Dark Waters
“It was a wonderful story. It didn’t sound like him at all.Ella nudged him in the ribs and whispered, ‘Columba? Where did you get a name like that!’If it had been anyone else but Ella he might have cringed with embarrassment, but Ella got his hackles up and for the first time he was proud of his name. ‘Mam called both her sons after Scottish saints. That’s how Mungo got his name.’‘You! Called after a saint!’ Ella began to snigger but she was cut short by her mother slapping her on the hand.‘I th...ink it’s a wonderful name, Col.’He had to be pushed to his feet when the time came. He was nervous, and felt even more that he didn’t deserve to be here. He just didn’t want to walk up on to that stage. He glanced at the other children gathered here. They were the real heroes, not him. He felt humble.‘Look who’s giving you your award!’ Ella screeched.Col looked and saw the boy band she’d been eyeing up throughout the meal.Nevertheless, the hall erupted in applause as Col strode to the podium, his kilt swinging proudly round him.MoreLess
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