A Sunset for Two

Every evening, Mr. Mufid sat by the window with a cup of tea in his hand. His small house, nestled in the corner of an aging neighborhood, had a perfect view of the setting sun. The warm golden hues of twilight painted the room, giving it a peaceful glow.

For years, this routine remained unchanged. Mr. Mufid would sit in silence, gazing out the window as if waiting for something or someone. Neighbors spoke in whispers, calling him “the lonely man by the window,” but no one dared to approach.

Until one day, Seina, a thoughtful and curious girl from next door, moved in. She was just seventeen but carried a wisdom and warmth beyond her years. Every evening, she noticed Mr. Mufid through her own window. One day, she decided to visit him.

“Good evening, Mr. Mufid,” Seina greeted him with a bright smile as he opened the door. “I see you sitting by the window every day. May I join you?”

Mr. Mufid hesitated but eventually nodded. For the first time in years, someone sat beside him, sharing the view that had been his only companion.

Over time, Seina and Mr. Mufid began to talk. At first, it was just small talk about the weather, the flowers in his garden, and the birds that perched on the trees outside. But one evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Mr. Mufid opened up about a story he had never shared before.

He spoke of his late wife, Amina, who had passed away ten years ago. The window had been their favorite spot. Every evening, they would sit together, holding hands as they watched the sunset. After her passing, he couldn’t bring himself to change the routine. Watching the sunset was his way of keeping her memory alive.

Seina listened with quiet respect, her heart heavy with the weight of his words. “She must have been an extraordinary woman,” she said softly.

“She was,” Mr. Mufid replied, his eyes glistening. “And now, it seems the sunsets aren’t as lonely anymore. Thank you, Seina.”

From that day onward, Seina made it her habit to visit Mr. Mufid. Together, they shared countless sunsets, creating a new routine one filled with laughter, stories, and an unexpected bond that brought light to both their lives.

The sunsets still carried memories of Amina, but they now also symbolized a newfound hope and friendship.