The Harvest Of Hardship
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Synopsis:
The rain hammered against the zinc roof of Aunt Clara’s house like a thousand restless fingers. It was a sound that usually brought sleep to the weary, but in this house, it only signaled more work. The clouds above were heavy and grey, stretching across the sky like a thick blanket that refused to let the sun shine through. Inside the small, cramped dining area, the air felt thick with a different kind of heaviness. It was the kind of silence that happens right before a storm breaks.
Two boys sat at a small wooden table that had seen better days. The wood was chipped at the edges, and the legs wobbled every time someone leaned too hard. Tobi, Aunt Clara’s biological son, was leaning back in his chair. He was laughing, a bright and carefree sound that seemed out of place in the dim room. He pushed his empty plate away with a loud clatter. His stomach was full, and his face was oily from the fried fish he had just finished. He looked happy, the way a child should look after a warm meal on a rainy afternoon.
Written By: AFP
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