It was a sunny day in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. I was sitting in my garden sipping my cold coffee. Garden was in the full bloom. I could see pollinators doing their job. I was having my own space. Just then, I heard the screeching of a car. It was too loud. I looked out of balcony and saw XUV just hit a Alto car. 

There was not much damage to Alto but I could see damage on the XUV. People from the surroundings came on the spot.  XUV man came out in anger. Alto car driver was still in the car. It could be clearly seen XUV man was young and the Alto car driver was old. 

The young man was red in anger. He was literally shouting at the old man. Old man was calm and did not step out of the car. Young man did not have patience. He was threatening the person to come out or else he will smash the car. Nearby people tried to calm him down and to handle things coolly. 

The old man came out and said it was an accident. He apologized for his carelessness. He was calm enough. But young man having a young blood, did not want to listen and started asking money. Oldie said he is feeling sorry and he should let him go. Young man said “Do you even know how much expensive is this? My father gifted me this beast on my birthday? This is very dear to me." Listening saying this, old man had a smile. People around was shocked. 

When asked the reason behind his smile. He said “This car may be very dear to you. It may be very expensive to you. Is it more expensive than mine? My wife gifted me this car from her savings from the salary. I am unfortunate that she is no more. But this car is much more than any of your expensive ones. I could also get luxury cars but this car has my soul in it. Now say, Whose car is more expensive?” .

Young man and everyone there stood shock. Even I had no words. The old man smiled and sat back. He drove off. No one had guts to stop him. The young man too sat back and went. 

This left a impact in me. I was feeling grateful for the things I have. I was smiling through out.