It was raining in banglore, John, who turned 64, still fit, captivating white hair, with wrinkles lined up on his forehead , despite wrinkles he was still looking handsome in his own way, small black eyes which showed lonliness , standing on the door side, bidding bye to his children and grand children. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAZNwyh9KMbF
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" See you next year" , He hollered,1153Please respect copyright.PENANA81N7HXvU38
glancing onto the moving car, wiping tears from his eyes with his finger.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAHwY06JnKCf
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Now he is just left alone in his big house, two storeyed modern house,white painted, Inside was largely open, a floating stairway leading to the upper floor, and every floor was smooth polished , named as "Nest house" . 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAtwZ5uaoUJh
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"This is our nest house, Its filled with love and laughter " he reminisced his wife's words as his fingers rub across the name plate.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAeotEPgIex2
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He calls himsef as a 'good Actor' for pretending as he prefers solitary dwelling by faking a happy smile on his face, But the truth loneliness is the most terrible poverty. Its been 5 years since he is all alone living in the nest house, Life seems to be very boring , mentally exhausted. He longed to remarry, But he did not had enough courage to discuss about his remarriage with his children, thinking that his children would express scorn and contempt. But he had always wished if someone could volunteerly come forward and present to his children on his behalf. He had not taken any initiative action , instead he decided to bury his feelings deep inside himself. Befriending with lonliness was the only choice he had. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAH6PrGPD1mB
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Few months passed, he decided to start the business again As he was very bored with his life , And also to put an end to his awkwardness when people ask " Are you into business now?" , Usually his answer would be "No, I sit at home". 1153Please respect copyright.PENANA6jhHCXU14S
Next question would be ", How do you kill the time then?" My mind will be blank to answer this question because I just want to scream and say " I am terribly bored" , instead I would keep silent.1153Please respect copyright.PENANA0wxW79JKj6
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His many business has collapsed, so he know very well that failure is very likely outcome.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAvKrBQvtu2i
His past experience with business was bitter , he has faced losses more than profit , but he had gone through several business , had made enough money, when he was young , which would be enough for him to feed for 3 generations. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANA3R4mJbBhd0
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But still to fight with his lonliness, He decided to get into business . But he was not sure which business he would go with. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAuM5J53Ho7Q
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He googled : "best startup ideas after age 65 " Even though google listed bunch of results, He was not quite happy with result . 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAleKOSzUtH6
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Next day as usual he went for jogging , He always walks for an hour in the early morning in nearby park. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAs6VrJK2iiv
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After an hour of walking, exhausted, He plopped into the armchair in the park. His thoughts were still wandering about what business to start. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAiXhPD6sqUF
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He was moved from his reverie as1153Please respect copyright.PENANA8PhjNDamSN
he heard a voice " John" 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAtA0ESSJhdB
As he turned , there was Elderly man, finely dressed and neatly made up, quietly sitting in a chair beside him, glaring at him with wide smile on his face. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANADpCzheAGtr
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" Benja....min" john stammered ,in a fraction of second his pale face turned into excitment.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAKIA32eZY2W
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Meeting an old best friend after long time, almost after 11 years , made him on top of the world.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAWfgFHjFXkj
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First 15 minutes was repeat question - how are you… and how are thing. Then topics from across the world started pouring and they didn’t even realized it was 10:30 am. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANA2fCiloafXm
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Benjamin is a thought leader, a motivational speaker, leadership trainer and a business Coach. He specializes in spiriting and empowering people to realize their true potential. As a keynote speaker, millions of people including high-profile entrepreneurs and other top notch business entities have benefitted from his energetic workshops worldwide.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAoPMyOZMxim
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Benjamin promised john to help him to start his business as they were having breakfast in a hotel. They both strode towards john's house after breakfast. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAErTwsRRCzP
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As they reached home, Benjmin asked john to list his hobbies on the paper.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAGBOQLt15Rf
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The list was 1153Please respect copyright.PENANARFupaHVQ2c
" 1.Keeping myself fit - Walking and diet 1153Please respect copyright.PENANA1FqIUn7icz
2. food Speaking with friends and1153Please respect copyright.PENANA8hNOI1MBPd
3. familyGardening "1153Please respect copyright.PENANA4E0d847gi4
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After going through john' s hobbies , Benjamin asked " how about entertainment class for seniors where you can provide them diet plan , exercise tips, basic tech tips and Some kind of life hacks which would simplify their life. "1153Please respect copyright.PENANAfjN0zrshqj
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"woow , it sounds interesting" John said in an excitement tone.1153Please respect copyright.PENANA1uSwFXTFXF
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Benjamin went on,1153Please respect copyright.PENANA1a0zAs2tkz
" you can charge around $100 as monthly membership fee from your customers , I am sure you would enjoy this business as you are addicted to speaking to random people and very fond of making new friends. I know you will earn lots of friends also as this business go ahead. " 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAml3UbzBffj
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John was overwhelmed with this idea , he stated that all his children would come for his birthday in next week , And he will surely discuss with them about this business . He wanted to say about his desire to get marry, but he could not say to benjamin .1153Please respect copyright.PENANA06iybPcX4d
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All his children had reached for his birthday. on his 65th birthday, after cake cutting, john was bombarded with gifts from friends, his children and grand children, Then they all gathered around him and handed a special gift to him .1153Please respect copyright.PENANAM440DzSodk
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Elder son said " Father , we want you to open this wrap now " As he opened, he could see some old lady pics inside the box . For a moment john was surprised with lips parted , eyes widened quesioningly.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAacbNNQy10g
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Youngest daughter came forward and said gently " we have collected some photos , We want you to marry the lady you liked ,this is your matrimonial website username and password. " she hands over a paper to him.1153Please respect copyright.PENANA7eMkmx1AmQ
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John's eyes welled with tears, in amused tone he said " Thank you my children" 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAGEuHCDkE24
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"We are sorry father for being late to understand your needs" the eldest son stated in a guilty tone .1153Please respect copyright.PENANAMSxa0C0Pjq
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'Now let's put the music and celebrate our new joy" middle son said to brighten the situation. 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAkRQIN688rM
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As all went to dance floor, benjamin moved to john and smirked "How was the special gift" ?1153Please respect copyright.PENANAmBUZ53bM5h
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John surprisingly asked " Was it your plan?" 1153Please respect copyright.PENANATBIPrRlRF8
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Benjamin noded his head saying yes and gave a warm hug to his friend.1153Please respect copyright.PENANA9HVZk3ywcA
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" I want you to be very happy always, I am your same old friend who can understand your needs and tears without communication.1153Please respect copyright.PENANAjrT5GdLFzR
Live your life now. You no need to fight with lonliness anymore .1153Please respect copyright.PENANAZIBXVX10Qa
You have new wife and business now, Have a fresh start, wish you all the best " . 1153Please respect copyright.PENANAvczLFQJNrY
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John said with gratitude " Thank you very much, A friend like you is always needed in life" . His voice almost burst out with happiness.1153Please respect copyright.PENANArXsmbmWZq7
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john had a bright smile on his face, incredulously thinking about his new gifted life at the age of 65 .
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