Jasmine was a sweet child who had always been that way. She did not anticipate falling in love when she went up to a homeless guy sleeping on the street close to her home to give him a blanket. She would quickly discover that being kind does pay.
What does it mean to love without conditions, and is it possible to experience such love in reality? Or is it only found in stories?
Jasmine observed something strange while walking back to her house from the grocery store. She could see what appeared to be a guy sleeping on the sidewalk out of the corner of her eye, and she was certain he had not been there for very long.
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She initially dismissed the sight, but it continued bothering her and lingered in her consciousness like a melody. The following morning, she saw the guy again as she was leaving her home to work.
She was sure he would be gone when she got back that night. She had never noticed homeless people on the streets because this neighborhood was respectable. She said, getting into her Honda Civic, “I guess he must be lost.”
She had a nice day at work and quickly lost track of the man camped on her street. But that evening, she was startled to see him still there when she drew up close to her home.
She couldn’t fathom how frigid he must have been, sleeping on the sidewalk in his torn clothes. It was chilly. She hurriedly entered the home, then hurried outside carrying a blanket.
She walked up to the homeless guy and said, “Hi, I’m Jasmine,”
“I’ve seen you here for a few days now. ” Are you homeless?” she said after giving him the blanket and sitting on the sidewalk.
“Yes, I just lost my business and house, and I have no choice but to live on the street.”
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The Dean recounted how his company had gone bankrupt due to greedy workers embezzling money from it, causing it to collapse. He claimed that in addition to losing his home and vehicle, he had to fire more than 500 workers.
Jasmine’s self-pity went beyond her limits. She questioned him about not relocating with family, but he replied that he had none. Living on the streets was his only remaining choice.
“She has a good job, drives a decent car, and lives in a nice neighborhood. Why would she marry a homeless man?” a friend wondered.
Before she asked to depart, they had a lengthy conversation. Even though Jasmine was not wealthy, she knew she would help Dean get back on his feet and chose not to express it. Even though she was an orphan, she had a good heart.
She prepared an abundance of food that night, shared it with Dean, and continued to do so daily for the remainder of the week. Hours were spent in a conversation between the two, and they grew close.
Rapid love-making occurred between them. The fact that Dean was destitute did not seem to bother Jasmine. She believed he was intelligent and knew it was only a question of time before he stood up for himself.
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She had, after all, herself ascended from the ruins. Jasmine was raised alone after being abandoned by her parents at an early age. She wasn’t enjoying the high life but doing pretty well for herself. With the right assistance, she was confident Dean could recover.
The two started making bridal plans several months later. The news of Jasmine’s new love interest was unfortunately not well received by her peers and extended family. Over the phone, her uncle’s voice bellowed, “You are going to marry a homeless man?”
“Yes, we are in love. We will work things out. No situation is permanent…”
“Whatever you choose to do with your life is up to you, Jasmine. Just know we will not be coming to the wedding!” Her uncle yelled and then threw the phone to the ground.
Jasmine was not too bothered by it. Since her parents’ passing, she has cut ties with her relatives. The offer was only extended out of politeness because she had almost predicted they would not want to attend.
Jasmine looked stunning in her princess bridal dress as she arrived at the wedding location. She was looking forward to beginning a fresh life with Dean. He had her heart. She adored him so much!
Few people attended their big day despite invitations to friends and family. Those who did show up, though, made it clear they were there to see Jasmine make what they believed to be the worst choice of her life.
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“She has a good job, drives a decent car, and lives in a nice neighborhood. Why would she marry a homeless man?” a friend wondered.
“I don’t get it. I’d never be caught dead marrying a homeless man!” laughed another.
“She worked hard to live a comfortable life only to be dragged back to poverty by a homeless man! She sure is not the sharpest tool in the shed!” declared the third.
Jasmine could hear her friends laughing at her, but she couldn’t hear what they were saying because of all the noise in the tiny hall. She did not give a damn about their opinions, though.
The couple then showed up! And everybody screamed! They were prepared to see a man in ragged clothing, but instead, he came in a plush limousine while donning one of the priciest tuxedos in the city.
But how was he able to pay for everything? Was he not homeless? Jasmine was in awe. Was Dean here? She could only observe as he entered the tiny space in style. Jasmine had never been so confused, and he appeared to be the king of the universe.
She caught a whiff of his cologne once he arrived at the front and nearly fainted from how good he smelt. She attempted to speak, but Dean stifled her and told her to wait while he would clarify after they had exchanged rings.
Jasmine couldn’t help but ponder if she was dreaming as the bride and groom stood reading their vows to one another. When asked for an answer, the response was always, “Honey, just be patient. I’ll explain.”
Dean took the microphone and turned to face his new bride after they committed to supporting one another no matter what. “Honey, all this must be confusing, but you’ll know the truth in a few minutes.”
He faced the crowd. “I’ve never met someone as kind, caring, and selfless as Jasmine. I honestly do not know what to say. I am humbled that she loved me when I had nothing and was sleeping on the street.”
“But more importantly, I want to address the issue I know brought you all here.”
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As they realized he had seen right through them, the visitors blushed.
“In the real sense, I was never homeless. I fell in love with Jasmine long before she knew me, but I decided to test her to see if she could love me without my wealth or status.”
A gasp was heard throughout the audience.
You…you are not homeless? Jasmine grasped her chest in confusion.
“No, honey, I come from a very wealthy family, and that company I told you ran bankrupt? It’s still running and is very successful.”
Jasmine had trouble believing it. Though she appeared to be struggling, she attempted to communicate.
“Do you realize what it takes to fall in love and accept to marry a homeless man?” Dean inquired once more, turning to the visitors.
While some nodded, others seemed to be still in a daze. Dean tightly hugged Jasmine and said, “I will give this woman the world because she has proven that true and genuine love exists.”
At the wedding celebration that evening, Jasmine was still having dream-like sensations. She got out of the limo, thinking there would be a typical reception there, but instead, she was greeted by what appeared to be something out of a fairy story.
Her favorite flowers, in every hue possible, were used as the decor. What about the food? Imported foods in a lavish culinary show. The most incredible aspect was that it was all for Jasmine, something she had never seen before.
She had the best day of her life on that particular day.
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A few days later, Dean moved all of Jasmine’s possessions into his carefully kept resort-style house, which had high ceilings, picture-perfect views, and abundant natural light.
Jasmine would have never in a million years imagined enjoying such opulence. Happiness tears streamed from her eyes as soon as she set foot on her new home’s impressively detailed floor because this was now her reality.
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