'They don't want me to leave.'

He thought. Meanwhile, he was delighted to have experienced such affinity in his lifetime.

“Thank you, Jeff and Leon. I'm bereft of speech. You have made my day.”

“It is our pleasure. Let's allow you to dress up for dinner. We are waiting in the parlor.”

“Okay. I will be with you shortly.”

At the Dinner Table

They met others seated and waiting for them patiently.

“A good evening to you, Prof.”

They welcomed him simultaneously. Now, all eyes were on him, and was too bashful to think correctly. He sat down on the particular chair he sat on during lunch. Then, he looked...