Jorge worked as a bartender at a bustling hotel bar. One night, while serving drinks, his eyes briefly met those of a striking woman sitting at the bar. Flustered, he quickly looked away and focused on preparing her drinkāa mix of beer and vodka. She smiled and continued to order drinks throughout the night, lingering at the bar until closing time.
After cleaning up, Jorge noticed a pink wallet left behind on her chair. He took it to the receptionist and explained, "A customer left this behind. Could you return it to her?" The receptionist nodded, thanking him for his honesty.
The next morning, Jorge began his day with his usual routine: warm-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, a hearty breakfast, and a bit of reading before heading to work. Despite the challenges life sometimes threw his way, Jorge believed in staying true to himself in a world he saw as beautiful yet flawed.
As he opened the bar that morning, a woman rushed to the door, calling out, "Hold the door, please!" It was the woman from the night before. "Thank you," she said, catching her breath. "Have you seen my wallet?"
"What color is it?" Jorge asked.
"Pink," she replied.
"You can pick it up from the receptionist," he said. The woman smiled, thanked him again, and left.
Hours later, the bar was bustling with customers. Among them was Lisa, who ordered a Hennessy mixed with tequila. She took a seat, sipping her drink while casting glances at Jorge, clearly captivated by the handsome bartender.
Soon, a man approached Lisa. Unbeknownst to her, he was part of a dangerous gang. "Are you here alone?" he asked.
"Yes," Lisa replied curtly.
"Mind if I sit?"
"Actually, I do."
Irritated by her response, the man raised his hand as if to strike her, but Jorge was quick to intervene. He called security, who promptly escorted the man out. Before leaving, the gangster threatened Jorge, but Jorge shrugged it off.
To lighten the mood, Jorge offered Lisa a drink on the house. Grateful, Lisa smiled and asked for his number. Jorge replied, "Come early tomorrow, and you'll have it."
The next day, as Jorge arrived at work, he noticed a group of gangsters waiting outside, armed with a knife and a baseball bat. "What do you want?" Jorge asked, standing his ground.
The gang members sneered. "This is payback for last night."
Jorge remained calm. "Look, I don't want trouble, but if you push me, I'll defend myself."
The fight was swift and decisive. Jorge took down four of them, leaving the last one trembling. "Are you going to try your luck, or will you run?" Jorge asked. The man bolted, and Jorge returned to work, washing his hands before heading back to the bar.
Lisa was already there, sipping a drink. When she saw him, she greeted him warmly. Jorge handed her a piece of paper with his number on it. "If you ever need help, call me," he said. Lisa nodded, tucking the number into her pocket.
Months later, trouble came from an unexpected source: the hotel manager. For reasons unclear, he fired Jorge, claiming dissatisfaction with his work. Undeterred, Jorge decided to open his own bar. He reached out to his colleague Sam, offering him a position at the new establishment. "I'm in," Sam said without hesitation, leaving the hotel to join Jorge.
Jorge also informed Lisa about his new venture, and soon, customers began flocking to his bar. One evening, a rude and suspicious customer arrived, and Jorge noticed he was carrying a weapon. Discreetly, he signaled to Sam, saying, "Take my place. It's angel shot time." Sam nodded confidently, stepping in to handle the situation.
A year later, Jorge's bar was thriving, and his personal life was flourishing too. He and Lisa had grown close, eventually getting engaged. As the manager of his successful bar, Jorge had built a life filled with love, purpose, and resilienceāa testament to his unwavering spirit.
The End .