As soon as it dawned, my father went to get some water, but he was feeling a bit overwhelmed, so after drinking the water, my father went to my grandfather to find out what was wrong...
Dad... Can I talk to you? Alone?-He asks.
Of course, let's go.-My grandfather says.
After walking for a bit, my father started speaking.
Dad, I think I have a serious illness.-He says.
Why do you think that? You seem normal and healthy to me, are you sure you're sick?-My grandfather asks.
Well, I couldn't sleep properly last night, I felt anxious, lost my appetite, had butterflies in my stomach, and felt nauseous.-My father says.
At what specific moment did this start happening?-My grandfather asks.
Well... I'm not sure, but it was before I went to bed.-He says.
What were you doing at that time?-My grandfather asks.
Well... I was looking at the stars and talking to myself, but then one of the lionesses we saw yesterday came to talk to me. We were both a bit nervous, and it wasn't a normal conversation. It was awkward, and it was clear that we're not good at talking. After that, I started feeling like this and went to sleep.-My father says.
Hmm... (holding back laughter) do you... Want a clear answer or a discreet one?-My grandfather asks, almost laughing.
Oh my God, is it that serious?-My father asks.
Yes... (hahahahah...)-My grandfather says, laughing in his mind.
I choose... the discreet one...-He says.
Alright, my son... I have no idea how you didn't realize this.-My grandfather says.
What? I don't understand.-My father says confused.
I realized... Jafari, how old are you?-My grandfather asks, trying to understand if age was related to my father's innocence.
A father who doesn't know his son's age? That's new. Hahahaha. And you know that I was born a year after Jawari was born... And he's 2 years and 6 months old.-My father says.
Yet you're the same size as him and act as if you're the same age as him. Sometimes, you're even more mature than him... And also, you have almost as much mane as he does.-My grandfather says.
True, but... Do I still need to say my age?-My father asks.
It's no longer necessary... It's clear that you're still innocent, well, not entirely... but still...-My grandfather says.
So... You were just teasing me?-My father asks.
Yes... You asked for the discreet answer. Hahahahah...-My grandfather says, laughing out loud.
Wow... That's really funny...(Sarcasm.) But what do I have then?-My father asks.
You're in love, my son.-My grandfather says, smiling.
What? No, that's a mistake, it must be something else.-My father says nervously.
Well... Do you... Have a feeling like there are butterflies in your stomach?-My grandfather asks.
If I say yes, will it change anything?-My father asks.
No... Hahahahah... You're in love, and you can't deny it.-My grandfather says happily.
Hmm... What do I do then?-My father asks.
Nurture it, that way you can be like your brother.-My grandfather says.
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The Great Journey to Refuge
AventuraThis is the story of a lion, who lives a "normal" life and has a different fur, but it doesn't bother him. He has a large family, and throughout his life, he learns how a lion lives from his father and uncles. They teach him how to fight, and he has...
