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RE: STACH Short Story Contest #10: 199 words-10SBD prize pool!

in #contest7 years ago

Hello, this is my entry post for this contest, I hope you enjoy it. Special thanks go to @stach for creating this contest.

Its titled "The Birthday Gift"


He woke up the next morning to the joyous chants from every one around.
It was his 10th birthday, he had anticipated this day for weeks and it was finally here.
Smiles and tears made contact for the first time in a long while on his cheeks.
They were tears of joy.
He rarely had such moments.

Presents followed after the usual rhythm that represents a birthday celebration. A particular gift struck him, it was a number he accidentally stumbled upon, the number of his father....

His old man was finally in Nigeria.
He had left years ago to seek for a better live for their family.
With joy he dialled the number, he had not hear from his dad since he was 4yrs. The call was answered, it was his old man, he was ecstatic, his voice was the only memory he had held onto for years.
He was sure it was his father
He introduced himself, this was the one gift he had prayed so hard for, only to hear on the other side of the call....

Sorry I don't know who you are followed by the disconnection tone.