The Love From Vengeance

14,9 WHEN WE WERE YOUNG

ELIZABETH’S POV

“As I walked into the cozy jewelry shop on Main Street, I browsed the various displays of sparkling gemstones and shining metals. I had been searching for the perfect gift for my husband Manuel’s birthday, which was just around the corner, and I had finally found it – a stunning diamond watch with intricate details and sleek lines.

Approaching the counter, I couldn’t help but notice the friendly smile of the shopkeeper, who greeted me warmly. ‘How can I help you today?‘ he asked, eyeing the watch in my hand.

‘I’m looking for a special gift for my husband,‘ I replied, feeling a little nervous about the high price tag of the watch. ‘This one caught my eye,‘ I said, holding up the watch for the shopkeeper to see.

The shopkeeper’s eyes widened as he took in the beauty of the watch. ‘Ah, yes. This is quite an impressive timepiece,‘ he said. ‘It’s definitely worth every penny.‘

I nodded eagerly, hoping that the shopkeeper would give me the best deal possible. ‘So, how much does it cost?‘ I asked, trying to hide my excitement.

The shopkeeper smiled kindly at me. ‘Well, this particular model is quite rare and valuable, so it comes with a bit of a hefty price tag. It’s $5000.‘

My eyes widened in surprise, but I tried not to show any disappointment. I knew that $5000 was a lot to spend on a watch, but I also knew that Manuel deserved something truly special for his birthday. ‘Is there anything you can do to make it more affordable?‘ I asked, crossing my fingers behind my back.

The shopkeeper chuckled sympathetically. ‘I understand that $5000 might be out of some people’s budget, but unfortunately, we can’t lower the price too much without compromising the quality of the watch. However, I could offer you a discount.‘

‘I understand,‘ I said, trying to hide my disappointment. ‘Is there anything else you can recommend that might be more affordable?‘

The shopkeeper nodded sympathetically. ‘Well, actually, we do have some other options that might fit your budget. Let me show you something.‘ He gestured for me to follow him and led me to a display case in the back of the store.

Inside the case were several beautiful watches with simpler designs but still high- quality materials. ‘These are all great options,‘ he said, holding up one of the watches. ‘They’re not as expensive as the diamond watch you saw earlier, but

have a lot of style and class.

Manuel. I was about

of the store. ‘Are you looking for something special for your husband’s birthday?

tall, handsome man with piercing blue eyes and a kind smile.

I think I might have

up with hope. ‘What

might have a little surprise for

to a small room at the back of the store. ‘Follow

we entered the small room, I saw a beautiful watch display case with a sign that read ‘For

on a plush couch. ‘I have just the thing for your husband’s birthday.‘ He rummaged through a nearby cabinet and produced a stunning silver watch with delicate filigree and

a tray and handed it to me.‘ This is beautiful!‘ I exclaimed. ‘My husband will

like it,‘ he said. ‘And the best part is, it’s only $200. Much more affordable than the diamond watch you were looking at earlier.‘

in shock. ‘Only $200? This is incredible!‘ I reached out to hug

like it,‘ he said. ‘Now, go enjoy this lovely watch and

for his kindness and generosity. Thank you so much!‘ I said,

my pleasure,‘ he said. ‘I know how hard it can be to find the perfect gift for someone special. You go

me.‘

thanked him again before hurrying out of the store, watch

of delight on his face when he opened it. And as I walked down Main Street, I felt this sense of peace wash over me. It had been a long time since I had felt so happy and content, and this little surprise from the shop owner had made

grateful to him for that

the story with my hands moving dramatically in the air. Now I was telling Lukel and Janice the story when I ha recently gotten married to Manuel, and it was his birthday. I wanted to get him a present, and all of those things happened. I was trying to teach them how to do good

the only one sitting in front of me. I widened my