As the bus rolled down the familiar bumpy roads, Carly sat in the front, holding in her hands the envelope of money her mother and grandmother had given her. She was happy and hopeful, imagining the perfect dress that would make her prom night unforgettable. All of a sudden, the bus stopped abruptly at a bus stop, pulling Carly out of her thoughts. Two bus station employees got on board, checking each others tickets. It all seemed normal — until they got to the man in the back. He was sitting, vomiting, clothed in shabby clothes and looking quite nervous. The man froze, his hands trembling while the employee asked for his ticket. “I… “I don’t have it,” he mumbled, the trembling voice. “No ticket means a fine,” says one of them sternly. “You’ll have to pay up, or we’ll have to call the authorities.” ” Panic takes over the man’s face. “Please, I beg you,” he says, his voice trembling even more. “I’m trying to get together with my daughter. She’s sick, and… NEED TO TAKE HER TO THE HOSPITAL! Please I just need to go see her. “But the bus employees didn’t seem convinced, they pushed him even harder. Carly, who was watching the scene unfold, suddenly felt a pinch in her heart. Her story touched her deeply – she couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be so helpless, especially with a sick child waiting. Her spirit swayed as she glanced at the envelope of silver still clinging to her hand. But she couldn’t shake off the feeling that there were more important things than a pretty dress. Without thinking too much, she took a deep inspiration and offered the money to the bus employees. ‘I WILL PAY HIS FINE! “she said softly, feeling a strange mixture of sadness and determination.
Carly had her whole life ahead of her, but prom seemed to be the most important thing. Despite financial difficulties, her mother and grandmother had saved up money for her dream dress. However, a bus ride forced her to choose between her own happiness and helping others. Carly, a sixteen-year-old girl, lived with her mother, … Читать далее
