Taxi

A man of about forty becomes Azriel’s passenger and asks to be taken to one of the residential areas. He puts a large gray suitcase in the trunk and gets into the car. — Did you go on vacation? — the taxi driver made an assumption. - No, on a business trip. I would go on vacation with my family, — the man answered. - It’s clear. In principle, I could have guessed it. Where did you go? — asked the driver. - To Yekaterinburg. There is a factory there, I went to check it, — said the passenger. - So you are an inspector? So how’s the check? — Azriel asked. - Not bad. I liked it there. By the way, a very good plant. It’s not bad with security, and with turnover, and with salaries, — the man said, — I went with my colleagues, we lived in a hotel. - Wow! How long? — asked the driver. - For a week, — he replied. - It’s clear. But you have a family, right? — the taxi driver clarified. - Yes, wife and son, — answered the passenger. — Does your wife work? — Azriel asked. - Yes, we both work. And my son goes to school. We’re both inspectors. But we regulate business trips so as not to leave our son alone, — the man said. - This is right. Do you love each other? — the taxi driver asked curiously. - Certainly! We have a wonderful family! My son studies well and helps around the house, and I help my wife, — he exclaimed. - This is good. That’s how it should be. And I’m lonely… — Azriel muttered. - Why? You, as I understand it, are a good person. I think you earn not so little. What is the reason? — the passenger was surprised. - The fact is that my mother is sick, and I give most of the money to her for treatment, — the driver explained, making it as believable as possible. - Oh, I’m so sorry! — the man exclaimed. - It’s okay, by the way, we’ve already arrived, — said the taxi driver. - Thank you. Here, take it. There’s a little more than needed here. Health to your mother. Goodbye! — the passenger said goodbye, getting out of the car and taking out a suitcase from the trunk. - Thank you too. Goodbye! — Azriel exclaimed, smiling kindly.