OUR FATEFUL TRIP

The train was speeding from Venice to Paris. Mary was looking out of the window vaguely. At first sight she seemed to think about nothing but… She became sober when heard the voice of young  man.

-Hi, may I keep your company?

  Mary was surprised, but accepted the suggestion.

-Yes, sit down, please.

-I am Erik, I am from  Poland .

-I am Mary, I am from Italy.

-Nice to meet you. Maybe you think why I disturb you?

-No , to tell the truth  I think it is nonsense to  refuse your suggestion .

-Oh, good. Honestly , I like you at first sight and I want to know everything about you.

 Mary  smiled sincerely.

-Mary let me predict what kind of personality you are? Then you will predict what kind of personality I am, Ok?

-Ok.

-Please keep looking at me.

-Ok, - said Mary with an enigmatic smile.

  After about a minute of staring at each other…

-You are a very kind, friendly and devoted person, you are full of love although  you look a little disappointed now. Your  worldview is different from other people.  You have dreams, which  are very important to  you, you can’t imagine your life without your dreams.  You dream about a man who can  accept you the same way as you are.  In reality, he should have the same ideology  as you do  and can help you realize your goals and overcome all obstacles.

   Mary couldn’t  restrain her tears, Erik kept silence.

-What’s wrong with you Mary, I am sorry, forgive me if I…

-No-no, it’s OK,  I am surprised, your description is absolutely true.

-Mary…

-Now let me predict your personality.

-I am waiting impatiently.

-You are generous, witty…You can be in the centre of attention without any problem. At first you seem like Don Juan, but in reality you are looking for your unique woman, you are strict about women, you are also interested in art although you are working in other sphere and finally I think you will never let anybody to constrain your freedom.

-Mary, Please, stop talking.

  Mary didn’t carry on.

-Maybe this game isn’t good, is it?

  After a few minutes of silence Erik started talking.

-You know, this is the best and the most interesting game I have ever played at the same time it is very  amazing. I can’t believe it, Mary. You are the first person who has described me so truly.

  They kept silence. They were both deeply thoughtful. After a few hours they came to themselves when heard the squeaky whistle of the train, which alarmed that they almost reached Paris. The train little by little approached the station. Mary took her knapsack and…

-It was pleasant to meet you, Erik. You are very eccentric and extraordinary person indeed, Good bye,-said Mary and ran quickly along the corridor

Erik fell into a stupor and even didn’t answer Mary, but came to himself in the end and flew away from the train like a ping-pong ball.  He looked around but didn’t find Mary. He  was in panic as he thought he lost the girl  who he has been looking for all his life. He desperately looked here and there, when suddenly he noticed a fragile girl sitting near the fountain. He hurried on , stood in front of Mary and…

-I have almost thought I lost you and it hurt me even more .

-I should have taken a taxi and gone away. Now I think what made me stay.

-Mary, I am enchanted by you.  Please tell me that you have the same feelings as I do , These magical and unbelievable feelings helped us discover each other easily  we must be together, we are created  for each other. People might live the whole life together without feeling these emotions. I can’t believe we met only  a  few  hours ago.

  Mary still kept silence

-Mary talk to me, Please. Maybe you think I am mad, giddy and light-headed, but believe me I am sure that you are the woman of my life

Mary hugged him suddenly.

-Erik, is it possible? I don’t want to  divorce  you .

-Really? Mary, Mary…

 They kissed each other passionately  and tears of happiness dropped from their cheeks.. This trip to all appearances became  fateful for them.