I grew up without a father. I was brought up by my mother and grandmother. And since childhood I was taught that no one needs a woman with a child. My mother was given as an example. I got married at the age of twenty. But our life together did not work out, and four years later, with a child, I returned to my mother and grandmother. Even though I am a single mother. Let no man need me. But I was determined to achieve a decent life without a husband. Fortunately, my mother and grandmother were happy to sit with the child. This gave me the opportunity to study, start working and make a career.
Eight years have passed, and I have achieved some success. I have my own apartment and car. And the work is hard, but profitable. Last year I met a guy. Six months later we got married. My mother and grandmother were in seventh heaven with happiness. And they almost prayed for my son-in-law – and how, he took a woman with a child. His relationship with his daughter was normal, almost friendly. For me, living together was a bit stressful. But I hoped that he would endure it and fall in love. Sometimes I even had to give in order not to cause a scandal. But one day he said:
– “You should not criticize me, but thank me, since I married you. Do many people take a wife and child? – Yes, my husband, let’s understand. The apartment where you live is mine. The car you drive is mine. You brought nothing to this house but your rags. So who took who? – So I’m the alphonse?! – he got angry. He grabbed his things and ran to his mother. To complain. She called my mom, also to complain. My mom had already called me. And started to cry: “How could you say that to a man…?” – I could. And I’ll say it again. And it’s time for you to understand that I’ve grown up a long time ago. I can solve my own problems. With or without a man. And tell your matchmaker that if her son doesn’t apologize within a week, I’ll file for divorce…
