Among the loyal customers of P-Coffee, there was a man named William.
William had just entered retirement in October after decades of working as a financial advisor in the heart of New York City. In his old age, William felt the world he once knew so well was starting to change. Along with retirement, he also lost his soulmate, Maria, who passed away in mid-November. William's once busy life now felt quiet and empty.
December arrived, bringing cold temperatures and longer nights. However, P-Coffee remained warm, both from the fire always burning in the fireplace and the warmth from the customers who knew and cared for each other. William began visiting the café more often, trying to find some solace in his loneliness.
That day, William's daughter, Susan, asked to meet him at P-Coffee. Susan was a successful career woman in the financial world, following in her father's footsteps. Unlike William, who seemed increasingly worn out by time, Susan always appeared full of energy and determination. However, that day, her face seemed softer, showing that she understood how difficult this time was for her father.
When Susan entered P-Coffee, Ben greeted her with a warm smile, then immediately served William's favorite coffee at the table where he always sat. Birdy also reacted to Susan's arrival. "Susan's here, Susan's here. She'll give me peanuts," chirped the parrot.
At that moment, the café wasn't too crowded; only a few customers were engrossed in conversation or their work.
Susan: "Dad, how are you today?"
William: (smiling gently) "I'm doing okay, dear. How about you? I see your face on TV more often now. Your career is really taking off."
Susan: (laughing softly) "It's just because my job demands it, Dad. But today, I'm not here to talk about my work. I want to know how you're feeling… about everything that's been happening lately."
William: (gazing at the cup of coffee in his hands) "It's been a tough year, Susan. Losing your mother… retiring... The house feels so empty now."
Susan: (looking at her father with concern) "I can feel it, Dad. I want to do something for you. How about we plan a vacation? Somewhere warm, far from all of this. Maybe it could make you feel better."
William: (shaking his head slowly) "A vacation won't fill the emptiness in the house, Susan. I don't need an escape. I need something more... real. Something that can fill my days with life."
Susan: (frowning slightly) "What can I do, Dad? What do you want?"
William: (sighing and looking at Susan gently) "If you would allow it, I would like one of your twins to stay with me for a while. Let me cover the costs. Just having the sound of a child in the house, I wouldn't feel so alone."
Susan: (surprised, but touched) "Dad… Of course. I'll talk to them. They would love to spend time with Grandpa. I never thought you'd ask for something like this."
William: (smiling gently) "I never imagined I would either. But the loneliness... it's too heavy to bear alone."
Susan: "I understand, Dad. I want you to know that we all love you very much. You don't have to go through this alone."
William: (nodding, smiling gratefully) "Thank you, Susan. Having my grandchild around will help a lot. That's more than enough to fill this emptiness."
William: "Oh yes, you know, Susan! After losing your mother, I truly realized the importance of having adequate protection. We never know what might happen. Our health insurance helped ease the burden when your mother was ill, but if not for that, everything might have been much harder.”
Susan: (nodding slowly, thinking) "Dad, that's true. I've always seen insurance as part of a financial plan, but now I understand more how it also provides peace of mind. Maybe I also need to make sure that the kids are well protected, just like you did for all of us."
William: (smiling) "That was one of the best decisions I ever made, Susan. I just want you and my grandchildren to feel safe, no matter what happens. Insurance isn't just about money; it's about making sure we're prepared for anything."
Susan: (taking William's hand and holding it tightly) "You're right, Dad. Thank you for teaching me this. We'll make sure our family is always protected."
William: "That's what's most important. With the right protection, we can face anything, and our home will never feel too empty again."
Ben: (sneaking out from behind the bar) "Mr. William, Susan, would you like some more coffee? Or maybe something sweet to warm up the mood?"
William: (laughing) "Of course, Ben. Another coffee and two slices of cake to celebrate this decision."
Susan: (smiling at Ben) "Thanks, Ben. Cake sounds perfect."
