The prospectus reads in part thus: "acceptance fees must be paid in one lump sum within 7 days". Uche could not raise the stated money and it is almost the 7th day! He hoped for a miracle; unfortunately none happened. He lost the admission.
This is my entry to the Zapficmonday240 character story contest with the prompt "lump" and hosted by @freewritehouse @felt.buzz and @zapfic.club