Becky stood in disbelief, clutching the legal documents that now declared her the owner of the magnificent mansion she had spent so many years cleaning.
For ten years, Gregory, a rich guy, hired Becky to clean his home. She did a good job at her job so she could feed her two children and put money towards their college expenses. One day she discovers that the home she was cleaning is actually her own.
Gregory was trying to find a way to make up for the loss of Linda in his life because he was so devastated by her passing. At one of his business meetings, a young attractive woman caught his eye and he decided to court her and make her his wife.
Becky did not get along with Marissa, Gregory’s new wife. She and her grown son barely saw Becky after they moved into Gregory’s mansion, and she was only ordered out when Becky brought them food.
Becky once overheard Marissa talking to someone on the phone about Gregory being covid. She asked if she could help Gregory as she climbed the stairs. Marissa refused.
Instead of giving Becky more work, Marissa dropped the glass of red wine she was carrying on the carpet. “Go wash the dishes after you get the stains out of the carpet. The dining room was a mess after my son and his friends bought Chinese takeout,” she said.
In order not to disappoint Marissa even more than she already had, Becky went to work immediately. She made every effort to get the red wine stain off the carpet before cleaning up the dining room and dishes.
Becky finished her chores and heard the car engine start. She looked out the window to see Marissa’s son in the driver’s seat and Marissa out to the nines and walking to the passenger seat.
Seeing them leave, Becky made Gregory a cup of hot soup. She carefully carried him upstairs to his room and walked in slowly so as not to startle him.
Little did Becky know that Gregory had a fever and was asleep. Becky began to ventilate the older guy before he was roused from his sleep without thinking he would be paying attention.
She sighed, “I miss it when it’s just you, Lindy, and me at home.” “Your favorite soup is ready, but I don’t want to wake you up. She placed the tray on the table as gently as she could and added, “I hope you’ll notice when you wake up.
Marissa wouldn’t let me get up to feed you earlier so I had to wait. Sir Gregory, I’m sorry. She said, “I wish I could do more to help you.” My children are waiting for me at home, otherwise I would stay. Becky said as she slowly headed for the door, “I don’t have any more money for a babysitter and I really need to get home soon or she’s going to charge me more.
The next morning, Gregory pretended to be asleep while Marissa and her son talked. “But that’s trouble, this elderly man. He’s here sleeping, how can we have a party here? The kid said, ‘My friends and I won’t be able to make noise!’
“I know. When I married him, I didn’t expect him to stay this long,” Marissa moaned.
Gregory realized that he had made a terrible mistake in marrying her when he heard this. She didn’t notice him at all and cared only about getting rich.
Only if Covid would accept him. Then as his wife I will inherit all his wealth!” she imagined.
“Mom, be quiet. Her son said: “He might wake up. But wouldn’t that be lovely? He began to dream.
Gregory was able to recover after a few more days. He told his wife and stepson that he was growing the company and moving to San Francisco. He admitted: “I bought a lovely Victorian property there.
The squeal that came from his wife’s mouth made him laugh. She exclaimed, “Oh, I can’t wait to live there.” “Just think of all the parties we could have there!”
Gregory shook his head, looking just as excited as she was. He lied and said, “I have everything very well prepared because I don’t want to disappoint you.” “In the meantime, I’ve booked a five-star hotel for you. You two can stay there while you wait for a call from my staff.”
Even more appealing to Marissa was the idea of staying in a five-star hotel. She and her son hurriedly packed their belongings, believing that they would be moving into a brand new residence in a few days.
Becky got a call from a real estate agent while she was helping her kids with their schoolwork on a day off. “Hello,” she greeted. How can I help you?
I’m Mr. Anderson from 15 Realty. He said, “Do you know the residence at 275 Oak Street?
“Yes,” she said, her curiosity piqued. “Here, I’m working. Why? Did something happen?”
“I’m calling on behalf of Mr. Gregory. He wants you to know that as of today you are no longer employed there. You live there,” the man said.
“What? How is that even possible? How is Mr. Gregory doing?” Becky asked. She was about to flee to the estate, fearing that her kind employer had been hurt.
“Mr. Gregory decided to start over in San Francisco. The guy said, “He would like to leave his inheritance and everything in the house to you and your children. “I would like to offer you the legal documents transferring Mr. Gregory’s title to you if you could meet me on Oak Street in two hours. Can you do it?
Becky felt like she was dreaming because she couldn’t believe what was happening. She couldn’t help but ask, “Is it real?” She asked, “Will I still be able to see Mr. Gregory?”
The man assured her, “It’s true. I can prove it to you if you meet me on the property,” she said.
Without thinking, Becky drove to Mr. Gregory’s mansion with her two children. She noticed that a lawyer was waiting for her there.
No valuables were touched in the residence. The lawyer delivered the papers to her after she signed them, along with a letter from her previous employer. “Becky, I always thought of you as my own daughter,” he said. I appreciate everything you have done for me over the last 10 years. I would like to give you my house because I know you and your children deserve a nice place to live.
It was once your house and now it is legally yours. Give me a call if you’re ever in San Francisco; I would love to spend time with you and the children.
I admire you, Gregory.
When Becky finished reading the letter, she cried. She vowed to buy tickets for her family to travel to San Francisco to visit Gregory as soon as she had the extra cash.
the motel they were staying at when Gregory’s lawyer showed up. She eagerly asked, “Will you take us to the airport now?”
“No,” he said firmly. He handed her an envelope and said, “I’m here to serve you with your divorce papers.”
“Divorce papers? She screamed, “What are you talking about?
The lawyer said: “Mr Gregory heard you talking bad about him when he was down with covid.” “Now that he’s aware of your true motivations, he wants nothing to do with you anymore. He intimidated Marissa into signing the papers without asking, saying, “If you don’t sign these papers, you’ll hear from me again, but next time with a court order.’
Left with little more than their possessions, Marissa and her child were forced to return to the modest cabin they had previously called home. While this was happening, Becky was able to give her children a cozy and safe home to live in while they grew up.
What can we take away from this narrative?
Ultimately, you will reap the benefits of the good you do in the world. Even though Marissa was hard on her, Becky truly cared for her employer Gregory and always had his best interests in mind. Gregory eventually gave her his house as a token of appreciation for her loyalty.
Not everyone you meet has your best interests at heart. Gregory married Marissa because he believed she had feelings for him. In the end, he discovered that she was only interested in his wealth.
Tell your friends about this experience. It could motivate them and make their day better.
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Becky’s story touched the hearts of people for generations to come. She became part of local folklore and inspired others to believe in the power of perseverance and the potential for a better future. Her legacy lived on in the lives she impacted, and the mansion was a testament to the transformative power of kindness and the beauty of second chances.
And so the story of Becky, a onetime housekeeper turned homeowner, became a timeless reminder that no matter how humble our beginnings, extraordinary things can happen with determination, compassion, and a touch of serendipity.