ZAPFIC 100 STORY - BY THE SEAT OF HIS PANTS

The old man usually begins his folklore by midday, Children usually gather under the mangoe tree to listen to his stories. These children are usually left at home while their parents go to farm.

On this fateful day, the children were eagerly waiting, literarily sitting at the edge of their pants for the clock to hit noon. Just about the time they all flooded the square with great hopes. But alas, the old.man was not there. They waited for more than half an hour, he did not show up. News came in that he had passed away early that morning.

This is my entry for the 100 word #zapfic100 story inspired by the random word prompt "by the seat of their pants" by Bruce @felt.buzz @drabble.club