She’s had her ups and downs and needed attention often. When she wasn’t well, I always stayed right by her side until she was nursed back to health. Whenever I needed to be away from the traumas of home life she would take me and listen to all my lamenting while absorbing my tears, and comforted me with soothing music. We soon became inseparable. Most recognized me by looking at her, as it was known that if she were around, then so was I.
We have no secrets from each other. She knew about the woman I was becoming attracted to. She came with us on our first outing and stood in the blazing sun while we talked. She saw us holding hands for the first time. She even witnessed our first kiss.
When my new love and I needed time to be away she gladly shielded us and gave us all the privacy we needed. She braved the weather and distance and helped us have a memorable and romantic courtship. We consummated our love protected by her.
Many have tried to take her away from me. My kids often ask me to find a new companion but I will not trade her for the world. She and I have shared much and I feel my life is entwined with hers.
She is ageing fast and needs more attention now. Maybe she will not be able to be my steadfast companion for much longer. But I will not trade her for the world. She is the one who gave me confidence, protection and taught me independence.
She stands on her four wheels in my garage even at this moment, ready to take me on an unknown journey tomorrow. The road we will explore is unknown, but as long as she is by my side I have no fear to face tomorrow with confidence and ease. She came with the name Mitsubishi Mirage and I have no authority to change it, though I would like to personalize it!
