Woman blocks a man after he buys her a $500+ dinner

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Meeting David, who could keep up with her random train of thought, somehow felt right for Penelope. He was a teacher and one of the most charming guys she has ever met. As they engaged in a deep and meaningful conversation about books, going from classics to sci-fi, he suddenly asked her about her favorite place to eat.

Penelope smiled. There was this fancy restaurant, which served food that felt it was coming from heaven, where she would go whenever she would reach certain milestone in her life. The perfect place for celebrations and a potential first date. But the place was very pricey, and she didn’t want to mention it, but she still did it. However, she then suggested a nice Mexican place that offered “over 300 tequilas and tacos with handmade tortillas that are to die for.” On top of it, it was easy on the wallet.

However, David decided that the two go to that pricey restaurant Penelope mentioned in the first place.

The evening was fabulous. It was more than she ever expected from a date with someone she had only seen once.

They ordered appetizers—those heavenly little bites she loved—and yes, the cocktails were as mesmerizing as ever.

Dish after dish came to their table as they laughed and laughed through the night. However, when the time came for the bill to be paid, something awkward happened. As Penelope offered to split it, since it hit over $500, she took some money out of her purse and her credit card fell on the table accidentally. David was quick to pick it up, but he didn’t return it immediately, instead, he took the time to analyze it, which confused Penelope.

What’s most, David scanned every tiny detail of it before putting it down. He then muttered something along the lines, “You should be careful with this.”

At that moment, Penelope felt like her privacy was invaded. She couldn’t help but wonder why he would stare at her credit card for that long.

It felt like a red flag, besides the lovely evening, so she blocked his phone number in case he texted her or tried to call her.

When she told a friend of hers about the incident, the friend felt Penelope was little too harsh towards David. She, however, decided not to think about it any longer, and leave things as they were.

Sharing her story online and asking social media users if she did wrong to David, she received plenty of different responses. Some believed that him starring at her credit card was indeed a red flag while others said he was just testing her to see if she offers to pay for the meal herself.

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Wealthy landlord evicts elderly woman from her rental, only to find her at his family dinner

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When she lost her husband to Covid and later her house was destroyed by a tornado, Diane Salinger, a lovely woman in her fifties, found herself at a crossroads. She contemplated life, and after giving it some thought, she decided to invest the money she was left with into a business at a mid-sized town in Michigan.

Her plan was to sell exotic goods so she bought a tiny grocery store and hoped for the best.

Luckily, the neighborhood where she settled was a cozy one. The people were friendly and accepted her as one of their own. Sadly, the same couldn’t be said for her landlord, Chris, who was a grumpy man and who seemed to only cared about himself.

Diane was the tenant everyone would ask for. She was quiet, paid her rent on time, and never asked for anything.

But one December, it was different. When the due date arrived, she was $120 short on her rent.

When she handed in the envelope to Chris and he started counting the money, he got furious, demanding that she paid the rent in full.

Diane explained that she would have the money in two weeks time, but Chris refused to listen to her. Still, she told him that she was helping some families in need and that she would be able to pay in full on short notice.

Chris started yelling and told her she could be playing Mother Theresa as much as she wanted, but he wouldn’t wait a day. Angry at her, he asked her to leave the place by the end of the week.

“I’m a businessman, not a charity,” he told her and accused her of taking advantage of him.

Chris could see people exiting Diane’s store with bags full of groceries so he was convinced her business was doing well enough to cover the rent in full, and that angered him even more.

Poor Diane found herself on the streets. She was forced to leave the house and look for another place to stay.

In the meantime, Chris didn’t feel any remorse for kicking her out.

A couple of days later, he was getting ready to pay his sister Vanessa a visit. She was a single mother who was raising her son all by herself. Her life was hard, but she was a strong and independent woman Chris loved dearly.

He placed a $20 bill in an envelope for his nephews’ birthday and headed to Vanessa’s.

When she opened the door, a pleasant smell of home-cooked food could be smelled in the air. Vanessa seemed happier than usual. She welcomed Chris in and told him dinner was ready. When he asked about his nephew, Vanessa said he was upstairs, playing video games with one of her friends. At that moment, Chris’ nephew got downstairs with a woman. It was Diane, the woman Chris kicked out of his home.

“I had no idea you were Vanessa’s brother,” Diane said.

Chris was stunned. He realized that one of those needy families Diane said was helping was that of his sister.

“But why isn’t she asking money from me,” he mumbled under his breath. Leaning towards him, Diane whispered, “Because it’s always easier to ask your friends than your family and Vanessa is one hardworking but very proud woman.”

Chris felt ashamed of himself. He now knew he did Diane wrong and wanted to make things right so he offered her to return to the apartment at half the price of the rent she was paying so that she can continue helping people like his sister. What’s most, he promised to match Diane’s help whenever he could.

Diane was glad to accept the offer. She hoped Chris learned a valuable lesson that day.

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Strictly star Wynne Evans issues apology as he admits he’s ‘heartbroken’ over ‘wandering hands’ claims

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Strictly Come Dancing‘s star Wynne Evans has issued an apology following the incident with fellow dance star Katya Jones after a footage of an awkward exchange between the two emerged.

During the fourth live show of the dance competition, Wynne was seen placing his arm around 35-year-old Katya’s waist. As his hand moved, she brushed it off.

Social media users raised their concerns following this incident, especially after Katya was seen ignoring Wynne’s attempt to high-five her.

Wynne felt the urge to address the issue on a show he hosts on BBC Radio Wales. “I’m absolutely heartbroken by the things that have been written about me in the last day,” he said.

“It’s not nice to live in that time, but basically Katya and I are really, really close and we’re really good friends, and on Saturday night we made a stupid joke.

“It was a stupid joke that went wrong, okay? We thought it was funny. It wasn’t funny. It has been totally misinterpreted.”

Wynne, 52, added, “Everything’s on Katya’s socials. She’s talked about it. She’s explained that it was a joke. She wasn’t offended in the least. She doesn’t feel uncomfortable.

“We’ve got a brilliant friendship, an absolutely tight friendship, and I’m sorry if anybody was offended by it, but it was a joke. And that’s all there is. There is no real story, really.”

He said he doesn’t want his presence on the dance show to be remembered by this incident that started as a joke but took the wrong turn in the eyes of the viewers.

“I’m absolutely still up for it. I’m having the best time of my life. I just don’t want this to be the bit that people remember.”

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Katya also took to the social media to give an explanation, stating what happened between her and Wynne was just a joke the audience didn’t perceived as intended.

“Happy Sunday everyone,” she said at the start of the video she posted. “Now I need to make something crystal clear. The hand incident that happened on Saturday night was a very silly, very silly inside joke between Wynne and I. So even the idea that it made me feel uncomfortable or offended me in any way is complete nonsense.

“It’s quite absurd actually. Can we just focus on how brilliantly he’s doing and what an amazing dancer he’s becoming?” she added.

She ended the video when her doorbell rang and Katya said goodbye to her fans.

Katya was spotted moving Wynne’s hand away during the Strictly Come Dancing live show (Credit: BBC)

Fans, however, were still not convinced that the dance pair was only joking.

“You’re not explaining how it was a joke?” one fan questioned. “I think it’s exactly how it come across on camera. You didn’t want his hand there, so moved it? Not a big deal.”

Another fan added: “Not even funny to be honest in this day and age with everything that is going on so can’t see the funny side of this when people were genuinely concerned.”

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This is why you should keep the bathroom light on when sleeping in a hotel

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When traveling abroad and staying at a hotel, it is recommendable to have the bathroom lights on during the night.

Among the rest, the dim-lit space can help overcome anxiety at those people who don’t find it comfortable sleeping in unfamiliar surroundings.

Next, it will provide visibility during potential emergencies such as fires or intrusions, allowing you to quickly find exits without fumbling for your phone or a light switch.

Of course, when at a hotel or a motel, we tend to leave the luggage on the floor if our stay is short or if we are too tired to place or clothes and other belongings in the wardrobe. Having the bathroom light on can prevent us from tripping over the luggage in the dark.

What’s most, if there is an intruder around, the turned-on light will make them believe that the people inside the room are awake.

Well, sometimes, no matter if we like it or not, we are forced to have the bathroom light on, just like a Reddit user who shared a photo of his recent stay at a hotel. The bathroom door was a glass door and the light seemed to be too much for him.

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He captioned the post, “This hotel bathroom when you turn the bathroom light on at night.”

As expected, the comments showed that different people have different preferences, and as some said they would love glass doors because they provide a lot of light during the night, others said this would be a nightmare for them.

“I spent the night in a similar one recently… the bathroom light was motion activated, so there was no way to avoid turning it on too,” someone commented. “As someone who can’t sleep without the bathroom light under the door off, this would be a nightmare to me,” another added.

So, what’s your preference? Do you leave the lights on throughout the night?

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Valerie Bertinelli candidly shares her experience of facing criticism over her appearance

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Body-shaming is real and it affects the self-confidence of plenty of people who experience it. The truth is that the societies impose certain standards of what “beautiful” stands for and in the pursuit of achieving that looks, people lose themselves.

The moment we learn how to love ourselves with all our flaws is the moment we really start to live our lives to the fullest, and it turns out that actress Valerie Bertinelli has learned this truth and is now helping others embrace it.

In a video she recently posted, the Hot in Cleveland star could be heard giggling as a swishing noise echoed in the background.

“I’m giggling because I had a small, hidden bruise activated today,” the actress says. “My jeans are rubbing together, creating this particular sound, so you can probably hear them,” she added, trying to make a point.

She explained that it’s been long since she had last worn those jeans and the reason she stopped wearing them was a remark an ex of her made about the sound they made while walking, telling her that if she hand’t been lazy and worked out, the jeans wouldn’t create that noise.

Valerie then shared with her followers what she meant when she mentioned the “hidden bruise.”

“Hidden bruises are something that emotional, verbal, and mental abuse does to you that people can’t see,” she explained.

“The work I’m doing on healing is working, so it’s now making me laugh,” she continued. “I put these jeans in storage for good. After working to cure her concealed bruise, she can “wear them, hear that sound, and to me, that sound represents freedom.”

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 23: Actress Valerie Bertinelli attends the 2014 Power of Pink at House of Blues Sunset Strip on October 23, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

The actress added that she hesitated whether to post the video or not, believing her followers would tell her to “move on,” and “let it go,” but she figured out that speaking openly about being body-shamed was in fact a way of moving on.

The comments under the video were full of support and encouragement.

“Thank you for sharing the concept of hidden bruises,” one person wrote. “So proud of you! Many people find inspiration in you and your strength,” another added.

Valerie has always been open about certain aspects of her life. If you want to hear more about her personal journey and healing from past pain go to the video below.

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Meghan Markle is reportedly feeling ‘frustrated’ about a recent photo of Prince William

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The ongoing feud between the royals doesn’t seem to be coming to an end any time soon.

While royal experts claim that Prince Harry is more than willing to bury the hatchets, it’s his wife, Meghan Markle, who appears to be holding onto past grievances.

Royal expert Tom Quinn commented on the situation, expressing his belief that Meghan isn’t pleased with her husband’s attempt to extend an olive branch to his family unless two conditions are fulfilled. According to Quinn, the former Suits star will only back down when “she feels that the Royal Family have been sufficiently nice to her, and grovelingly apologized for the past.”

“Harry would like a reconciliation, but supports his wife completely and until she feels that the Royal family have been sufficiently nice to her – and grovelingly apologized for the past – it’s not going to happen,” the royal expert said.

Meghan’s, as well as Harry’s, decision not to bring Archie and Lili to their father’s homeland unless the issue with the protection is resolved is yet another obstacle towards rebuilding the bridges that have already be burnt.

What made things even worse between Harry and the rest of the members of the Firm is his and Meghan’s trips to Nigeria and Colombia, which certainly resembled royal visits.

Now, it appears that Meghan is even further frustrated with a recent photo of Prince William with one of her and Harry’s good friends, football legend David Beckham.

When Meghan made her way into the royal family, the former Spice Girls singer, Victoria Beckham, was said to have given the Duchess all the access she needed to hairdressers and stylists in London. Meghan wasn’t happy that this information found its way into the press and believed it was Victoria herself who leaked it.

In an attempt stand up for his dear wife, Harry allegedly gave David Beckham a call, and David found it rather awkward.

“Harry was very polite, but obviously it was a pretty awkward exchange and David was mortified. Inexplicably, [Meghan] feared Victoria was behind it – I mean, the idea that Victoria Beckham would be personally ringing journalists to give them a scoop is ridiculous – and spoke to Harry about it,” a source told The Sun.

“Harry is very protective of Meghan, and decided to deal with the matter head-on, by directly contacting his good pal, David. He quickly put Harry right, and the two men agreed to move on – but it certainly made things awkward for a while.”

The Beckhams were invited to Harry and Meghan’s wedding, but were excluded from the wedding dinner.

Harry and David, who have been good friends for quite some time, were to meet in Australia after Harry asked from the former Manchester United star to be an ambassador for the Invictus Games, but the meeting failed as Harry refused to see David in Sydney because he wanted to keep his friends at arm’s length while in Australia.

The real reason for this failed meeting, however, according to royal biographer Tom Bower was that “[Meghan] wanted no competition in the media from David. It seemed she was not prepared to tolerate anything flattering regarding the Beckhams and the Games to appear in the media.”

What affected the relationship between the Sussexes and the Beckhams even further was David’s respect and appreciation of the Royal Family that Harry dragged through the mud ever since Megxit.

“David had always been an ardent royalist who would stand up for the Queen’s Speech every Christmas, dressed in his Sunday best. Years later, he queued for 12 hours to view the Queen’s coffin when her body was lying in state,” royal expert Richard Eden wrote in the Daily Mail.

“So it is, perhaps, no surprise that the Sussexes’ attacks on the Royal Family failed to impress the Beckhams.”

The expert added: “Both David and Victoria put great importance on family and would never, ever turn on their relations the way that Harry and Meghan did,’ one of their associates tells me. The truth is that Victoria never really liked Meghan much. She was friendly and welcoming to her but is not bothered about staying in touch.”

A couple of days ago, David met with Prince William at RAF Northolt to celebrate London Air Ambulance’s Up Against Time campaign. Shortly before, Prince Harry attended the WellChild Awards in the UK.

The photo of the two was shared in the media, which allegedly frustrated Meghan, who used to be close friends with David and his wife.

“Yes, I do think that this is something that will annoy Meghan Markle,” royal expert Kinsey Schofield said, per the Mirror.

“After two weeks of bad press since Prince Harry’s been gone. I just think that she’s probably livid right now, based on the reaction that she’s getting from all of these stories. She’s had to deal with that while Prince Harry’s been out of town.”

The royal expert added: “That’s gotta be incredibly hard for her. And then to see this kind of victory moment from Prince William. A victory moment that she would tell you it should have been Harry’s moment after the WellChild awards, that would be upsetting to her.”

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My wife told me our 3-year-old son had been buried – A day later, I discovered the horrifying truth

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After five years together, Greg and Natalie, who had met and married young – too young, maybe, separated.

The love they once felt for one another faded away, and they both knew it would be for the best if they parted ways. Their separation wasn’t a dramatic one. There were no harsh words, no pricey and tiring custody battles, and no hard feelings, just a realization that they weren’t meant for forever.

By the time their divorce was finalized, Greg and Natalie already lived in different states.

However, they stayed in touch and kept things civil for the sake of their son Oliver, who was the center of their both worlds.

Oliver stayed with his mother, but every night, without exception, Natalie called Greg so that he could wish his son goodnight.

Greg only saw Oliver in person for the holidays, but speaking to him over the phone felt as though he was close to him and that sweet ritual became something Greg clung to as it made the separation feel just a little less painful.

The co-parenting things seemed to be working just great, until one evening when Greg received a call from his ex-wife that shattered his world.

As his phone rang and Greg saw Natalie’s name on the screen, he smiled because he was looking forward to those evening calls when he had a chance to chat with Oliver. But this time, it was different. The moment he picked up the phone, he heard Natalie crying and screaming. “Greg, our son is gone!” she yelled through sobs. “What do you mean gone? What happened?” Greg asked, shocked. “Oliver is dead!” Natalie kept repeating until she hung up the phone.

Greg stood at the corner of the room frozen. What he had just heard wasn’t something he could process. His son was dead. His Oliver, who meant the world to him, was no longer alive.

Gathering strength, he called Natalie and asked what happened one more time. But her answer was, “He’s been buried.”

Greg couldn’t understand why no one told him about the tragedy sooner. He wasn’t even given the chance to say one last goodbye and attend the funeral. How could his son simply be buried without anyone letting him know. Sobbing, Natalie said that everything happened too quickly and she couldn’t call him right away.

Somehow, this didn’t make sense.

Determined to get down to the truth, Greg packed a suitcase and bought a ticket to his old town. In the morning, he tried reaching Natalie again, but it was Mike, her new husband, who picked up the phone. His voice sounded strange. Greg knew there was more to the story than his ex wanted him to know.

“Greg, Oliver is alive,” Mike said.

“What? What are you talking about?” Greg whispered, unable to believe what he was hearing.

“Natalie made it all up,” Mike continued, explaining it looked like Natalie was suffering from a nervous breakdown after she convinced herself that Greg wanted to take Oliver from her for good.

Greg told Mike that there was no such a thing, and although Mike trusted Greg, Natalie couldn’t be easily convinced.

Desperate to see his son, Greg still took that trip. The following day, he found himself knocking on Natalie’s door. When she opened it, Greg yelled at her, “How could you do this to me?”

Natalie broke down in tears and started apologizing. It turned out that she was expecting a child and believed that once Greg found out about it, he would fight to take Oliver from her.

“You made me think my son was dead,” Greg said with furry in his voice. “Do you even understand what you’ve done to me?”

He assured Natalie he wasn’t there to take Oliver from her, but he was also not able to forgive her for the lie she came up with.

Greg suggested that the two attend counseling to uncover the reason and resolve the issue that led to such a cruel lie.

Mike was supportive all along, and Greg was glad that if someone stepped in as a father figure in his son’s life it would be someone like Mike, who didn’t hide the truth from him.

This experience and the thought of losing Oliver for good made Greg reconsider his choice of moving places away from his boy. So, once he returned home he started searching for jobs in the area where Oliver and Natalie lived, determined not to let the distance keep him and his son apart.

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Mother told her daughter her father had passed away – Years later, the girl uncovered a devastating reality

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Cassie’s life was a good one. Married to the love of her life and blessed with a beautiful son, she felt like she had the world in the palm of her hand.

The only thing that left a void in her heart was losing her dad when she was just fourteen. Every now and then, she thought of her dad and the beautiful moments she had shared with him.

Sadly, one day, her dad went to a business trip, like the ones he took often, and never returned. Cassie’s mom told her that she received a call from the emergency services that her husband lost his life, and that was the only explanation Cassie ever got. She wasn’t even able to see him for one last time as her mother told her it was always her father’s wish for his body to be cremated instead of buried.

Cassie didn’t want to make things harder for her mother, so she didn’t ask any questions. She agreed with her mom’s decision to spread his ashes at the beach during a memorable ceremony that honored his life.

Up until that moment, Cassie’s dad was her world and his absence was felt more than anything.

However, as time passed by, she learned to live with the pain that came with his sudden and untimely loss.

Cassie was there for her mother and the two continued with their life, always remembering how happy they were before the tragedy struck.

Years passed by and Cassie married and welcomed a son.

One day, she and her family decided to spend the weekend at a wooden cabin in the mountains. It was a refreshing break from city life and the hectic schedule so Cassie embraced the opportunity to spend a couple of days only with her husband and son. In the meantime, she asked from her mom to keep an eye on their dog whom they left back home, and her mom seemed more than happy to step in and help.

The weekend was a pleasurable experience. Feeling recharged, Cassie and her family returned back home, but the sight they encountered left them puzzled. The dog wasn’t there, and it looked like Cassie’s mom didn’t stay at their place at all. There on the table, Cassie noticed a note placed under the remote control that read, Watch this, Cassie. I’m sorry. — Mom.

The message scared her. What was that her mom had in store for her? Eager to learn what was going on, Cassie put the TV on and heard a familiar voice, one that she hadn’t heard in years. The man on that tape was visibly older than she remembered him, but it was clear he was her father.

After all those years, Cassie learned that her dad was alive. She was overwhelmed and experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as she struggled to keep tears from rolling down her face.

My dear Cassie, I’m still here, alive. I’m so sorry for the pain that you must have felt from my loss. But it was needed. I needed to be removed from your life because of the sordid truth of my past. Your mother knows everything, please ask her for the truth.

My health is on a steady decline, and I would love to see you and explain it all.

Love you, Dad.

Without telling her husband anything, Cassie grabbed her pursue and rushed to her mom’s place. When her mom opened the door, she said, “I bet you have a bunch of questions for me.” Cassie said she did have questions and demanded an explanation.

It was then that her mom finally revealed the truth about Cassie’s dad. It turned out that he led a double life and had another family in a different city. That was the reason for his “business trips” that lasted for days. When Cassie’s mom learned about it and confronted him, he told her he wanted to continue living with that other family, so they both agreed it would be for the best to tell Cassie he was dead.

He promised not to contact Cassie or her mother, but now that he was very ill and his health started deteriorating, he felt the urge to see Cassie.

After giving it a lot of thought, Cassie decided to pay her dad a visit. She spent some time with him, and saw him struggle with his illness. She even asked her husband to bring their son to her father to meet him. It was as though he never left, although Cassie had a hard time forgiving him for abandoning her.

After a couple of weeks, Cassie’s dad died. Her heart was broken again, but she was glad he contacted her.

Finally, after the dust settled, she wondered if she can find the strength to forgive her mother for lying to her all those years.

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However, David decided that the two go to that pricey restaurant Penelope mentioned in the first place.

In the meantime, Chris didn’t feel any remorse for kicking her out.

In an attempt stand up for his dear wife, Harry allegedly gave David Beckham a call, and David found it rather awkward.

The Beckhams were invited to Harry and Meghan’s wedding, but were excluded from the wedding dinner.

The photo of the two was shared in the media, which allegedly frustrated Meghan, who used to be close friends with David and his wife.

Somehow, this didn’t make sense.

Greg told Mike that there was no such a thing, and although Mike trusted Greg, Natalie couldn’t be easily convinced.

Greg suggested that the two attend counseling to uncover the reason and resolve the issue that led to such a cruel lie.

Up until that moment, Cassie’s dad was her world and his absence was felt more than anything.

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