Lori’s first day as a waitress in a Middle Eastern country brought unexpected challenges when she noticed the bride’s distress at a lavish wedding. Clearing the newlyweds’ table, she discovered a note slipped into her pocket, a desperate plea from the bride for help.

Upon meeting the bride, Annesa, in the restroom, Lori listened as she poured out her heart. Annesa revealed her forced marriage to a stranger by her conservative family, expressing her desire to escape with her love, Amir.

Determined to assist, Lori provided her car and some cash, aiding Annesa in retrieving her passport and additional funds from a safe. When Annesa’s father intervened, Lori bravely subdued him, allowing Annesa and Amir to escape to safety.

Returning to America, Lori resumed her life, haunted by memories of Annesa’s plight. However, a surprise note from Annesa, expressing profound gratitude, brought reassurance and closure, knowing she had helped them start anew.

The memory of her courageous act stayed with Lori, a testament to the power of empathy and kindness in the face of adversity.