A wealthy surgeon who has always given her daughter the best is astounded to discover her face tattooed on a homeless man’s arm. When he asks the poor man why he got the tattoo, he learns a valuable lesson. Josefina had never disliked her renowned surgeon father, 56, but she didn’t have a choice that day. Ben had invited the chief physician, his wife, and their son to dinner and wanted to meet Josefina.
Ben was a widower who had raised Josefina on his own after his wife died. He’d always given his daughter the best and now wanted to find her a suitable match, someone from wealth who could provide her with a good life. But Josefina was not of the same mind. Her father choosing her fiancée was the last thing she wanted. So she was enraged when Ben informed her of the dinner plans and insisted on her presence…
“Get yourself a stunning outfit, honey. Derek and his family will be arriving tonight, and don’t worry about the money “As he placed his credit card on the nightstand, he said. “I have a lot of clothes, Dad!” Josefina yelled, her gaze fixed on her phone. “Besides, I’m not in need of your money.” “I want my daughter to look her best tonight,” Ben said, a smile on his face. “Come on, a famous surgeon’s daughter dressed as a weirdo isn’t going to look good!”
Looking past a person’s outward appearance teaches you to appreciate them for their heart. Josefina sighed and looked at her father. “Why are you behaving in that manner toward someone who isn’t a close colleague? Do you think that’s a little much, Dad?” “It’s only a matter of time before we get there,” Ben joked. “Now, stop being such a jerk! Isn’t that what you kids always say? OK, we’re going to get a lovely dress “Patting the credit card, he added.
Josefina didn’t get the dress, and she didn’t answer the door when Derek and his family arrived later that day. “Could you please check the door, honey?” Ben called her name. There was no response. “Josefina?” he inquired once more. There were no responses. Ben eventually opened the door and apologized for keeping the guests waiting. “She must have missed the bell. She’ll be here shortly. I’ll go see how she is “he said as he climbed the stairs to Josefina’s room.
Ben rapped on her door. “Are you prepared, honey?” he inquired quietly. “Everyone has shown up.” There was no response. Ben tried to open the door, but it was locked from the inside. Because the guests were waiting downstairs, he couldn’t even yell at Josefina to open the door. He dialed her number, but she did not answer.
As the man’s body collided with his car, there was a loud thud. During the accident, the homeless man’s guitar case was thrown far away, and Ben panicked. “No, no, Jesus!” he exclaimed as he dashed out, only to discover the man unconscious and bleeding. “Is she your girlfriend?” Ben was taken aback. “God, no! What did I do?” Ben was so terrified that all he could think about was getting the man to his hospital.
He dragged the unkempt man to his car and drove as fast as he could. Fortunately, it was dark, the streets were deserted, and no one saw them, not even Josefina. After what seemed like an eternity, the door to the OR finally opened a few hours later. When the doctors said the man was fine and would be moved to the general ward soon, he sighed with relief.
“Thank you so much, Dr. Smith,” Ben expressed gratitude to his colleague. “May I check on him?” “We’ll notify you once he’s been moved to the general ward, mate. Take precautions.” Before entering the man’s ward, Ben took a deep breath and buried his face in his palms. The injured man lay on the bed, eyes closed, with IV patches attached to his arm.
Ben approached his bed and was about to inquire about his well-being when he froze. He was holding the man’s arm, which had IV patches attached to it, and staring at his tattoo before he realized it. The man blinked his eyes open. The man gave a weak smile. “That’s my future wife and girlfriend, doc,” the man explained. “I adore her above all else in the world. She’s stunning, isn’t she?” “Is she your girlfriend?”
Ben was astounded and couldn’t believe the homeless and scruffy man was his daughter’s boyfriend! He was also unprepared for the man’s next shocking revelation about Josefina. “Thank you for saving my life and bringing me here,” said the man. “My name is Connor. You have saved not only my life, but also the lives of my girlfriend and our unborn child. If something terrible happened to me, they’d be devastated…”
“You don’t have to bring it up,” Ben admitted meekly. “It was my fault; I didn’t see you coming and ran into you by accident. I’m relieved that nothing terrible occurred. But this lady “He took a breather. “Please excuse me, but my hair did not turn silver overnight. Raising a family is no laughing matter. And you say you adore her? Is she feeling the same way? And you have a daughter!?”
The man smiled. “I understand what you’re trying to ask, doc. You’re probably wondering how a scruffy guy like me can provide for his family. I’ll let you in on a little secret because you’re my savior “He stated. “I recently purchased a small house for my future wife and our child. I used to be homeless, but now the three of us live in a lovely little apartment…” “My girlfriend’s name is written on the tattoo… Josefina.
She motivates me to keep going. I make a living as a busker by playing my instruments. I starved myself for days to buy a guitar, and I’m afraid I’d have to burn through my savings again. I’ve busked in subways, streets, and just about any other place you can think of.” “That’s how I was able to afford the house. Not that I’m complaining, but it was a lot of work. I didn’t mind because nothing is more important to me than my family.
I was even considering working as a builder or something, but you know how not everyone appreciates a scruffy man.” “It appears that your girlfriend is a lucky girl…” Ben responded, fighting back tears. “I’ll make amends for the guitar! It was entirely my fault.” “That is very kind of you. But, to be honest, I’m the lucky one “Connor stated. “Josefina has been through a lot.
She aspires to be a musician but is unable to do so because her father does not support her. She also lost her mother when she was a child. She’s having trouble balancing her college major and her passion. So I just want to be there for her and make her happy. I’d say—” Before Connor could finish, his phone began to ring. Josefina had summoned him.
“I’m sorry, but I have to take this. My sweetheart, “He stated. Ben exited Connor’s room and sank into one of the corridor waiting chairs. Connor had a golden heart, and Josefina was pregnant. Ben realized that he had been so strict with his daughter that she had not shared the most wonderful part of her life with him—he was about to become a grandfather! Ben realized that instead of making his daughter happy, he was driving her away.
So, when Josefina ran into him at the hospital after Connor told her what had happened, he resolved to make amends. “I know everything, kids,” he said as he took Josefina and Connor’s hands in his. “I’m sorry for everything you’ve gone through because of me now that Connor knows I’m your father. All I want is for you to be happy, and I’m willing to assist you both for as long as I can… until Connor is able to stand on his own.”
Josefina, on the other hand, drew her hand away. “I don’t need your money, as I previously stated. I have a home, and I will never return to yours!” Even after Ben attempted to reconcile their differences, things between him and Josefina did not improve. She wouldn’t even let him pay for Connor’s treatment until he told her he felt obligated to do so. Will he ever be forgiven by his daughter?
Ben had no idea, but he wasn’t about to give up so easily. A few days later, he paid Josefina and Connor a visit, and the new parents were surprised to see Ben arrive in a truck with a dozen guys unloading baby items such as cribs, toys, and supplies. “What are you doing, Dad?” Josefina approached him, irritably asking. “I don’t—”
Josefina was unable to complete her task. Ben held her close as he sobbed uncontrollably. “Please,” he begged. “I don’t have a slew of daughters. I want to do this as a parent and grandfather. I know Connor will always make you happy, honey, but I don’t want to let you down as a father.” “But, Dad…” “I apologize, honey. Please. Please pardon your father…” Things changed as time passed. Connor applied for and was hired as a school music teacher.
He and Josefina decided to keep their love of music alive by performing as musicians in the evenings at a neighborhood cafe. Ben had changed more than Josefina had expected, and he apologized for not listening to her and forcing her to follow in his footsteps. Surprisingly, Josefina did not abandon her medical degree and instead opened clinics to help the homeless get affordable and proper treatment.
A few months later, she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Lily by her and Connor. The young couple gasped in surprise when Ben went to congratulate his daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law. “What have you done, Dad?” Josefina sobbed. Ben had a tiny lily tattooed on his arm. The once-conservative father had evolved into a devoted and loving grandfather.