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Then Tom sat under a big tree. He watched the world move. Cars went by. Birds sang. He thought, "Life is simple, but it is good."

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Later, the friend came. They sat together until the sky turned dark and the stars came out. They did not need much—just good food, kind words, and a warm place to be. Then Tom sat under a big tree

He took out his phone and wrote a short message to a friend: "Come over later. We will eat and talk. It will be fun." Birds sang

Tom walked to a small shop and bought a cup of hot coffee. He paid with a few coins. "Thank you," he said with a smile. "Have a nice day," said the man in the shop.