How long has it been since your son stopped talking to you? I asked my neighbor… And at that moment, my heart betrayedly tightened.
Six years have passed since the last time I saw him. After leaving with his wife, he initially called me at least occasionally, but then lost all contact with me. Once, I bought a cake for his birthday and went to visit him, and… » at that moment, she lowered her gaze and burst into tears.
• And now what?
• The daughter-in-law opened the door and said I wasn’t welcome in their home. My son didn’t say anything to her, he just looked at me as if I were responsible for something and turned away. I then left and went wherever my eyes led me. That was the last time I could say I saw him.
Why didn’t he call you after that? It was hard for me to believe what I was hearing.
• I called him myself once when I decided to sell my three-ruble ticket and buy a smaller one. It’s clear that I gave him part of my son’s money. He came then to sign the documents, took the money, and I never called again.
• Are you very lonely or have you accepted solitude? I asked the old lady.
• I’m great! When I was very young, I found myself alone with my son in my arms because my husband left for another. I raised my son all by myself. My boy grew up in love and care. Then he said he wanted to rent a house for himself. I liked it at first because I thought my son had become an adult and started thinking about his own place.
But it was something completely different, or rather his girlfriend. It was she who insisted they rent their own place so that no one would interfere with their enjoyment. Then she got pregnant…
– Are you saying all this so easily? Aren’t you offended that your son left you in your old age?! I was surprised.
• Yes, I’m used to it. I like living in a new building. I have money, enough for everything I need. I wake up every morning, turn on the kettle, and go drink tea on the balcony. In those moments, I like to watch the city wake up. In my youth, I dreamt of getting enough sleep because I had to work in two shifts. I dreamt of growing old surrounded by people close to me, but probably, it was destined that I be alone.
Why don’t you get a pet? It’s still more fun together.
• You know, dear, cats also sometimes leave their owners, and I can leave the dog because I don’t know if I’ll wake up the next morning or not. I can’t face someone I can’t protect. I did something stupid like that once, that’s enough..
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The woman boasted with her last strength and tried to keep a good mood, but she couldn’t bear it and burst into tears…
Children, never leave your parents! You are a part of them, and if they’re not there, then you’re not there either!
