My widowed Mom spent two grueling weeks wallpapering a mansion alone. But to her horror, the entitled homeowners refused to pay and threatened her. Her tears made my blood boil, and those jerks had no idea what was coming next.
What would you do if someone made your mother cry? Not just a few tears, but the kind of crying that shakes her whole body and shatters your heart? I’m Kimberly, and my Mom, Ruby, is my everything. She’s incredibly strong, but when she breaks down, it feels like my world is ending. Recently, it happened, and I knew I had to act. Those jerks who hurt her? They were about to learn a lesson they’d never forget…
My mom, Ruby, is 59. She raised me all on her own after my Dad passed away when I was little. She gave up her own dreams of college to work and make sure I had everything I needed. Even now, her belief in hard work is unwavering. She wakes up before dawn to get to her beloved job and always puts me first, cutting corners for herself so I can have the best. I’m so grateful for her endless love and sacrifices… they’ve made me who I am today.
Mom’s got this incredible talent for handiwork, especially wallpapering. Her installations are always perfect… I mean, you should see how precise her work is. So when this loaded couple, the Bensons, hired her to wallpaper their massive mansion, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. “Oh, Kimmy!” Mom had exclaimed when she got the gig. Her eyes were practically shining with excitement. “Just think of what we can do with that paycheck. We’ll go shopping, have a fancy dinner, catch a movie, maybe even see that play at the local theater for your birthday!” I couldn’t help but grin at her enthusiasm. “That sounds amazing, Mom. You deserve this big break.”
For two weeks straight, Mom worked her fingers to the bone in that house. Every evening, she’d come home exhausted but hopeful. “The Bensons seem nice enough,” she’d tell me over our microwaved dinners. “Mrs. Benson even complimented my work today. Said it was the best she’d ever seen. Oh, darling! I’m so happy and excited.” I nodded, happy to see her proud of her work. “That’s great, Mom. I bet they’ll be thrilled when it’s all done.”
