[0:00]Hi kids. Welcome to Mr. Book and Me Stories, where stories and creativity come alive. Do you want to know why one girl spoke gold? And another spoke frogs? And how one knock on a tiny cottage door changed a poor girl's life forever? Come, let me tell you a magical story. In a small village, two little girls met every day under the same tree. They laughed together and cried together, because both carried a pain in their hearts. Lena had no mother, Aaron had no father. When you hold my hand, I feel like I have a sister. Aaron, when I laugh with you, I forget my sadness. Lena, what if we never lose each other? What if my mother marries your father? Yes, real sisters. Same home, same bed, same stories at night. That night, Lena asked her father. Though he refused at first, she kept asking, until he finally agreed to marry Aaron's mother. The wedding day arrived. Yes, two broken families can become one strong family. Lena, you are my daughter too now. At first, life was happy. But after some weeks, Lena's father fell sick. And one quiet night, he passed away. The rain fell gently during the funeral. Lena stood beside his grave, tears falling silently. With her father gone, the stepmother's smile slowly disappeared, and a new voice took its place.
[2:16]Lena, why is the floor still dirty? Clean the house fast. Aaron stepped out of her room, rubbing her eyes. Aaron, go inside and rest. Your hands are too soft for work. Lena, wash these dirty clothes properly. Yes, Mother. I will do. Day after day, the work grew harder, and the stepmother's heart grew colder. Then, one winter morning, Lena, go to the forest and bring strawberries. But, Mother, strawberries in winter? Did I ask for excuses? Go now and get strawberries. Take this. That's all you get. Go, or don't come back. She sent Lena with no coat, no shoes, only two pieces of bread. She stepped outside into the snow. Her feet were numb, her hands were frozen. But she kept walking, deeper into the forest. And then, in the middle of the frozen forest, she saw something glowing. A small, warm, shining cottage. Is, is anyone there? I'm freezing. The door opened slowly. Three small dwarves with kind but curious eyes appeared. Who are you, child? I, I'm sorry to disturb you. I just need shelter. They led her inside and let her sit beside the fire. Tell us, little one, what happened? She told the story of strawberry and her stepmother. You may rest here, child. But first, help us clean the roof. It is heavy with snow. I will try. Even if it hurts, I will do my best. She climbed onto the icy roof. She brushed away the last pile of snow, and suddenly, strawberries in winter? She gently picks them and fills her basket and climbs down. Inside the cottage, the dwarves sat around a small wooden table. Do you have any food with you? We have only a little for tonight. Lena takes out two dry pieces of bread from her basket. Then, let us share. It may be only dry bread, but food tastes better when kindness is with it. You cleaned our roof without complaint. You shared your last bread without fear. And you spoke with respect, even in pain. For your kind heart, whenever you speak, gold coins shall fall from your mouth. Every day, your beauty shall grow. You shall marry a kind prince and live with honor and love. Lena ran all the way home, her basket full of shining red strawberries. What is this? Strawberries in winter? Where did you get them? She told her everything happened. As she speaks, gold coins fall from her mouth. The stepmother's eyes shine with greed. Why does she get this? Aaron, get ready. Go to the forest and get strawberries. Take this basket. Milk, sweets, bread, fruits. I'll come back with gold too. She reaches the cottage and knocks loudly. Open the door. I don't have time to wait. The three dwarves stood at the doorway once again. Who are you, child? I've come for shelter. You may rest here, but first, help us clean the roof. It is heavy with snow. I don't like doing heavy work. Do you have any food with you? We have only a little tonight. Yes, and I have food. She opened her basket and began eating everything, alone. Now give me strawberries. Strawberries are gifts, not demands. The dwarves look at each other. They close their eyes and whisper a curse in their hearts. Let frogs come out every time she speaks. Let her beauty fade day by day. Let her life taste sorrow. She runs out of the cottage and reaches the house. Mother, Mother! She opened her mouth to speak. Plap, a frog jumped out of her mouth. Everything is because of you, Lena. Get out of my house. She pushed Lena outside into the snow. One stormy night, a young prince was riding through the snowy forest. Suddenly, he noticed something in the snow. Wait, what is that? Is someone lying there in the snow? Little girl, wake up. When Lena spoke, gold fell from her mouth. He carried her to the palace and kept her safe. When Lena told him her story, Your story broke my heart and healed it too. Will you be my queen? And soon, the kingdom celebrated with music, laughter, and light. The prince married Lena, and she lived with honor, with love, and with happiness. Kindness is never wasted. Cruelty always loses, and love always wins. If you enjoyed the story, give us a big thumbs up, share it with your friends, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button for more magical stories. See you next time.
