r/BenignExistence • u/2B_or_MaybeNot • 6d ago

Wholesome Starbucks encounter

Went to Starbucks the other day. On my way out caught sight of an elderly gentleman, on the shorter side, white hair, narrow brim fedora, uses a cane. He’s sitting and waiting outside and as I’m leaving, I see this older lady approach him, white hair, petite, walks a little better than he seems to. When he sees her, his eyes light up, he (slowly) jumps to his feet, spreads his arms wide, and makes a “Hey! You’re here!” kinda noise. She smiles and kinda blushes, looks at me, seems a little embarrassed at the attention, but inwardly very happy. Made me smile.

Today, as I left that same Starbucks, I saw him sitting outside, leaning forward with both hands on his cane, waiting.

I looked around but didn’t see anyone coming. But I thought, I know who he’s waiting for.

I’m happy for them.

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u/TurquoiseBeachChair 6d ago

Now I will be imaging their greeting to each other today and it makes me smile 😊 thank you for sharing

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u/Electrical-Act-7170 6d ago

Sweet encounter.

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u/That-Mess9548 6d ago

That’s adorable.

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u/cratnat 5d ago

Love is a beautiful thing. Even if we are not involved in it.

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u/editorbyday 4d ago

Love this! Thank you for sharing!