A considerable duration has elapsed since our last encounter. I miss her profoundly. My mother’s eyes radiate joy. She appears exceedingly cheerful, yet why is she so emaciated? Is her partner mistreating her?
“Mother, what accounts for your behavior?” I enquire. What accounts for your leanness?
“Nothing, my dear. I am exceedingly pleased to finally reunite with you after an extended period.”
My mother continuously observes Jimmy. I am aware of her want to ascertain my company.
“Mother, this is my companion, Jimmy,” I declared. “Jimmy encountered my mother.”
“Oh my God. ‘The goddess grants you a second chance, dear friend.’ ‘Hail the moon goddess,’ she lamented.
What is occurring here? My father asked. What is the reason for your screaming?
“Approach here. ‘Come and see your daughter’s partner,’ my mother exclaimed.
“Whose daughter’s partner?””He enquired.”
“Who are you, young man?”
“This is my friend, Jimmy,” I introduced him.
“Surely you jest,” he queried. “He cannot possibly be your companion.”
“Why should I jest?” “This is my companion, Betta,” I stated composedly.
I was clenching my teeth in fury. I wish to avoid losing my temper in the presence of my friend.
Who did he believe himself to be?
“You lack discernment and taste in men,” he exclaims. “This young man cannot be your companion. I require a private conversation with you immediately.
What is the rationale behind your actions? My mother intervenes. This is her second opportunity, bestowed upon her by the goddess. Refrain from involvement in this matter. I will not permit you to destroy her life.
“Silence and refrain from involvement, my father commanded her.” “I am instructing my daughter.” What authority do you possess to interfere?
“Mother, it is acceptable,” I stated. “Let us engage in conversation, better. I shall return shortly, Jimmy. I kissed my companion on the lips.
My father and I departed to allow them to converse. We entered his private office.
“You may take your seat,” he articulates.
I summon you here to designate you as the beta of this pack. Your kin require your leadership, and you must dismiss that insignificant partner of yours.
What? Are you suggesting that I should dismiss my partner because I aspire to be a female betta fish? What on earth! I will never forsake my mate for anyone. I will not permit you or your associates to undermine my happiness. You repudiate me as your daughter. Your pack members reject me as one of their own.
“I am a resolute individual, and you ought to comprehend my stance without seeking an apology from me. Furthermore, you should possess the maturity to distinguish between personal matters and issues pertaining to the safety of your family and others,” he stated.
What accounts for his lack of shame?
The individuals have managed well in my absence as their beta, and they will continue to do so indefinitely. I shall not forfeit my happiness for them,” I declare. “I refuse to compromise my happiness for your group.
“You are exhibiting unreasonable behaviour, and the blame lies entirely with your ineffectual companion. ‘He has merely distorted your perception and adversely influenced you,’ he shouted at me. Disavow him. I desire your allegiance to the alpha king.”
“I shall never comply with your demands.” “You hold no significance for me,” I exclaimed. I will not compromise my happiness, nor will I forsake my partner due to your influence. You are not my father. He restored my life when that scoundrel shattered me. He supported me during your abandonment.
“What are you discussing? This rejection occurred long ago, when he dismissed you. Now, the Alpha King desires your return. You should refrain from feigning disinterest and reunite with your destined mate. Both of you have been favoured by the Goddess, and you ought not to jeopardise that by opting for an inferior individual over the Alpha King,” he asserted, striking the table. Reject that inferior individual.
“What is the rationale for me to do that?” I enquired. “What authority do you possess to instruct me to dismiss my partner?”
“I possess the authority to instruct you to dismiss him.” “I possess the authority to make choices for you as your father,” he stated.
I rose, annoyed. “I returned home due to your claim of illness. However, it is evident that you are sufficiently healthy to engage in conflicts with me. Your sole intention was to undermine my new life and happiness. I will not permit that.”
“My sole intention was to act in the best interest of you and the alpha king, and I will not permit your misguided choices to jeopardise everything.”
The Alpha King has been informed of your presence, and escape is no longer an option.
What was the intended meaning of that?
How could he ascertain my presence here?
