A Gift That Changed A Life

How a gift turned a life around

There was a village. It was a poor, sad village with a few middle-class people. There were many children who were living by themselves and doing their best to survive. One of them was Muhammad, a small 5-year-old boy. He would live under a tree which he called "Home". He would eat anything he could afford like a small packet full of chips around 10 rupees, or like a small Swiss roll for 5 rupees. Or sometimes he would only drink water. He made trash into decor and sell them. Like an egg carton turns into a hanging masterpiece or a boot or bottle turned to a flowerpot. Whenever he got a chance, he would celebrate festivals. He would work hard before them. A week before Christmas, he grabbed all the trash around him. He believed in Santa. He made decors and rushed to sell. But he didn't earn much. This continued for a week. Christmas arrived. He went to the shop to see what he could buy. But he was told that he could only buy some decorations. He brought them still. With the remaining money, he brought a Swiss roll, some cotton and a paper plate. Back home, he climbed the tree and put cotton around like it was snow. Then, added decorations like it was a Christmas tree. Then, kept the plate with the Swiss roll for Santa. By that time, it was already night. He lied down on the ground and slept. A man watching this wanted to help the boy. He knew Santa wasn't real. So, he quietly dressed as Santa walked up for the roll and ate it, then placed a gift next to him. The next day, Muhammad woke up. He saw the plate empty and a gift. He opened it and saw 100 rupees. He went to a shop and brought some Bottles and food with it. With the bottles, he crafted more decor happily. He went to his store to sell. But surprisingly, his customers hands were filled with money. He was also getting tips. The same man came and told what he did. The boy was shocked. It was the richest man in the village. Muhammad was invited to his company where people made furniture and decors and taught him how to do so. When he turned 6, he was sent to school and 18 was when sent to collage. He became 24, he got the chance to work with the man's company and was married. 30 years passed; he became 35. The man died and Muhammad was the owner of the company now. He was better at expanding the company and reached every corner of the country. But he never forgot the man.

Author's Note

MERRY CHRISTMAS!