I looked around with a tray in my hands. Today I had an attack - I really wanted something sweet.)) I ran into Mak cafe, and as a result there was steaming hot coffee on a tray and my favorite Esterhazy cake with nuts was on the saucer. I was a little ashamed that I had fallen off the diet, but the anticipation of something delicious was invigorating. What is this! Not a single free table! You'll have to sit down with someone. An elderly lady in a beautiful knitted beret was sitting by the window, with an empty tray in front of her. I hoped that she was about to leave. “Are you free?” “Yes, please, sit down!” the lady answered me majestically. I squeezed into the table, smiling awkwardly, apologizing that all the tables were occupied. The lady smiled politely. I made a couple sips of coffee and stuck a fork into the cake... Happiness was very close! - Could you treat me to coffee? And I’ll tell you something good! I almost choked. It was unexpected to hear this from a spectacular lady with an elegant manicure. - Coffee? Of course... I’ll buy it now,” I agreed, confused. She got up from the table and suddenly: “Can I finish yours in the meantime?” And you buy yourself a new one. I felt like I was blushing like a lobster from the awkwardness of this situation. Something doesn’t fit, doesn’t match... An older woman with manners. Sits so gracefully. She is dressed very decently, even with a touch of light theatrical chic. Maybe she's crazy? It seems not... The eyes are clear. And then I caught her quick glance in the direction of my cake and immediately understood everything. The lady was hungry!!! I bought her two cakes and more coffee. She ate with pleasure. And she told me her story: “I have always been very talented. In everything! But my main talent is to be a woman! Men have always loved me; I had no equal. I always shone. One of my husband was a famous artist, I inspired him. Another husband was a singer, we always went to parties with him. Well, there were other men in my life too. And then this talent suddenly disappeared. I stopped charming. And all the men disappeared somewhere. She didn't give birth to children. I started writing poetry, It was my new talent. But it ended quickly too. And I can’t live without men. I didn’t earn enough to retire. I don’t know where to get money. That's why I came up with the idea of ​​going to a cafe where there are a lot of people. And I began to tell fortunes to people! I just look at them and say that good things await them. People like it and they treat me.” I sat there, stunned by what I saw and heard. Dear women! God forbid you find yourself in such a situation in your declining years! Numerous courses teach us to reveal our femininity - dance, show aerobatics in sex, stockings, stilettos, scents and all that... Yes! I agree a hundred times - this is all a woman needs. This makes us beautiful. BUT the modern world is cruel, what’s there to lie about. And if a woman at 40-50-60 years old does not have the BUSINESS of her life, if she HERSELF does not earn money, her position is very unstable. There are happy exceptions, but they are very few. Therefore, betting on your “talent to be a woman” is extremely imprudent. When we have a man in our lives who makes us happier, it’s super wonderful! But we must create the basis of our life, a financial cushion and psychological confidence in the future ourselves! This is how the day turned out... They say that all meetings are not accidental. For me this is another life lesson. I hope you think about it too.