The Unexpected Phone Call

“I got a phone call from a number I didn’t recognize. I almost ignored it.

I usually do. I was busy, and it didn’t look important. But something made

me answer. The person on the other end asked if this was my name. When I said yes,

they paused for a second. Then they said they had something that belonged to me.

A wallet. One I didn’t even realize was gone anymore. I lost it months

ago. At least I thought I did. I had canceled my cards,

replaced my ID, and moved on. They told me they found it on the sidewalk late one

night. Said it was tucked near a bus stop, half hidden under a bench.