Rose and James met during a heavy rainstorm.
James was a poor bicycle mechanic. Rose was the daughter of a wealthy hotel owner.
James offered Rose his umbrella when he saw her standing alone at a bus stop.
They began talking and soon fell in love.
Rose’s family strongly opposed their relationship.
Her father said, “You are throwing away your future for a poor mechanic.”
James felt ashamed.
He told Rose, “Maybe your father is right. I don’t want you to suffer because of me.”
Rose replied, “I am not choosing your money. I am choosing your heart.”
They continued their relationship.
James worked harder than ever.
He saved money and eventually opened a bicycle shop.
But success did not come quickly.
One year, his shop nearly closed.
Rose stayed beside him.
She encouraged him every day.
“Failure does not make you a failure,” she told him.
James eventually rebuilt the business.
Years later, his shop became a successful company with several branches.
Rose’s father finally invited him to dinner.
“I was wrong about you,” he said.
James answered, “Thank you. But I couldn’t have done it without Rose.”
Her father looked at his daughter and smiled.
“I finally understand why you chose him.”
Years later, Rose and James still kept the old umbrella from the day they met.
It reminded them that their love began in the rain, when neither of them knew what the future would bring.
