It was the year of 1983 when Amanda Wilson walked into a bakery in New York. She was an elegant business woman, with all the luxuries many people hoped for.
Her blonde hair was tied into a bun and there was not a speck of dirt on her attire.
Amanda made her way to the register; about to order her regular coffee and donut.
However, just as she was about to wave hello to the cashier, something catches her eye. In the line next to her, she noticed how there were two people arguing.
It was another cashier and a woman a couple of years older than her. Amanda raised a perfectly plucked eyebrow, and trailed away from the employee that was about to take her order.
She walked closer to the pair and eavesdropped into the conversation; of which was a bad habit of the whole Wilson family.
"Sorry miss, I cannot serve you," the cashier said harshly and glared at the woman in line.
The woman furrowed her eyebrows. "And why can't you? I have money and I'm very hungry." I'm willing to pay you extra."
The cashier scoffed and flipped her hair over her shoulder. "I think you already have enough weight on that pile of fat you call a body."
By then, the whole cafe was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.
The customer gulped and nervously looked around. Her eyes locked with Amanda's, of whom's mouth was open in shock. She was the first to speak.
"Excuse me!", Amanda raised her voice and marches up to the counter, her heels clicking behind her. "How dare you speak to a customer like that! Not even a customer; how dare you speak to another human being like that? Were you raised by animals?"
The cashier's eyes widened at her tone, clearly thrown off. "Miss, do you not notice her size? She's three times larger than you!"
Amanda shook her head, frowning. "That's not true and even if it were, it wouldn't matter. You don't even know the poor woman! You don't know what she's gone through, what her life is like. Why would you say anything like that to a complete stranger?"
It was the cashier's turn to be silent now. She started turning red, embarrassed by the numerous pairs of eyes staring back at her. She ran off into the kitchen, slamming the door behind her.
Moments later, claps and cheers echoed against the white cafe walls. Amanda turns around, and slowly grinned at the audience.
The customer started to walk towards Miss Wilson and embraced her into a tight hug.
"I'm sorry about her, but nothing that came out of that foul mouth was true Miss," Amanda said sincerely.
They let go of each other and the woman opened her mouth to respond. "No need to apologize. Thank you for helping me."
Amanda nodded. "Hopefully one day we will live in a world where everyone accepts one another for who they are."
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The Bakery
القصة القصيرةAmanda Wilson was a wealthy business woman who lived in New York City during the 80's. One day, she walks into a bakery, looking forward to purchase her regular order. However, she notices another customer and a cashier argue about the customer's...
