On an otherwise ordinary afternoon, Denise, a waitress, was working her usual shift at a bustling restaurant. Everything seemed routine until she felt an intense gaze upon her. Turning around, she noticed a young girl at one of the tables, staring at her with an expression that was both curious and poignant.
Curiosity piqued, Denise approached the table, expecting the girl and her mother to place an order. To her surprise, they didn't need anything from the menu. Instead, the young girl, looking up at Denise with wide, earnest eyes, asked if she could have some paper and crayons. The little girl explained that she wanted to create a drawing specifically for Denise.
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Touched and intrigued, Denise promptly delivered the requested items. As she watched the girl eagerly begin her artwork, Denise couldn't help but wonder what had inspired such a request. Something about the mother and daughter felt different, prompting Denise to approach the table again to check on them.
When she returned, the little girl extended her arm, holding out the finished drawing. "This is me and my real mom," she said softly, her eyes locked onto Denise's. The drawing itself seemed innocent enough at first glance, depicting the two holding hands, but the girl's words carried a weight that Denise couldn't ignore.
Before Denise could process the meaning behind the girl's statement, the woman at the table interjected, asking for the bill. She appeared distracted, barely acknowledging the little girl as she stared at her phone. Denise, sensing something was off, decided to approach them once more, under the guise of bringing the bill, to see if everything was alright.
The woman, finally looking up from her phone, sighed and explained that things had been difficult since the little girl's biological mother had re-entered their lives. Denise, moved by the situation, offered words of compassion and support, assuring the woman that if she needed anything, she was there to help.
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Then, one afternoon, she found a note on the counter. It was from the woman, expressing heartfelt gratitude for Denise's kindness and understanding during a challenging time. As she tucked the note away, she carried with her a renewed sense of purpose and the comforting knowledge that she had made a meaningful impact on a little girl's life.
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