Stranger with a purpose…
But as he saw the entire industry
move downwards on the
Ross started feeling anxious,
stressed, and depressed and was left with no one to console him at this point
where he needed someone the most. That poor boy had lost his parents very early
in his life. One fine day he just went strolling around to a park in Texas, The
Rainbow Park just so that he could calm himself down.
He sat in one corner of the park
overthinking about all situation that is going through. Looking at him all
depressed and sad about something a man with a well-built personality walked
towards him. "What is bothering you my son?" said that man feeling
concerned for Ross. Ross felt a bit uncomfortable but at the same time a bit
relief about some random person feeling so concerned about him. He never had
anyone ask him about his concerns. "Good evening sir, myself Ross and
you?" said Ross with mixed emotions. " Richmond" said the man.
Ross became all excited after listening to his name, "Richmond
Aniston?" he asked with excitement. Sir Richmond Aniston was a top
industrialist in Texas and was well known for his work in the fabric and
textile industry.
Sir Richmond was the epitome of
Rainbow for Ross in the Rainbow park.3 R's seem to change the entire scenario
by now. Ross open-heartedly shared all his problems and the thought of
attempting suicide that once crossed his mind amidst all the situation.
Richmond appreciated Ross's honesty and the courage with which he confessed all
that he was going through.
Richmond immediately offered a
great deal to Ross and said, "Take this $25000 cheque and restart your
business, I see the spark and I believe that you will do wonders." Ross
couldn't feel his body anymore, he was numb. After a long pause, Ross uttered
some words," Sir $25000 is way too much, but I assure you that I will
return all your money including the interest." Richmond told him not to
worry about the interest at all and said that he can return the principal
amount exactly after a year. "Ross, meet you in a year, same day, same
time, same place. All the best to you my son." Ross bid goodbye and left
with all the energy pumped up in him.
Ross had become a different person
after that conversation he had with Richmond. That very night he began working
so hard for his business. All he could see was Central Perk and his dream
coming true as the days passed by. People recognized Central perk as one of the
best brands for fabrics. Ross was so overwhelmed and engrossed in working for
his dream that he forgot that he has a $ 25000 cheque with him that he never
used. He was so content with where he is now.
Exactly after a year, Ross
went to The Rainbow Park again with the cheque. He eagerly kept waiting for
Richmond and was so excited to tell him how he has grown as a different person
after that day and everything that happened. Richmond arrived in some time and
was so glad that Ross is all happy and is a great personality now. Ross greeted
him with the utmost respect. He told Richmond about everything that happened in
that one year and how motivated he left from the park after talking to him.
Just when Ross and Richmond were having a great time, two women arrived hastily
and caught Richmond. Ross was confused and in a shock, he immediately asked the
two women, "What is wrong with you both, and why would you treat such a
great industrialist with such disrespect?" One woman replied," Sir,
this man is mentally ill and every evening he just roams around in the park
giving cheques to people claiming he is Richmond" These women take the man
with him.
Ross was completely moved
with the entire situation and left from the park awestruck. He thought
overnight about the entire situation that happened that evening. All he could
think was, how a completely strange person changed his entire life by just
pushing him enough to have a positive mindset towards his goals and work on it.
If not for Sir Richmond, Ross might have ended his life and it wouldn't have been
the same. Ross had decided that he would be forever thankful for Richmond for
motivating him and helping him lead a better life ahead. After that day Ross
never gave up and kept building his brand with all the sincerity.
Ankita Suvarna [MBA HR]
Manager-HR [Internship InCharge]
Aircrew Aviation Pvt Ltd.
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