I Was Upset That My Grandfather Only Left Me an Old Apiary until I Looked into the Beehives — Story of the Day
Robyn, a 14-year-old girl, inherited her grandfather’s apiary but felt burdened by the responsibility. She was more interested in school dances and her crush than tending to the bees. Despite Aunt Daphne’s insistence, Robyn dismissed the importance of the apiary, considering it useless.
After being grounded, Robyn reluctantly visited the beehives and discovered a treasure map hidden inside one of the hives. The map led her to an old gamekeeper’s house, where she found a metal box containing a note from Grandpa, urging her to open it only when her journey was complete.
As Robyn ventured deeper into the forest, she faced physical and emotional challenges. She got lost, struggled to survive, and even fell into a fast-moving river, but her grandfather’s teachings of patience and perseverance pushed her forward. When she finally opened the metal box, there was no treasure, only a jar of honey and a photo with Grandpa—showing her that the true treasure was the value of hard work and responsibility.
Returning home, Robyn expressed her regret and promised to make her grandfather proud. Years later, as a successful bee keeper and a mother, Robyn reflects on the lessons Grandpa taught her.
