Two Sisters

Written and Illustrated by: Briana Landis

Two Sisters

By:Briana Landis

Mcsween Books

Carrolton

MY SISTER, CARAMIA WHO I LOVE VERY

MUCH

This book is dedicated to:

-B.L

Author’s Note

Two Sisters is based on the Lives of women in the time of the Mongols and the Chinese. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I loved writing it! Remember to love your sibilings!

There once was a couple who had baby girl twins. The babies were very cute and everyone loved them.

One day, the father left and took one of the babies. The mother was left in China with the other. The father and the other sister were now in Mongolia. The mother never gave up hope to see the other daughter again.

The dad named his daughter Solongo, which means rainbow. She is now a teenager. Every morning Solongo wakes up and feeds the rams and other livestock. She then weaves cloth. She listens to her father,who never remarried. Solongo is going to marry the guy next door in a week.

The mother named her child Chun,which means spring. Every day the daughter would wake up and make breakfast for her mother and her new husband. She then helps her mother in sewing and other household duties. She now had five brothers. Her mother’s new husband had already decided who she would marry and they just got married.

One day, Solongo’s dad became very ill. He said to his daughter, “I am dying. I did something very bad. I took you away from your mother. I have told Han where she is,and he said he will take you there. I love you.” Shocked and crying,she replied “I love you too.” Solongo and Han started on their journey across the great wall.

Back in China, Chun has devoted her life to her new husband. She prays that she will have a boy. This way, she will make her new husband happy.

After a couple of weeks and talking around they found out things were different in China. People only laughed when Solongo asked them questions, but if Han did it, they respected him.

When they found the house, Chun answered the door. “Yes?” she said Han said, “We are looking for Ms. Bik.” A voice called, “I am in here! Chun let them in”.

An older woman was stand in the room. When she saw Solongo, she said “May I help you?” “Yes,” Solongo said, “You are my mother.” The old woman wrapped her arms around and said, “Daughter! When your father and I got in a fight, I had no clue what to do.Then when I woke up and you too where gone,I cried for days. Then I remarried and had all these guys,” she said pointing at the boys.

“Why did my father leave with me?” asked Solongo. “He thought that women should be treated better and get a small education. He wanted to go to Mongolia, where women can have influence.”

Solongo looked at her sister. She did not remember her,but they looked just alike. She looked down to see her sister’s feet wrapped up. “Are you hurt?” asked Solongo. “No sister, she replied “I like my feet tiny.”

“So when are you getting married,” said Solongo, “Father asked Han about two months ago and we were arranged to get married in the next week!” “Father arranged it about a week ago. I have been a bride for three days now,”replied Chun, “Good thing I am a good cook because all he does is eat,eat,eat!

The sisters talked all afternoon,and in the end Han asked, “Wise woman, I love you and respect your opinion.Should we move to China?” I love my sister and mother,but not enough to move to China.Let us journey back to our home now.” She said.

When they got back, they were relieved to see that Solongo's father was in good health. They told them all about their adventure. His said nothing but listened very intently. Then they all went to Han’s house where Solongo had prepared dinner. Then they lived happily ever after.