I’m Vera, 17. After my mom survived cancer, I promised myself I’d give her something she’d always dreamed of: a week at the ocean. So I worked double shifts, skipped every party, and spent nearly a year saving almost $4,000. Finally, I had enough for flights, a hotel, and everything we’d need.
That’s when my Aunt Viola found out. She said I couldn’t book the trip myself since I was underage and offered to “help.” Grateful, I handed her every dollar I’d saved. Days later, she admitted she’d spent it on a new car. When I begged for an explanation, she just said, “You can save it again. You’re young.” I felt shattered — all that sacrifice gone in a moment.
But then karma stepped in. Her boyfriend, Marcus, who’d overheard everything, reached out. He gave me an envelope with $4,000 and told me, “Your mom deserves this. And Viola deserves the truth.”A week later, Viola went to a fancy dinner expecting a proposal. Instead, Marcus gathered her friends, coworkers, and family — and exposed how she stole my savings. She sat there, pale and speechless, as everyone turned against her.
Today, I’m writing this from a beautiful oceanfront suite with my mom, who’s finally smiling again. Viola lost her boyfriend, her reputation, and even her car. I lost an aunt — but I gained something more important: proof that kindness and justice always find their way back.