During this entire conflict, Michael did not even notice how he missed his stop. But his heart was still fluttering from adrenaline and pride in his action. Despite the physical imbalance, he was able to protect someone who was in trouble, and this gave him a sense of justice and bravery.
Michael got off the bus, and the gypsy woman got off with him. The bright morning promised a good day, but Michael’s heart was full of excitement. The woman, saved by him from the annoying fellow traveler, turned her grateful gaze to him.
Her eyes, like two fires, shone with sincerity. — Thank you, young man, — she said, smiling. — You are really a very brave man.
Allow me to thank you, in our way, gypsy-style. May I tell your fortune? Michael, a bit embarrassed by such an offer, wanted to refuse. He was late for an important meeting, and every minute counted.
But something deep in his soul made him stop. The gypsy woman, noticing his hesitation, added. — I usually don’t tell fortunes just like that.
This is not the best occupation for me. But for you, I’ll make an exception. And I won’t take anything for it.
I am really in a hurry. And I have an important meeting, — Michael replied softly. — Actually, I’m going to meet my fiancée’s parents.
The gypsy woman raised her eyebrow in surprise. — And why hurry to the funeral? He just smiled. — No, it’s not a funeral, but a very important event for me.
The gypsy woman nodded, understanding the importance of the moment for the young man. Michael looked at his watch and sighed. He really needed to go.
— Maybe some other time? — he said, trying to get out of the fortune-telling offer. Of course, he thanked the woman again and headed to the nearest stop, hoping to catch the next bus or find a taxi. In his head, the thought swirled about how to quickly shorten the path and make it to the meeting without spoiling the first impression of himself before the future relatives.