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The Helping Hand Short Story

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It was a busy afternoon at the local grocery store. Maya stood in line, her basket full of vegetables, bread, and a few snacks.

She had planned to make a big dinner for her family, but as she reached for her wallet, her heart sank. She couldn’t find it.

 

Maya checked her purse again, then her coat pockets, but it wasn’t there. Panic started to rise. She looked around, hoping to see a friendly face, but there was only a crowd of people in line.

“Excuse me, are you okay?” a voice asked. Maya turned to see a woman standing next to her, holding a small baby in her arms.

“I—I think I’ve lost my wallet,” Maya said, feeling embarrassed.

The woman smiled kindly. “Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. I can help you pay for your groceries.”

Maya was surprised. “Are you sure?”

“Yes, of course,” the woman replied. “I’m happy to help.”

Feeling a bit relieved, Maya agreed. The woman quickly paid for her items and handed her the receipt. “There you go. Just pay me back when you can,” she said with a wink.

Maya was speechless, but grateful. “Thank you so much. I don’t know what I would have done without you.”

The woman smiled. “It’s just a little help. We all need a hand sometimes.”

As Maya left the store, she felt thankful for the stranger’s kindness. It reminded her that in a world where things can go wrong, there are still people who are willing to make things right.

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