SHORT STORY

MY PIGGY BANK

“Mum! I feel like my piggy bank is full. Can I open it up?” ask Sarah excitedly towards her mother. “Sure my girl. What do you want to do with the money?” her mum asked. Sarah took sometimes to think so she took flight of stairs back to her room and leave her mother alone in the living room. After 5 minutes, Sarah came back with a wide smile of her face. “I can use this pocket money from the piggy bank to buy a bouquet of flowers and a pile of books for dad since Fathers’ Day is just around the corner.” said Sarah excitedly. Her hands were already moving towards the piggy bank and trying to dig the money from the bottom part. Sarah face is full of excitement to get her dad presents.

The next day, she told her mother about her plan to go out and get some presents for her dad. Her mother agreed to her request. Then they start the car and left home to the city. Along the way to the city, a patrol of policemen can be spotted. Their job is to ensure the safety of the place. After a few kilometres ahead, Sarah shouted excitedly as she saw a band of musicians or a busker at the street near their destinations. Sarah asked her mum “Can we join the crowd and enjoy the music for a little while?”. Her mum nodded as she finished listening to her daughter as there are crowd of spectators is quite big enjoying and entertained by the music.

After few music was played, they decided to left the crowd and continue on their original plan. Along the street, Sarah found a big gift shop for her to get a bouquet of flowers. She took quite sometimes to choose the right flower for her beloved father. After she have decided, they move on to the next door shop which is the bookstore. Sarah planned to get him books because he loves reading so much. “What kind of books should I get him?” asked Sarah toward her mother. Tons of book are arranged according to the genre. She suggested on business books since it is their core business. Sarah called upon of the staff of employees at the counter in suggesting the best seller books. Then she decided on buying three different types of book.

Since Sarah bought all the things she planned to, so they headed home. Sarah was very excited as she knew her dad was already home waiting for her. “It is going to be the best day in my life in celebrating Father’s Day as I got few presents for my beloved father!” told Sarah excitedly in the car. She felt blessed as she spent the money she been keeping buying presents for one and only father.