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The train arrived at 11pm. As I walked towards the entrance of the station, I did not see my father's car. I called and told him that I will be at the station at 11pm. Normally he would be there. Today, he was not. Perhaps he was late. I waited for 5 minutes, patiently. And then 10 minutes without feeling agitated. I picked up the phone and called him again. "I am on my way." He sounded hasty and maybe even guilty for being late. I replied, "I am at the train station and not the bus station." without raising my tone of voice even one single bit. "I know! I know!" He said.
I stood underneath the street light and enjoyed the breeze for a while. Looking above me I saw stars that were many light years away. How fascinating the universe is. I smiled and suddenly felt thankful that I am given the opportunity to enjoy the gift of being alive.
My father arrived and I felt even more thankful that I have a father who picks me up from the train station at 11.21 at night.
Isn't life just wonderful?
1 comment:
Awww.. what a great post jie!
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