Orphan Gains Antique Couch from Her Grandpa, She Sits and It Breaks under Her Weight – Story of the Day
When Victoria returned to her grandfather’s house in Iowa, she observed that his preferred couch remained in the living room. She sat on it for a bit, reminiscing about her childhood, and then it suddenly broke. What she found inside transformed her entire existence.
Victoria’s mother, Ella, left her as a child and relocated to New York with her partner, tired of living in poverty. Edward, Victoria’s dad, worked morning shifts as a delivery man and night shifts at a warehouse, but the earnings were insufficient to sustain the family.
Adding to the burden, Victoria’s grandfather Silas was in the final stages of his life, battling cancer. Ella found a way out of her hardship by moving with her boyfriend from Iowa to New York.
Victoria was a teenager, aged 15. She barely dealt with her mother’s departure when her father died tragically in an accident months later, leaving her alone with Silas.
Although Ella visited and called Victoria after Edward’s death, Silas disapproved. He never liked Ella, and his disdain grew after she left.
After Silas passed away a year later, Victoria had no choice but to move to her mother’s home in New York. Ella’s lover, Dave, disliked Victoria, and she held no affection for him.
Due to frequent disagreements, tensions rose in the household, and eventually, Dave left. The relationship between Ella and Victoria worsened since Dave claimed he was leaving because of Victoria’s “annoying” behavior.
Ella initially survived using the leftover money Dave gave her, indulging in expensive gifts for a while. That’s how they managed for about half a year.
Ella kept pawning items, showing no interest in finding a job or planning for the future. She refused to work, so when her funds were depleted, she sought another man.
Fed up with her bleak life with her mother, Victoria applied for scholarships and somehow got into New York University, where she met Kevin. They met while working part-time at the same café, and their friendship blossomed into romance.
The couple moved in together, and Victoria became pregnant. They were almost ready to graduate, but Kevin left Victoria upon learning of her pregnancy.
Victoria returned to her mother seeking help, but was refused, so she managed to finish her degree alone and returned to her grandfather’s residence in Iowa.
The house had been boarded up for years and was barely visible from the road due to overgrown weeds. Victoria needed assistance as the heavy door wouldn’t budge.
Luckily, she spotted a young man chopping firewood next door. “Hey, can you help me?” Victoria called from her doorstep.
The man looked up, smiled, and responded, “Sure, I’ll be there in 2 minutes.”
Victoria noticed his limp and ran to him. “Sorry for bothering you. I should probably call someone else.”
As she approached, he recognized her. “Victoria, is that you?” he exclaimed. “What are you doing here?”
Victoria was puzzled. “I’m sorry, do I know you?”
“Of course,” he replied with a grin. “Remember playing together as kids? It’s me, Tim!”
“Oh, Tim! Sorry, I didn’t recognize you! You’ve changed so much!”
“Hard work changes you,” he joked. “But how did you end up here?”
“Well, it’s quite the story. Could you help with the door first?” she asked. “I’ll carry the tools,” she added, noticing his limp.
Timothy’s tools managed to open the rusty door in minutes. “This place looks haunted! So much dust and cobwebs! Let me help you clean.”
Victoria insisted on cleaning herself, but Timothy persuaded her, and it took them three hours to dust the whole house. Meanwhile, Victoria shared how she ended up in Iowa after being abandoned.
Next, it was time to clean Silas’ couch, adorned with a dusty sheet and spiderwebs in the living room.
“This couch meant a lot to grandpa,” Victoria told Timothy, “He treated it like a treasure. It’s been through three generations, and hopefully, it will see a fourth.” She touched her baby bump.
“But first, it needs cleaning,” Timothy replied. “Step aside, this much dust isn’t good for the baby.”
As Timothy cleaned the couch, Victoria reminisced. “I’d often try jumping on it to test its springs, but grandpa would yell, ‘Victoria! Off the couch!’ I miss him so much.”
“Well, it’s clean now, you can rest for a bit,” Timothy said after cleaning.
But when Victoria sat, the old couch, weakened from years in an unheated house, cracked. As she shifted, it broke apart completely.
Victoria jumped up, feeling something solid inside. “There’s something here!”
Hidden within the couch’s padding, which leaked over time, was a small chest. Inside, they found gold coins, jewelry, and a letter addressed to Victoria.
“I hope this letter finds you well, Victoria,” it began. “I wanted to give this to you sooner, but you were too young.”
“My grandfather gave me this fortune for someone in need, and I believe you need it the most, knowing how poorly your mother treats you. I hope this helps you. Love, Silas.”
“Wow, this couch held a treasure!” Timothy observed, scratching his head.
Victoria couldn’t stop crying. Thanks to her grandfather, her life changed. She sold some valuables and used the proceeds to renovate the house and build a new room for her baby.
Timothy always helped, from finding carpenters to accompanying her to appointments. He ensured she never felt alone.
A few months later, Victoria had a healthy baby boy. Timothy helped with the baby, and their bond grew. Eventually, he proposed, and Victoria happily accepted.
Her family was finally complete, with a loving husband, a wonderful child, and her grandfather’s legacy. The couch helped them start a small business with the money from the jewels.
What can we learn from this story?
There is no delay in divine plans. Victoria faced hardships, but everything worked out in the end.
True matches are destined. Kevin and Victoria didn’t work out because she was meant to be with Timothy.”
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