Our Special Journey

4. We Are the Curious Ones

In my opinion, children are smarter than us in many cases. They understand and get everything from the first time. His daughter was smart and curious. She was a nice girl. I liked her free spirit and dynamic world. Leaving her room made me feel like parting with a good world and it was strange to me. I went downstairs and stood in front of him in silence. He stood up and said: "I'm sorry. I'll make sure she won't say anything to anyone."
I tried to focus on the situation and said: "I know you will. But we can't continue like this. I don't want another risk like tonight. I had one condition. You remember it well. I think you should find another way."
"Sure. I'll find a way. Please accept my apology for what happened tonight. I'm really sorry."
"I forgive you because of your daughter. She's a nice girl. I won't be in touch with you until you call me being assured of a secure solution."
"I did everything to keep it private. I'll call you and inform you about the solution. Are you leaving?"
"Yes. I have to go."
"Let me drive you home."
"No, thanks. I'm fine. Take care of your Princess. She needs your attention and your listening skills."
"I'll do my best. Thank you again for everything... You know, it's late. Let me do a small thing for you tonight like driving you home." He looked at me with a childish look. How could I refuse this look?
"OK. Thanks."
"Great."

I accepted his kind offer and it made him happy. He didn't know the address, so that I specified the location on the map and he drove the path to my home. The only sound that could be heard was silence throughout the path. We stopped in front of a 22-story residential tower located at Second Ave. He watched the building from his car and then looked at me with a smile. I knew the fact that my home comparing to his mention was like a dot! However, I could see that he valued the opportunity to know my address instead. I looked at him and realized that he was smiling without trying. It was a nice view to be captured and I wanted to have and keep this picture forever. But I couldn't have it. We call it life! In other words, we can't do some certain things right when we want most of the times. This point can be learned through patience and a featured perspective about doing the right things at the right times. We may call it maturity towards self-actualization. Am I right? I guess so...

I turned to him and said: "Thanks. It was nice of you to drive me home."
"No problem. It was nice to know your address!"
We both chuckled. I looked at the night sky from the front seat. It was covered by shining stars. Wind had blown the clouds away to create such a beautiful art. I turned and noticed him staring at me. He directed his look to the street and asked me: "You seem to have an interest in nature. Am I right?"
"Yes, you're right. I think there is inevitable connection between humans and the nature. For me personally, nature can heal my pains. In my opinion, nature has a magic power."
"Agree. I have the same view about nature. It's also nice to hear you talking about your personal views and opinions." He said it with a smile.
His last words created an electric shock in my heart. I had no idea why I felt such a thing. This inner reaction in my body in response to his words was strange to me. My mind took control and helped me find the right answer quickly.
"It was nice to talk to you. I have to go."
"It's always nice to talk to you."
I smiled and said: "Take care. Good night."
"I'll call you soon. Good night."
We waved goodbye and then took our ways back to different homes.