The Helping Hand Short Story
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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