00:00Sometimes the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference.
00:07Today's story is about a teenage girl named Sarah, an elderly man named Mr. Thomas, and an empty chair.
00:18Let's begin.
00:20Sarah was a bright and curious 16-year-old girl.
00:24She loved reading, but she didn't have many friends.
00:30One summer afternoon, she decided to visit the local library.
00:36I've passed this place so many times. It looks peaceful. Maybe I'll find a good book today.
00:44Welcome. Feel free to explore. The reading room is on the left.
00:50Sarah walked into the reading room. It was quiet.
00:55There were a few people sitting, reading silently.
01:00But what caught her eye was something unusual.
01:04There was a corner table with only one person, an old man.
01:10Next to him, there was an empty chair, neatly pulled out as if someone was expected.
01:16Every day, Sarah returned to the library, and every day, that same old man was sitting at the same table, with the same empty chair beside him.
01:31Why does he always keep that chair empty? Who is it for?
01:36On the fourth day, she finally gathered the courage to ask.
01:43Excuse me. Is someone sitting here?
01:47No, no one. You're welcome to sit.
01:51Thank you. I've seen you here before. Do you come every day?
01:56Yes, I've been coming for years. It used to be our spot, my wife and I.
02:04Oh, I'm sorry.
02:07She loved to read. We used to sit here for hours.
02:11She passed away two years ago, but I still feel like she's here with me.
02:16From that day on, Sarah sat with Mr. Thomas every time she visited.
02:26They talked about books, school, life, and memories.
02:32You remind me a bit of my granddaughter. She lives far away now.
02:37I never knew my grandparents well. You tell great stories.
02:42Little by little, the empty chair became less lonely.
02:48Mr. Thomas began to smile more, and Sarah found a new friend.
02:56One afternoon, Sarah arrived at the library, but this time, the table was empty.
03:04Both chairs.
03:06Where is Mr. Thomas? He's never missed a day.
03:09She waited, but he didn't come.
03:14The next day, he was still missing.
03:17Worried, Sarah asked the librarian,
03:21Do you know where Mr. Thomas is?
03:24I'm sorry, dear. He passed away a few days ago.
03:29He was taken to the hospital, and he didn't make it.
03:34Sarah stood in silence, her eyes filled with tears.
03:39A few days later, the librarian gave Sarah a small envelope.
03:46Mr. Thomas left this here, for you.
03:51Inside was a short note.
03:54Dear Sarah, thank you for filling the empty chair.
03:58You made an old man feel young again.
04:01I hope you keep reading, keep asking questions, and never stop being kind.
04:08This chair is now yours.
04:11Mr. Thomas
04:12From that day on, Sarah continued to visit the library.
04:18She sat in the same place, with Mr. Thomas' empty chair beside her.
04:24And when people asked why that chair was never used,
04:30she smiled and said,
04:32That's reserved for someone special.
04:35Kindness doesn't always need big actions.
04:39Be the reason someone believes in goodness again.
04:57Did this story touch your heart?
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