The Misdelivered Package
A free A1-level English story for language learners, readable online in English, with an option to listen via the free Storyteller app.
A package meant for Paula is left at Ivan's door by mistake, and the two neighbors sort it out over tea.
Ivan gets home from work on Tuesday.
A big box sits by his door.
He picks up the box and looks at it.
The name on the box says "Paula Reyes."
Ivan does not know a Paula Reyes.
He checks the address again.
The apartment number is 4B, not his 4D.
Ivan carries the box down the hall.
He knocks on the door of 4B.
A woman opens the door with a smile.
"Hi, are you Paula?" Ivan asks.
"Yes, that's me," she says.
"I think this box is yours," he says.
Paula looks at the label and smiles.
"Oh, my new lamp! Thank you so much."
"The driver left it at my door," Ivan says.
"That happens a lot in this building," Paula says.
She takes the box from his hands.
"Would you like to come in for tea?" Paula asks.
Ivan smiles and nods his head.
"Sure, I have some time," he says.
They sit at her small kitchen table.
Paula opens the box and finds her lamp.
"It's perfect for my reading chair," she says.
"I'm glad it found the right home," Ivan says.
Paula laughs and pours two cups of tea.
"Neighbors should help each other," she says.
"I agree completely," Ivan says with a smile.
