totally. A friend of mine (that I’ve known since we were little - 40 years ! ) has had a really hard time in recent years. He is very affluent but lives a frugal life, donating most of what he has.
Anyway, he called last week asking me to pop in to his work.. and due to the context of everything that’s gone on I was really worried and duly arranged to pop over. I got there and was relieved to see that he was okay.. but on the table was a huge box. He just said “ open it”
Long story short - it was the Cartier love bracelet ( diamond version)
He just said “ you know I’m
tit with everything but the only constant that there’s ever been , has been you, with your support and unconditional friendship”
I was literally FLOORED. Speechless. And the bracelet will be treasured for ever because it came from the heart and not as some vulgar display of vanity.
Anyway he then said “ right
duck off, I’ve got to get back to work!”
and off I went. Wearing my bracelet that’s worth more than my car. ( staying humble!). I’ve not told a soul either apart from you lot!