Hidden Heart: A Saga Of Redemption

Your Happiness

[CAFE WILD BEANS]

[Victor noticed Amelia gathering the excess food left by the customers and packing it carefully into containers.]

Victor: (curiously) Amelia, what are you doing with all that food?

Amelia: (smiling) I'm taking it to somewhere.

Victor: (raising an eyebrow) Taking it where? To the trash?

Amelia: (shaking her head) No, Victor. Not to the trash.

Victor: (persistent) Then where? Come on, tell me.

Amelia: (sighing) Okay, fine. I'm taking it to an orphanage nearby. The kids there need food, and I hate to see it go to waste when they could really use it.

[Victor felt a wave of emotion wash over him. He was touched by Amelia's kindness and thoughtfulness.]

Victor: (softly) An orphanage? That's... that's really good.

Amelia: (smiling) Thanks. I just can't stand seeing good food go to waste when there are people who need it so badly.

Victor: (determined) Well, in that case, why don't you take some new paper cups and some fresh pie from the cafe as well? It'll make things a bit nicer for them.

Amelia: (hesitating) Victor, I can't do that. You're the owner of this cafe, and I can't just take things without paying for them.

Victor: (firmly) You're just nonsense. I'm just a companion to you not an owner.

Amelia: (still unsure) But Victor, I don't want to take advantage of your generosity.

Victor: (smiling warmly) Amelia, it's not about generosity. It's about supporting you in another step.

Amelia: (softly) Thank you, Victor. And I know it'll mean a lot to the kids.

[Amelia's eyes welled up with tears. She felt deeply moved by Victor's offer and his willingness to help. After a while Victor returns with several fresh pie and colorful raw juice bottles]

Amelia: (softly) Victor, would you come with me? The kids would love to meet you. And I think it would be good for you, too.

Victor: (immediately defensive) Me? Go out there? (Shaking his hands) No, Amelia. You know I'm not comfortable outside.

Amelia: (gently) Please, Victor. I think it could be really special.

Victor: (shaking his head) I can't. I'm sorry. I.... I hate(slowly) kids...

Amelia: (surprised) You hate kids? Why?

Victor: (shrugging) They're annoying. Always asking questions, running around...jumped here and there. I...I just can't handle it.

Amelia: (teasingly) Have you ever actually been around kids, Victor?

Victor: (defensive) Well... no. But I've seen them in movies. They're always causing trouble.

Amelia: (laughing) Oh, Victor. Movies don't count. You've never even given them a chance!

Victor: (grumbling) I don't need to. I know they're annoying.

Amelia: (playfully) Come on, Victor. They're just little humans with (spreading his arms) big hearts. They are cute like these pies.

Victor: (skeptical) Endearing? More like exhausting.

Amelia: (smiling) Please, Victor. For me? I promise you'll definitely enjoy it.

Again his senses couldn't be denied her words. Because it was none other than Amelia's request how could he decline it.