...
For the Sake of Love 💗 🔥
Episode 1: The Promise💞
Late evening under the ancient baobab tree near Lake Nyasa. The moon glows softly. Amina and Jabari sit beside each other, their hands barely touching.
Amina:
"Jabari, promise me something… If they ever try to take me away, you’ll come for me. Don’t let them bury me in a loveless union."
Jabari:
(squeezing her hand)
"Amina, I swear by the waters of this lake and the roots of this tree… I will never let you be lost to me. Even if I must face lions or chiefs—I will come."
Amina:
"But your boat brings in barely enough for you and your mother. My father… he’s given my hand to Baraka. They say it’s to unite the clans."
Jabari:
"Then let the clans remain divided. Let peace come another way. What is peace built on chains? You’re not a token for trade, Amina."
Amina:
"I wish they saw it like you do. Tomorrow, I’ll plead again with Baba. But if he won’t listen… we must leave. I’d rather face the wild with you than live in a palace with a stranger."
(The wind whistles gently through the baobab leaves.)
The herbalist’s home. Amina confronts her father.
Amina’s Father:
"You shame me, Amina. Do you not understand what this alliance means? The chief’s son wants you. That is an honor."
Amina:
"I don’t want honor without joy. My heart belongs to Jabari. If you force this marriage, I’ll never forgive you."
Amina’s Father:
"Love feeds no family, Amina. It keeps no roof over heads. Baraka is a warrior, respected—"
Amina:
"Respected by all but me! If you loved Mama, you would remember how love feels."
(He pauses, softening, then hardens again.)
Amina’s Father:
"You will marry Baraka at the full moon."
Night. Amina runs to the lake, finds Jabari waiting with a small bundle.)
Jabari:
"Are you ready?"
Amina:
"Yes. We must go now—before they realize I’m gone."
(Suddenly, footsteps. Torches. Baraka’s men rush out.)
Baraka:
"Trying to steal what’s mine, fisherman?"
Jabari:
"She was never yours, Baraka."
(A scuffle ensues. Jabari is overpowered. Amina screams.)
Amina:
"Jabari! No! Please don’t hurt him!"
Baraka:
"Take him to the eastern caves. Let him rot there."
(They drag Jabari away. Amina falls to her knees, weeping.)
To be continued...🔥
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