Zol Bebe

    By rombeksokiri

    Zol Bebe cover image

    03 Aug, 2024

    a man in a suit and orange tie standing in front of a city street with cars and buildings in the background, american realism, a character portrait, Bruce Onobrakpeya, highly detailed digital painting

    Lado Gumbiri, a well-respected businessman, lived a life of luxury in the heart of the city. But beneath the surface, he was battling a deep sense of emptiness.

    a man standing on a street holding a book and a pen in his hand and a cityscape in the background, fantastic realism, a hyperrealistic painting, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Liyong, an ambitious writer, sought Lado's mentorship. He was intrigued by Lado's success and hoped to learn from his experiences.

    a man in a suit sitting at a desk with a pen and paper in front of him and a city view, sots art, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    In their many meetings in Lado's office, Liyong would often ask probing questions, seeking Lado's wisdom on life and success.

    a man in a suit sitting in a chair in a room with a view of the city outside the window, american realism, a hyperrealistic painting, Altichiero, official art

    Lado, though initially hesitant, slowly opened up to Liyong. He shared stories of his struggles, his victories, and the lessons he had learned.

    a man in a suit and tie standing in a cemetery with a tablet in his hands and a cherry blossom tree in the background, symbolism, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    One day, Lado took Liyong to a graveyard. He pointed to a tombstone, revealing that it belonged to his late wife. The loss had left a void in his life.

    two men in suits standing in a cemetery with pink flowers in the background and trees in the foreground, serial art, concept art, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    Liyong, touched by Lado's vulnerability, comforted him. The experience deepened their bond and Liyong gained a new perspective on life.

    a man in a suit sitting on a bench in a park with a book in his lap and people in the background, american scene painting, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Over time, Lado started finding joy in the simple things. He spent more time in the park, watching children play and families bonding.

    a man standing on a sidewalk holding a book in his hands and a group of people walking behind him, american scene painting, a character portrait, David Park, official art

    Liyong noticed the change in Lado. He saw how Lado was learning to live in the moment, cherishing the beauty in the ordinary.

    a man sitting at a desk in a library filled with books and papers, writing on a notebook, and surrounded by stacks of books, academic art, a character portrait, Ben Enwonwu, highly detailed digital painting

    Inspired by Lado's transformation, Liyong started writing a book. He wanted to share Lado's journey with the world, hoping it would inspire others.

    a man sitting in a chair reading a book in a library filled with books and a cup of coffee, academic art, a character portrait, Chen Hong, kim jung gi

    Lado, on reading the draft, was moved. He realized how far he had come and how much he had grown. He thanked Liyong for helping him rediscover life.

    a man in a suit and glasses standing in front of a crowd of people with a red tablet in his hand, lyco art, a comic book panel, Du Jin, kim jung gi

    On the day of the book launch, Lado stood beside Liyong, his heart filled with gratitude. He was no longer the empty businessman but a man who had found joy in life.

    a man standing in front of a crowd of people holding a book in his hands and looking at the camera, private press, a stock photo, Bruce Onobrakpeya, kim jung gi

    As Liyong read out excerpts from the book, Lado's eyes welled up. He realized that his journey, filled with highs and lows, was now a beacon of hope for many.