Fuel-Good Moments

(I am working overnight at a gas station when a lady comes in looking very stressed out.)

Me: “Hi, how are you?”

Customer: “I’ve been better. I need gas and I’m hoping my cards work.”

(She places two credit cards and a debit card on the counter.)

Me: *looking at the cards* “You had $20 on pump 3, right?”

Customer: “Yes.”

(At this point, I pull my wallet out and pay for her gas.)

Customer: *tearing up* “Why did you do that?”

Me: “I’ve been in your shoes and it sucks, so I like to help out whenever I can.”

Customer: *struggling to hold back tears* “Thank you so, so much. I promise to pay you back!”

Me: “Don’t worry about it. Please enjoy the rest of your evening!”

(A few days later, she came back in trying her hardest to repay the money, but I wouldn’t take it. She comes in every night to talk to me, so I made a new friend!)

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