Without Asking Why

There is always that one person who does not need a reason. A call at an odd hour is enough. A random plan is enough. A sudden need to step out for tea, a last minute movie, sitting beside them in silence, or a night spent ranting about the same things again. They do not ask why now or why again. They only ask where and when.

Half the time you do not even notice when they become part of the day. They fit into whatever is already happening. They listen when the story absolutely goes nowhere. They stay even when there is nothing left to say. They stand with you without judgment. What sets them apart is how consistently they show up. They understand that sometimes all a person needs is company, not advice.

They are not always cheerful or wise. Sometimes they are tired too. They show up anyway. Life begins to feel lighter around them. You step out more easily because someone will join without asking for details. You speak more freely because there is no need for clarity. Even uneventful moments feel complete simply because they are shared. Their presence does not solve anything but it removes the sense of carrying everything alone.

Realization comes much later. You realize how many days were held together by their presence. How often they were the first person you thought of when something small happened. How many evenings ended gently because someone was willing to stay. Maybe, without knowing it you have been that presence for someone else too.

Think of that person now. The one who answered every call. The one who never made you feel like a burden. This is for them. For their patience and their availability. If you can, reach out to them. Tell them what their presence meant. Sometimes acknowledging someone is enough to honour what they have given.