Chapter 4: Motherly Love
As morning started in the jungle, Bia was still awake from last night thinking deeply about her dream. The rays of sunlight snapped her out of her thinking.
"I should go to my parents and see what they really think of me." Bia knew that her parents would never banish her, but she needed to be sure.
When Bia got to her parent's hollow, she saw only her mother, who was surprised by Bia's appearance. She had red eyes, her feathers were ruffled, and it looked as if she has not slept.
"Bia, are you okay? You look extremely tired." Jewel said very worried.
"Mom, where is dad? I need to tell you both about something important."
"He had to leave earlier than usual, Roberto came over to tell him that two macaws were having a fight and he went to settle the matter. You can still tell me what kept you up."
Bia mostly loved to talk with her father about her matters because he gave excellent advice, but she still loved her mom. After all, they shared the same look and were close to looking like twins.
"Well, I had a dream last night, that you guys did not love me anymore, that you guys were disappointed because I had yet to find my mate. You banished me away from the tribe."
Jewel was very surprised at what Bia had just said, Jewel would always love her daughter and would never send her away. Seeing that Bia was starting to cry, Jewel walked up and gave her daughter a hug, comforting her.
"Bia, you know your father and I love you very much and would never stop loving you. Why don't we talk some more when your father gets back? In the meantime, why don't you stay here and get some sleep; you sure need it now."
Bia, with tears in her eyes, walked with her mother to her parents' bed where she slept for the rest of the day, comforted by her mother's words.