My Call (A Journey) – Chapter 19 || A Call That Changes Everything

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I told Becky what I witnessed and she was infuriated on my behalf. I told her to let it go.

The next few months were tough, I had to devote my whole time to painting. Becky had marveled at all I drew and said each one was a masterpiece.

Becky came rushing home one day to give a news

“Girlfriend, I think this is your time to shine” she announced excitedly

“Shine? What am I shining on?” I asked perplexed

“Well a few weeks ago while I was surfing the internet I saw an Art competition, I submitted some of your paintings for the entries”

“Girl I just saw the list of the people that were picked to come to Paris and you are one of them” she shouted in excitement

“My name? Are you serious?” I asked in astonishment “I am dead serious girl, Check your mail”

“I quickly rushed to pick my pick and opened my Gmail account to check, and there it was a mail to come to Paris all expenses paid to showcase my talents at the Art Gallery”

Immediately my phone rang, it was a foreign number. I picked up the call and again I was congratulated for my success, the caller explained that I would be sent further details in my mail.

I jumped on Becky holding her tightly and kissing her cheeks thanking her.

I told my parents about it, my Dad was shocked, the Art he had ridiculed me for doing is taking me to Paris.

I called my brothers to give them the good news and they had been so delighted for me.

On the day I was to live John and his wife Kate stood side to side with James and his high school sweetheart Cassandra heavily pregnant. My dad and Mum and Becky had all escorted me to the airport to see me off.

They had all been proud of me and as I walked to board my plane, I turned and I couldn’t help smiling, here I was following my passion.