In the past eight months, the world has become a darker place, and that breaks my heart to say that. With all the cruelty and violence occurring nowadays, I wanted to share a story that is none of those things. I want to share a story of kindness, something that this world needs at the moment.

A week or so ago, I was sitting at my job, and it was my fourth hour of a long, seven-hour shift. I was bored out of my mind and very tired. It was a pretty slow day and not a lot of people were shopping. A few minutes later, this older lady went through my line. I didn't speak much at first until she started to talk to me.

She started off by saying that I was very pretty and that I would make a lucky man very happy. I smiled and told her "thank you and that was very sweet." She then noticed the necklace that I wore, which has the first initial of my boyfriend's name. She then asked, what my necklace meant and why I had it.

I began to tell her the story behind it. The last time I saw my boyfriend was January 12, 2017, which was seven months ago when he left school due to health issues. I bought the necklace, so in a way, even though he wasn't physically at school, he was in a way with me. I've worn the necklace every day since the last time I've seen him.The woman looked at me and said "You two have something special that is not as common nowadays. You two really love each other and that's special, cherish it. I can tell how much you love him and how much he loves you."

We chatted for a few more minutes as I finished up her order. I told her to have a great day and handed her the receipt. She sat there for a second and then said I want to something really nice for you. She then took out her wallet and took out a hundred dollar bill. I told her that I couldn't take this, and she said I want you to.

She then continued to say, I want you to buy yourself a really pretty outfit for when you see your boyfriend for the first time. I got very teary eyed over this gesture and couldn't thank her enough. She left, and a few days later I ended up getting a very pretty romper that I'll wear when I see my boyfriend for the first time.

To the lady who did that kind gesture, thank you so much. It meant the absolute world to me, and I can't express my gratitude. You showed me that there is some kindness still left in this world. The world may be a little dark right now, but there is still some kindness left in the world. Maybe you can be the kindness that this world needs because that's what I aspire to be.