Life has many surprises for you. Just when you think it won’t, something happens that turns your life upside down. Just when you’re about to give up and accept that nothing is going to change, that this is your life, these are the ordinary days you have to live, a miracle happens. Love comes when you least expect it, they say, but I never believed it. I was consciously looking for a partner, going out to bars, attending different events and even registering on dating sites, hoping to find the right one. I made a few poor attempts, but somehow I never found a common ground with any of the girls.
Burying yourself in work is not always a bad solution
I haven’t thought about trying to start a relationship again for months. I buried myself in work, even taking on an extra job three times a week. The money came in handy, and at least I didn’t have to think about how much I missed having someone waiting for me when I got home.
In addition to my constant mental office work, the extra work I took on was a complete contrast to this. I was helping an elderly couple with housework, shopping, errands, minor repairs and maintenance around the house and garden. They paid well and I was happy to help them, we became friends very quickly. I found it relaxing to have a nice cup of tea and a chat after work.
One rainy Wednesday afternoon I went to them again, I didn’t really have anything urgent to do, the shopping was done on Monday. But as I said, it was nice to spend time with the friendly old people, and I knew they would enjoy my company too. Standing at the bus stop, I caught a glimpse of the girl struggling with her wheeled suitcase.
Light in the dark
The sky was overcast, and though it was afternoon, it felt like evening. Her silhouette outlined by the brightly coloured name sign of MrBet Casino glowing in the background. Yet it was as if, at that moment, the girl was glowing and the light from the MrBet Casino sign was completely eclipsed. She was struggling with her suitcase, visibly upset, and the rain just kept falling and falling.
I walked over and asked her if I could help. The wheel of the suitcase had broken and, as it was quite heavy, she was having great difficulty lifting it. She said yes, she would be happy to have some help. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get the wheel back there in the dark bus stop. I asked her where she was going. The zone she was going to was in the same direction as where I was, so I offered to help her carry it.
She was grateful and we had a great chat on our short journey. It turned out she was from Ohio and on her way to her grandparents’ house, where she would be spending two weeks. As we were talking, I was already thinking about asking for her contacts because she was incredibly sympathetic to me. Of course, I didn’t want to be pushy, and I was wondering what to do.
The right time, place and person
When it was my turn to get off, the girl, whose name is Cathrine, told me that she had to get off here. What a coincidence, I’m getting off here too. I helped her with the suitcase, while I was still debating whether to ask for her phone number. Unfortunately, it was not to be. After the goodbyes, we headed off in the same direction and both of us burst out laughing.
The girl from MrBet Casino light, told me that she had arrived at her grandparents house. That’s impossible, I said, as I was coming here myself. She looked at me with doubt for a few moments, but before she could voice her doubts, Mrs. Jones opened the front door and ushered us in.
The paths of fate are inscrutable
Over a hot and comforting drink, we discovered that Catherine is the granddaughter of the Joneses. Little Cathy, who I’ve been told about a few times. Two years have passed since then, and Catherine and I have married. She moved here and we visit her grandparents every two days. I’ve never been happier or felt more fulfilled in my life.
