Okko was a diligent man who worked hard in every undertaking. He excelled in school, and when he achieved all his academic requirements, he began a career in designing bridges for challenging cataracts over precipices, rivers, and vast bodies of water. The work he achieved was excellent, and he was respected and well-renowned. Years became decades, and he realized he had not thought of having a family while still young enough.
He had no time for a social life, let alone a courtship. The only comfort came from a regular visit to spend a night with Lucy, and the following day, he always gave her twice the fee she commanded. They knew each other comprehensively. Neither ever mentioned love but followed the ways of believers in Eros and the teachings of the Kama Sutra. Okko and Lucy were so content with each other that they thought a drastic disruption would never enter their relationship.
One day, when Okko was flying home in his private jet, he decided to seek a woman for a wife and start a family. This conclusion implicitly meant he would have to make the next visit with Lucy would be his final day with her. When he broke the news, he planned to present a large gift and a sum of money, vastly more than usual. The day came, and he did not mention any plan to Lucy upon his arrival. The night passed as normal, and the next day, he stood before her and began to break the news.
"Lucy, my dear, I will not be returning to you, so for the years of devoted service, here is a gift and a large sum of money for you."
"Okko, I refuse your gift and this golden parachute, my steadfast client. I wish you well. (as tears filled her eyes)"
Okko walked for perhaps an hour, wandering around bewildered, and then as if lightning had hit him, he realized his blunder. He ran back to Lucy and was happily jolted to find her in the doorway. He ran to her, and she stepped down. They embraced in a fashion that lasted for the rest of their lives.
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