My husband and I were overjoyed when we found out that our son was getting married. In secret, we told him that we wanted to give him a flat as a wedding present. Harry was thrilled when he discovered what we had in mind. All his friends heard the news that very day. As we busied ourselves with wedding preparations, disaster struck unexpectedly.
Our daughter was rushed to the hospital straight from her office after falling dangerously ill. My husband and I went straight there as soon as we got the call. After some tests, the doctors found she had a tumour and needed immediate surgery. We suddenly needed a substantial sum of money, and fast. It was lucky we got her to the hospital in time.
Buying a flat for our son was out of the question in that moment. We started working frantically to scrape together enough money for our daughter’s treatment. Thankfully, our family and friends rallied around us, unwilling to ignore our plight. Everyone helped in their own waysome lent us money and insisted we shouldnt worry about paying it back. Together, we managed to raise enough pounds for the operation.
But then Harry shocked us with what he said.
What about my flat? You promised it to me. Youre ruining my life.
After hearing Harrys words, I felt the blood drain from my face and could barely stand. How could he say such a thing? How could he be so selfish? Shes his own sister. They grew up side by side. How could he weigh his wedding gift and his sisters surgery as equal? I was left speechless. Yet Harry was not finished.
Why does she get everything and I get nothing?
I couldnt take it anymore and started shouting at him. I told him I didnt want to see him again. He packed his bags and left for his fiancées house. We didnt speak for a fortnight.
During those weeks, my daughter endured the operation. Mercifully, it went well. A few weeks later, she was discharged. I never breathed a word to her about her brothers attitude. It was shameful and there was no need to upset her further. Harry never phonednot once did he ask after his sister. It seemed having his own place mattered to him more than his family relationships.
