Seema’s hands shook as she dialled the number; she shivered involuntarily as the phone started to ring at the other end.
What a shock it had been to know Ma was not her biological mother. No wonder people always said, “Hey, you are soooo UNLIKE your mother.” Who was her real mother, and why had she abandoned her? Perhaps the answer was at the other end of the line, but did she really want to know? Ma loved her and that was all that mattered.
Seema was about to disconnect when a voice answered; “The number you have reached is no longer in service“. It was music to her ears.
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October 2, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Pam D
Ahhh… a good resolution to her conflict, all the while leaving the door open for a sequel…
October 2, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Sue Anderson
I can see where sometimes that would be welcome news, sort of taking a difficult situation out of one’s hands.
Interesting take on the prompt.
=)
October 2, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Nonna Beach
Wonderful, inventive take on the prompt…so vivid, emotional and satisfying…sometimes the backstory is better left unread…happy for Seema !!!
October 3, 2011 at 2:34 AM
cj Schlottman
What a wonderful and positive take on this prompt! This is great!
Namaste…………..cj
October 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Dazee
wow. that was very good.
October 3, 2011 at 7:41 AM
Ames
It’s a child’s right to seek out their biological parent,if that’s what they want to do. Sometimes they have a change of heart when they realize the parent that raised them loved them more than the one that let them go. Sometimes that’s enough. Very good job with this. I can see this scenario happening!~Ames
October 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Judie
Some things are best left unsaid, aren’t they?? Excellent take on the prompt!!!
October 3, 2011 at 7:07 PM
Karen S.
Oh this could go on into more of a story! Excellent writing!
October 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM
The Cello Strings
wise words.
thanks for sharing.
October 4, 2011 at 3:48 AM
Viki
I guess she didn’t really want to know since she wasn’t upset that the number didn’t work. I guess if someone is adopted, it’s very hard to know if you want to know the answers. Good job.
October 4, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Deborah
Brilliant, a whole persons life in a 100 words, so so well done!
October 16, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Jenny Matlock
Wow. What a fantastic job of capturing an instance where this message would be welcome!
Loved what you did here. I can almost visualize her saying, “Okay, give me a sign, God!”
Really neat!