Hey love, grab a cuppa and settle in because Ive got a story thatll make you roll your eyes. It all started when Victors mum, Helen, tried to smooth things over after a nasty spat with her future daughterinlaw. She hurriedly said, Sorry, sweetie, I didnt mean to snap at you. No hard feelings, okay? Maybe you could drop by sometime? Victors still living on his own after you two split, glued to his video games
Molly and Victor had been together almost two years. To Molly it felt serious she spent a lot of time at Victors family house where they were polite enough, just not warm. She pictured a solid future. Victor, a bit of a carefree bloke, was charming and seemed goaldriven when he wanted to be.
Their idyll crumbled when Victor flunked a crucial English exam. Hed gone down the rabbit hole of games during lockdown, tossed his studies aside, and suddenly faced the threat of being expelled.
In the heat of the crisis Molly snapped at Victors mum, Helen, saying, I dont need a man who cant pull his weight. I want a selfsufficient partner, not a housewife. We should both work and share the bills! Those words hung in the air, instantly throwing their future into doubt.
Helen took it as a personal insult. Shed spent her whole life caring for her husband and son, believing her role was to look after them, not demand results. Now she expected Molly to behave the same way. Well, look at that! She doesnt want to be a housewife. Every proper lady should keep the hearth warm, and the man should be the head of the household! she huffed.
Molly kept quiet, not wanting to fan the flames. After that, Victors family stopped opening the door to her. Their communication dwindled to secret texts, a few hurried calls, and brief meetups in neutral spots. Victor was miserable about not seeing her, but instead of honesty he fell back on manipulation.
Molly, we need to talk to my mum, Victor insisted over the phone. You have to tell her you dont really think that way. Im tired of hiding. Can we just make peace with the parents?
Why should I prove anything to your mum? She didnt raise me. This is your problem, not mine. Why should I bend over backwards?
Because you love me, and I love you. Its the only way to fix this. If you dont, well lose each other forever
With a heavy heart, Molly agreed love made her willing to take the humiliating step of confronting a strangers mother.
But it didnt go as shed hoped. When she arrived, Victor let her into the hallway, and just then his dad, John, stormed down.
Victor, whats this girl doing here? he barked.
Victor stammered, and Molly felt her face go white. The question sounded as if she were some random acquaintance, not his girlfriend.
Dad, Molly, we Victor began, but John cut him off:
I see who she is. Get out!
From the living room, Helen shouted, Whos making all that noise? Victor, whos with you?
John, ignoring Molly, sneered, The same one who tried to teach you life.
Molly realised she wasnt welcome. Humiliation and anger drove her to act on instinct.
Im leaving, and you stay there, you miserable, goodfornothing lad! she hissed, storming out and slamming the door behind her. Victor didnt even try to stop her.
Right after she stepped into the stairwell, Victors text buzzed. His tone wasnt remorseful at all, just fury:
Why did you say that?! Youve ruined everything!
What have I ruined? Your dad just turned me into a callgirl!
Doesnt matter who he put me where! Youve caused a scene! Mums livid, and Dad says I shouldnt see you again!
Then he dropped the final blow: And guess what? I wont even be allowed to play on the computer now.
Molly felt the hurt melt into cold determination.
Youre blaming me for not being able to game? Your familys mess is your mess. You should have sorted it yourself, not dragged me into it.
It was clear he hadnt changed still a childish lad looking for a scapegoat, never stepping up to protect her.
Im done, Victor. This is over, she said firmly, blocking him everywhere. The break was sharp but necessary. His familys drama was his cross to bear, not hers.
A year later Molly had healed and started a fresh chapter. Shed met a new guy, Tom, and after three months they were talking about marriage.
One afternoon she ran into Victors mum, Irene, at the grocery store.
Molly! Darling, hello! Irene rushed over, arms wide.
Molly froze, Hi
Irene hugged her tightly, peppering her with questions:
Its been ages! How are you? Hows life? I heard you and Victor split hes gone off the deep end with his games, no work, just glued to his PC. When you were together he seemed more responsible Come over sometime!
Sorry, Irene, Im busy. Work, house
Irene glanced at the ring on Mollys finger.
Whats that? Married already?
No, were only engaged. Wedding this summer.
A fake smile spread across Irenes face:
Well, there you go! Good thing Victor dumped you. We dont need someone like you anyway!
Molly shrugged and turned toward the shelves. In that moment she realised Irene was right it was a blessing shed left Victor behind, even if it meant wasting time on him.
Thats the whole mess. Hope it gave you a good laugh (or at least a sigh). Catch up soon!
