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<\/h2>\n<\/h2>\nRose and James met during a heavy rainstorm.<\/p>\n
James was a poor bicycle mechanic. Rose was the daughter of a wealthy hotel owner.<\/p>\n
James offered Rose his umbrella when he saw her standing alone at a bus stop.<\/p>\n
They began talking and soon fell in love.<\/p>\n
Rose’s family strongly opposed their relationship.<\/p>\n
Her father said, \u201cYou are throwing away your future for a poor mechanic.\u201d<\/p>\n
James felt ashamed.<\/p>\n
He told Rose, \u201cMaybe your father is right. I don’t want you to suffer because of me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rose replied, \u201cI am not choosing your money. I am choosing your heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
They continued their relationship.<\/p>\n
James worked harder than ever.<\/p>\n
He saved money and eventually opened a bicycle shop.<\/p>\n
But success did not come quickly.<\/p>\n
One year, his shop nearly closed.<\/p>\n
Rose stayed beside him.<\/p>\n
She encouraged him every day.<\/p>\n
\u201cFailure does not make you a failure,\u201d she told him.<\/p>\n
James eventually rebuilt the business.<\/p>\n
Years later, his shop became a successful company with several branches.<\/p>\n
Rose’s father finally invited him to dinner.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was wrong about you,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
James answered, \u201cThank you. But I couldn’t have done it without Rose.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her father looked at his daughter and smiled.<\/p>\n
\u201cI finally understand why you chose him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Years later, Rose and James still kept the old umbrella from the day they met.<\/p>\n
It reminded them that their love began in the rain, when neither of them knew what the future would bring.<\/p>\n
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