Remember Nothing

In the sun-soaked suburbs of Florida, young Anthony worked at a tech repair shop run by a grumpy but kindhearted Cuban-American named Señor Alvarez. Anthony was sharp, quick with his hands, and quicker with his words—a trait that often got him into trouble.

One afternoon, a wealthy customer stormed into the shop accusing Anthony of stealing a smartwatch. Señor Alvarez looked furious, and Anthony knew he was one misstep away from being fired.

He could’ve lied. Said the watch was never received. Blamed a courier. Claimed confusion in inventory. But instead, he looked the man straight in the eye and said, “You left it in your car. You were on a call and forgot it. I saw it through the window when I walked you out.”

The customer froze. Then blinked.

Minutes later, the man returned with a sheepish smile and the watch in hand. “My apologies,” he muttered, handing Anthony a generous tip. Señor Alvarez said nothing, just grunted and handed Anthony a chilled soda.

That evening, as the store lights dimmed, Alvarez finally said, “There’s a reason I’ve kept this shop for 30 years, chico. I never had to memorize lies.”

Anthony grinned. The lesson stayed.

Moral: 

Truth may be heavy, but memory is light when your words are honest.

Inspiration:

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything. - Mark Twain