I have paid for my son’s happiness
I spent a long time thinking about it and finally decided I would choose my own daughter-in-law, and in doing so, the perfect wife for my son. I resolved to find a suitable young woman and bring the two of them together. In my eyes, my son is the most desired child in the world. I am madly devoted to him. He was always mine and mine alone. I raised him myself, like a lion tamer from the moment he was in nappies; I stayed up endless nights caring for him, teaching him, nursing him. And now Im expected to hand this wonderful young man over to another woman?
I always knew the day would come when my son would settle down with someone, but letting go felt unbearably hard. So, I came up with a plan.
I took it in my stride when my son started showing interest in girls. However, his spoilt girlfriend and I could never see eye to eye. I was honest with him: she simply wasnt right for him. He deserved a decent, modest, and honest girl.
I didnt breathe a word of my scheme to my son. With a sense of duty, I set about looking for a bride who I could also connect with.
My list of potential candidates was rather short: the neighbours daughter, my friends child, and a few girls from my sons former school class. After chatting to our neighbour and meeting her daughter, I quickly realised that wasnt the right path. She was a rather heavy set girl, and I wanted my son to be happywith someone confident and healthy.
Next, I spoke to my friends daughter, only to discover she was already seeing someone, so that door was closed. As for his old classmates, best not to even go therenone seemed a match.
I felt stuck. Id run out of ideas. So, I began to follow my son, wanting to see what type of woman actually caught his eye.
I fibbed a little, telling him I wanted to see what he did at work. He wasnt thrilled, but agreed. I spent the whole day observing his interactions with his colleagues, watching how he behaved around the women. I chatted to some of his coworkers and picked up some interesting bits and bobs.
By the end of the day, it was clear there were no suitable options for my son at work. On the way home, he suggested we pop into a café. I hesitated at first, but then thought, perhaps Id meet someone there. And there, I saw him having a good-natured chat with a charming young waitress. In that moment, I realised she might be the very girl I was looking for.
She was polite and unassuming. I decided to approach her and explained the situation quietly.
Are you serious? she asked, slightly stunned. Thats not very proper, is it?
Well, you want a better life, and my son could give you just that.
I decided to offer her a substantial suma sum that more than covered her younger brothers university tuition. In the end, her love for her family outweighed her personal doubts, and she promised me she would make an effort to fall in love with my son.
After we struck our little bargain, I kept in close contact with her, giving her advice in winning his heart.
I wanted results, and I didnt have to wait long. My son soon became utterly smitten with her. Every conversation revolved around Daisyhow beautiful she was, her cooking, her taste in music, the films she enjoyed. One day I asked him to formally introduce her, and he gladly did so.
When Daisy came to visit, I had a gentle conversation with her. She admitted shed developed real feelings for my son, and even offered to give the money back. But that wasnt what I had in mind.
If the two of them had found real love, why would I take the money back? I told Daisy to keep it, and suggested she begin quietly preparing for a wedding.
Now my children are both happy, and I have a dutiful daughter-in-law who has become my dearest friend. Our little secret will stay just between us. Im glad my plan helped my son find true happiness!
