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A Glass of Milk

A Story of Kindness and Gratitude

By zafar abbasPublished 6 months ago 3 min read

Once, there was a poor boy who made a living by selling various objects from door to door. This was the way he earned money to pay for his school. One day, as he was walking from house to house as usual, he felt very hungry and weak. He felt that he couldn't walk even a few steps. He decided to ask for food at a house. He knocked on the door and was stunned to see a beautiful young girl open the door. With much hesitation, he asked the girl for a glass of water. The young girl understood his condition and offered him a huge glass of milk.

The boy was taken aback by her kindness. He had never received such generosity from strangers before. With an astonished look, he drank the milk very slowly, savoring every drop. The girl's kindness and compassion touched his heart, and he felt a sense of gratitude wash over him. "How much do I owe you for this milk?" he asked her. The girl replied, "I do not want any money for this." The boy thanked the girl from the bottom of his heart and left the place.

Years passed by, and the boy grew up. He never forgot the kindness of the young girl and often thought about her. He wondered what had become of her and whether she was doing well. The boy worked hard and eventually became a renowned neuro specialist, Dr. Kevin. Meanwhile, the young girl grew up and became a successful woman. However, her life took a dramatic turn when she fell ill and was diagnosed with a rare nervous disorder. Many experienced doctors were baffled at her condition, and she was admitted to the city hospital with the most advanced facilities.

Dr. Kevin was called in by the hospital to examine her. Even with his extraordinary expertise, Dr. Kevin found the girl's illness very hard to cure. However, with perseverance and hard work that lasted months, he was finally able to get the disease under control. With careful medication and monitoring, the girl was completely cured in the end. Everyone praised the doctor, but the girl was quite worried about how much the hospital bill would come to. Her family had just a little money kept away in the bank, which was by no means enough to pay for such a long treatment in that reputed hospital.

The girl was given the hospital bill finally. With trembling hands, she opened it. She was stunned to see that the bill had been crossed out and cancelled, and there was a note underneath signed by Dr. Kevin. "Bill paid years ago with a glass of milk!" The girl's eyes welled up with tears as she realized that the poor boy she had helped years ago was now Dr. Kevin, the renowned neuro specialist who had saved her life.

The girl's family was overjoyed, and they thanked Dr. Kevin for his kindness. However, Dr. Kevin just smiled and said, "I didn't do it for thanks. I did it because I remembered the kindness that a young girl showed me years ago when I was in need. I'm just paying it forward." The girl's eyes met Dr. Kevin's, and they both smiled, knowing that kindness had come full circle.

As the girl recovered, she and Dr. Kevin became close friends. They would often meet and talk about their lives. The girl learned about Dr. Kevin's struggles and how he had worked hard to become a successful doctor. She realized that the kindness she had shown him years ago had had a profound impact on his life. Dr. Kevin, on the other hand, was grateful for the opportunity to repay the kindness that had been shown to him.

The story of the girl and Dr. Kevin spread throughout the hospital, inspiring others to show kindness and compassion to those in need. It reminded everyone that even small acts of kindness can have a significant impact on someone's life. The girl and Dr. Kevin's story became a testament to the power of kindness and gratitude, showing that one good turn can indeed beget another.

*Moral:* One good turn begets another. Kindness can have a ripple effect, inspiring others to pay it forward. This story highlights the importance of gratitude, compassion, and kindness, showing how these values can change lives and create a positive impact on the world.

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