Omar is a young boy.
He is in school now.
His school has a big play.
All the kids are in it.
There is a microphone on the stage.
Omar has one part too.
He has to speak on the stage.
Omar is very afraid now.
He is afraid to speak up.
His voice feels very small.
Omar goes home after school.
He looks at his play book.
The book has all his lines.
He tries to read them out.
But he feels too afraid.
He puts the book down slowly.
He looks out the window.
The night is very quiet.
He wants to be brave.
His phone rings out loud.
It is his good friend, Sam.
Sam says, Are you okay?
Omar says, I am afraid.
Sam says, I can help you.
Omar feels a little better.