The Wish (My 55 word short story)

He whispers in her ears; she leans forward to listen, oblivious to fleeting
stations, cries of "chai!", brisk winds and me.

I make a wish.

Years later, we discuss in tired,low tones, my mother's health, finances, home loans...

I don't notice the wistful sixteen-year-old until later.

She reminds me of a wish come true.