Through the glass, I could see Clarissa collapsed on the floor. Kenneth trying to make phone calls.
Natasha crying. Brandon sitting on the floor with his head in his hands. In the helicopter, my father held my hand.
I’m proud of you, he said, for testing them, for standing tall, for keeping your dignity even when they tried to strip it away.
I really loved him, Dad, I whispered. I know, sweetheart, but he didn’t deserve you. The next week was surreal. The video went viral.
Over 10 million views across all platforms. Hayes Real Estate Corporation filed for bankruptcy within days. Clarissa and Kenneth’s names were destroyed in social circles.
Natasha lost all her influencer sponsorships.
Brandon was fired from his job because the company didn’t want the association. I gave one interview and it went viral, too.
I said, “Judge people by their character, not by their bank account. Treat everyone with kindness because you never know who they might be.
But more importantly, treat people with kindness because it’s the right thing to do.” 3 months later, I was hosting a charity event for homeless families.