We went into the kitchen and stood next to the washing machine. Yilmaz Abi examined the machine carefully, checked the plug, then opened the lid and looked inside. “I think there is an electrical problem,” he said and started checking the cables behind the machine. Meanwhile, I watched him anxiously.
After struggling for a while, Yilmaz Abi said, “This cable is loose. If I plug it back in tightly, it should work,” and fixed the cable. He plugged the machine back in and tried to turn it on, and it suddenly started working. A sense of relief filled me.
“Yilmaz Abi, you are really great! Thank you very much,” I said happily.
Yilmaz Abi smiled slightly and said, “It doesn’t matter Hanzade, little things like this always make me happy. If there is another problem, don’t hesitate to come to me.”
I offered him a cup of coffee and he accepted. We sat together and chatted for a while while drinking our coffee. Thanks to Yilmaz Abi’s help, the problem with my washing machine had been solved and I felt more comfortable.
That evening, thanks to Yilmaz Abi’s help and warm conversation, I solved my problem and also experienced a friendship that helped me feel a little better about my loneliness. I thought to myself how lucky I was to have such good neighbors. I knew that from now on, I could trust Yilmaz Abi when I had a problem. This thought eased the difficulties of living alone a little. Yilmaz Abi made a small touch in my life that day and I will always be grateful to him. With his help, not only my washing machine but also my soul seemed to be repaired. That evening, I felt at peace as I did my laundry. I was happy to experience another one of life’s small but precious moments.