The Win

She always wrote her thoughts and wishes to her little black book. She didn't trust computers as if broken the part of her stories would be lost. She preferred the book as nowadays noone would read the books, so she was sure her ideas are safe and hidden and a little black book can be hidden anywhere from bookshelves to old storage room.

Today she was thinking of what she would do if she wins Lottery major prize of 3 Million dollars in the draw to be held tomorrow. She already thought about it earlier but today she wanted to write all this in her book.

So, "My nephew Harry - I would definitely give him 1 million as he is about to finish his college so he can open up his small business coffee shop as he has dreamt of. This amount would also be enough for Harry to support his grand mum and grand dad and to renovate their old house up in the hills".

She smiled to herself imagining how she drinks Latte in Hary's coffee shop and visiting his

happy parents.

"Hmmmm, Megan - my little sister deserves the second million. She is working hard lately so she can save some money to buy a small apartment close to the city. This would allow her enjoy her mornings by getting up later to catch the bus to her working place".

She smiled again.

"What I would do with my million???"

She had lots of ideas about this million. Go to Paris and learn French by living there. Make the tour around the world and have photos from everywhere. Participate in a charity program and help children in Africa. Study in Aero academy and become a pilot.

"That would be nice" she thought, closed her book and switched off the light.

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The lady sat in front of her at the counter desk. The lady was typing in the keyboard of her computer, then stopped, looked at her and said:

"So, Sarah, we received an inquiry from the neighbor department about your tomorrow's Lottery win. The winning numbers for you are written in this envelope. But before I give it to you let's go through your contract"

"What contract?" she asked.

"Well, not a contract in particular but an information booklet you would need to familiarize and sign" the lady replied.

"Let's start with Harry. He won't finish his college. Once he receives a million from you he will quit his study and will start a luxurious life, drinking and partying every day. In three years time he will be brooke and in depression".

If Sarah could see the lady from her back she

would notice a tail.

"Megan - once she gets her million she will get married to one of her colleagues who will steal her money and divorce her three months later. She will refuse to talk to any of the relatives and will move to another state" the lady continued.

"What about me?" she asked.

"Usually we don't tell the information about the primary prize holder" replied the lady.

"Can I refuse from the Lottery win?" whispered Sarah.

"No, you can't. You can only decrease the amount".

"What is the minimum amount then?"

"20,000 dollars for tomorrow's draw".

"Is there any information I would need to

familiarize and sign?" was Sarah's question.

"Yes, a little surgery to one of your family members in a coming year or so"

"Can I get more details, please?" begged Sarah.

"No, unfortunately" said the lady with a big smile on her face and gave Sarah a pen.

"NEXT, please".