Dream wake
He finished, smiling.
I was still wondering what surprise he was talking about, when in walked a ghost, someone I thought had died. Someone who was the very backbone of this kingdom --- my father.
I heard gasps echo all around in the throne room. From the corner of my eyes I saw the high chiefs all standing up in shock. There were clapping of palms, snapping of fingers and raised shoulders.
Mother stood up, fear etched on every part of her face. She looked like she'd just seen a ghost. In truth, he was probably a ghost, because I watched them burying his coffin.
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