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I was awake, wide awake in the middle of the night.
I glanced at the clock, it was few minutes past twelve…
Yet, I was awake thinking of how I will make a mark in the world.
I was born and raised in the slum, but I won’t die in it…
It is a decision.
My phone rings again, I decide to answer the call.
It was David, my elder brother.
“How are you doing little bro, he asked”.
“Fine, Biggie I answered, you?
“Fine too… he answered, but I noticed the strain in his voice.
“It is tough here Biggie, I feel like giving up right away”, I answered.
“Not too soon Kiddo, what happens to our dreams? Our family hope on us, remember, he said to me.
“Life is too hard Biggie, I answered as I burst into tears.
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He hung up but called me back immediately.
“Listen Kiddo, you don’t have to give up.
“Mother is down with illness, father is blind and our siblings dropped out of school a long time ago.
“Remember our visions Little Bro, we need to be strong and face life.
“Since I left home in search of greener pastures, I have been homeless.
Life has been cruel, but I was crueler.
“Most times, the big boys in the street snatch my earnings for the day or even for a week, but I keep on moving because of our dreams kiddo”.
I noticed he was crying… I felt bad.
”Listen kiddo, I won’t let you down, I promise. I won’t let our family down. Be strong, so that we can do this…
“You remember that quote you told me about the other day… “Most times, when we find ourselves in a dark place, we think we have been buried, but actually we have been planted.
“We have been planted Bro, please don’t give up, I cannot do this alone.
“I have to go now Kiddo… he said hurriedly.
“I may not really be calling consistently now… he said, heaving.
“Biggie, Why? I asked surprised, suppressing my tears.
“They took my phone Kiddo, I am sorry, I couldn’t defend my self, but I promise to be stronger.
“A friend gave me his phone to call… he said.
“I love you Bro, send my regards to others he said and hung up.
I cried harder…
“I promise to be strong Biggie, I said to myself.
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