designed in canva.
At some point in our lives, we have to make heavy sacrifices for family happiness and togetherness to continue, sometimes even putting our own happiness at stake. Moments like this are what change everything for a person.
"Desmond, there is something I would like us to talk about." His mom said this as she sat down next to him.
Desmond, completely lost and confused, shut down his laptop and gave his mom all of his attention, as she looked very serious and worried.
"Mom, I hope all is well. What exactly is the problem, and I hope I have not done anything wrong?" Desmond asked, feeling restless.
"I wish there was a better way to say it, but you have to end your relationship with Ruth as you will be getting married to Rose in a few months." His mom responded with tears in her eyes.
"You are joking, right? Mom, you know how much I love Ruth; ending things with her will drive me crazy. I cannot do it; I really can't, mom." Desmond said as he relaxed against the wall, since the news made him feel dizzy.
"The decision has been made; it's for the good of the family, and if you have this family's best interests at heart, you will do this for us, no questions asked." His mom replied as she was about to leave the room.
"It is my happiness we are talking about here, mom, so you mean I should sacrifice my happiness for my family's business? Is that what this is all about?" Desmond
"I tried to talk your dad out of it, but he gave me reasons as to why this has to happen. I am sorry if we hurt you, son." She said this as she closed the door behind her.
It was this moment that changed everything for Desmond; he went from being a very happy young man to being a sadist. Depression creeped up on him, and he battled with it silently. He no longer spends time doing the things he loves; instead, he spends time on things that would help him forget his problem. Spends more time at the bar, drinking away his sorrows.
"How do I even break the news to Ruth that the family I love so much is after my happiness?". Desmond kept thinking to himself but did not know he was thinking out loud.
"Hey, mate, I hope you are good. Whatever it is, you can share." The barman said he was showing so much care.
"What would you do if the family you love so much decided to stand in the way of your happiness? I have been with a lady I want to marry all these years, only for them to come up with someone different." Desmond poured his heart out to the barman.
"If you cannot make the sacrifice, then don't make it. Marriage is a forever thing, so don't do it with someone you do not really love." The barman advised
"Hearing that news was the moment everything changed for me; it was like my mom came into my room and took a piece of me while leaving. I will do what has to be done for family's sake, but I might never be happy again." Desmond responded
Desmond managed to pull through with the wedding so his family's business could thrive, but he sacrificed his happiness for that, and it was the moment everything changed for him. He became sad.