A life of her own

aron asked, her voice lac

on your mind?" Chanda repli

own. You deserve a good life, a loving husband, and children to call

r is just taking off, and I want to make a difference in the world.

t to miss out on the joys of marriage and family. Trust me, I kno

life that's meaningful to me. Can't you support me in that

at's best for you, Chanda. But I suppose we can compromise. Find a goo

can do that, Mother. But promise me one thing

h love. "I promise, dear. I'll alwa

ow that her mother had already set wheels in motion. The next day

, Mother?" Chanda asked

eone special I want you to meet," S

er parents' house, dressed in a elegant black dress, her hair styled perfectly. A

sinessman and a family friend," Sharon

as trying to set her up, but she wasn't interested. As they sat down to din

nd more uncomfortable. She excused herself and stepped ou

you?" Larry asked, a

plied, her voice

or a moment, looking out at t

I want you to know that I'm interested in getting to know you

r spoken to her like that before. Maybe, just m

nnection with Larry, her mother appeared

hitting it off!" Sharon exclaimed,

fere," Chanda whispered, her f

two have a chance to get to know each other. Larry, tell Chanda abo

's latest projects, and Chanda found herself zoning out,

d Larry together like two pieces of a puzzle. Chanda felt like she was be

she'd h

ice firm but polite. "I appreciate your efforts,

a stood her ground, her heart

ul. "Mother, I know you want the best for me, but I need to make my

beneath her mother's disappointed expression. "I just want

ive my own life, make my own choices, and learn

, dear. But promise me one thing - don't shut me out completely.

er shoulders. "I promise, Mother. You'll a

her. She knew she still had a long way to go, but

handa, I have to say, I'm impressed. You're an amazing woman, and I'd

ction. "I'd like that, Larry. Let's star

new projects and impressing her colleagues with her dedication and talent. She was determined to make a name f

t a top hospital and was hailed as a rising star in her field. She was proud of herself and he

phone call from Larry. "Hey, Chanda. I know you're busy, but I was wondering if y

personal life, but Larry's call made her realize that she still had f