Anna was hurrying to get to the office after a business meeting with some partners. To save time, she took the attack through a city park. The sun shone on the avenues, but a cold wind from the river pierced her bones.
Anna shivered and hunched her coat further around her. Pedestrians moved quickly, paying no attention to each other. Anna also walked quickly, fearing she might be late for an important meeting.
Suddenly, her gaze fell on a secluded bench, far from the main road. An elderly man sat on that bench. He was neatly dressed, holding a cane, and staring thoughtfully into the distance.
Something about his appearance made Anna slow down. 
“Excuse me, what time is it?” the old man asked, noticing her gaze. “It’s 1:30,” Anna replied, looking at her watch.
The man climbed up the stairs and looked at the horizon again. Anna was about to leave, but noticed a confused look in his eyes. “Is everything okay?
Do you need help?” the young woman asked, approaching. The old man looked at her gratefully. “I think I’m lost,” he said softly.
“I went for a walk, and now I can’t find my way home.”
Anna sat down next to him. The meeting no longer seemed so urgent. She asked sweetly:
“Can you tell me your name?”
“My name is Viktor Semenovich,” he replied after a brief pause.
“Do you remember your address or the phone number of any family members?” Anna asked gently. Viktor squinted, trying to concentrate. After a minute, he slowly said his address and a phone number.
Anna took out her cell phone and dialed the number. “Hello?” a male voice answered. “Good morning!” “I’m in the city park near Lenin Street with Viktor Semenovich.
I think he’s lost,” Anna explained. “Dad?!” the voice exclaimed, full of relief. “Thank you so much!
I’ll be there right away. Please stay with him.”
After hanging up the call, Anna returned to the old man, who was visibly shivering from the cold. Without hesitation, she took off her jacket and draped it over Viktor’s shoulders.
“Oh, no, there’s no need,” the old man protested. “Don’t worry, I’m not cold,” Anna assured him, although the wind was already freezing her. They began to chat.
Viktor talked about his life, about his son, who was always absorbed in work. Anna listened attentively, occasionally glancing at her watch. After a quarter of an hour, an elegant black car stopped near the park.
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