When the hurricane was over, he went outside and was very shocked! He saw that nothing was left of his store. He exclaimed with insecurity. He never could believe that a hurricane would cost him so much. He then went to his house to have a rest and think about everything. But when he reached there he saw his house was destroyed too.
Other neighbors' houses were also destroyed but in the meantime, they started to rebuild their houses. They were helping each other, but Vincent ended up alone in his plight. He could not but went into depression. He asked himself what he was going got do then. Then he remembered that he had insurance for his business and house. So, without any delay, he went to the insurance company.
But his fate was not good. The company turned him away. They told him that they didn't have his documents and so they were not paying him a cent. The aggressive Vincent ended up with nothing; his house, store, money all were gone. He became homeless and went to his neighbor Claire and asked her for help. He reminded her that they were neighbors after all. But she was angry with him for his past deeds and told him that she didn't remember him; all she could remember was that tall fence next to her house. He requested her to help because he had not eaten anything in two days. But she left the place without helping him.
Only the man who Vincent had been chasing away all the time, felt sorry for him. He heard that he had not eaten for two days. So, he gave his piece of bread to Vincent. He took it but asked that old man why he was helping him when he had not given him a cent. He replied that kind acts should not be done for profit; they should come from the heart. He saw Vincent in need and so he was helping him and that meant someone would help him too.
Vincent continued living on the street and learning how to be humane. And that old man was always with him. One night some hungry cats came to them and Vincent himself give them bread. The old man became happy and said that they were not the only ones in need, some could not take care of themselves at all. Vincent learned his lesson and replied that he knew it then.
Two months have gone by and he was still living on the street like a beggar. And one day the insurance agent found him. He assured him that soon he would get the money, his insurance covered the loss in full. He also said that he was sorry he had to live on the street because of a senseless mistake. Vincent was astonished but said that to be honest, he finally realized that he had not really lived before.
Vincent got the money back and got his position back. But this time he decide to spend his money differently. First of all, he took in that old man in his house. Then he told him that he would start a charity. The man became very happy and said that he had always felt that he had a kind heart.
He let go of his pride and made up with his family. He also stopped building fences between himself and the world around him. One day he made a pie and went to Claire's house. He asked her if they could start over. She became very happy and accepted the neighborhood proposal. Vincent also distributed food among the helpless and the who were in need.
This story truly happened in Louisiana.
No one is evil at heart, some people are just confused. But everyone should have e chance to change and do something important for others.
Hmm...intriguing and also learned a lot.