Free Write: France Winning Is A Sign!!

Good Morning Sunshine

Today was the day. He was so excited, he couldn't stop singing to himself. Loudly then softly to himself, and then loud again. He felt really good.

"Good Morning sunshine! You are awfully happy today!!" his Mum hugged him.

"Today is the day Mum. Coach said he will pick the players for the next match. I told myself, if France wins, it's a sign I will be chosen to be in the football team. You get it Mum? Because I have a French name."

His mother wasn't sure how to tell him, that special kids didn't get picked for big games. He was trying out for the football team because the school had an "inclusive" rule but a rule didn't make people feel happy about it. Some even thought it was unfair. Some were even mean, intentionally or unintentionally. Enzo however, seemed oblivious to the meanness. He went about his day, almost every day happy as a lark. Just like today.

"Well, maybe they will call your name, maybe they won't. Either way, I will always pick you to be in my team!" Mum said, trying to manage expectations.

His father came down the stairs. just as happy as Enzo. They had stayed up last night watching the finals of World Cup. Everyone was rooting for the underdogs Croatia, but Dad was French, so obviously they were rooting for France. And Dad had a bet with his friends. So he joined Enzo and together they sang Bruno Mars' 24K Magic. Dancing too to Enzo's favourite artist. It was a really good morning.

That night, after Dad got back from work, he had a big grin on his face. He had collected. "How did it go for you Enzo?", he asked.

"They chose me as reserve Daddy!! I knew they would call my name!!". Mum and Dad felt a pinch of pain but Enzo's grin wouldn't let them entertain it too much.

"You happy Enzo? I thought you wanted to be in the team?", Dad asked as casually as he could.

"Of course Dad!! I am in the team. I am one step closer to playing Dad. Baby steps, closer and closer," and there was that big grin again.

It was so genuine, and so infectious, Mum and Dad couldn't help but feel the joy. If he was happy, who were they to dump their heartbreaks on him.

"Then come on, let's go celebrate! Shall we have ice-cream or cake?"

"Ice-cream!!!" both Mum and Enzo replied without hesitation.

Picture taken with my trusty iPhone 7 Plus, edited with my favourite apps Photofox & FontMania

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