Lindsey Superstar

Poor Rich Man

Samuel started his ten year old wrangler. The engine made a clear hustling sound. " Thanks God you're still Alright boy " He said to his Jeep. The Jeep was a hand me downs from his father. His father had already used it for four years before it was given to him. Yesterday he encountered delay in the Jeep's ignition. Signs of the beast's aging. Samuel must admit his wrangler buddy has to be replaced but how can he afford, his salary is just enough for the four of them. He gets to earn extra money if the crops harvest are good and if he is offered part time slots in colleges which happens rarely. Good thing his youngest is no longer sickly unlike before.
" Papa how will we celebrate your birthday? " Sky asked they are having their breakfast at this time. Samuel at him. " Son a simple lunch or dinner will do and we will visit Mama " Samuel. "Papa why do we visit Mama? " Elijah " Oh son coz we miss her " Samuel said as he sliced he's youngest chop " is she really inside the box Papa? I thought She is already in heaven " Elijah. The three of them laughed at Elijah's remark.
" Alright boys hurry up its already a quarter passed five " Samuel exclaimed calling his two older sons attention.
Later that day. Colleagues gave him a birthday gift which is a wrist watch. His birthday falls on Saturday.
When he get home he saw two cartons of groceries was left at his doorsteps. Which turned out was given by a farmer who's farm Was able to Avail free crops seedlings.
By the evening sister Myrna came to give him his crops profit. Which was sold at the convent's store. She also bought three pairs of shoes for his boys. " Where did this came from sister? " Samuel inquired. " Oh my cousin Rita bought them . The one who is married to a wealthy man and her stepdaughter is a celebrity  " The nun replied.  We often talk on the phone I tell her about your boys. She is so amused." Sister Myrna continued. " Your pretty close " Samuel " Oh yes were like sisters and best friend at the same time " The nun States proudly. Sister Myrna had been in there village for six years already. She takes charge of the convents' organic farm and ever since her coming in their community she had been a blessing in their lives. She acts as Sharon's assistant sometimes and even as baby sitter to his children. The nun also helps in getting a wider range of consumers for their villages' grown crops. In times like this even a penny counts.
" Anyways kapatid I won't be long six o'clock is approaching and we will pray the Angelus " Sister Myrna said " Ah yes sister. Thank you so much. Our chickens might be over populated perhaps we can give some to the convent " Samuel " That would be great " The Nun replied.
His boys were very joyed when they saw what Sister Myrna had bought. Jet and Sky argued over who would take the black and the blue one. They even slept with each pair.
When Samuel's children were asleep. He rose from bed and went to his study table. There he took his notebook. It' s where he placed the money from sales of his crop. He held the thousand peso bills, there are twenty of them.
Then Samuel listed their needs. From food, toiletries, bills, daily allowance and his boys' meager trust fund so he won't be troubled when they get to college. He wants to insert a new tire for wrangler but he didn't. He placed fertilizers instead.
Samuel kissed each son on the forehead before transferring to Elijah's side. Sometimes during dawn Elijah would cry and call to his mama.