Companion

I am very lonely. Will you be my companion?

Companion? Why? Aren't you with a family?

I do. They're so faraway. My wife is old.

You are old too!

Ah, but I'm a man! That makes a difference.

Oh! How is that? Did you ask your wife whether she's lonely or not?

Well, the kids are there with her. We never have these kinds of conversation back home. Nobody talks about private matters. I instruct and she follows. That's about it.

Hmm. Typical chauvinism I'd say.

I don't understand that word.

It's okay you don't really have to  understand that particular word. Why did you come here?

To earn some money. A friend came to my homeland and told me that everything is possible here. He made it sound as if money grows on trees, but...

You are discovering that it is not so now?

Things are very expensive here. I might earn more here but my expenses are much higher. I lived in a rent free house there, here the rent is a lot. End of the day, I'm not really able to send much to my home.

Why don't you go back then at least you will not be lonely.

Firstly, I have a contract here for two years, i cannot leave before that. Secondly, even back home I'm lonely. My family regards me as the provider. Everyone is quite afraid of me. I don't really treat anyone harshly but they have decided as head of the family i must be kept at a distance.

I see, perhaps when you go back this time, you can create a bonding.

That will not happen madam, they're not friendly. You're different. You're friendly. You're different. How do we say, enterprising! I like talking to you.

Hmm. Unfortunately, you got me all wrong. I'm just friendly to everyone. The minute I leave, you'd be out of my mind. It diverts to my next duty at hand.

Ohh!

Well, don't be so heartbroken. Getting friendly with me is not going to solve your problems. We're all God fearing people. We cannot hurt our family members with things like this. Jumping into any kind of relationship is not at all in my agenda.

I understand. I'm sorry I asked you in the first place.

Its okay my friend. When i drop by we can chat a bit. After all i do need to eat. I'd continue eating here every Monday without fail.

Why can't you come everyday? I'd give you a discount?

No, no. Discounts are no good. You must earn your rightful share and i don't want to get attached to any particular person, place or situation. I'm really sorry.

Please don't stop coming here. It's quite refreshing talking to you.

Sure. See you next week. Meanwhile be happy. Call your family. Talk to them on and off. Build a platform from here so that you can break all barriers once back home.

Alright. I will try that. Thanks.

Welcome my friend.