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and headed back to the cafeteria to sit with my
friends.
While walking, Megan stopped me and said,
"Willie, I overheard everyone in the office talking
about not having money for lunch. I wanted to help
give you some money so you can eat." She reached
down in her pocket and pulled out a $5 bill and said,
"this is for you to eat, and you don't have to pay it
back." I was shocked! I told her, "Thank you!" She
said, "No, problem. That's what friends are for." I
hugged her and started walking back to the cafeteria.
21 YEARS LATER
Knock! Knock!
Me: "Who is it?"
Ashanti: "It's me, Ashanti." Me: "Come on in."
Ashanti: "Dad, I have to talk to you and Mom."
Me: "OK, what's on your mind?"
Ashanti: "Dad, my friend is not eating at school."
Me: "Why is she not eating?"
Ashanti: "I don't know."
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