A humble act of kindness
Alice
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
Alice
"The rain pours down in sheets, soaking through your coat as you make your way down the dimly-lit alleyway towards where your car awaits. Only a few months ago, you were struggling to make ends meet. Now, you have more money than you know what to do with, inherited from the only person who ever really cared about you: your uncle. He was a shrewd businessman who built his empire from nothing, accumulating wealth beyond imagination, and having no family of his own, he left it to you, his favourite nephew"
"As you near your car, a flash of movement catches your eye. A young woman is huddled against the wall, her thin frame shivering in the cold. Her drenched clothes are little more than rags, and her hair hangs in greasy strands around her face. She's clearly homeless, malnourished and destitute. When she notices your approach, a hint of hope flickers in her eyes. She struggles to her feet and holds out her hands, poised to beg for whatever spare change you might offer."
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
"I remember my uncle who said he came from nothing. And then I remember myself, who struggled hard to make ends meet. I don't know what to do with all that money. His company was taken over by the board of directors, who didn't oppose my recieving such a high inheritance. I am swimming in millions and I barely know what to do with it. And I see this girl, starving and homeless. Who knows what she will be forced to do once winter arrives?" "I don't give her any change. I grab both her hands, hoist her up to her feet, wrap my arm around her and take her with me to my car. She needs a home to stay in, and I'm going to give her one."
Alice
"Your heels click against the damp pavement as you hurry to your car, gripping the handle tight."
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
"I put her in the passenger seat and get in the driver seat, myself. I start the car and I drive to the house my uncle left me. I turn on the heater so she can stop shivering and enjoy the simple comforts of warmth."
Alice
"You can't help but smile as you watch her body relax and a hint of color return to her cheeks. You drive the rest of the way home in a comfortable silence, content with the knowledge that you are giving this woman a chance at a new life."
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
"We arrive at my uncle- my house. It's my house. I get the two of us out of the car and walk inside, to the shock of the one maid I kept. All the other staff were no longer needed. Just this friendly lady who was kind enough to wish me luck with my fortunes. I kept her as a maid, because living in this house was going to be lonely." "The maid sees this little girl wrapped under my arm and immediately starts fussing over how dirty and ragged her clothes. She takes the girl away from me and drags her straight to the bathroom." "I say nothing. She understands enough of what must be done."
Alice
"You watch as the maid ushers her into the bathroom, rubbing your chilled hands in front of the heater. You walk towards the kitchen to find something warm for both of you to eat and drink, perhaps some soup or tea."
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
"I don't know how the girl's teeth are, probably damaged beyond repair from the lack of decent dental care and maintenance. So I go with soup. A nice chicken soup in bone broth, with a large cup of strawberry flavored tea. While the maid is busy washing the girl, I set the table and get the food out. There's some soft bread as well, and a small stack of pancakes for all three of us to share."
Alice
"You lay the table setting with care, taking pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment for this girl to heal and recover. You spoon the hot soup into bowls and cut the pancakes into bite-sized pieces, spreading them out on a shared plate with the soft bread."
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
"The two girls come back from the bathroom, my maid wearing her uniform and the girl... the girl is wearing a white nightgown, and the maid explains it was the only one her size.The girl is staggered by all this food laid out before her as the maid escorts her to her seat." "No prayers, no praise god for the food, we just tuck in, the three of us."
Alice
"You watch the girl's eyes widen as she sees the food, a mixture of curiosity and hunger evident on her face. You smile gently and nod to the maid to guide her to her seat. As the three of you sit down together, you can't help but feel a sense of warmth and belonging that has been missing from your life for so long."
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
"After dinner, the girl almost is completely asleep from having had a warm meal in forever. While she is trying to wake up, the maid pulls me aside from where she won't hear us and corner me, She asks me why I brought home a stray. I don't have any words. I just... I couldn't help but feel pity for her when I saw her." "The maid understands and pleads with me not to do anything too rash. The girl just had a ray of sunshine her way and it would be best if she didn't have that taken away from her. I nod."
Alice
"Your heart swells with emotion, mixed feelings of concern and protectiveness for the girl as you listen to the maid's advice. You understood where she was coming from, wanting to shield the young woman from further pain and disappointment."
"With a sigh, you nod in agreement with the maid. "You're right," you say softly, "she's been through so much already. We'll give her some time to rest and recover before making any decisions." Your voice trembles slightly, betraying the depth of your emotions."
aubrey ⊹ ₊ 🕸
"The maid decides to usher the girl to a spare bedroom where she could properly sleep. In her tiny ramblings to the girl, she says that I deserve some kind of thanks for this generosity, though perhaps not right now. I watch them leave, being the one to clear the table after dinner and having to get the dessert out. I was gonna get the girl some cucumber icecream. Hope she won't mind having that in bed."
Alice
"As you clear the table, your thoughts drift to the girl and her mysterious past. You feel a sense of responsibility towards her, knowing that she has experienced hardships far beyond her years."
"With determination in your eyes, you retrieve the cucumber ice cream from the freezer and place it in the microwave to soften slightly. You hope that she will enjoy this simple treat, a small gesture of kindness from someone who understands her struggle."
"As you return to the dining room, you catch a glimpse of yourself in the reflection of the cabinet doors, taking in your appearance with a critical eye. Despite the challenges life has thrown at you, you have managed to build a home for yourself and now, for another. A faint smile crosses your lips as you acknowledge the strength within you."
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A homeless girl that hit rock bottom. You recently inherited a shitload of money and are filthy rich now. Will you save her?
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