🌟A little boy: Happy, Care Free, Enjoying Life.🌟
"Mommy where's daddy?" Little One asks.
"He is at work, my darling. He shall be back in a bit. Please go play with brother." She says kindly, crutching down to meet the innocent 2 year old's eyes.
The Little Boy nodded before running off the find his brother. Once he is out of sight, Mother gets worried. Father is late to get home, supper is almost ready.
She picks up her phone to call him.
First Ring...
Second Ring...
Third Ring...
Fourth Ring...
Fifth Ring...
Nothing.
She ends the call, worried. She dials the number again and waits.
First Ring...
Second Ring...
Third Ring...
Fourth Ring...
Fifth Ring...
Nothing.
Ending the call, again, she grows more nervous and anxious. As she is about to try once more, a knock on the door brings her back.
As she walks to the door, her two small boys run after her to the door, excited to see their daddy...but instead a police.
"Is this your husband, ma'am?" He asks politely and...nervously.
"Yes." She nods, confused, pushing the two young boys behind her.
"I'm afraid, he was hit by a drunk driver just a block away." He informs Mother. You could see the sorrow behind his eyes.
Mother swallows upset and hurt. "Can we see him?" She asks quietly, trying to be strong in front of the boys.
"Not right now, I'm sorry but we can inform you when you can." He answers, with sadness and sorrow in his voice.
She nods before saying goodbye and closing the door.
"Where's daddy?" Little One asks, a bright smile on his face, his bright eyes full of innocents.
"He is...away, my Little One." Mother answers, tears filling her eyes but she refuses to let them slip.
"Alright. Will he be back soon?" He asks, and Mother just shook her head no
🌟A little boy: Happy, Care Free, Enjoying Life.🌟
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Stay Strong Little One
Short StoryFollow The Foot Steps Of A Little Boy. Just remember to Stay Strong Little One