Just Like Him
Vocal Community Microfiction Series - Cleats
By Loryne AndaweyPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read
Photographer: Mario Tama/Getty Images
The man on the wall smiled down at little Rafael. Rafael smiled back.
I will be just like him.
He backed up, placed the ball on the ground and gave it a good kick. The ball skidded across the dirt and tapped the concrete wall.
Rafael ran up and kicked it again. This time it bounced over his head and onto the dusty road.
Wheels screeched and cars honked as the boy darted after it. But all he saw was the ball - and the smile of a legendary man.
Just. Like. Him.
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Comments (8)
Lovely motivational story!!! I chose the positive conclusion.While keeping his eye on the ball, Rafeal was extremely fast and drivers avoided hitting him.💖💖💕
I am going to think he was fast and dodged the cars. This was a good, really good
Beautiful story 🥰
I love the open ending! So well done!
The thrill of victory, the agony of..., "da feet".
Oh my. Great story, and the ending. ahh
Gah!! I was so worried he got hit by a car! And I still don't know if he did or didn't, but I loved his dreams and determination :)
Inspirational.