Along the street, I met a woman named Jessica who was living on the streets. Even though she looked rough, her kind eyes caught my attention. I told her I would give her a place to live, food, and clothes if she would marry me and act like I was my wife. I was shocked when she said yes, and soon after, we got married.
At first, getting married was just an easy thing to do. But as time went on, I saw Jessica change. She went from being a rough-around-the-edges homeless woman to a beautiful and strong woman. The house that used to be empty and lifeless was now filled with the smell of home-cooked food and the sound of laughter.
PIt hit me at that moment that Jessica wasn’t someone who needed to be “saved” or felt sorry for. She was a strong, smart woman who earned respect, love, and care. “I never needed to be saved; I just needed someone to care,” she said. Those words hit home for me.
I told my parents the truth about our marriage the next day. No longer was it just a handy arrangement, it was a real link that meant something. She brought love and happiness into my life, and I was thankful for her.
After being forced to get married out of spite, our love story turned into a beautiful one. Love can come from strange places, and Jessica had shown me that. Sometimes, the best things in life are the ones we don’t expect.
