My Parents Demanded That I Get Married to Keep the Family Business, So I Chose a Farm Girl to Spite Them — Turned Out, She Outplayed Us All
I grew up as a spoiled kid, surrounded by wealth thanks to my rich parents. Life was simple for me: I cared about my inheritance, money, and my future share of the family business. But everything changed when my parents decided that before I could inherit my dad’s hard work, I had to get married.
My dad was ready to retire, and he wanted to pass down the business to someone who could carry it on. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing! “You can’t be serious!” I shouted at my parents. “You want me to settle down just so I can get the family business?”
Feeling angry and rebellious, I made a bold decision. Instead of choosing a glamorous city girl like my parents expected, I decided to find someone completely different — a farm girl!
I figured that marrying someone from a rural background would show my parents that I was serious about rebelling against their plans. I wanted to flip the script on their expectations.
After some searching, I found Mary. She was from a small town, with bright eyes and a strong spirit. At first, I thought she would be the perfect pawn in my game against my parents. “They’ll hate her! This will be great!” I chuckled to myself. When I introduced her to my family, their jaws dropped.
My parents were shocked to see that I was serious about marrying a farm girl, and they begged me to reconsider. “You have to marry someone who can help you run the business!” my mother cried. But I stood my ground. “I’m not changing my mind! This is who I want,” I declared defiantly.
Things took an unexpected twist at a charity ball we attended last week. The atmosphere in the grand hall was electric, with a beautiful chandelier sparkling above us and elegant music filling the air.
I was ready to show off my rebellious choice when suddenly the mayor, a big deal in our town, walked over. I thought he wouldn’t even notice Mary, but to my surprise, his face lit up when he saw her!
“Mary!” he exclaimed, taking her hand with warmth. “It’s wonderful to see you here! Your family has done so much for our community!” He bowed slightly, and Mary smiled shyly, clearly flattered by the attention. I was taken aback. “What? They know her?” I muttered under my breath.
As the two chatted, I could see Mary was in her element, captivating the mayor with her stories about the farm and the work she did there. I felt a mix of jealousy and pride. How did she manage to charm someone so important?
Meanwhile, my parents watched, their expressions shifting from shock to admiration. I could see their lips moving as they whispered, “Maybe this girl is more than we thought…”
Throughout the evening, Mary dazzled everyone with her charm and wisdom. She spoke about farming in a way that made people listen and appreciate her knowledge.
“You know,” she said with a bright smile, “farming isn’t just about crops; it’s about caring for the land and the community.”
Suddenly, I realized I was no longer just playing a game to annoy my parents. I was with someone who genuinely made an impact! As the night continued, the mayor proposed a collaboration for a community project, and to my shock, he turned to me.
“With such a talented partner, this could take your family business to new heights!” he said confidently.
I looked at Mary, who was now surrounded by admirers, and a feeling of dread twisted inside me. How did I go from trying to spite my parents to nearly losing control of everything I thought I wanted?
Later that night, I confronted Mary. “Did you know about this? Did you plan all of this?” I asked her, my voice low but filled with hurt.
She looked straight at me with a knowing smile. “I didn’t plan anything. I just wanted to be myself. But maybe, just maybe, you should consider what’s really important to you,” she replied.
In that moment, I realized she had outplayed us all. Instead of being a simple farm girl, she was a force of nature. She had turned the game on its head and it left me wondering what my real priorities were.
In the end, I had to rethink everything. Did I really want to keep my parents happy, or was it time to follow my own heart? The journey with Mary was just beginning, and I had the feeling it was going to be the most exciting ride of my life.
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