Hood

Letters were being distributed to people, no one was left out. It was given to both the rich and poor.

When most of them opened to read its content, wide smiles graced their faces. They were overwhelmed with joy.

"Finally!"

"After a long wait."

"This is great!"

They exclaimed in their own words after reading the letter. The town became more lively and happy, children were the most excited and impatient.

Three days sounded like eternity to their ears, the wait was too long.

Little children who received the news early before their parents had to run back home to inform them.

"Mama! Mama!"

Two children ran back home to inform their mother who was busy washing their clothes at the backyard.

Their calls made her stop what she was doing and she rushed to meet them, wondering what it was that made them scream her name in glee.

"Why are you both shouting?"