Love in simple things

Love and Sacrifice

"Honey, We are going to make millions. I am so happy about this. Let us celebrate today. I am going to book a reservation for us and we will get a babysitter. I want us to celebrate this by ourselves. We will go for drinks afterward."

"Slow down, Mister"

"What? We should be jumping in the air right now"

"I know. Let me get dressed"

We went to the fanciest restaurant. I was awestruck by looking at the prices. I watched him order a steak and a very big meal. I ordered my vegetarian food and he held my hand.

"Thanks for being there for me. Without you, I wouldn't be able to manage this life. You have been very supportive and helpful."

"I love you, Mills"

"I love you too, Sweetheart"

"I am so happy for you. I am so proud of you. You are taking good care of us. The kids are so happy too. Tell me about this job."

"We are moving to California. I managed to find the best school for our kids. The neighborhood is amazing. I am the Vice President of the corporation there. I am getting paid 8 figures annually. Also, I am getting us a 3BHK down there so that our parents can come with us."

"Sounds beautiful."

"It is amazing. I met a broker earlier this week and he was very interested in showing you options. You can choose whichever suits us. It is your choice."

"My choice?"

"Yes. Also, get this, we are going to buy a house in Los Angeles soon. I am securing a down payment on an amazing plot there. We can build a house there."

The food came. It was piping hot. He was happy. My kids would be happy to go to California. Honestly, this locality seems so dull and boring. Kids would love an active neighborhood. My husband will secure our future and the finance is good for the family. I will be alright. Alright? What is alright? Why am I just alright? Why am I not excited about it all?

"Honey, eat your food."

"Yeah, sure"

I was staring into the abyss. I am a very big author in this dull and boring locality. I loved the dull and boring. My kids were calm and secure in this dull and boring area. What am I doing here? Am I a monster to not celebrate this success with my husband? I quit my job to take care of my kids. One of us had to stay at home to raise the kids.

"Is the food good?"

"It is amazing. How is your steak?"

"So perfect. One of my colleagues suggested it. We should come here more often." He paused. "What am I saying? We could find many restaurants like this in Cali"

I made the decision. I was offering proofreading services from a small company and also earned as a freelancer. As an at-home mom, I started to chase my dream of becoming an author after that. I made big money from my second books and my boys were about 5 years old. Now they are 8. I am writing my second book from home. I never stopped contributing to the household. I love the job. I don't complain but this calmness made me polish my creativity. I believe in that.

"Why are you so quiet? What are you thinking?"

"Why am I the one sacrificing?"

"What?"

"I am asking you, Mill. Why am I the one sacrificing everything and moving to all the places with you? I left my job because someone had to stay at home and take care of the kids. It was automatically me. I took my responsibility and stayed at home. Raised both of our boys so well. You took part in all aspects but I sacrificed without any discussion. I didn't stop contributing to all the household expenses."

"Are you starting an argument, right now? I built a comfortable house for us. I am not asking you to quit your job. You can be the best-selling author from anywhere. You have that autonomy. Why not move places for me?"

"Of course you didn't. But you didn't talk about becoming a stay-at-home dad either because your dreams were somehow better than mine. We stay at a house you built but what are the chances of us building a house together while also raising a family?"

"We could have done that if you told me before I paid the down payment."

"You are asking me whether I could move places all the time because I am an author who could sell books from anywhere. You can be a vice president in this area. Why don't you sacrifice that for me? I really like this place. This place is calm and secure for the kids as well."

"Are you really bringing this forward? This is such a big opportunity for us. We can retire soon and relax if I continue this job for another 5 years."

"Why am I the one who is always accommodating and sacrificing?"

He was silent for a while. We had our dinner and went back home with a thought to sort out.

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