Neighbors
He taps my nose, making me smile.
"The straight lifeline only means that you are dead. That's why our lives are filled with so many ups and downs to remind us that we are alive. These difficulties are meant to make us stronger as a person, not to weaken us. Because once we conquer all these challenges, we find how strong we are." He kisses my forehead and tucks my head under his chin, wrapping his arms around me, "You are strong, I know this, but you have to believe it."
"When did you become so wise?" I lightly laugh while wiping the silent tears which are threatening to overflow from my eyes.