A letter

Plato headed back home with more confusion than answers that surrounded his mind . He raced ahead of Dimitri forgetting to wait for his friend .

Dimitri seeing plato going far ahead , took long strides to catch up with him . Which he did , finally

You forgot to wait for me , Plato .

Plato was still pondering about the events that has and could transpire . He unknowingly forgot to acknowledge the presence of Dimitri

Plato , you alright . You seem to be elsewhere , questioned Dimitri

Still there was no response

Dimitri pulled out a letter from his pocket and handed it over to Plato

What's this ? Asked Plato

It's a letter from your father . Replied Dimitri

Plato took the letter firmly out of Dimitri's hands and said .From my father ? We have not spoken for years . This is a surprise .

Maybe he knows you are confused , said Dimitri

Plato opened the letter and started to read it on the way .

Such was the way that they took . Everyday for years . Plato had memorised each and every inch of the pathway and did not necessarily look ahead to reach the home without getting hurt .

The content of the letter

The regular affairs of the family was mentioned briefly , and not thoroughly . Information about the happenings in the family, the affairs of the town were also mentioned , though very disjointed and not clearly . A special paragraph was written by his mother for him . Asking about his well-being primarily and sentiments were written as a mother would , with care . Then came finally , a paragraph . Written - by your father in bold capital as in to highlight the seriousness of the message that was forthcoming

Son , it started . I have dabbled with philosophy all my life as you know . And in your case a bit too obvious , Plato . I have written a brief passage with the learning's I have done in my life . It may not be to your liking or even to your taste or maybe even match your intellect . But these are words I say stay true to my heart . So here it goes

Plato , in this life . Not many men are born into great privilege or create it in their own when they get older . And that is fine . If the world could be a home for each and everyone of us to be privileged , then it would be cease to be our world . I am far too old to even dream of such a thing . And people like us were born not into wealth and it is quite alright if you are your siblings do not create wealth , or become people of privilege . It is quite alright , do not take that kind of pressure onto yourself . A man who pursues this makes a beast of himself , and the humane part of him is king dead . There will be days in the future , when you are fully grown up . That opulence is the truth , the reality . It is not . Opulence is a gift enjoyed by a select few . The gods have given them this , it's not yours not mine or anyone else's . It is a gift from god . I certainly believe so . Work hard , that is something we all must do , that's the price of being a human . But do not dream of rewards . If you are worthy , it will come . And do not think you are talented . You are not special . This is something my  old age has taught me . And mainly be a man of principle and honesty . Whatever the cost may be . And be sincere in all the work you do . There is no such thing as simple work .

The END

Plato read the letter , folded it and kept it in his pocket .

Dimitri , the gentleman he was did not intrude on the privacy of Plato . And chose not to ask him any such questions relating to the matter . Although he could see , there was a bit of clarity in Plato .

So It is going to be a little weird without Sergey around . He was a fun guy to hang around with . Said Dimitri

He certainly was . A unique man , like no one else . Said Plato

And Dimitri , Plato said . I never once mentioned to him or anyone else , he was like an older brother to me . He thought me the ropes , and made me feel like it's alright to be in cold Minsk . Driving trucks

He was a good man , sorry he still is . Agreed Dimitri

The two of them reached the house .

Dimitri said to Plato , I'm heading g out for s bit . The office colleagues are hanging out for a few drinks . Would you like to join us . Asked Dimitri

No , thank you . Replied Plato . I think I will stay in . He said

That's alright . You know I have to treat them , since I got the promotion. . Said Dimitri

Oh , yea . Replied Plato .

Plato went in to his room , opened his cupboard and Carefully placed the letter , also well hidden

He shut his cupboard and locked it .

Now what do I do ? He thought . The letter had a somewhat profound effect on him , but reality said otherwise . He was a man now , and there were different rules to the game . And he gad to do all this is needed to survive .

Plato lit a cigarette, and said to himself

Survive I must

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