The woman was in complete shock
Emily decided to feed the homeless man who lives near her workplace. She is a friendly woman and she saw that the man was going through some heart times, something Emily couldn’t stomach. To her, it was a simple act of kindness, but for the homeless gentleman, it meant far more than he could ever have imagined.
However, when Emily discovered the true identity of the person, she was utterly stunned. The magnitude of the consequences stemming from her seemingly ordinary act of kindness took her completely by surprise.
Emily worked as a waitress in a restaurant and walked the same route to work every day. Like clockwork, she encountered a homeless man nestled in a fixed spot near her work. No matter what the weather was like, he always sat in the same spot with a lonely look in hidden deep his eyes. Emily thought the man always looked very lonely. Surprisingly, the man himself didn’t seem to mind. He was always in a good mood and smiling at everyone who passed by. In fact, he never asked for help or money. Instead, he craved conversations, longing for genuine human connection. Emily thought this was admirable but also thought the man was keeping his real feelings to himself. She suspected there were concealed emotions he kept guarded within.
Little respect
Emily thought this way because she noticed that not everyone treated the homeless man kindly. Many people would simply walk by without even looking at him, as if he wasn’t there at all. Sometimes, an entire day would go by without anyone stopping to talk to him. It was incredibly sad to see. In fact, there were even times when people laughed at him, which was just awful.
Emily once saw a group of boys spit into the man’s cup, and it was really hard for her to witness and understand why someone would do something so hurtful.
Extra painful
This was an especially heart-wrenching sight for Emily, as she had personally endured intense bullying during her childhood. She knew all too well the pain inflicted by unkind individuals. However, she had been fortunate to have her grandfather’s unwavering support and love, comforting her whenever she returned home from school in tears. The realization that this homeless man had to face it all alone struck Emily deeply. It seemed like one of the saddest things imaginable. What made it even more unjust was that this man, despite his hardships, remained kind-hearted toward everyone he encountered.
Emily firmly believed that he deserved something beautiful in return. In her eyes, he was just as valuable as anyone else, if not more so. It was then that she resolved to uplift and inspire this remarkable individual.
Waitress
Emily, a hardworking young woman, worked as a waitress in one of Japan’s most prestigious restaurants—an exquisite place that proudly boasted an impressive two Michelin stars. The culinary standards set by the restaurant were nothing short of exceptional, leaving no room for anything but the finest quality. Emily herself had ambitious beyond the role of a waitress and dreamt about working in kitchen. Her childhood dream was to become a skilled chef someday.
In pursuit of her passion, she dedicated herself to studying the culinary arts, seeking to become and expert. Her part-time job at the restaurant not only allowed her to support her education financially but also granted her invaluable experience along the way.
An Expensive Place
The food served in the restaurant where Emily worked was certainly not cheap. Guests spend a few hundred dollars a night. people would easily spend a few hundred dollars for a single meal. Sometimes, Emily found it hard to wrap her head around the prices because right around the corner, the homeless men slept every day.
The contrast between the rich and the poor was painfully clear, and the differences between the rich and the poor made Emily reflect on how unfair today’s society was becoming. In the past, there used to be a strong sense of respect and care for the elderly and the poor. However, these days it seemed like rich people often chose to act as if they didn’t even exist.