#19 Sold Out

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He immediately hit buy on Amazon page. Even with his 4G, the page took forever to refresh, making him sit there with a hope.

Five seconds later, it finally refreshed to display the words he dreaded the most.

Sold out.

"Did you get any this time?" His mother asked from the other room.

"No. They put up as many as hundred for sale this time, but even then they were sold out in a second."

The disappointment was evident in his voice.

"What can we do, drops of water are a real hot commodity today. They'd have been sold out even if there were thousands for sale. But don't worry, we'll surely get one next time," she consoled her thirsty son the same way she had done a hundred times before.

***

The time is not far...

So, value each and every drop while you have it.
Especially in the summer, when it's needed the most

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