He was not going to allow the cold, wind-driven rain to change his plans. Today’s Author
He replayed the motivational speech in his mind.
“Fitness is everything.”
He took one look at the wet street through the window, heaved a sigh and turned to his unmade bed.
What wouldn’t he give to cuddle up inside those comfortable sheets?
No. He had to go, it was his destiny.
He imagined the roads calling to him. With fierce determination, he walked, away from his bed, to the front door. Opening it, he stood on the doorway.
Squared shoulders and head held high — a perfect silhouette. As he took the first step onto the rain-lashed road, the camera zoomed to his shoes, and on it was the logo, bright and shiny.
“Yolker: Dare or Dare?”
Applause broke out as the advertisement ended, and up on stage, Richard’s face glowed with pride.
He thought of that wet morning. Motivated by a fitness advertisement, he had run uphill on a cold, wind-driven rain — only to slip and dislocate his spine.
That day, he realized: lying sells.
Smiling serenely, he accepted the award from his wheelchair.
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