It seemed to be an ordinary day in Hells Kitchen that morning. If you have never had the pleasure of living in Hells Kitchen let me take you on this journey with me.
The neighbors were always kind enough to say hello with every passing. Some would even ask if they could bring by some of their home cooked food they were so proud of. You would have to be a fool to say no to that offer!
My time was short lived in that neighborhood but one to remember for so many reasons and seasons that have passed. At the time a co worker of mine had offered me a place to stay when I had no where to go. This co worker ending up being a long time friend of mine who till this day I will always be so gratel too. I will always love her for her Angelic ways.
The Angel that would appear to me that morning was not to be expected. Early that afternoon, the sun was shinning brightly and people were moving about at a slower pace due to the fact it was a Saturday afternoon. It was my day off and walking about running errands and doing laundry and such.
There was a lot on my mind, but not anymore than any other day. Maybe because it was my day off that my mind was focusing on such sad issues. My boyfriend at that time had ended our relationship telling me that I desired better than him. Looking back now I can see that I did indeed deserved so much better than him. But not because of the lack of money that he had.
The last words spoken by him was in an angry tone telling me that "I needed the money". He was trying to tell me that I needed to have a boyfriend who had money to buy me gifts and spend money on me. He knew that by saying those words to me it would hurt me and make me dislike him. Hence, the famous easy exit strategy!
With those words heavy on my mind I stand on the street corner waiting for the light to change. In this pause of a moment I think "could it be true that I need someone with money in order to have a relationship that will last". The crosswalk light changes and I proceeded to cross the street. About half way across the street I receive a message from a complete stranger or was he? Walking past me in the opposite direction was an old latin man who stopped in the middle of the street and turned to me and said in clear well spoken english "You don't need the money". For a split second I stood in disbelief and said to him "what did you just say to me?" as I reached out for his arm.
The old man looked at me and spoke to me in spanish which I could not understand. I really think he thought I was crazy for stopping him. However, I know I heard what he had said to me. After all, he was the one who stopped and addressed me.
In that moment I realized that he cleary had no knowledge of what had just happened. The look on his face said it all, he was confused by me insisting he spoke to me. He continued to speak in spanish to me and clearly he could not speak english.
This Angel from Hells Kitchen delivered a message to me that early afternoon. This message confirmed that I was not this person that my ex boyfriend tried to make me out to be. I never loved him for the lack of money or money, I just simply loved him.
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