Climber Saved by Message
Climber Saved by Message

It was one of those days when the sun terribly destroys you with its rays through the windows of your house. Arthur had no choice, he was forced to get up to not let the sunlight burn him down. So, It was a glorious day. August was coming to its end, therefore all that remained was to enjoy the last rays of the bright warm sun Arthur was on his self-seclusion for the last couple of months. His seclusion was caused by the recent death of his father. He was undoubtedly one of the bravest humans worthy of respect. He was a savior. Sometimes he went on monthly expeditions to look for the next victim and do everything possible to help him return home safely. And one day he did not come back. Nobody could find him.

In any event, the weather was wonderful. It was the day when Arthur decided to see his father. The son has missed him for so long and he intended to find his father even if it meant to be beyond the limits of our world. Arthur got ready much earlier than usual. Everything had been packed a month ago. He did not have time for breakfast. He had to be on the top of the mountain by noon. His father would be angry if he was late. «You will be killed by wild animals if you are not at home by sunset, dear», — he warned. But it was Arthur's father who taught him everything about climbing. As a child, he used to go to the mountains with his father as a vacation. So he had already known the way, and it was not difficult to reach the right place.

After 5 hours Arthur was already standing on the highest mountain, where he and his father used to spend most of their time together. From the left side, he could still see the same narrow river, almost shallow with time. To the right, as before, there was smoke from the forester's hut, and in front, you could see a familiar town. Silence hung in the air, so the voices at the bottom were still heard. People didn't even guess they were being watched from above. Nevertheless, the right person was not among them. His father could no longer laugh down there. And he would know for sure that he was being watched. After all, he often climbed the mountain to look at everything that was happening from above. Therefore he was here. Arthur's father was standing right next to him. He was looking after his son, just like in childhood. And Arthur would be able to look at him too very soon. Arthur's hand reached for the phone. Fingers typed the message: « I’ll see you soon, father. I hope you'll be waiting for me on the top.» His eyes were filling with tears, hands were trembling. He got scared. Fear suddenly made him stop. He was not able to make even a step, his phone slipped from his wet hands and fell into the depths of the abyss before Arthur. Although he did not see it already, Arthur was peering ahead through tears, he absorbed every sound and inhaled every smell around him. Finally, he took his last breath, taking in as much air as possible. His eyes slowly closed, squeezing out the last heavy tears. Finally, he took a step forward to meet his father again.

— Mr. Arthur, can you hear me? Mr. Arthur? The doctor is needed here immediately. He woke up.

— Father, I have to see my father first, — Arthur whispered.

— I’m sorry, but your father … Your father has been dead for many years already, dear Arthur, — replayed the man opposite.

— It’s a rude lie. My father’s been absent for a couple of months, and you've already invited me to his funeral. I was supposed to see him today, he is, probably, still waiting for me.

— Right, your father is waiting for you. Just not right now.

— How did I get there? Was it a dream?

— Yes, my dear. You had a nightmare, therefore you should try to sleep, — the man gently stroked Arthur’s hand, — I promise, you are going to have only good dreams this time.

Leaving the hospital room, the man met a doctor walking towards him.

— The boy is very scared. Please, be careful. I told him nothing. I don’t think he can hear something at the moment. Doctor, It’s a real miracle his heart is still beating. I was so confused when I got a message.

— Did you know his father?

— He was my close friend and I used to help him with his expeditions. It’s a big loss…

— I’m sorry, — the doctor said carefully, — but I have to ask you several questions about the incident.

— You have all rights. Please

— How did you find Arthur? And where did you get his father’s phone?

— It's an incredible coincidence, but I had found the phone just a month before at the foot of the mountain where I found Arthur. To my surprise, there had been quite a few things to fix and then the phone was ready to work. And finally, I got a message last night, — the man showed me the phone.

— Accidents are not accidental. It's a huge mystery you managed to find him alive.

— Fortunately, I wasn’t that far away. I'm a forester, so I know these places very well and I know the places in the forest where you can find a cellular connection. And there are not so many.

— Good for you. You are his savior today, — the doctor said.

— Not as good as his father was. He keeps an eye on us and still saves people’s lives. 

© MARSEYA,
книга «Climber Saved by Message ».
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