Elderly Homeless Woman Begged Me to Drive Her to Church — Three Days Later, She Knocked on My Door in a Lavish Gucci Coat
Eliza settled onto our worn couch, smoothing her expensive coat. “I know you must be wondering why I’m here, and how I’ve accomplished such a drastic change in the brief time since we first met. To explain my change in circumstances, I need to tell you about Albert.””Forty years ago, I was young and foolish,” Eliza said. “Albert was my fiance. We were deeply in love, but when our wedding day arrived, I made the biggest mistake of my life. I chose my career over my love.”
“It seemed like a good, practical choice at first. My business thrived for several years, but then it slowly crumbled around me. I was left with nothing but a letter from Albert, promising his eternal love. In that letter, he swore he’d wait for me at St. Mary’s, every Sunday at noon until I was ready.”
I settled beside her on the sofa, understanding dawning. “He was waiting for you? After all these years?”
She nodded, tears sparkling in her eyes. “Just like he promised. He said he never stopped loving me and never stopped believing in our love. He built an empire while he waited, and now… now I get to live the life of my dreams with the man I love.”
“I asked so many people to help me that day, but you were the only one that even looked at me. And when I told him about you, he insisted we find you. Albert is waiting outside,” Eliza said softly. “May he come in?”
I nodded. Eliza went to the door and opened it, admitting a distinguished-looking man in an impeccable suit.
“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You didn’t have to help Eliza,” Albert said, his voice warm and sincere. “But you did. And because of you, I got back the love of my life.”
“No problem, but… how did you even find me?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper.
“Traffic cameras, police connections,” he admitted. “I know it sounds alarming, but I only wanted to express my gratitude. Please, let me repay you for your kindness.”
He reached into his jacket and pulled out an envelope. “Your son’s education will be fully funded through college, and this,” he held out the envelope to me, “is just a small token of our appreciation.”
My hands shook as I opened the envelope. Inside was a check for $150,000. More money than I’d ever seen in my life.
