Working at a fast food restaurant, I came across a surprising sight – a lady had left her high-end Louis Vuitton bag on one of the tables. Concerned for her belongings, I patiently waited for her return, but she never came back. Determined to do the right thing, I decided to take the bag to the lost and found, without even peeking inside. With that out of the way, I resumed my duties and continued with my shift.
Much to my surprise, after a whole month had passed, the bag stood unclaimed. My manager, sensing my interest in it, casually asked, “It’s been a month…do you want that bag?” Intrigued, I took a moment to consider the offer. Reflecting on my decision, I thought, why not? I went to retrieve the bag and, this time, I finally decided to open it.
To my astonishment, the bag was empty, except for a single piece of paper. It was a receipt, accompanied by a heartfelt handwritten note: “To the girl who needed a new purse during the holidays.” As I examined the receipt, its price tag revealed that the bag had cost a whopping $1,700! It became clear that this act of kindness was intentional from the start.
Filled with a mix of emotions, I carefully packed my own belongings into the bag and took it home. Little did I know, this purse was more than just a fashionable accessory – it became a symbol of empowerment. Whenever I had a job interview, carrying it boosted my confidence and made me feel put-together, ready to conquer any challenge that came my way.
As the years passed, I still hold this bag dear to my heart. It serves as a constant reminder of my modest beginnings and fuels my desire to pay it forward. It ignites a passion within me to spread kindness whenever possible, just as it was once shown to me.
