(PHOTO PROMPT © Jilly Funell)
“Mummy, did you know “GUESS” was founded by Georges Marciano?” The excitement in the voice of the eight-year-old was unconstrained.
“If you say so”, replied a weary Joanne. Working two jobs, it was all she could do to preserve the modest dwelling the duo called home. Joanne’s eyes turned misty. In just 3 days, the deadline for paying Ashita’s school fees would lapse.
Three days later, a trembling Joanne was informed by the Principal about the anonymous donation that would cover Ashita’s academic future. As Joanne tears of gratitude, Mr. Francesco had a glint of happiness in his eyes.
(WORD COUNT: 99)
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13 comments
What a great man our anonymous Mr. Francesco is…
The title is great! I’m glad your story had a happy ending; Joanne must have been worried sick about Ashita’s school fees. A good education is crucial.
Awww! What heartwarming story 🙂
Lovely story. Mr. Fancesco is an angel.
Mr Francesco is a good man. A heart warming story. Apt for the season.
What a lovely man – wonder how he knew?
A regular donor to the school perhaps? Point to ponder.
A heartwarming story. It’s good to see Mr Francesco again, helping someone who needs it.
I liked the sentiment of the story, but Mr. Francesco coming out of nowhere, when we don’t know who he is, or how he knew about the case, was a bit jarring for me personally, to be honest.
Oh, terrific. Education is everything. Not all wealthy people are so generous. This one was.
Yes. Thankfully so for Joanne and Ashita!
I’m so happy it worked out. Coming from a working-class background money is often the barrier. Good on Mr. Francesco!
Indeed. This is one constraint which needs to be collectively overcome if we have to carve out a brighter and better future.