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<\/a>The moment she saw the girl\u2019s father, Angelina\u2019s heart stopped for a second. It was Michael, her high-school sweetheart whom she planned her life with when she was young.<\/p>\n
This brought so many memories of her life with him.<\/p>\n
Angelina recalled the days when the two had deep conversations about their future together, and then she recalled the decision she once made that hunted her all these years.<\/p>\n
Twelve years ago, she woke up feeling pain and being pale. Michael was by her side. He got scared and brought her a glass of water, but she didn\u2019t feel any better.<\/p>\n
Not knowing what to do next, he called her parents who were quick to arrive to Michael\u2019s place. They all went to the hospital together, praying that nothing serious was going on.<\/p>\n
After running some tests, doctors revealed that Angelina was pregnant. She was expecting a baby with Michael.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Sharing the news with him, Michael was over the moon. He told her he loved the idea of being a father and spending the rest of his life with her and their baby. Angelina\u2019s parents were as excited. They were happy she found someone like Michael who loved her so much.<\/p>\n
However, Angelina felt conflicted. She didn\u2019t feel like she was ready for a baby. She had dreams she wanted to pursue, a career on her mind, and a wish to own her own school one day. When she attempted to voice her concerns, her dad stopped her with the words, \u201cNow is not the time for foolish dreams. You need to focus on what\u2019s important \u2013 this baby.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angelina nodded. She felt like this situation was forcing her to put her aspirations aside, and she didn\u2019t feel happy because of it.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Some months later, Angelina received a letter from a college she had applied for some time ago.<\/h2>\n
\u201cMom, Dad, look at this. The college I applied to\u2026 they\u2019ve accepted me!\u201d<\/p>\n
Her parents reacted with mixed feelings. \u201cAngelina, this is great news,\u201d her mother said, \u201cBut have you thought this through? With the baby coming\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI could do both \u2013 be a mom and study. I could manage with some help from Michael,\u201d Angelina suggested, her voice full of hope.<\/p>\n
Her father was skeptical, \u201cAngelina, we are proud of you, but you have to be realistic. You\u2019re about to become a mother.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angelina said, \u201cBut I can do both. I know I can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her mom then said, \u201cMichael has found a good job, and he\u2019s preparing for the baby. He can\u2019t be expected to juggle work and help with the baby while you study.\u201d Her dad was on the same page as her mother. \u201cYour place is with the child, Angelina. Michael will be the breadwinner, and you should focus on raising your family,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
<\/a>At that moment, Angelina felt like her dreams diminished. Her parents didn\u2019t understand her aspirations. They only saw her as a future mother, and that was all.<\/p>\n
When the time came for Angelina to give birth to her daughter, her parents and Michael were by her side. The baby was born healthy.<\/p>\n
She loved her little one, but the idea of motherhood overwhelmed Angelina. She felt trapped and robbed of the life she had always envisioned for herself.<\/p>\n
After thinking carefully, she decided she wasn\u2019t ready to be a mother, and she felt like her girl would be better without her, so she left a note and left, leaving her family behind.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Angelina attended the prestigious school, excelled at her studies, and was finally able to open her own school as she had always dreamed. However, the thought of abandoning her family haunted her every single day.<\/p>\n
After gathering the courage, Angelina decided to follow Emily after school one day, and she had suddenly found herself at Michael\u2019s doorstep.<\/p>\n
\u201cAngelina?\u201d Michael asked in shock when he opened the door.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry to come unannounced. We need to talk,\u201d Angelina started, feeling emotional.<\/p>\n
Michael then invited her in. They talked about his life with his daughter, and how things were hard at times but they somehow managed.<\/p>\n
<\/a>\u201cI left to chase my dreams, but I\u2019ve realized the cost was too high. I missed out on so much,\u201d Angelina confessed, her eyes on the photographs.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou achieved your dream, then? Your school?\u201d Michael asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I did,\u201d Angelina responded, her voice a mix of pride and regret.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen maybe it wasn\u2019t all in vain,\u201d Michael said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a good life, me and our daughter. It wasn\u2019t easy, but we managed. She\u2019s grown into a wonderful, smart, and kind girl.\u201d<\/p>\n
Angelina told him that the school Emily now attended was in fact hers.<\/p>\n
Michael said he was glad she succeeded in her life, and that there was something else he needed to tell her.<\/p>\n
Emily was sick and the treatment for her illness cost a lot of money. He did all he could to be able to find the money, but it was hard. He even sold his house and that was the reason they moved places.<\/p>\n