The Misplaced Wallet
I was walking slowly, trying my best to avoid getting dust on my shoes. I was very conscious of each step I took, carefully watching where I placed my feet. That’s when I noticed something unusual tucked between the dirt on the ground—a wallet.
At first, I thought about just passing by, but when I took a closer look, I saw that the wallet contained some valuables. My eyes widened as I spotted a few 3000 Naira notes peeking out from it. Just then, I remembered the stories I had heard about Christmas time—rumors that warned about people disappearing after picking up things they found on the ground during this holiday season.
I hesitated, debating whether to pick it up or not. But then a different thought crossed my mind. What if the person who lost this wallet was in urgent need of it? If it ended up in the wrong hands, they could lose everything valuable they had.
Quickly said some words of prayer and picked it up. Nothing happened. I was waiting to disappear or evaporate or rather turn into a yam, but I didn't. So I picked up the wallet and dropped it off at the security post that was nearby. But before I dropped it off, I checked inside the wallet and realized that there was about more than 12000 Naira inside. I also found some ID. I wanted to call the police, but I was running late for school, so I just had to drop it off with the security.
On my way back, I met with the security man, and he told me he hadn't done anything about the wallet and no one had questioned him. I collected the wallet and contacted the details on the ID.
The voice that echoed at the other end of the line echoed slowly. Whoever picked the call was either too tired or sick.
After I identified his name, I broke the news of having found his property and you won't believe what came back to life...
... Suddenly, I heard him shout over the phone, his voice had life in it now and I could imagine him jumping in joy.
At first, I thought about just passing by, but when I took a closer look, I saw that the wallet contained some valuables. My eyes widened as I spotted a few 3000 Naira notes peeking out from it. Just then, I remembered the stories I had heard about Christmas time—rumors that warned about people disappearing after picking up things they found on the ground during this holiday season.
I hesitated, debating whether to pick it up or not. But then a different thought crossed my mind. What if the person who lost this wallet was in urgent need of it? If it ended up in the wrong hands, they could lose everything valuable they had.
Quickly said some words of prayer and picked it up. Nothing happened. I was waiting to disappear or evaporate or rather turn into a yam, but I didn't. So I picked up the wallet and dropped it off at the security post that was nearby. But before I dropped it off, I checked inside the wallet and realized that there was about more than 12000 Naira inside. I also found some ID. I wanted to call the police, but I was running late for school, so I just had to drop it off with the security.
On my way back, I met with the security man, and he told me he hadn't done anything about the wallet and no one had questioned him. I collected the wallet and contacted the details on the ID.
The voice that echoed at the other end of the line echoed slowly. Whoever picked the call was either too tired or sick.
After I identified his name, I broke the news of having found his property and you won't believe what came back to life...
... Suddenly, I heard him shout over the phone, his voice had life in it now and I could imagine him jumping in joy.
