Episodes 2
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She had an umbrella on her head, wearing a white dress, simple, yet beautiful. She seemed to shine even more brightly in the cloudy soft light of the sky. Her smile was calm, sincere, and her presence filled the surrounding environment with a strange warmth.
John felt a sweet fragrance wafting from the woman's body, like the smell of fresh morning flowers. That smell and her smile combined to create a feeling that filled John's mind in an instant. As if all his restlessness was disappearing.
For a few moments, John just stared at her. Time seemed to have stopped. The sounds around him, the patter of raindrops, everything seemed to have moved away. Only that woman and her smile seemed to become real.
John began to wonder, who was this stranger? There was curiosity in her eyes, and a slight mischievous smile on her lips.
Just then, John noticed that a small smile had appeared on his own face without his knowledge. He himself did not realize when that smile had come to his lips.
The woman said again, “What are you thinking about, looking at the college while it is wet in the rain? And why are you smiling like that?”
John felt a little embarrassed. He immediately noticed that his clothes were almost completely soaked in the rain. He had not realized it until now.
He smiled lightly and said, “To be honest, I don’t even know what I was thinking. And you have asked so many questions at once, I am wondering which one to answer first!”
There was sincerity and a slightly unprepared smile in his voice. The woman smiled softly and looked at him. There was a strange assurance in that smile, as if she was trying to say that everything will be fine. At that moment, John understood that there are some moments in life that are very small, very ordinary, yet they unknowingly become the most profound memories of life. That first meeting, that rainy morning, and that stranger's smile, everything together seemed to be the beginning of a new story in his life.
Today, after all this time, sitting under that same oak tree, John is thinking about that day again. The only difference is, then his eyes were filled with dreams and questions, and today his eyes are filled with memories and tears.
Nevertheless, a smile unknowingly appears at the corner of his lips as he remembers that day. Because, some memories never just hurt, they remind us of how much we once learned to live with our lives.
John looked at the woman and said......
“My name is John David,”
He extended his trembling hand for a handshake. Just then John noticed that the woman was standing with an umbrella over her head. She smiled softly and took John’s hand. She said in a soft voice.... “I’m Laila.
I work in the college library.”
John shook his head a little unpreparedly. The raindrops were still falling on the edge of the umbrella. In the distance, students were seen running towards the college campus to avoid getting wet in the rain and seeking shelter. There was a strange busyness all around, and in the midst of it, their little moment of acquaintance stood out.
Laila asked again, “What do you do?”
John smiled softly and said, “Today is my first day at college. I am a professor of history. I have the opportunity to teach history to students here.” John paused and said…
If you allow me, I can go to your library sometimes and read books. I really love reading books.”
Laila was a little surprised and said, “Oh! Is that so? So from now on, I will see you in the library regularly.”
John said, a little jokingly, “That will only be possible if you get permission…if you don’t forget me?”
Laila laughed. Her smile stirred a strange feeling in John’s mind. A tender, unfamiliar feeling. John realized that there was something special hidden somewhere in this ordinary morning.
The two of them stood in silence for a while. All around them was the sound of the rain, the soft melody of raindrops falling on the leaves of the trees lying on the ground, as if nature itself had become their silent conversation partner.
Laila said softly, “You are still getting wet… If you want, you can go and sit in the library. It’s also time for my duty.”
John hesitated a little, “Then let’s go… can we go together?”
Laila smiled sweetly and nodded, “Let’s go.”
The two of them slowly started walking towards the college under the same umbrella. The rain was still falling, but John felt like every drop of this rain was announcing the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
As he walked, John suddenly remembered. He had to go to the office room to report. He stopped and looked at Laila and said, “I have to go to the office room now. See you later.”
Laila smiled softly, “Of course. See you.”
John slowly walked towards the office room. He stood in front of the door, took a deep breath, and then entered.
As soon as he entered, he was faced with an unexpected scene. The staff and professors present in the room applauded together and welcomed him. For a moment, John was completely stunned. He never thought that his first day would begin with such a warm welcome.
The sound of applause, the smiles on everyone's faces, and the sincere welcome, all together filled his heart with joy. This unfamiliar environment suddenly began to feel familiar.
Just then, John saw Laila standing on one side of the room. She was smiling softly. There was a kind of joy in her eyes, along with a hint of pride. As if she was happy to witness John's new beginning.
Seeing Laila, John also smiled lightly. That smile contained a kind of gratitude and unknown tension. It seemed that this small acquaintance had become the most precious part of the day for him.
Amidst all these new faces, new environment, new responsibilities, a strange peace came over John's mind. He felt that today was not just the beginning of a new job; rather, it was the beginning of a special chapter in his life.
It was still raining outside, but John no longer felt uneasy. Rather, the sound of the rain seemed to deepen the joy within him. He realized that some days in life come silently, to be remembered forever. And today was just such a memorable day.
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