Once upon a time there was a little boy, he’s name was samer. Samer loved spending time with his mother, especially in the kitchen, he tried to watch her closely and learn how she’s mixing all the ingredients to make these delicious meals, she was delighted by his interest and loved having him around but after some time she started to get worried about him not wanting to play outside like all the other boys.
It was 2:00 Am, everyone is in deep sleep except him of course, he made up his mind and decided to cook something all by himself .
Samer : ” now this is my time to shine, I have to show mom and dad and everyone else that I can do it”. he got off his bed and walked quietly to the kitchen.
After some time his mom heard the noise he was making
Mom: ” samer honey what’s going on? and what’s all this mess? you should be in bed young man, or did you forget you have school tomorrow.”
Samer: ” mom, I was just trying to make a cake like yours, it’s so good and I just wanted to test out how well was I watching you while you were cooking ”
Mom:” sweatie, cooking is for girls leave it to me, but you’re a boy, you should go outside and play football with your friends like any other boy”
Samer: ” well, maybe I’m different, maybe I’ll be like you mom, I wanna be a chef when I grow up”
Mom: ” Samer, if your father hears about this…”
Samer: ” I know mom, that’s why we’re keeping it a secret, you and me, please mom, I wanna learn so bad please help me”
Mom: ” fine, let me see what have u done so far?”
One day, his father returned from work with a gift for his son, he found samer taking a cooking lesson
Dad: ” what’s going on in here? Why aren’t you playing outside like all the other boys?”
Samer :” I played dad, just finished minutes ago”
Father :” oh very well then, anyway, look what I got for you today ” he took the gift from him and opened it but was disappointed a little bit when he saw it was a car not a cooking kit.
Samer: ” thanks dad, that’s just what I needed”
Dad: ” I’m glad you like it my boy, go on and show it to your friends, they will be jealous of you I garantie.”
Samer: ” ok dad”
Dad: “and get out of the kitchen, your mother is trying to work ”
Samer:” yes sir”
After having some heavy meetings in his mind between the coward and the brave version of him whether to confront his father or not, he decided it was the right time to tell him but how? What’s the best way to tell your dad something like this? Like they say * The best way to reach a man’s heart is through his stomach * and that’s what he’s going to do but he just gotta pick the right timing.
After two days, Samer and his mother were setting-up the table for lunch and his dad called on him
Father : ” Samer my boy, come watch the game with me and leave that hard work for your mother”
Samer: “yes dad”
Dad: “so how’s school? are you doing good? ”
Samer: “yeah dad, my grades are great and teachers are very happy with my work ”
Dad :”that’s my boy! keep it up, you’re gonna be something big in the future like a doctor or an engineer ”
Samer: “maybe I’m not into medicine or engineering ”
Dad: “what do u wanna be? an accountant? ”
Samer: “how about a chef? ”
Dad: “WHAT?! My son wants to be a chef? Who planted this thought in your head? ”
Mother : “Lunch is ready ”
Dad: “YOU! It was you all along ”
Mother : “What do you mean? I don’t understand what you’re saying ”
Dad: “you manipulated the boy to be a housekeeper like you ”
Samer : “dad no, don’t say that, I asked mom for help, I was fascinated by the idea of mixing bunch of ingredients with different colours and flavours to make delicious taste, I wanna be a chef and touch someone’s heart by my work”
Dad: “you can be anything except this, this is not a profession suitable for men”
Samer: “Work has no gender, I found my passion in cooking and I’ll persue it with your consent or without it ”
Dad : “STOP THIS NONSENSE, you’re gonna pick what I say is suitable for you as a career because I’m your father and I know what’s best for you, END OF DISCUSSION, and you’re forbidden from entering the kitchen do u hear me young man? ”
Samer: “But Dad… ”
Dad: “NOT Another WORD, go to your room, NOW”
Mom: “you were harsh on him ”
Dad: “I know what’s best for him, don’t interfere ”
Mom: “OK I won’t, calm down, just come and eat something ”
Dad: “I lost my appetite ”
Mom: “please, just one bite, for me? ”
After tasting the food “Hmmm, this is absolutely delicious, you did a really good job ”
Mom : “thanks, but I didn’t make it, samer did, you took one bite and all of your anger disappeared, now you understand what he meant by touching someone’s heart? ”
Dad: “Samer, Samer, come here boy”
Samer: “yes dad ”
Dad: “Did you make this food? Answer me with yes or no”
Samer: “yes sir”
Dad: “It’s absolutely amazing, I’m really proud of you”
Samer:” Really dad? ”
Dad: “yes really, and I know that you’re gonna the biggest chef in the world, I’m sorry son for how I treated you but I’m a simple man with traditional thoughts, I also had dreams like you but I didn’t have your courage to stand up for it, today you showed me a lesson on how to go after your dreams, so thank you for that ”
Samer:”love you dad ”
Dad: “love you too son, now come on let’s eat and show me exactly how you did it”
Moral:
Never give up on your dreams, because your happiness lies in achieving them. don’t let anyone talk you out of it, you have only one life to live, you might as well make it worth living.
Motivation you’re good for that story◉‿◉(✷‿✷)｡◕‿◕｡