An airport janitor’s heart goes out to a lost boy, and he gives the little guy his only sandwich to eat. In tears, the boy takes a bite of the sandwich and tells the janitor, “Save my mommy from that monster. She’s hurt!”
Some dreams collapse because better things await you. And some accidental encounters lead you to those better things in your life.
Neil didn’t believe any of it. He was a 35-year-old man living a humble life, working as an airport janitor to provide for his two-year-old triplets.
A few years ago, Neil considered himself a lucky and happily married man. He had a beautiful wife, three adorable daughters, and a small, cozy home in a lovely neighborhood. But one day, it all fell apart…
It turns out Kyle’s dad was abusive, and Stella had fled to the airport to leave the city. She decided to spend the night in the waiting room before taking a flight the next day. But Kyle’s father found her at the airport and forcibly took her to his car. Stella didn’t want him to find Kyle and hurt him, so she cooperated.
Kyle had seen them, but he ran away because he was scared. Not long after, he dozed off on a chair and was found by Neil.
“Thank you for saving me,” Stella told Neil in tears. “You have no idea how much you’ve done for us.”
“I am glad I could help,” he told her. “You should go home. Get some rest. It’s been difficult for you guys.”
Stella nodded. “We’ve changed our plans. We’re taking the next flight to my parents’ town. We are finally out of our miserable life, and I don’t want to see my husband again.”
“Thank you for helping mom, Neil!” Kyle gave him a big hug. “I’m going to miss you…”
That day, Neil watched Stella and Kyle’s plane take off with a bright smile, not expecting to see them again. However, 6 months later, while sweeping the floors, someone tapped his shoulder and said, “Would you like a sandwich?”
Neil turned around and saw Kyle. “Hey, buddy,” Neil hugged him. “What are you doing here alone? Where’s your mom?”
“Hi Neil,” said Stella, appearing behind Kyle. “I found a job here and had to relocate…”
“But are you sure it’s all ok now? I mean, is it safe to work here?”
“It’s all right. I divorced my husband, and he hasn’t appeared in our life since… Come over sometime. Kyle and I would be delighted to have you over.”
So Neil visited Stella and Kyle one day with his triplets, and they were surprised to find out he was a single father. Neil told Stella about his wife abandoning him with the babies, and the pain of being in a bad marriage kindled their feelings for one another.
Soon after, Neil and Stella realized they were in love, and they decided to take the next step by getting married.
“I’m glad I accidentally met Kyle,” Neil said in his wedding speech. “You see, some dreams collapse because better things await you. And some accidental encounters lead you to the best things in your life… I met my wife Stella by chance, and I hope everyone has such accidental encounters.”