I paid for my son’s happiness
Ive spent a long time thinking about it and Ive finally decided: Ill choose a daughter-in-law for myself, and a wife for my son. I want to find the right girl and bring them together as a couple. My son is the most precious child in the world. I am absolutely devoted to him. For years, he was my whole universe. I raised him to be strong and resilient, tending to him day and night, nursing him through every bump and scrape. And now Im supposed to hand this perfect man over to another woman?
I always knew the day would come when my son would settle down, but its a dreadful feeling, letting go of someone youve loved so fiercely all their life. So I came up with a plan.
It didnt bother me when my son first started showing an interest in girls. But I couldnt stand his current girlfriendshes far too spoilt and I simply couldnt connect with her. I was frank with him: she wasnt the one. What we needed was a decent, kind, and modest girl.
I kept my plan to myself and threw myself into searching for the right wife for him, knowing I carried a big responsibility. I needed someone my son would like, but also someone I could get along with.
There were just a few candidates: the girl from down the road, a family friends daughter, and a few classmates of my son. After speaking with the girl down the street and her mother, I realised she wasnt the right choiceshe was very overweight, and I want my son to be with someone healthy and happy.
Then I tried with the family friends daughter, but she already had a boyfriendunfortunately, that ruled her out. I wont even waste time on his classmates, as none of them were remotely suitable.
I was stuck. I had no other ideas. So I decided to keep a discreet eye on my son, to see what sort of women he found appealing.
Using a small white lie, I told him I wanted to see him at work, and while he wasnt thrilled about the idea, he agreed. I spent the whole day quietly watching how he was around his female colleagues, eavesdropping for any promising hints. I even chatted to some of them myself and learned some useful things.
By the end of the day, though, I realised I wasnt going to find his ideal girl at work. As we headed home, my son suggested we pop into a cafe. At first, I declined, but then thought perhaps wed stumble upon someone promising there. At the cafe, I noticed my son chatting cheerfully with a lovely waitress. In that instant, I knewId found the girl Id been searching for.
She was charming and unpretentious. I waited for a quiet moment and approached her, explaining my unusual situation.
Are you out of your mind? she exclaimed in disbelief. Isnt this a bit peculiar?
Well, I replied, if youre hoping for a better life, my son could make all the difference.
I decided to offer her a generous sum of moneyenough to more than cover her brothers university fees. Her love for her brother proved stronger than her scruples, and she promised shed give my son a chance.
After we struck our bargain, I kept in constant contact, guiding her with tips to win his heart.
I wanted resultsand I didnt have to wait long. My son quickly became utterly infatuated. He wouldnt stop telling me about herhow beautiful Emily was, how well she cooked, what music she liked, and which films were her favourites. One day, I finally asked him to introduce her to me, and he happily obliged.
When Emily came round, I took her aside for a quiet chat. She admitted to me that she really was falling for my son, then tried to return the moneybut that was never my intention.
If they truly found love, why on earth would I take the money back? I told her to keep it and start thinking about the wedding.
Now, my children are blissfully happy, and I have a devoted daughter-in-law whos become my best friend, with our little secret safe between us. Im so glad my plan helped my son find happiness!
