„You look like you do this since forever."
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Daniel Ricciardo is 35 years old and his life change in few seconds. It was his best drive since he left Red Bull but it end up with accident and now he had to left Formula one world.
His parents...
Under the starry sky, their new, shared story began.
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Alira sat in a chair in the garden, tired but satisfied. They had returned an hour ago from a demanding rescue mission during which they found fifteen injured animals. All were taken to Perth Zoo for treatment. They carefully recorded the locations of the finds because after their recovery, they wanted to return them to familiar and safe places.
She considered today exceptionally successful. She was most surprised by Daniel, who participated with enthusiasm and a smile. Even though his knee was not in the best condition and he couldn't help with the transport of larger animals, he eagerly took care of the smaller ones. Alira was especially pleased with his interest in a sick echidna she had found. The animal that had caused a disagreement between them weeks ago had now become a symbol of their friendship and connection.
The echidna held a special place in their hearts. For Alira, it had been her favorite animal since childhood. For Daniel, the echidna had become a symbol of his transformation and a new beginning. His whole change in attitude towards animals had started with echidnas, which had gotten under his skin, both literally and figuratively.
Alira watched as Daniel came from the house, having washed his hands and changed from his sweaty clothes into clean ones. His movements still showed a slight limp, but his face bore an expression of satisfaction. He sat down next to her, and they both immersed themselves in the tranquility of the garden, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
"Today went well," Daniel said, his voice full of contentment. "I thought it would be tougher, but it ended up being really great."
"I'm glad you joined me. Your mom will be proud when I tell her on Monday about everything you accomplished," Alira nodded.
"I hope so. I feel like I've finally found something that makes sense," Daniel smiled and looked at the sky, which was beginning to turn orange.
"You have the right spirit. And the animals can feel it," Alira gently patted his shoulder.
They sat there, surrounded by the calm of the evening nature, both knowing that today was the beginning of something new. The adventure, which had started with an unexpected awakening at five in the morning, had led them to new understanding and deeper friendship. And the echidna, the small injured animal that had once divided them, had now become a bridge between them, a symbol of their joint effort and hope for better days.
As they sat side by side in quiet harmony, Alira suddenly broke the peaceful silence with a soft cough. Daniel looked at her and noticed a mixture of determination and uncertainty in her eyes.
"Daniel," Alira began, her voice slightly trembling. "I want to confide something in you."
Daniel nodded, his expression full of interest and support. "What's going on, Al?"
