The adoption of Siana

**The adoption of Siana** is Episode 1 of the ***Siana*** Chronicle.

This story takes place in June 2310, in Curitiba, Brazil.

## Part 1

Gisela, a 19-year-old delinquent, was immersed in her plan to carry out an extortionate kidnapping in an exclusive high-class school. She had conducted thorough prior intelligence and was ready to act. However, something unexpected happened and changed the course of her plans.

While observing the children at the school, Gisela noticed that certain students were discriminating against an 8-year-old girl named Siana because of the reddish color of her skin. The young delinquent was stunned to witness how Siana was marginalized, with none of her classmates offering any comfort. This incident reminded Gisela of her own childhood marked by loneliness and rejection.

At the end of the school day, Gisela saw Siana's father waiting for her at the exit, but he paid no attention to his daughter. It seemed like he didn't even look at her. That indifference touched Gisela even more and awakened an unexpected empathy within her.

The next day, Gisela decided to return to the school and look for Siana. She greeted her kindly and asked why she looked so sad. At first, Siana looked at her without responding, but then she trusted Gisela enough to share her sorrow. She confessed that she was being isolated and rejected by the other children because of the reddish tone of her skin. "Everyone tells me I'm abnormal," Siana said with a voice choked with pain.

Gisela couldn't help but see herself reflected in Siana, and a tear escaped from her eyes, falling onto a stuffed dinosaur that the girl had in her arms. The young delinquent was so moved and dedicated to Siana's situation that she completely forgot about her original plan.

Instead of carrying out the kidnapping, Gisela decided to keep Siana company that day. The hours passed, and as they were leaving, Gisela noticed that no one was coming to pick up the girl. Worried, she approached Siana and said, "They should be here by now." Siana looked at her, stopped crying, and tried to smile. Recognizing Gisela as someone kind and understanding, she confessed that her life was miserable.

At that moment, Gisela had an idea. She proposed to Siana that she take her on her motorcycle and bring her home. Siana, longing for some company and kindness, accepted the offer without hesitation. Together, they got on the motorcycle and embarked on the journey to Siana's home.

## Part 2

Siana held on tightly to Gisela as the motorcycle sped through the streets. The wind tousled their hair, and the adrenaline of the speed made them feel alive. Gisela, concerned for Siana's safety, shouted over the noise of the wind, "Hold on tight!"

Finally, they arrived at Siana's house. Gisela parked the motorcycle, and they rang the doorbell several times, waiting for a response. After a few moments, a voice from inside said, "I'm coming!" The door opened, and a man stepped out to meet them. His eyes fixed on Gisela, surprised by her appearance. Gisela, trying to establish eye contact with the man, greeted him, "Hello, sir." Not letting his intimidating appearance deter her, she continued, "I brought this girl. Is she your daughter?"

The man, still surprised, replied, "Yes, yes, what happened? Did she misbehave again?" Casting a threatening look at Siana, he added, "No dinner for you again!" Gisela quickly interrupted, anger in her voice, "I brought her here because no one came to pick her up from school."

The man paused for a moment, thinking, and then replied, "But today wasn't my turn." He then shouted toward the inside of the house, "Honey!" A woman appeared behind the man and asked, "And who is this?" Seeing Siana standing behind Gisela, the woman widened her eyes and shouted, "Get in and go straight to your room, you miserable brat!"

Siana obeyed, and the woman slammed the door in Gisela's face. Furious but trying to maintain her composure, Gisela insisted on ringing the doorbell to get more answers. Finally, the woman opened the door again and said disdainfully, "Get out of here, snake. Don't come near my man again."

Gisela felt a burning anger within her, but she forced herself to calm down. With determination, she responded, "You two need to take responsibility for being parents." The woman replied with scorn, "Actually, she's not my daughter. She's Salvador's daughter," making it clear that she was the new partner of Siana's father. She continued, "I don't know what you want from him, but he's mine."

Gisela put on her helmet and, without saying another word, rode away on her motorcycle. Frustration and disappointment enveloped her, but as she rode, Gisela reflected and realized that she had found a purpose in that brief encounter with Siana. Determined to rescue Siana from that toxic environment, Gisela began to devise a plan.

## Part 3

The destinies of Gisela and Siana were unexpectedly intertwined, and the young delinquent was willing to face any obstacle to ensure a better future for the girl. Although she didn't know what lay ahead, she was determined to protect Siana and offer her the love and understanding she had been deprived of.

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