The book found favour with the critics.sales also increased with time.
He saw his success, finally.
After a decade, he felt complete and happy.
His success, however small, meant a lot to him.
He was planning how he would face his son. He could not
remember, when was the last time he felt so excited. He was walking
up and down the house. He made up his mind and was about to
leave the house to search for his son.As he opened the door.
He saw his wife and son, standing there.
He could not believe his luck. Lucy said nothing.
She gave a letter, and said she will be back in the evening to pick up
Chris.
The letter read ,
" I knew that I was being the obstacle to your success. I always
had faith that you had the courage to get back up and
fight the pain. I knew that with me around, you would never get
out of your slump.I wish all the luck to you. I have moved on
and have no business coming back. I decided to walk away.
I dont want to give any false hopes. I will never return back
to your life. I trust that you can take good care of Christopher.
I will be fine.
Goodbye".
He felt somewhere, that what she said was true. He was unable
to cry.
He was emotionally distant with pain. He was stronger.
He felt responsible for his kid. He knew it would not be easy.
But he was Ready!
Sales were picking pace. He had an interview scheduled with
the press the next evening. The first question was:
Your book " Poker is no joke" clearly shows your command
on the matter. However, your modest existence does not
reveal that you have used any of the theories successfully
yourself:-
Wayne replied :- Success comes at a price.
My price was "failure".
This is a novella!!.. Loved the ending
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